Chapter 338

Although Hank presented a rather aloof demeanor to the public, he had quite a few personal hobbies, one of which was collecting emerald carvings. Even though it sounded a bit old-fashioned, he genuinely had a deep appreciation for antiques and fine craftsmanship. Upon seeing the emerald pendant Rachel showed in the previous episode, Hank immediately recognized the carving style. He had initially asked Shonnon to consign the pendant to his friend's emerald shop as a way to probe her and ascertain her connection to Rosalie. He hadn't expected that instead of extracting information, he would find himself inexplicably silenced by her. It was clear that Shannon had a bad temper. Therefore, instead of beating around the bush, he decided to cut to the chase and ask directly. Upon hearing him talk about "Rosalie" with such deference, Shannon merely regarded him with her innocent-looking eyes. She suddenly had this inexplicable urge to tell him the truth. She was certain that his express