Chapter 118

"Yeah, that's fine."

Timothy's tone was cool and detached.

Sheila lowered her eyes, a hint of disappointment flickering across her face. "If you think there's anything that needs fixing, just let me know. There's still time to make changes."

"Don't overthink it," he replied. "There's nothing wrong. Honestly, it's flawless."

Her skill and talent spoke for themselves-most people couldn't have pulled off something this impressive. Some things, like talent and intuition, just can't be learned through hard work alone.

Sheila finally felt her mood start to lift.

She smiled. "Timothy, why don't we get our things together and head over to the expo? Is that okay?"

Timothy glanced at his watch and nodded.

Together, they left the house and headed for the hotel where Jessica was staying. On the way, Timothy called the local branch office to have a car sent over.

him. He'd booked Sheila a separate room and asked her to bring their luggage upstairs,

the brooch at the front desk, then went up to Jessica's

as he was about to call Jessica, a housekeeper emerged from a

are you looking for

"Yes."

her leave about half

into his pocket

elevator when the driver called he was already waiting outside the hotel. By the time Timothy had collected the car, Sheila

morning for breakfast at a nearby café, then took a cab to the expo center. The taxi dropped her off in the parking lot outside the stadium. As she was about to get out, she spotted

car.

into them, Jessica stayed put

way Timothy and Sheila had just arrived today.

out to Timothy for help, all he'd given

sweater today, with the swan brooch pinned to her chest. Jessica recognized it from the photos she'd seen-the wings of the swan were encrusted with tiny diamonds, sparkling fiercely

It was blinding.

her fare and get out of the cab. She pulled her mask up, pressed the

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