Chapter 2: The Necklace Everyone Accused Her Of Stealing
Chapter 2: The Necklace Everyone Accused Her Of Stealing
As the meeting continued, security officers entered the room.
Not for Victoria.
For Vanessa.
She looked around in confusion.
"What is this?"
Victoria pressed another button.
The conference screen displayed security footage from the estate.
The recording showed Vanessa entering Eleanor's private sitting room hours before the party.
She removed the Ashcroft sapphire necklace from its velvet case.
Then she slipped it into a hidden compartment inside her own designer handbag.
The room fell silent.
Eleanor whispered,
"No..."
Vanessa's voice shook.
"I was going to put it back."
"But first..."
"I wanted everyone to believe Victoria took it."
Nathan slowly looked at the woman he had defended.
May you like
Then at the wife he had struck.
The truth arrived too late.
