She Accused Him of Stealing a Rolls Royce, but He Owned the Entire Mansion
Previously: When Diana saw Lucas holding the keys to a luxury Rolls Royce, she publicly branded him a thief. But her elitist outburst backfired spectacularly when the true owner stepped forward.
The Power of Prejudice
As the security guards approached, Diana's wealthy fiancé, Richard, stepped out from the crowd. Adjusting his gold cufflinks, he stood beside Diana, looking down his nose at Lucas. Richard was one of the estate's major investors, and he loved nothing more than asserting his dominance.
"Is there a problem here, darling?"
Richard asked, throwing a contemptuous glare at Lucas's green blazer.
"This fraud is trying to steal a guest's car, Richard!"
Diana screeched, her voice dripping with venom.
"He used to work for my father's firm as a low-level clerk before I personally had him fired for incompetence. He has no business being at a high-society event like this, let alone touching a car he couldn't earn in three lifetimes!"
The crowd gasped. Several prominent guests shook their heads in disgust, assuming Lucas was indeed a desperate party crasher. Diana smirked, eagerly anticipating the moment Lucas would be dragged away in handcuffs, utterly ruined.
The two security guards finally reached the vehicle. Diana pointed aggressively at Lucas.
"What are you waiting for? Detain him! He has stolen the keys and is trying to drive off!"
But instead of grabbing Lucas, the lead security guard did something that left Diana completely paralyzed. He took off his hat, bowed his head respectfully, and addressed Lucas with utmost deference.
"We are so sorry for the disturbance, Mr. Sterling. Would you like us to escort these guests off your property?"
The courtyard fell into a suffocating silence. Diana's jaw dropped, her eyes darting between the guard and Lucas in sheer disbelief. Richard's face drained of all color as the realization began to sink in.
”Richard's face drained of all color as the realization began to sink in.