Chapter 8: Lock her up

Mia’s POV

“Th-Thief?”

I stared at her in shock.

This dress was clearly a gift from Alpha Draven! How could it be Veronica's?

“I-I didn't!” I raised my trembling voice, trying to explain. "This dress is mine!"

"LIAR!"

Veronica yanked up my skirt, revealing my worn-out shoes, and shouted:

"Look at your filthy, old shoes! If you could afford an expensive dress like this, why not get decent shoes to match? And those cheap gold earrings? They don't go with a dress like this! Anyone with taste knows that you should at least wear diamond!"

My face turned red with anger as I glared at her.

"So, this dress is definitely stolen!" Veronica declared loudly.

The guests looked at me with suspicion, whispering words like "whore" and "thief."

My anger and frustration grew.

I clenched my fists and cried back, "I didn't steal it! It was a gift from Alpha Draven!"

The moment I mentioned his name, my heart raced.

The room went silent, then erupted in laughter.

The rich boys shook their heads, the girls r