Chapter 23 " You saying it's not stolen doesn't make it true . If that's how it works , then could say that gemstone chess set is mine , the woman snel Abigail ignored her . She picked up one of the chess pieces , her voice cool and clear your eyes don't work , Inok harder . The Moore family's set to like Her slender fingers held the piece steady under the lights of the venue . Beneath the gemstone chess piece , a blooming dahlia was etched into the base Someone gasped . " is that the Dahlia Woom gemstone chess set ? " " It really is , " another voice replied . " That's not the one the Moore family owns habla Bloom is the signature work of the master jeweler Dahlia White . It's known worldwide . This one's actually worth much more than the Moore familly's . " As the crowd began to shift again , someone snapped , " You're all saying this set is worth more , and you still believe a girl like Abigail could've gotten hands on it ? " Another person muttered , deep in thought , " If I remember right , Dahlia Bloom ended up with the Robinson family in Chesterwick . " The second that name was said , silence swept through the room . The Robinsons were old money in Chesterwick , the kind of name that left even the most elite on edge . Just hearing it changed the way everyone looked at Abigail . They might've believed she could somehow know someone from the Moore family - but the Robinsons were out of the question . Josephine let out a cold laugh . " So after all that , the gemstone chess set really was stolen . And she actually had the nerve to gift it ? That's beyond embarrassing " Her voice , arrogant and full of malice , cut through the crowd . Hearing her words , Abigail turned to look at Josephine . Daniella's brows knit ke she was worried , but there was a flicker of amusement in her eyes . " Josephine , don't say that . Abby probably just didn't know . Maybe she just really wanted to give Mr. Fletcher a gift " Josephine curled her red lips . " Even so , she can't go gifting something stolen . That's just dragging the Fletcher family down with her , making fools of them all Bianca and Gabriel both looked stormy . It wasn't just the Fletchers being embarrassed they were , too . " Hurry up and get over here , " Gabriel growled through gritted teeth , glaring at Abigail . To him , she was nothing but a disgrace - someone he'd never acknowledge as his daughter in front of others . He thought , ' Figures . She wasn't raised by us - of course she can't compare to Dani " Looks like the problem's not just with your narrow minds , " Abigail said , not angry , but laughing . Her delicate features shed their usual indifference and came alive . " Spreading false rumors is a crime . And you - yeah , you - I've got you all memorized . " She didn't hesitate . She pulled out her phone to call the police . The people she looked at panicked immediately . Someone rushed forward to grab her phone . " We didn't spread any rumors . We were just guessing . " This wasn't serious enough for jail , but a trip to the police station wasn't out of the question . None of them wanted that " Abigail , you're just feeling guilty , if you've got nothing to hide , prove that the gemstone chess set wasn't stolen " Josephine smirked . Abigail had called her out directly , but she figured Abigail wouldn't really make the call . Her voice dripped with smugness Daniella's gaze shifted . Her voice turned gently . " Abby , blowing this up won't help anyone I know you just wanted to impress Mr. someone a stolen gift really isn't right . You should just return it as soon as possible " " Need a hand , Abigail ? Samuel came over with a grin er , but giving 1/2 21:13 Wed , 18 : 30h DAU Chapter 23 He thought , " They might not know , but I sure do . My cousin personally belled and asked me to look after Abiga . Clearly , this babica Bloom set straight from him to win her over ! Someone said , " Aren't the Marsh family and the Robinsons related by marriage ? Another added , " Mr. Marsh , that Dahlia Bloom Abigail stole is part of the Robinson family's collection . " by is it so hard to believe the Robinson family gave the Dahlia Bloom Samuel glanced over , his smile vanishing completely . " That's a nasty way to put it . Why to Abigaill Everyone froze in shock . Josephine blurted out , " No way . There's no way Abigall knows anyone from the Robinson family " Samuel gave a slow , knowing smile , like he was the only one in the room who actually saw things for what they were " That's enough . I believe Abigail Adam said , cutting through the noise . People knew better than to cross Adam , so the room quieted down immediately . He continued , " Abby , I'm tired . I'm going upstairs to rest . Will you come with me ? " Abigail could see the fatigue on his face . After a moment's thought , she shook her head . " Mr. Fletcher , stay down here . I'm leaving in a bit Adam sighed inwardly . He knew she wasn't happy here . He nodded . " Then let Ralph drive you . " Abigail didn't agree , but she didn't refuse either . She watched Adam go upstairs . The crowd still hadn't dispersed . Abigail glanced coldly at them . If this hadn't been Adam's birthday party , she wouldn't have let them off so easily . " What are you still standing there for ? Get over here ," Gabriel called out as he glared at her with irritation , his tone softer than before . Abigail knew why . The Gibsons never did anything unless it benefited them But she lowered her eyes , thinking . ' Is that guy really from the Robinson family in Chesterwick ? Should I ask ? " At the thought of that man , a trace of warmth softened Abigail's otherwise frosty expression . She ignored Gabriel and walked straight toward the door . I's calling you . " Daniella stepped in her way , a flicker of panic in her eyes . " Abby , Dad's Abigail said coldly , " " Move . " Daniella bit her lip . " Abby , you should explain the gemstone chess set to Dad . Don't let Mom and Dad keep worrying . " Gabriel looked at Daniella with obvious fondness , but when he turned to Abigail , his lace was full of anger . " What's with that attitude ? Can't you learn from Dani ? " " Learn what ? How to take over someone else's place ? " Abigail sneered . G