Chapter 1440: Chapter 1653

With a hint of surprise on his face, Mekhi approached Nathan.

“What brings you here today, Mr.

Payne? Quite an unexpected visit.

”

He smiled awkwardly.

Turning around, Nathan, now in his military uniform, appeared even more striking and upright.

He narrowed his eyes and muttered, “I came for you.

”

Mekhi, a bit bewildered, snapped to attention and saluted.

“Sir, how can I help you? Do you have a mission for me?”

Nathan brushed past him and headed towards his office.

With a touch of annoyance, he responded, “Follow me.

”

Observing Nathan’s retreating figure, Mekhi furrowed his brow, sensing something amiss.

He didn’t immediately follow Nathan’s lead.

After taking a few steps, Nathan turned back and delivered a stern command, “Consider this an order.

Do you intend to defy it?”

With Little choice, Mekhi followed Nathan to his office.

It was seven in the evening.

Soldiers encircled the Shaws’ house under the directives of Lucinda and Sonny.

The imposing, burly soldiers created an intimidating presence.

As the butler emerged from the house, he was taken aback by the sight before him.

“Um… What’s going on here?” he inquired, puzzled.

Lucinda stepped forward and offered an explanation, “Sir, my crystal earrings went missing, probably stolen during the tea party earlier today.

I’ve ruled out all the other guests.

Sally is the last person I haven’t questioned.

That’s why we need to conduct a search here.

”

Wearing a serious expression, Sonny displayed his identification to the butler and added, “I’m from the National Security Bureau.

Please cooperate with us as we investigate.

”

The butler was bewildered.

Were they suspecting Sally of theft?

“What… Surely this is some kind of mistake, Mrs.

Payne.

Miss Shaw has grown up with you, and you know her better than anyone.

As a member of the Shaw family, she has been pampered since childhood.

She has the means to purchase whatever she desires, so she wouldn’t steal from you!”

Lucinda held her ground and stated firmly, “You might be right, but you must understand, she can be quite vengeful.

We had a heated argument at the tea party today.

I don’t rule out the possibility that she took my crystal earrings to exact revenge.

”

“How could that even be…” The butler was flustered.

“She received a proper upbringing in the Shaw family.

There’s no way she would engage in such behavior!”