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.

Juliana's finger. The 50-carat gem that once

her drawer, removing the ring with cheeks flushing

And to showcase them right when she flaunted her ring-it

of thoughts around her,

ring, planning

things and sitting down, Cordelia reached for her phone and messaged

it be possible to use your system to look into a car accident

she thought of Mr. All-Round, who had introduced her to Skyler. Hence, she sent another message to him: "I'm asking Skyler to look

instantly: "Feel

the choice of

Mr. All-Round had replied quickly, Skyler

mentioning he was on a

of Little Flame's parents

another lesson: "Lia, those records

immediately added that he had managed to decrypt them but couldn't share the details without getting the green light from his

why Mr. All-Round's permission was needed to discuss

brief exchange, Skyler promised

irked by

Cordelia nheless felt relieved when Yates messaged her, thanking her and suggesting

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