Chapter 318

Nicole frowned, clearly displeased. "You've been investigating the Barnes family?" "Hey, don't be upset. Since we're practically family, I figured I should know everything," Griffin replied with a faint smile. Nicole drew a deep breath upon hearing Griffin's words. "It's been missing for ten years, and I haven't been able to find it. What makes you think you can?" she asked. The missing jewelry had been a gift from her father, Thomas Barnes, to Lacey. It symbolized their love and was kept safely in the Barnes residence. However, it disappeared after her parents passed away. After Nicole was born, Thomas and Lacey entrusted the jewelry to her, hoping that she would eventually pass it on to her future partner. However, they passed away before she had the chance to grow up and marry. As a result, the jewelry became Nicole's only memento of them. It was the only thing they had left for her. Although they had given her many possessions, this piece held a unique significance. "Do you