Julian’s confident smirk evaporated the instant a sharp intake of breath escaped his lips. Behind them, a digital glitch sound effect echoed through the venue’s speakers as the romantic wedding photo on the massive projector screen flickered, rewound, and replaced itself with black-and-white security footage. In a wide shot, the entire ballroom watched in awe as the grainy CCTV tape played out in high definition. The video clearly showed Julian himself sneaking into the private dressing room, looking over his shoulder, and unzipping a leather purse to pocket the diamond necklace before slipping quietly back into the hallway.