I glanced at Trinity and said, "Trinity mentioned it to me, but I’m sorry, I've never seen it. It's not in my possession now, and I don’t know where it is."

My tone was somewhat cold, and I could see a hint of disappointment in Ross's gaze.

"I don't know why you’re looking for that brooch, but I’m sorry, I can't help you." My words became even more abrupt.

Ross seemed to sense my cold attitude and looked at me apologetically. "I know it's a bit presumptuous of me to come to you like this, Chl