Begging for a Second Chance (Sienna Sloan and Jarred Sterling) novel Chapter 561

She hurriedly tried to stop her. "Helena, you're overthinking this. Mr. Pierce is just trying to scare you.

Every single one of your pieces is heavily guarded and priceless.

Who would have the guts to swap them out on such a massive scale?

What happened at the exhibition was just an accident. The rest of the collection is perfectly safe. There's no need to make such a scene."

But Helena was already consumed by a suffocating wave of despair.

She couldn't hear anyone's reassurances.

The mere thought that her life's work might be entirely compromised left no room for wishful thinking.

Her attitude was absolute.

"No, we listen to Mr. Pierce. Call the police right now.

And... they must be appraised. That jewelry is half a lifetime of blood, sweat, and tears. It's my entire life.

I won't let anyone tamper with it in the shadows.

Until I see the appraisal with my own eyes, I won't be able to breathe."

Helena might not have been the sharpest tool in the shed, but she was incredibly stubborn. Once she made up her mind, it was nearly impossible to sway her.

Celeste stared at Helena's terrified, unyielding expression.

She knew that pushing back any further would only arouse suspicion.

With her back against the wall, she had no choice but to compromise.

Dark clouds gathered in her eyes as she turned to her waiting subordinates and ordered in a low voice.

"Do as she asked. Call the police, and contact Master Lyra immediately.

Beg her to make time to visit Sterling Manor for an urgent appraisal of the remaining jewelry."

"Yes, ma'am!"

Celeste put away her phone and cast a covert glance at Helena.

Once Master Lyra stepped foot in the manor, the truth would be exposed.

This seemingly resolved storm was about to escalate into an uncontrollable disaster.

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