The blue jewel, its deep blue colour reminiscent of waters fifty meters below the ocean, emitted a diffuse glow.
It was the heirloom of the Sullivans, which Mrs. Sullivan had promised to pass on to her on her wedding day...
Thus, when the Sullivans went bankrupt, this jewel was entrusted to Maxwell Cameron for safekeeping, thereby escaping calamity.
At the same time, it also served as a key to unlock a secret box, symbolic of her trust in Maxwell Cameron.
Now, it had been renamed and displayed at the Waggetts' exhibition.
Anna Jadwin placed both her hands on the glass, wishing she could walk through the glass wall to pick it up and scrutinize it.
She hoped it was only a look-alike, not the same piece.
Conversation ensued behind her.
"Who are you? How did you get in here?"
Startled, Anna Jadwin turned around to see a man of great stature, flanked by a group of bodyguards.
"Sorry, I... was looking for the restroom"