Chapter 833

Edwin's refusal was within their expectations, so they weren't surprised. Negative items tended to befuddle people. However, Molly's attempt to stop them elicited their suspicion. Joe asked, "Was the pendant given to you? Or did you win it in an auction?" asked Joe. Edwin sighed. What a relief! Joe hadn't continued demanding he take it out. He replied, "Oh, I bought it while I was overseas. It only cost eight million dollars. What a bargain." "It definitely isn't a regular pendant. You wouldn't have sent a search party to look for it if that was the case." Joe changed the topic and continued asking for the pendant. He was forceful with his demands. Even Molly inhaled sharply at his request. Edwin's face was devoid of color as he complained, "I've told you. It's just a cheap little thing. Why do you need to look at it?" As he spoke, he pulled it out. People wouldn't believe it if word got out, but Edwin was terrified of Joe. This had been a point of embarrassment for Edwin