Hiding Behind Her Superficiality
Chapter 8

Chapter 8

Although the servant was confused as to why Elspeth would ask that question, she still answered,“Nora Layme.” Soon, the butler came down and reported, “Mr. Winthrop, Mrs. Winthrop, we foundthese in the lowest drawer in Miss Lynwood’s closet.” Inside a black plastic bag were a jade bangle, ajeweled necklace, and a bracelet; those were the jewelry Margot said she lost. Everyone was shocked.Were these actually found in Elspeth’s room? Margot was furious. “Theodore Winthrop, what do youhave to say about this? Look at the woman you found for your sons. Besides coming from a smalltown, she’s also a burglar!” “Elspeth would never do such a thing.” Theodore was convinced.Meanwhile, Ophelia pretentiously added, “That’s right. Maybe there’s some kind of misunderstanding.”The situation was at a standstill and Callum came forward to advise, “Mom, Dad, let Mr. Kerby comeover and check for fingerprints.” If Elspeth had done it, her fingerprints would definitely be on thejewelry. Therefore, Theodore 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 theengagement and leave our home.” Before Theodore could speak, Elspeth answered, “Deal.” WhileAdriano was examining the fingerprints, the family went into the dining room to have dinner. After theytook their seats, Max gloated before Theodore and Margot came in. “Elspeth, this might be your last bigmeal, so you’d better enjoy it.” “You should enjoy it too. If I’m still here tomorrow, I’ll have Mr. Winthropthrow you out immediately.” “In your dreams!” Despite his words, Max was feeling a little unconfidentabout that. If Elspeth did not steal the jewelry, according to how much his father pampered her, hemight really get thrown out of the house. After dinner, the results were out. Elspeth’s prints were indeedon 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 thingsso that we can chase her out.” “Wait.” Elspeth stood up and said, “I didn’t steal those things.” Carefullyrecalling yesterday’s event, there seemed to be a layer of film on her door handle, but it was not theretoday. 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 provemyself 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 themeaning of this?” However, she did not respond. Instead, she stretched out her arm and everyonecould see her originally pale wrist swell up and turn red under the bright light. Pain and itch spreadthroughout her brain, but she did not care about them and explained with a smile, “Mrs. Winthrop, thisjade bracelet you bought is of good quality. With my condition, the better quality of jade I touch, themore serious my allergies get.” Theodore quickly urged, “You silly child. Why did you touch it when youknow you’re allergic to it? Take it off. Quickly.” At this moment, Elspeth’s wrist was so swollen that it hadtorn her skin. The two fingers she used to pick up the jade also had red spots on them. After taking offthe jade bracelet, she looked at Margot and sneered, “These symptoms would last at least three days,so I didn’t steal them.” “Perhaps you were wearing gloves.” Margot was not going to let this slide. “If Idid, then why would the bracelet have my fingerprints?” That question rendered Margot speechless.