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.

50-carat gem that once seemed impressive now felt

quietly slid her hand into her drawer, removing the ring with

same time, irritation bubbled within her. Where on earth did Cordelia get all these gems? And to showcase them right when she flaunted her ring-it had

to the brewing storm of thoughts around her, bent down to gather her

then turned her attention back to the ring, planning to return it to Midnight Scent after

organizing her things and sitting down, Cordelia reached for her phone and messaged Skyler-since their last case together, they had exchanged contacts

to use your system to look

had introduced her to Skyler. Hence, she sent

instantly: "Feel free to

the choice of words

All-Round had replied quickly, Skyler took his

she checked her phone again and saw Skyler's reply, mentioning he was on a flight and would check as soon as

the names of Little Flame's parents and

lesson: "Lia, those records are encrypted,

managed to decrypt them but couldn't share the details without getting the

was needed

Skyler promised to get

bit irked by the idea of

when Yates messaged her, thanking her

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