After Jocelyn Griffin left, Amelia Clarke stood in the yard of the villa, looking up with squinted eyes at the gloomy sky, her mood as overcast as the heavens above.
Just as she was about to step through the front door, Dorothy Brown's somewhat agitated voice came from the foyer, "What should we do? Just take it back with you, you won't be missing a penny from us!"
"This is against the rules; it's difficult for us..." A troubled male voice came through the video intercom in the foyer.
The security system of the villa community was very strict. Without clearance registered at the security office, outsiders were not allowed entry. The security guard at the office would first communicate with the homeowner, and only with permission could outsiders be let in.
"What's so difficult about that? Either sell it again or keep it for yourself, but don't you dare bring it into the villa. If my lady sees it, beware that Mr. Moreland will come looking for you to settle accounts!"
"This..."