Chapter 34

“Oh, you’re too late.” The teacher in the management office did not look up and said, “The principal just sent the necklace to the appraisal center half an hour ago.”

That was quick!

Clara bit her lip and said pitifully, “But the owner of the necklace is in a hurry to retrieve it. Can’t she get it back?”

“An appraisal can be done very quickly. Wouldn’t it be returned to her after it’s done?” The teacher frowned and said, “Besides, when she threw it away, she said that she did not want it because it was contaminated. She even said that I was being nosy when I helped her to pick it up. Why is she so eager to get it back now?”

“Never mind, Miss. I was just asking…”

Clara bowed apologetically, then turned to leave.

When she walked to the lawn where there was no one else around, Clara had a completely defeated look on her face.

Sienna’s fingerprints would not be on that necklace. Sienna’s crime of theft would be completely cleared after the result from the appraisal was out!

No!

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