When I considered paying with a credit card or cash, two policemen blocked my way and said impolitely, “Miss, we have received a police report that you stole something from a jewelry shop. Please cooperate with our investigation.”
“What? Who called the police? How ridiculous! Can the informer talk to me face-to-face?” I was bewildered, for I only passed by the jewelry shop just now and didn’t enter it. Although I always loved jewelry, it didn’t mean that I had to buy and wear it. To me, jewelry was ostentatious but didn’t serve any other purposes.
don’t think of denying it with mere words. Allow us to inspect your handbag.” As one of the policemen got impatient, he stretched out his arm and
As I handed over my handbag, I said disgruntledly, “Go ahead. However, remember to apologize if you
pale. I had
the policemen put the rubies in his hands and awaited my response. They would bring me back
little about the law, I wasn’t sure if police officers had the right to
these. Moreover, I didn’t even enter the jewelry shop,” I yelled
station,” One of the policemen said impatiently, “We don’t mind resorting to force if you refuse to
hastily conclude your investigation? Besides, you don’t even allow me to meet the informant. In
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