Chapter 2: The Necklace That Was Never Stolen
Chapter 2: The Necklace That Was Never Stolen
Isabella opened the folder.
"Before we discuss your company..."
"I'd like to solve last night's mystery."
She pressed a button on the remote.
Security footage appeared on the screen.
Every camera inside the Cross mansion had been backed up automatically to Montrose Global's private cloud.
Vanessa's face drained of color.
The recording showed her quietly entering Evelyn's dressing room.
She opened the jewelry box.
Removed the emerald necklace.
Then hid it inside a flower arrangement prepared for the birthday dinner.
The room erupted.
Evelyn staggered backward.
"You..."
Vanessa tried to speak.
"I can explain."
"No," Isabella answered calmly.
"The video already did."
Police officers waiting outside entered the boardroom.
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Vanessa lowered her head as handcuffs clicked around her wrists.
She had framed the wrong woman.
