Chapter 252

Jared replied nonchalantly, “Is it wrong for me to buy a necklace for my wife?”

Mamie sneered, “The Heart of the Kingdom was auctioned off at Sotheby’s three years ago. It went for $14 million, bought by some mystery bidder. You and I were both there. You might fool others, but do you really think you can pull the wool over my eyes?”

“So what do you think happened?”

“Jared, you’ve been acting strangely today, especially with Claud being here. His purchase certificate isn’t even dry yet, don’t you think it’s a bit too obvious?” Jared fell silent.

Mamie said, “But I must admit, you’ve got some guts. I bet you got in touch with the original buyer through Claud, bought the jewel off him for a high price, and quickly signed a new certificate to prove Agnes’s innocence. You spent $20 million on a $14 million necklace, just to get Agnes out of a tight spot. You knew that if Agnes was taken away, no matter what happened next, everyone would think she was guilty. The best way to smooth things over was to make Agnes the owner of the necklace, but Jared, spending $10 million to protect a thief? Do you have a conscience?

never be a thief. I’ll get to the bottom of

“On what grounds do you believe she’s not a thief?

has no reason to do this, she’s not greedy

has every reason to do this. Not for the value of the necklace, but to frame

not

that I framed Agnes. She stole the necklace

believe Agnes wouldn’t do

search her, she was so calm, even handing over her bag voluntarily. Would a

capability to do this. I’ll investigate and give you an explanation.”

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