Love's Perfect Match

Chapter 8

invited Adriano Kerby from the precinct to prove that she was innocent. While looking at him, Margot agreed, “Sure, but if she did steal these things, she must break off the engagement and leave our home.” 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