Chapter 2014

When the police officers heard the news, their spirits lifted. The residents of Thompson First were wealthy, and the "hard-earned money" in question was likely a substantial sum. For someone who could afford a villa costing over one hundred million, three to five million would be insignificant; thirty-five million, a mere inconvenience. However, the lady's distress suggested the amount was significantly higher than thirty-five million—a serious theft indeed.

Several officers rushed in and questioned Vivian Siu: "When did the theft occur? How much was stolen?"

Wendy, slightly embarrassed, replied, "The please go upstairs and ask my grandmother. The money belongs to her; she knows the details best."

"Good!"

The officers followed Wendy to a second-floor bedroom. Finding an elderly man and a young man asleep there surprised them, but they continued to the terrace and questioned Mrs. Wilson: "Madam, did you lose belongings?"

"Yes!" Mrs. Wilson exclaimed resentfully. "A woman named Hannah stole my hard-earned money and fled! You must catch her!"

An officer quickly pulled out his PDA. "Do you have any specific information about Hannah? Her address, age, or ID number would be helpful for locating her and making an arrest."

"ID number?" Mrs. Wilson asked Wendy, "Do you know your mother's ID number?"

Wendy replied awkwardly, "I I only remember a small part."

Mrs. Wilson urged, "Find your father's marriage certificate; it should have her ID number!"

Wendy nodded. "Okay, Grandmother, I'll look."

The officers exchanged glances. The lead officer asked, "Madam, what is Hannah's relationship to you?"

Mrs. Wilson gritted her teeth. "That scoundrel is my eldest daughter-in-law! I was vigilant, but home thieves are hard to guard against!"

The lead officer said cautiously, "Since it's family, consider carefully whether to pursue legal action. Theft is a serious criminal offense." He paused. "If you press charges, the case will go to the prosecutor's office, and a felony conviction could result in jail time."

He then asked, "Madam, what exactly was stolen? Include cash, valuables, and any other items."

The old woman blurted out, "She stole two hundred dollars! My hard-earned money!"

The officer was stunned. "Two two hundred dollars?!"