I watched them open the purse and remove its contents. Then they pulled out a velvet pouch — and inside it, Victoria’s missing diamond necklace.

Chloe began to cry. “I’ve never seen that before.”

Robert stared at it. “Where exactly was that found?”

“Interior zipper pocket,” the officer said.

Robert turned to me. “Sarah.”

I understood at once. “That’s my bag. Chloe’s purse was left at the hotel. I handed her mine.”