Chapter 259
Sadie nodded. “Thank you, Mrs. Lawrence. I will give it some serious thought.”
Relief washed over Leanna, her eyes softening with a gentle smile. “Don’t linger here on your own. Go have some fun.”
As Sadie held the card, she admired the elegant script that read, “Eva Shaw, Stonemont Estate.”
Renowned for its exclusivity, Stonemont Estate sat on the city’s outskirts, and Eva Shaw was known worldwide as a savvy investor.
Sadie was familiar with her impressive reputation.
She carefully placed the card in her pocket.
In stark contrast, the mood in Kyla’s apartment was tense. She paced back and forth, frustration evident in her every movement.
The idea of turning herself in felt utterly ridiculous to her. Her slender fingers gripped the phone tightly, her manicured nails nearly digging into her flesh.
The silence was shattered by a sudden knock.
Kyla halted, steadying herself to project calmness.
Approaching the door, she glanced through the peephole and spotted two police officers. Her heart dropped, a wave of cold dread washing over her.noveldrama
With a forced smile, she swung the door open. “Officers, how can I assist you today?”
“Miss Wade, we need to discuss a matter with you. Your cooperation would be appreciated,” said one officer, his voice carrying a blend of seriousness and formality.
Kyla’s smile wavered as she stepped aside, welcoming them into her home. “Absolutely. Please, come inside.”
As the officers stepped inside, Kyla closed the door, battling the surge of panic within. She elegantly proceeded to the living room and gestured towards the sofa, inviting the officers to sit.
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“How may I be of assistance, officers?”
One officer presented his badge, holding it steadily before her. “We’ve received allegations of your involvement in the theft of a Cardilla Pink Diamond. We require your assistance with the ongoing investigation.”
Kyla’s polite smile solidified into a mask of shock. Her eyes widened as she looked at him incredulously. “Theft? That’s utterly ridiculous! Surely, there’s been some error!”
“Miss Wade, we ask for your cooperation as we proceed with our inquiries,” the officer said firmly, allowing no room for debate.
Kyla clenched her fists, knowing that resisting would be futile at this point.
“I agree to cooperate.”
The officers set about meticulously searching her apartment, rifling through each nook and cranny, filling the space with a tense and oppressive air.
The sound of the fire crackling in the fireplace filled the silent, darkening night.
“Miss Wade, what is this?” asked one of the officers, pulling a black velvet box from the safe in Kyla’s bedroom.
Kyla froze in place.
As the officer lifted the lid of the box, a sparkling pink diamond was revealed, resting silently within.
It was indeed the lost Cardilla Pink Diamond!
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