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.

towards Juliana's finger. The 50-carat

into her drawer,

gems? And to showcase them right when she flaunted her ring-it had to be a deliberate

the brewing storm of thoughts around her, bent

back to the ring, planning to return it

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

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

of Mr. All-Round, who had introduced her to Skyler. Hence, she sent another message

"Feel free to use

choice of words "use"

replied quickly, Skyler took his

mentioning

names of Little Flame's parents

came after another lesson: "Lia, those records are encrypted, beyond the reach of regular

decrypt them but couldn't share the details without getting the green light

was needed

Skyler promised to get

irked by the idea

relieved when Yates messaged her, thanking her and suggesting they meet in the

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