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?

scold you?" Ronan asked with concern. "I'll go and explain

suggestion to rest as she recalled how Micah had injured Ronan before. She wasn't prepared to let him take that risk

"But..."

explain the situation to him; he won't

Ronan replied with a bitter smile. "Your

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 back." "Don't worry, I won't go back on my word," Ronan assured her. "Besides, for something so valuable,

hesitated before suggesting, "Let's meet

tomorrow

the bracelet from the cage and was hurrying to the restroom. "Mine! Mine!" Coco chased after Brenda in a state of panic, pecking at Brenda's hand with her curved beak, trying

come inside quick." Noah opened the bathroom door, allowing Brenda to dart in, then immediately closed the door behind her. "Coco, cease your impudence!" Nathan brandished a broomstick,

flying around the living

stomped her feet in frustration,

to give you a lesson in ethics every day, to correct your

grows up if we don't do this now?" Nathan

her home, finding

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