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“A hundred thousand?”

It was a formidable sum to name.

The police officers paused momentarily, and their expressions turned a little more serious.

“Hah… Clary, what are you talking about? Hah… She’s just a kid, and she’s joking with you guys. I’m so sorry for all the trouble caused, kind sirs. It’s nothing big. She’s jealous of some of the expensive things my daughter owns and called the police out of spite. There’s no need to take her seriously…” Aunt Gloria immediately walked toward the officers with a stiff smile on her face.

“Joking?”

The two police officers turned to look at Clarissa.

Clarissa remained calmed and replied, “Sir, I’m not joking at all. I also believe that you can see for yourself that this household cannot afford such items. I can’t care less about her daughter’s expensive possessions. I’m simply calling the police because mine has gone missing. When I came to visit my dear aunt today, she even bickered about how I should catch the thief myself. I don’t think that’s the right way to resolve this, so I called the police.”

Of course, the two police officers also had their suspicions in the first place.

With Clarissa’s words and their own judgment, they began to go through the standard protocol.

The two officers began questioning Clarissa about the details of the theft – what was stolen, the estimated price of the items stolen, where the items were last found, as well as the rough time of the theft.

Meanwhile, the Lesters simply sat there with uneasy looks. Mimi seemed especially tensed as she glared at Clarissa with her eyes wide.

“Alright. Clarissa, thank you for providing us with the necessary information. Any other things you wish to add?” The police officers asked.

“Oh… right! I just remembered I have a security camera at home.”

“What?” The Lesters exchanged nervous looks with one another.

On the other hand, the police officers pursed their lips into a subtle smile. They could easily tell that Clarissa was bringing it up late on purpose.

“That’s great.”

“Clarissa! Why do you have a security camera installed in your house? Are you nuts? Who does that?” Mimi screeched, unable to contain her dread and unease.

“Well, I need a security camera for safety reasons. My grandmother is really frail, after all. Oh, and to safeguard against incidents of theft such as my current situation. Sir, I think we should get going. I’ll pass you the footage from my security camera at my house. I really want my lost items back as soon as possible.”

“We’ll try our best.”

With that, Clarissa was about to leave the place with the two police officers. Jacob quickly gave Gloria a sharp look.

Getting the hint, Gloria hurried to the door and stood before Clarissa, blocking her way.

“Clary… Oh, Clary. I… I forgot to tell you that I got Mimi to clean up your grandmother’s belongings last time when we took her to stay with us for a bit. Hah… she got the wrong idea and took all of your grandmother’s things to our house. We’ve wanted to return them to you, but it just slipped our mind. Am I right, Mimi?”

Jacob also stood up and added, “She’s right. Mimi, you’ve made Clarissa so worried! Quick, apologize to her now!”

silent and pouted her lips, unwilling to apologize. Hmph. I don’t want to

broke the silence. “Sir, correct me if I’m mistaken, but I remember that the punishment for theft of over a hundred thousand would be jail

“Clarissa! How dare you!”

Clarissa. “And

You had just become a legal adult last month,” Clarissa

“You…”

and apologize to her. Do it, and she’ll let you off this

a frantic

say that the things

any hesitation, she played the voice

“Clarissa Quigley! You…”

so amazed. I know. My intellect is really on

“Pfft…”

barely control their laughter

wish to continue with the

she isn’t serious about

to check on Mimi back then, and she probably didn’t

I don’t…” Mimi

“Now!”

to go pick up the things she stole under her father’s fiery gaze. Even as she handed the items

so well-off, but why are you so stingy? Can’t you just give

my things just because I’m well-off? How about I give

“…”

her

Now that everything is resolved, sir,

on…” Clarissa gestured at the police

bag that Mimi passed to her, checking each item carefully. Mimi suddenly averted

to mention the severe damage done to my bag and clothes. Also, Mimi Lester, you’ve taken almost three thousand worth of cash from my drawer. Give them back, or you’ll still be

you

have my security camera footage as evidence anyways. Sir, let’s head to the police station

how can you be so cold-hearted? Mimi is like a sister to you. She’s still young, and she would be going to college soon. Are you trying to ruin her life?” Gloria gulped. “Clarissa, are you really doing this to your own aunt? Have I not treated you well when you were young? Now that you’re so well-off,

weeping act and wobbled around as if she was about to faint. Mimi quickly

blood relatives other than us now. Are you sure you want to turn on us like this? If someone were to hear about how cold you are toward your family, nobody would ever want to be with

It’s never good to fight with your family like this. You shouldn’t talk to your aunt like this. You’ve been

could totally get an Oscar for that. Hmph. And

could not help but burst out in laughter at how ridiculous the situation was. Her crisp chuckles echoed in

Clarissa wiped her tears off and told the police officers, “Let’s get going. I am serious about filing

eye-opener, too, for them to meet

three of them left

the top of her lungs. “My niece is trying to kill me! She has turned against us poor souls now that she made some money!” On the other hand, Clarissa seemed completely