The Luna Is Gone

Chapter 115

Diana’s pov

“It’s a good idea,” Nora playfully winked, taking out her phone to dial the ‘Ocean Heart‘ contact.

Almost simultaneously, Avia erupted in a piercing scream.

“Don’t-”

“What’s wrong?” Nora stopped, looking at Avia.

“Don’t… don’t make the call…”

Avia’s voice trembled, audible even at a distance. Nora chuckled.

“Why not? Luna Avia, do you distrust the brand itself? Or…” Nora paused, her gaze sharp on Avia, saying sharply, “Is your crown fake, and you’re afraid of being exposed by the brand?”

“I haven’t!” Avia immediately denied it, but her anxiety was evident, trembling slightly.

Wayne Lady, surprised, released Avia, taking a step back.

“Avia, do you really–”

“No! I really haven’t!” Avia shook her head vigorously, tears streaming, “Mom, do you not believe me either?”

“I…” Wayne Lady hesitated, but softened quickly under Avia’s tearful onslaught, “Mom believes you, but you have to tell me why you can’t make the call.”

Avia’s gaze flickered.

After a few seconds, she suddenly said, “Because I don’t want to be so extreme!”

Wayne Lady looked puzzled.

After a few more seconds, she said, “Because I don’t want to make you embarrassed for the sake of comparison. Once the brand knows about you wearing a fake, your reputation will be ruined! I just don’t want things to get so awkward, so I stopped you from such a reckless act! You don’t need to ruin your reputation just to compete with me! You’re Healer’s friend, and Healer is my primary doctor. I don’t want to trouble Healer.”

Honestly, in my life, I’ve encountered quite a few shameless people, but Avia’s shamelessness exceeded my understanding of the word.

I found it amusing. Actually, I laughed out loud.

“You publicly accused me of wearing a fake, even wanted to arrest me, but now you’re saying you don’t want me to suffer? Do you believe what you’re saying?”

“I…” Avia choked, her face turning red. After a few seconds, she licked her dry lips.

“I… I did say I would arrest you, but I never wanted to escalate things, to really harm you. I-

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“So you think things aren’t big enough now?” I sternly questioned, eyes scanning the surroundings. Numerous eyes fell on me. Inquisitive, disdainful, skeptical…

“Nora, make the call.”

I didn’t want to waste more time.

“Okay.”

Nora immediately pressed the dial button. This time, Avia couldn’t stop it.

“Hello, this is ‘Ocean Heart,‘ how may we assist you?” A polite female voice came through.

“Well…” Nora smiled slyly, speaking at an even pace, “Today, when I attended Alpha

Nathan’s engagement banquet, I saw the flagship item of ‘Ocean Heart‘ on his fiancée Avia’s head the diamond platinum crown. Luna Avia claimed she had purchased this crown from ‘Ocean Heart‘ not long ago. I just wanted to ask, is this true?”

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“Haha…” the female employee awkwardly laughed, “there might be a misunderstanding. The flagship item of ‘Ocean Heart‘ is not for sale. It couldn’t possibly be on Luna Avia’s head. Perhaps you… saw it incorrectly?”

“Impossible!”

Right after the female employee spoke, Avia screamed. She seemed to lose her sanity, shouting without care.

“You clearly sold ‘Ocean Heart’s flagship item to an old collector from Crimson Claw Pack!”

Her words shocked the entire hall.

“What is Luna Avia talking about? Is she admitting she didn’t purchase the flagship item from ‘Ocean Heart‘?”

“Her crown is actually fake!”

“Good heavens, I can’t believe it. She’s the future Luna of the Dark Moon Pack! How could she do such a thing?”

The whole hall buzzed with discussion. Avia froze, her face turning ash–gray. Wayne Lady, seemingly sensing something was amiss, looked at Avia in astonishment. “Is your flagship item… fake?” she asked.

“I… I…” Avia was completely panicked, shaking her head repeatedly, denying, “No, Mom, it’s not like that. I… I bought the flagship item from that old collector from Crimson Claw Pack, so…‘‘

She began to spout illogical nonsense.

“Wait, wait!”

Because Nora’s phone was on speaker, the female employee heard Avia’s defense. She spoke, puzzled, “But, we’ve never sold ‘Ocean Heart’s‘ flagship item to an old collector from Crimson Claw Pack. I said our flagship item is priceless and not for sale. As for that old collector, he purchased other jewelry from our store…” Avia froze, her face turning gray. The female employee seemed to sense that something was wrong and gradually lowered her voice.

“Avia, do you have anything else to say?” Nora shook her phone, “The facts prove that whether you bought the flagship item from ‘Ocean Heart‘ or from that old collector from Crimson Claw Pack, the crown on your head is fake. You are the one who should be apprehended.” Please check at N/ôvel(D)rama.Org.

Avia clenched her fists. Sweat dripped from her forehead, melting the foundation and leaving streaks on her face.

She no longer resembled the beautiful and composed person from before. As the surrounding discussions resumed, growing louder, she completely collapsed.

“So what?” she shouted, “Even if mine is fake, isn’t Diana’s also fake? Didn’t you hear? That female employee said their flagship item is not for sale. This proves that Diana’s crown is alsó fake!”

Avia glared at me, looking like she wanted both of us to perish together.

“You and I are the same. What are you so proud of?”

I raised my lips, smiling casually.

“You’re wrong, Avia,” I said calmly, “I am not the same as you.”

Avia’s eyes flashed with confusion.

I looked at Nora’s phone screen calmly, whispering to the female employee inside, “Let your manager answer the phone and tell him Diana is looking for him.”

“Okay, ma’am, Please wait a moment.”

About three minutes later, a steady male voice came through the phone.

“Miss Reist, may I ask what brings you to me?”