Ralph had intentionally turned on his phone speaker so that the gatekeeper could hear what Alexander said. “So, can I enter now?”
Since the property owner had agreed, there was no reason for the gatekeeper to stop him. Ralph drove his car slowly into Alexander’s house as he felt a sense of accomplishment.
Alexander’s residence was a place not easily accessible to just anyone, including him. Ralph could not help but feel proud of himself as he waltzed freely into the compound. When he got to the living room, he saw maids all around, searching meticulously for the ring.
Ralph immediately ordered, “I’ll search for it on my own. You can all leave now!”
“B-But Mr. Russell told us to help,” one of the maids explained.
“It’s fine! You don’t even know what the ring looks like! Besides, just because Alexander trusts you doesn’t mean I do! My mother’s ring cost a fortune and could even be considered our family heirloom. How would I know if you’d be tempted to keep it when you find it?” Ralph said to the maids rudely.
This unreasonable statement angered the maids, “Mr. Ralph, even though we’re just maids, we still have our integrity intact. We’ve been in Mr. Russell’s household for a long time, and there has never been a theft reported within this household. You shouldn’t humiliate us like this.”
“Humiliate you? I’ve said that just because Alexander trusts you, doesn’t mean I do. What you’re looking for now is my mother’s ring. If we still can’t find it, are you willing to take the responsibility?” Ralph walked toward the living room, “If you let me look for it on my own, it won’t be your responsibility if I can’t find it, or else, we’ll know who to blame!”
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