Chapter 2: The Truth About the Necklace
Chapter 2: The Truth About the Necklace
Later that morning, the police arrived at the mansion.
Not to arrest Mariana.
To investigate the missing emerald necklace.
The home's security system had automatically backed up its recordings to an off-site server.
Investigators reviewed the footage.
Margaret placed the necklace back into its velvet box before the party began.
Minutes later...
Brenda quietly entered the room.
She removed the necklace.
Slipped it into her designer handbag.
Then returned the empty box to the table.
The recording left no room for doubt.
When officers asked Brenda to open her bag, the necklace was still inside a hidden compartment.
Andrew stared at her in disbelief.
"You told me Mariana stole it."
Brenda's voice shook.
"I..."
"I only wanted her gone."
Margaret slowly sank into a chair.
Every accusation.
Every insult.
Every slap.
Had been based on a lie.
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Brenda was arrested for theft and making false statements to investigators.
Andrew could only watch as handcuffs closed around the woman he had believed without question.
