CHAPTER FOUR HUNDRED AND FORTY – MISSING FUNDS

"Mr. Cesaro, Mrs. Cesaro, welcome back. I'm sorry you had to return to this, but we have a serious situation on our hands." Jasmine stepped forward, her brow furrowed with concern. "Clearly. Why don't we all take a deep breath and discuss this calmly? Antonio, what seems to be the problem?" Antonio shot a glare at Bella before responding. "The cash deposit from last night's service is missing. Over five thousand dollars, gone without a trace. And she," he pointed an accusatory finger at Bella, "was the last one to close up last night." Bella's face crumpled. "I already told you, I didn't take anything! I closed up just like I was taught. I don't know what happened to the money!" Jasmine held up her hands, trying to calm the situation. "Okay, okay. Let's not jump to conclusions. Marco, why don't you take Antonio to the office and get all the details? I'll talk to Bella and the rest of the staff." As Marco led a still-fuming Antonio away, Jasmine turned to address the gathered emplo