Chapter 51 Are you trying to kidnap me?

"I'm not feeling guilty or anything. If you really think I took your jade pendant, then go ahead and call the cops. They can check the cameras, question people, whatever needs to be done. I've got nothing to hide and I won't argue about it." "You! There are no cameras! It was a gathering of friends and family; we had no need for surveillance!" Beaten in the verbal sparring, the woman hastily turned to Mr. Smith, pouting, "You know how vital that jade pendant is. If the police get involved, the news of its disappearance will be public knowledge, and then..." Oh, so there are no security cameras, huh? Charlotte goes, "No cameras, so you think you can just trash my reputation like that? There's a bunch of people around here; why are you only hassling me? Are you doing this on purpose, picking on me?" At this point, the bemused crowd and Mr. Smith suddenly remembered to inquire about Charlotte's identity. "And who might you be, miss? Which family do you belong to?" "I'm the assistan