Chapter 38. A Ploy

Racheal felt her head contract, and beads of sweat appeared on her temples.

“The necklace. The diamond necklace you sent me a few hours ago.” She said slowly, perhaps he did not hear her well the first time. 

Delbert still had the confused look on his face. 

“I did not send you any gifts? I have only sent you a gift once.” He said.

“How is that possible? The card had your name on it as the sender. It said Delbert.” She suddenly stopped short. 

Damn. 

Something was at play, she had thought it strange the way he signed his name. The last time it had been, DELBERT .E. DALLOZ not simply Delbert.

He was looking at her, she stared back at him. Suddenly his eyes brightened, like a light bulb had turned on in his head. He fished out his phone and frantically tapped at his screen.

“Is this what it looks like?” He asked, turning his phone screen. 

“Yes.” She said, staring at an im