Heartstrings On Fire

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?

be a thief. I’ll get to the bottom of

believe she’s not a thief? The necklace

this, she’s not greedy

this. Not for the value of

“Agnes is not that kind of person.”

you arrived, everyone was discussing it. Almost everyone thought I was arrogant, that I framed Agnes. She stole the necklace and made sure she was caught, then blamed

Agnes wouldn’t

When it was time to search her, she was so calm, even handing over her bag voluntarily. Would a normal person react

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