Chapter 11 Where Does Life Not Collide?

• "Ma’am, where to?" The driver, Alfred, welcomed her. "Let's go to the jewelers first." After giving it some thought, Susan said, "I'm not really sure which one though. Take me to the finest jewelry store, please." Yes, ma'am." The automobile suddenly came to a stop before the front door of a beautifully restored jewelry store. Susan entered by herself as the driver waited outside. The elegant woman was cordially received by the workers. Given her lack of clarity, the staff took over and asked, "Ma'am, what kind of jewelry would you like? Do you require my help? Susan said, "What’s the best piece here?" in a hurry.
• She wouldn't have even looked at any jewelry that cost more than four figures if she had been purchasing it for herself. But Susan was forced to choose something pricey when she considered Julian's warning in the morning. "The best?" As she expected a costly agreement, the staff's eyes brightened. "Ma’am, please give me a minute." In a flash, she produced three kinds of jewelry. The first was a necklace made of blue sapphire. "This necklace is composed of the finest blue sapphires, carved by the best international master," the staff introduced. The materials and workmanship are excellent. The sum is $1.3 million.
• "$1.3 million!" Susan couldn't believe what she had just heard and was instantly startled. How on earth could a necklace that little be worth $1.3 million? The staff's smile disappeared in an instant. Did she misjudge the woman in front of her in terms of her purchasing power? "What about the two others?" Susan was astonished by the necklace's cost, but she persisted in her inquiry. "This bracelet made of Hetian jade costs $1.9 million. Since she thought Susan was just asking for the purpose of asking, the staff said, "This entire set of the golden headdress is $1.5 million." "If that’s the case, then..."