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

drawer,

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

to the brewing storm of thoughts around her,

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

Cordelia reached for her phone and messaged Skyler-since their last case together, they

system to look into a car accident from six years

who had introduced her to Skyler. Hence, she sent another message to him: "I'm asking Skyler to look into something for me, is that

replied instantly: "Feel free to

of

replied quickly, Skyler

phone again and saw Skyler's reply, mentioning he

of Little

lesson: "Lia, those records are encrypted, beyond

when Skyler immediately added that he had managed to decrypt them but couldn't share the details without getting the green light from his boss, hinting at Mr.

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

a brief exchange, Skyler promised to

bit irked by the idea

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

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