Chapter 146: Who is the thief?

Those that saw her thoughts were perplexed by what they meant. Ruth's sobs became louder and Luke joined in the argument between Collin and Andre.

Edward shushed everyone especially the employees who were whispering amongst themselves.

"I trust Phoebe but to end this madness, let's go search her room. That's the only way to know for sure if she stole the brooch." Edward stared at Phoebe apologetically.

Phoebe smiled at him in return. "It's okay father but it isn't fair to search only my room. We should search the rooms of the people that are accusing me as well." Her eyes traveled to Ruth, Ophelia and Collin.

"Wait, you can't be serious." Collin exclaimed.

He could not believe her guts, accusing him of being a thief too.