The ballroom grew completely silent as technicians hesitated near the control panel. Emily calmly asked them to play the security footage from only a few minutes earlier. Guests exchanged confused glances while Vanessa's confidence slowly faded. Richard Harrison nodded toward the staff, giving permission to display the recording. Seconds later, grainy security footage filled the massive screen. Every guest stared without blinking. The recording clearly showed Vanessa standing alone beside the jewelry display. She carefully picked up the missing necklace, glanced around to make sure nobody was watching, and discreetly slipped it into Emily's handbag while Emily was greeting another guest across the room. A wave of shock swept through the ballroom. Several people gasped aloud. Others covered their mouths in disbelief. The whispers instantly changed direction. Emily hadn't stolen anything. She had been framed.