Chapter 7 Framed Up
"Yes, that's the one."

Bill nodded, feeling kind of irritated.

"That was Master Vincent Geoffrey's work! If it weren't for that charity auction, whose proceeds would go to poor children, I couldn't have bought it at such a low price."

Vincent Geoffrey was the most famous jade carvings master in the country and a legendary name and figure in this industry.

He had no children, nor did he take any disciples. Because of this, no one would inherit his superb skill and talent. Every piece of his work had become a unique and invaluable masterpiece that couldn't be replaced.

Jadee, one of Vincent's notable works, was small yet exquisite, just about the size of a thumb. When it was put up for bidding in the auction, Bill managed to acquire it for over a million dollars. However, it turned out that this amount was still supposed to be very cheap compared to Vincent's other prominent masterpieces.

It was one in a million, and now, it went missing. Bill couldn't believe that such a precious jade piece would just be misplaced.

Because of the tension, the atmosphere in the living room immediately became a little awkward.

Of course, Bill was upset. Although they were pretty rich, the jade piece still cost a fortune.

On the contrary, Julie was much calmer than her husband. She didn't really care about the money that went to waste. However, she also couldn't help frowning because she was concerned about something else.

What bothered her more was that something got lost inside their home. This kind of incident was very rare. In fact, it might be the first one.

speculate... But is it possible

Lily broke the silence and offered

that she captured everyone's attention, she continued, "Just as Mr. Jenkins said, Jadee is too precious to be lost just like that. If someone stole it, then maybe we can still find

casually waved his hand and countered, "No. That's not necessary. You are one of the highest rated maids recommended by the housekeeping center of Sheffield. They guaranteed us your reputation. Besides, you have been in this household for several years, and we've never lost anything before. If you're going to steal something, you should have

he suddenly stopped as an urgent thought flashed in his mind. "Maria...

smoothly,

pointed out of the window and explained, "Miss Maria got up earlier than me this morning. When I saw her, she was already

was a deliberate hint in them that the others

expected, the Jenkins family immediately grasped that important information. Maria got up earlier than Lily, which meant that she

back then, she could have

to be her! There's nobody here who could have a clearer motive! Besides, she's

with her eyes widened, unable to maintain her

out of the window and continued yelling at Maria's

entire villa was soundproofed. Therefore, Maria obviously didn't hear anything from the inside. Instead,

"She looks so relaxed for someone who's just committed a crime. It may be too hasty to say that she's the one

may be right. If Maria was the thief,

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