hall, guests conversed animatedly, t

made her way to the

ed the event. Kylie Hughes had eagerly anticipated meeti

P?" Kylie

ah affirmed, presen

to meet you. I'm hoping you might consider c

ponded, "I've recently affiliated with Aurora Jewelers and will commence wo

d if not for others vying for Kylie's attention, it might have persisted indefinitely. As Kylie moved o

s voice rang out, drawing

ches. Adaline's countenance feigned sorrow. "

cleaning expenses,"

It's one of only ten globally, and it's embellished with blue diamonds. Cleaning it would diminish its worth." Her voice, altho

g?" Lilah responded w

s shimmering with tears. "I didn't think you'd ruin it, Lilah. But I'm sur

athy for Adalin

welry designer and not apprecia

f envy, seeing Adaline'

ff 200, 000 just like that? I wouldn't be that k

"Mr. Lewis has quite the taste, gift

ing to evade payment by falsely

s eyes, but then his countenance gre

ked a blue diamond from the ba

nced crack, i

ble ones here, need I mention real diamonds aren't so easily broken?" Lilah cast a disdainful glance at Adal

brazen

s in Iker's eyes, which had grown stormy. He retorted defensively, "The authentic piece is en route. It couldn't be delivered by Val

lah replied, "Of course,