Phoenix Rising: From Heartache to Heroism
Chapter 557 The Makeup Bag

"The necklace is missing?"

Polly's face turned serious.

"How could such a noticeable piece of jewelry just vanish? This is unbelievably careless."

The assistant nodded in agreement. "Absolutely. We don't even know what Zelena was doing at the time. If it has ended up in the wrong hands, dealing with it will be a nightmare." The restroom was too packed to search effectively.

Polly said to the assistant, "Let's head back. I'm not sure if the event will start on time at all."

Outside, a large crowd of fans had assembled.

With the event postponed, it was unclear how the organizers were communicating with the fans.

If they were left waiting too long, there was a risk that they might get frustrated and turn the issue into a trending topic.

The staff had been combing through the restroom for quite a while with no sign of the diamond necklace.

The event manager, now a bundle of nerves, had sealed off the entire venue. No one was allowed in or out.

Even if someone had taken the necklace, getting it out of the venue would be almost impossible now.

They also discovered a troubling fact: There were blind spots in the surveillance footage, areas that the cameras could not cover.

The event had been set up at the last minute, so having any cameras at all was fortunate.

No one had anticipated that someone would have the audacity to steal such valuable jewelry during the event!

The manager was in a state of panic.

At this point, Zelena's assistant suggested, "Since it's not in the restroom, we should conduct a thorough search of the entire venue. It's the simplest and most effective approach."

The manager agreed. "Yes, that's the only choice. Quickly, have the security team search every room! Oh, right, have the police been called?"

A nearby staff member nodded nervously. "The police have been contacted. This thief is incredibly bold!"

The manager said, "Good. Let's begin the search right away. We need to replace that necklace as soon as possible."

The staff swiftly organized the security team to search every room in the venue.

Meanwhile, Zelena waited in the lounge with her assistant.

Once the room was empty, Zelena turned to her assistant and asked, "Where did you place the items?"

The assistant replied, "I put them in the makeup bag. Don't worry. It will be easy to replace if they search."

Zelena smiled with satisfaction. "Perfect."

If the diamond necklace was discovered in Polly's makeup bag, Polly would be under suspicion.

Once accused of theft, Polly's career would be ruined, and she wouldn't have the chance to get close to Nolan again. Nolan was meant to be hers!

Soon, the staff and security team arrived at Polly's dressing room.

Polly and her assistant were inside.

The staff knocked and entered,

apologetically saying, "Sorry, Ms

Tillery, but we need to search this

room. We hope you willerate."

Polly nodded. "Go ahead."

The staff and security team quickly searched the room but found nothing.

"Ms. Tillery, may we inspect your bags?"

Polly frowned.

The assistant said, "Isn't this a bit too much? We're guests here, not criminals."

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The staff member apologized, "I understand it feels invasive, but this is a serious situation. We can't afford to overlook anything. The police are on their way. Would you prefer they handle the search?"

The assistant was about to protest further.

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Polly said, "Never mind. Search away. I have nothing to hide."

Polly gave the assistant a look, and they reluctantly handed over the bags.

One was a large bag with various items,

water bottle, which the assistant carried for emergencies.

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The other was Polly's personal handbag from a mid-tier luxury brand.

The final item was the makeup bag on the vanity.

After examining the two larger bags, they focused on the makeup bag on the counter.

The assistant, clearly frustrated, said, "This bag is full of makeup. Let me dump it out for you!"

The assistant stepped forward and emptied the contents of the makeup bag.

Suddenly, something shiny fell out from the compartment.