Chapter 161 The Despicable Coco

Ronan seemed surprised when he heard that Sadie was calling him.

After Sadie briefly explained her situation, he said with a resigned tone, "I ordered Leah to return the necklace to you the same day she left the kindergarten. She agreed without a fuss. But I've been so caught up with work lately; I haven't been home and had no clue she had caused more trouble..."

"I'm sorry; I shouldn't have bothered you."

Sadie detected the helplessness and exhaustion in Ronan's voice.

"No, no, no, I'm glad you reached out to me," Ronan said gently. "Don't worry, I'll handle it. I promise, once they return from France, I'll personally make sure the necklace is returned to you!" "When will they be back?" Sadie pressed on.

"In about ten days, I suppose. She said she wanted to take Billy to tour the Bordeaux vineyards..."

"Ten days..." Sadie felt a surge of despair grip hold of her. Micah had given her a deadline of three days, and one had already passed! With only two days left, if she couldn't produce the necklace; he would certainly force her to sign that agreement.

What could she do?

asked with concern. "I'll

be necessary, thank you." Sadie quickly put that suggestion to rest as she recalled how Micah

"But..."

to him; he

smile. "Your relationship with

thought better of it and changed the subject. "I've cleaned the bracelet; I'll mail it to you tomorrow. Please make sure they return the necklace to me when they get

Sadie hesitated before suggesting, "Let's

how about six tomorrow night? At the

the restroom. "Mine! Mine!" Coco chased after Brenda in a state of panic, pecking at

bathroom door, allowing Brenda to dart in, then immediately closed the door behind her. "Coco,

the living room

feet in frustration, her

going to give you a lesson in ethics every

what would become of him when he grows up if

home, finding warmth in it

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