Chapter 39: Search
"What!" Mick's dad shouted in astonishment, his face filled with bewilderment. The ring made of jade was incredibly intricate to carve. Besides the challenges involved in obtaining the ring, the exorbitant amount of money spent on it was staggering. $90,000 was no small sum, so it was only natural for everyone to be astounded.

The elderly man was likewise flabbergasted upon hearing Mick's statement. It seemed utterly implausible that someone could have entered the mansion and stolen the ring. Mick had been entrusted with the ring's safekeeping until the moment it was to be presented to the old man. Hence, the old man was perplexed as to how it could have been stolen.

The old man frowned as he turned to Mick. "How did it get stolen?"

"Grandfather, I'm as puzzled as you are. I have no idea how the ring got stolen," Mick replied, trying to maintain his composure despite the mounting pressure from his grandfather's stern gaze."

Hearing his reply, the old man's face turned even colder.
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