The Million-Dollar Heart by Rebecca Ryan

Chapter 19

Other people might not have known, but they did. Ms. Hawthorn was the new owner of No. 1601. And anyone who could buy this house at three times the market price within a few hours, wasn’t your average Joe.

On top of that, the manager had specifically told them not to reveal that Ms. Hawthorn was the owner. They could only say that the resident of No.1601 was a tenant. The manager kept emphasizing not to stir up trouble, so they chose to zip it.

At first, they didn’t know Vivienne, but because she frequently came and went around the neighborhood, the security gradually recognized her And now Coral was calling Vivienne a thief?

The security immediately furrowed his brows. “You guys got it all wrong, right? Ms. Hawthorn is a tenant here”

“What?” Coral’s eyes widened, she couldn’t believe what the security was saying, “Tenant?”

Arabella had known all along that the security would say this, so she just smirked without a word. The security nodded. “Yes”

“Are you kidding me? Tranquil Estates never rents out to outsiders, the people here are all high–profile, so how could they rent a house to someone like her? If anything goes wrong, who’s gonna take responsibility?” Coral was fuming. She felt that she was born noble. She looked down on common folks, especially those from poor backgrounds like Vivienne. Living in the same neighborhood with a country bumpkin, she felt extremely uncomfortable. The security’s face changed. They were used to being looked down upon and even insulted by the rich folks living here. Only Vivienne and her family were always very polite to them. A few times, Mrs. Hawthorn had even brought them ice cream and cold water when the weather was hot. Although it wasn’t worth much, it made them feel very comfortable. Hearing Coral’s words, the security couldn’t help but defend Vivienne, “Ms. Hawthorn’s lease is in order. The fact that the owner is willing to rent the house to them shows that they trust Ms. Hawthorn’s character. Ms. Lockwood, if there’s nothing else, we gotta get back to work.”

“No way!” Coral yelled. “She stole my mom’s bracelet. You guys call the cops!”

The security was a bit helpless. Would someone who could afford to buy a house with such a large sum of money steal a bracelet?

“Do you have any evidence?” The security asked professionally.

“If I had evidence, why would I need you guys?” Coral snapped. “The people in this neighborhood have been living here for a long time, and only Vivienne just moved in. My mom’s bracelet went missing as soon as she moved in, so I have every reason to suspect her

say. According to the rules, if the owner lost something, they should indeed help investigate. But Vivienne’s identity was

something when someone

mom’s

Really?” Jaylan, Coral’s brother, glanced at the security with a rather authoritative

captain of the police station, he was efficient and decisive. If they pissed him

security was at a loss, Jaylan’s stern voice rang out. “If you stole something, you should be

he said to the two people behind him, “Take her back

being caught stealing would definitely make headlines.

to Jaylan walked up to Vivienne and said sternly, “Please come

smirk on her face. “Are you sure you want to take me away before things are

to take you to the station

“Are you sure? Once I’m in,

the police station is? You can come and go as you please? Stealing valuable

raised an eyebrow Alright, let’s go.”

enforcement officer said sternly, “Please hand over your phone. You can’t have any contact with the outside world until things are cleared

a hint of chill on her face. “Am I being

is the procedure, so please cooperate. The law enforcement officer answered professionally. “We’ll answer your phone and

and threw the phone to the officer. “Take it “With that, she gave them an intense look and

Vivienne’s phone kept ringing. The law enforcement officer answered the phone and said sternly. “This is Havenwood Police Station. Vivienne is suspected of theft and has been taken back to the police station

on the other end of the phone stared at the suddenly hung up call, it

Police station? Investigation?