Chapter 41

The Hart residence was surrounded by tranquil elegance, so much so that every noise was magnified by the silence. Even though Cassandra was ten feet away from the living room, she could still hear Gregory's deep, stern voice with great clarity. "Elle, I'm asking you one more time—were you telling the truth just now?" Cassandra halted in her tracks, holding her breath subconsciously as she waited for Noelle's reply. Her reaction, however, seemed like one of guilt and fear to Paul, who was standing beside her. Disdain gleamed in his eyes, and he made no effort to conceal it. While they were making their way here, he had taken a peek at the bag hanging from Cassandra's wrist. Although he hadn't gotten a good look, he couldn't ignore the glint of light reflecting off the diamond bracelet. What a pathetic woman! Paul thought she truly was a poor woman for her to resort to stealing. "It's true…" Noelle answered in a timid and slightly helpless tone. "She went with me when I we