the golden card
Author: Belle
last update Last Updated: 2024-10-29 19:42:56

“What are you talking about, Tom?” Dustin frowned at him.

“Boys! Bring the thief to me right now.” the bar owner said.

His men dragged Dustin over to him. Tom was beside him,still proud of calling him a thief.

“There's been a misunderstanding here, clearly!” Dustin said.

“No. That diamond ring of yours, that you tell us about. It's missing. And guess who took it, him!” Tom said.

“You're mad friend! How can you say that?!” Dustin exclaimed. “Diamond ring? What the hell?”

“Check your secret place. Is it still there?” Tom said to the man.

He looked around, then went in to check his supposed secret place. Running outside, he yelled.

“No. It's gone! Don't let that man out of your sight. You have some explaining to do, young man.” He said to Dustin.

“Tom, this isn't funny again. What do you mean I stole a diamond ring? Why would I even do that?” Dustin said to him.

“Let me tell you why, because it looks very expensive!” Tom said, then turned to face the bar owner. “He said that he was br
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