The servant's complexion paled as she hastily interjected, “It was Mrs. Douglas who gave it to me."

"She gave it to you?"

Leonel's smile was sardonic. "For what reason would she give you such a valuable watch? Your excuses are feeble. I'll notify the authorities at once."

The servant was so frightened.

Indifferent to her own gain and potential betrayal of Alexis, the servant confessed, "Mrs. Douglas requested that I purchase birth control pills for her."