I avoided Timothy's gaze and brushed him off, saying, "I told Ruby to throw it away for me. The necklace doesn't mean anything to me anymore, anyway. Out of sight, out of mind."The smile vanished from Timothy's face. He straightened up, his voice icy as he growled, "That's complete nonsense."Then, turning toward the hallway, he ordered, "Laura, call the police! Tell them that there has been a major jewelry theft at the villa and that the prime suspect is Ms. Slater.""No, don't!" I instinctively grabbed his hand. I said almost pleadingly, "Timothy, please don't call the police. This has nothing to do with Ruby. She really didn't do it!"He looked down at me, his expression as cold as frost. He said grimly, "Be honest with me, then. Tell me where the necklace is, or tell me what Ruby was doing in the master bedroom. I'll believe you as long as you can clarify either one. Now, speak!"I bit my lip, my mind a tangled mess. In the end, I broke down and yelled, "I already told you. I
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