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.

to deliver a few suits for him. He'd booked Sheila a separate room and asked her to bring

up the brooch at the front desk, then went up to Jessica's room. He rang the bell, but no

call Jessica, a housekeeper

are you looking for the guest in this

"Yes."

saw her leave about

slipped his phone back into his

called he was already waiting outside the hotel. By the time Timothy had collected the car, Sheila came downstairs with their luggage, and together they set off

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 Timothy and Sheila stepping out

car.

wanting to run into them, Jessica stayed put in

was no way Timothy and Sheila had just arrived today. They

help, all he'd given her

beige cashmere 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

It was blinding.

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

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