Chapter 250

Chapter 250:

“Miss Hudson,” he began in a shaky voice. “There are no pink diamonds of the same caliber in the local market…”

“What about abroad? Have you called our contacts?”

Pierre seemed to pale even more, swallowing a couple of times before he could get the words out. “I did reach out to them like you instructed, but… It’s been pouring since nightfall, and all flights have been canceled. There’s no way we could get a replacement here in time.”

Sadie let out a sardonic scoff. Whether it was the universe’s doing or that of some vicious mastermind, it seemed like everything was going against her.

Not that she would let this single setback stop her. She was going to weather this storm, no matter what.

“Call again,” she said. “Keep negotiating with them. Remind them that money is not a problem.”

“Yes, Miss Hudson.” Pierre stumbled out of the office, only to be accosted by his anxious colleagues.

did Miss Hudson say?” a young designer asked timidly, her eyes wide with

are no available replacements for the pink diamond

thunderclap, and the group erupted into

are we supposed

we mess this up, what

tales live on

by the arm. “Think harder,” she said, sounding desperate. “Is there no other way? This studio—all the employees—we are depending

helplessly shook his

project is doomed. We’re all doomed!” someone cried

Are we

his palms

Meanwhile, elsewhere…

assistant called out urgently as

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