Chapter 64

Chapter 64 Returned Within Seven Days

As soon as Holly heard this, she trembled uncontrollably, almost losing her balance. Her face turned ghostly pale, and she exclaimed in disbelief, “That’s impossible! I didn’t take those things. Someone must have set me up!”

Holly’s voice was desperate, and the moment she cried out, two bodyguards approached and pushed her down onto her knees. Holly struggled to break free, but their grip was too tight; she couldn’t escape.

“Madam, please believe me. I didn’t steal anything!”

Holly was on the verge of panic.

I didn’t take anything at all. How could those items have ended up in my room? Someone must have a

vendetta against me, trying to frame me!

“Last time, you were caught stealing, and now we have evidence. How dare you still deny it!”

One of the guards behind Holly shouted coldly, tightening his hold. Holly cried out in pain. She tried to resist, but in the midst of her struggles-

Clang!

A sharp sound echoed. Something had fallen from Holly’s pocket to the ground, catching everyone’s attention instantly.

Upon seeing what it was, Kate erupted in fury. “You still claim you’re innocent?!”

She grabbed a nearby cup and threw it forcefully at Holly.

The cup struck Holly’s face, causing her to cry out in pain. It then shattered on the ground, sending glass shards flying towards Ruth. Unfortunately, a piece of glass cut Ruth’s leg.

“Ahh!”

Ruth screamed in pain, holding her wounded leg. As she crouched down, a ruby necklace slipped. out of her pocket.

The gold bangle and ruby necklace lying on the ground stunned everyone.

George quickly picked them up, his face turning pale. “So it was you two who took these items! Guards, search them!”

The guards acted promptly. They securely held Ruth and conducted a thorough search. They discovered several pieces of jewellery on both women–small and inconspicuous, yet extremely valuable. This solid evidence confirmed their guilt.

Ruth’s complexion turned pale. She hadn’t expected Kate to authorise such a search, let alone

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191

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“Ruth, I’m so disappointed in you,” Kate said coldly, her expression filled with disgust and disappointment.

“Do you think it’s fun to fool me?”

Ruth’s face lost color. She stuttered, attempting to explain herself. “Kate, please listen! I had no other choice… You don’t understand. Simon’s investment project suffered huge losses. We couldn’t cover them, and…”

She wanted to mention the contract, but knew it had to remain confidential. Frustrated, she continued. “Kate, you have so many luxurious possessions. I thought taking one or two wouldn’t matter to you. But if Simon’s company loses its funding…”

Tears welled up in Ruth’s eyes, and Simon’s name slipped out repeatedly.

Kate sneered, “Then why didn’t you just ask me directly? Don’t you think I would have helped Simon through this crisis?”

Ruth choked up. She no longer knew how to justify herself and felt on the brink of losing control.

Kate, that b*tch! Why did she suddenly decide to audit the storage room? And why did Summer Estate have to be robbed at this moment?

Everything I’ve worked so hard for is now crumbling!

Kate’s expression hardened. “I have no need for dishonest friends. And as for servants who resort to stealing and deceiving, Summer Estate can do without them!

“George, escort them both out and ensure they never return to Summer Estate!

“And make sure every item they took from me is returned within seven days and documented.”

Kate’s icy gaze bore down on Ruth and Holly, her

returned within seven days, I won’t hesitate he filled with resolve. “If they are not

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call the cops!”

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191