The Divorced Gemologist Queen's Glorious Return

house apartment he owned in Greenwich Village. It was discreet, secur

," he said, setting down the last of th

everything," Analia said

he replied, his expression serious. "I'm

, their hushed whispers a form of reconnaissance. Ella found a spot by the large picture window o

Her revenge required resources, and for that,

ail location, and second, to meet with a reclusive but legendary gem cutter who kept an

e was that the vibrant, artistic atmosphere there might provide her w

art and rare geological specimens. Most of the attendees were stuffy, self-proclaimed

xactly how s

lump of rock in a dusty corner. It was dark, unremarkable, about the size of a small melon. A simple tag

ed sigh, presented the lot, the

st? Very w

ed her numb

surprised. A low murmur

aby Finch, chuckled audibly. "My dear lady," he said, his voice condescending, "that is a worth

m, her gaze fixed

l came down. "Sold, to the lady

er, their curiosity mixed with amusement. "I must ask," Finch said, a s

. She knelt down and spoke softly to he

y put her hand

e crowd watched, bewildered, as she expertly turned the rock over in her hands, tapping i

the hammer, a small piece of t

he penlight in

stone, a soft, ethereal glow emanated. It was the color of a t

voice calm and clear

. And inside is a near-flawless Padparadscha sapphire. Judging by

blossom" sapphire. One of the rarest, most valuable gems on eart

d red. He had just publicly dismissed a king's

rowded forward, their faces a mixture

y. She simply took Ella's hand,

softly, her mission acco

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