“...” The man was speechless.

Madeline slowly took out a tissue from the pocket of her waterproof tracksuit. Then, she bent down and picked up the envelope from its corner.

“Did you call the police, Mrs. Montgomery?” She smiled, her eyes turning into crescent moons.

Eloise glared at her. “Vera, the police will be here soon. Don’t even think about quibbling about this.”

“You should leave the chance of quibbling to your precious daughter.” Madeline shook the envelope in her hand. “Thank you fo