You shouldn't deny things that are true.
Charles dropped a vase while shopping and broke it, so the store attendant is questioning Charles about it.
Charles wants to avoid trouble.
Charles admits the truth and offers to pay for the vase.
Charles says that the vase fell by itself as he was walking past it.
The store attendant accepts the money and lets Charles go without problems.
The store attendant plays the video footage, sees that Charles dropped the vase, and has him arrested.