Love's Perfect Match

Chapter 8

Before Theodore could speak, Elspeth answered, “Deal.” While Adriano was examining the fingerprints, the family went into the dining room to have dinner. After they took their seats, Max gloated before Theodore and Margot came in. “Elspeth, this might be your last big meal, so you’d better enjoy it.” “You should enjoy it too. If I’m still here tomorrow, I’ll have Mr. Winthrop throw you out immediately.” “In your dreams!” Despite his words, Max was feeling a little unconfident about that. If Elspeth did not steal the jewelry, according to how much his father pampered her, he might really get thrown out of the house. After dinner, the results were out. Elspeth’s prints were indeed on the jade bangle as well as in Theodore and Margot’s room. However, Theodore refused to believe it. “So, it is you! You can’t argue yourself out of this anymore, right? Mr. Graham, pack this thief’s things so that we can chase her out.” “Wait.” Elspeth stood up and said, “I didn’t steal those things.” Carefully recalling yesterday’s event, there seemed to be a layer of film on her door handle, but it was not there today. Therefore, she guessed the culprit must have gotten her prints from that. Margot sneered, “Ha. The evidence is right before you. How are you going to explain yourself in this situation?” “I can prove myself innocent. Mrs. Winthrop, please lend me the bangle.” While the crowd was confused about her words, they saw her grab the jade bangle from the table and put it on her wrist. “Elspeth, what’s the meaning of this?” However, she did not respond. Instead, she stretched out her arm and everyone could see her originally pale wrist swell up and turn red under the bright light. Pain and itch spread throughout her brain, but she did