Chapter 256

The classroom was silent as a grave.

Hayley glanced at the riches scattered across the floor-maybe a dozen or twenty gems, each as big or bigger than the one Cordelia was holding. A riot of colors sparkled under the sunlight, suggesting a value of millions.

Could it be real?

That was the thought buzzing in everyone's head.

Even though the class was filled with kids from Greenmeadow's most prestigious families, none of their families were known to casually wear a box of gems as accessories.

Yet, the quality of those gems, shining and translucent under the sunlight, didn't seem fake at least, they would still be worth a fortune even if they

were.

Everyone gulped, and Daniel finally broke the silence, "Cordelia, those gems of yours... they're worth a fortune, right?"

Cordelia shook her head, "Just a box of rocks, really."

The class was dumbfounded.

then drifted towards Juliana's finger. The 50-carat gem that once seemed impressive

slid her hand into her drawer, removing the ring with

And to showcase them right

her, bent down to gather her gems

back to the ring, planning to return it to Midnight

Cordelia reached for her phone and

your system to look into a car

her to Skyler. Hence, she sent another message to him: "I'm asking Skyler to

replied instantly: "Feel free to

choice of words

All-Round had replied quickly, Skyler

again and saw Skyler's reply, mentioning he was on

sent over the names of

after another lesson: "Lia, those records are encrypted, beyond

added that he had managed to decrypt them but couldn't share

Cordelia wondered why Mr. All-Round's permission was needed

Skyler promised to

by the idea

adults, Cordelia nheless felt relieved when Yates messaged her, thanking her

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