Chapter 11

But the entire villa was soundproofed from the outside. Maria didn't hear a peep and simply continued practicing karate out in the yard.

"Hmm... She doesn't look guilty." Julie narrowed her eyes and watched Maria's movements from the window.

“She Looks so relaxed for someone who's supposedly committed a crime. Perhaps we're being too hasty in accusing her of being the thief."

Bill also looked out the window intently. After a while, he nodded in agreement. "Vivian, your mother's right. If Maria was guilty, I don't think she'd have stayed behind. She would've run away as soon as she got the chance."

Vivian, on the other hand, was unconvinced. She hissed through gritted teeth, "That just means this isn't the first time she's done this. She could just be acting, right? Isn't that even scarier? Clearly, she doesn't feel guilty at all!"

Vivian's words made sense to her father. Bill cleared his throat and announced, “Well, I won't rest until we get to the bottom of this. I won't tolerate such behavior in this household!"

Eventually, they asked Lily to call Maria inside.