Chapter 17

• While the jewelry fair was held in a private exhibition hall with tight security, the alleys and streets around the place were sealed with security guards carefully verifying every guest who was invited to the event.
• Meanwhile, Nicole heaved a sigh of relief as soon as she went through the security check with her pearl-beaded purse. After that, she was ready to enjoy the privilege a VIP guest should have in the event, as she was ushered by a female concierge to the banquet hall.
• Soon, Nicole found herself in a grand-looking hall where she could see rows of glass cabinets, but since the event hadn’t begun, the guests were invited to enjoy a buffet before they went on to take their seats. It turned out that Nicole's seat was in the sixth row, which was a place that everyone wished they had. However, little did they know Nicole considered herself lucky because her seat was initially meant for Nigel.