At his words, Ashley froze for a moment, unconsciously reaching for her neck.
Fortunately, she quickly regained her composure, pretended to scratch an itch, and said nonchalantly, "I remember, you said it was left by the woman who spent the night with you that day."
Hanson tucked the necklace away, his gaze sharp as he stared at Ashley and asked, "She showed up again today. Didn't you say on the phone that you were keeping an eye on her? Where is she?"
"There were too many people, so I lost her," Ashley replied with a nervous smile, her eyes darting around as she feigned concern and asked, "Mr. Gardner, you won't dock my pay, will you?"
Hanson glared at her fiercely and said coldly, "This is the second time you've lost her. There won't be a third time!"
Ashley quickly agreed, relieved
