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    Yvette’s face twisted in disgust. Using a counterfeit pass here? Elena must think everyone is an idiot. The people in their social circle had far-reaching connections, making it simple to reveal the truth behind her pitiful lies.


    “Humph! Some people are just making fools of themselves.” Cathy waved her hand, gesturing for the person behind her to step forward and have a better look at Elena. “Take a good look at her. Does she belong to your association?”


    The man behind her, Franco Graves, stepped forward at a leisurely pace.


    Franco wore a simple suit and thick ck-rimmed sses, his hands sped behind his back, giving off the air of a superior, old-fashioned bureaucrat. He pushed his sses up his nose, took a quick look at Elena, and said, “She doesn’t belong to our association.”


    Cathy’s smirk grew wider. She knew it. “Franco, take a closer look. She has a judge’s pass from your association.”


    At Cathy’s urging, Franco’s brow creased in skepticism. “I’ve been with the association for five years and know each member by heart. She is certainly not part of the Jewelry Design Association.”


    Franco’s tone was usatory as he confronted Elena. “Who are you? Impersonating an official from our prestigious Jewelry Design Association and—”


    Franco continued, “Forging a counterfeit judge’s pass is a bold move. You must have acted recklessly. However, thispetition is judged by five senior members of the association. Someone like you… Humph, you’re not even worthy of serving them! You’ve been misusing our association’s name to deceive others and damage our reputation. I have every right to sue you. A court summons will be heading your way shortly!”


    “You’re talking nonsense! Are you blind? Take a good look with your own eyes. Does Helena really need to fake a pass?” Monica snapped, unable to hold back her frustration any longer.


    She picked up the judge’s pass and added, “You issued this yourselves. Can’t you tell if it’s genuine or fake? If you don’t know anything, keep your mouth shut. If you can’t manage that, tie it up so you don’t ruin the atmosphere.”


    Franco’s cheeks flushed with fury. “How rude you are!”


    Monica turned away, dismissing him with her silence. Helena served as the president of the Jewelry Design Association. How dare this so-called member use her of being a fraud? And he had the audacity to threaten awsuit? Had he lost his senses?


    Monica threw the judge’s pass directly at Franco’s face.


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    With trembling hands, Franco removed the pass from his face, his voice filled with certainty. “I can distinguish a genuine pass. Look here—there’s supposed to be a security feature, a distinct anti-counterfeit mark at the bottom left. Yours is undoubtedly missing it.”


    Franco nced down, his eyes widening in disbelief. How… How could this be? Her judge’s pass had the anti-counterfeit seal! This pass was real!


    Monica stood firm, her arms folded. “Well? Any more doubts? Tell us, is the pass authentic or not?”


    Franco’s frown deepened, his suspicion unchanged. “From whom did you steal this? It couldn’t possibly be yours!” This judge’s pass could only have been misced by one of the judges.


    Clutching the pass tightly, Franco’s resolve hardened. “Regardless of how you obtained this, it’s clearly illicit. I’m keeping it as evidence. The vice president of the association will hear about this, and we’ll take all necessary actions to address the situation!”


    Monica was convinced Franco had lost his grip on reality. Cathy likely had investigated whether any judges had lost their passes. Her bringing just this man suggested no such loss had urred. Yet, at this point, they still couldn’t figure out Helena’s true identity.


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