C297 There's a Thief in the House

Rollins pedaled his shared bike toward home, stashing the jade pendant in a hidden compartment to keep it from his mother-in-law's grasp, knowing she'd seize it in a heartbeat if she knew its value. This wasn't just any pendant; it was a priceless Tang Dynasty antique, far beyond the reach of the average person. Ownership implied wealth or nobility.

Midway, his phone interrupted the ride