Enter the code, Jimena urged urgently. Davey will return any minute, and well both be in hot water if he catches us.
Under Jimenas relentless pressure, Casey relented, opening the safe at last.
Before Casey could react, Jimena seized the opportunity, shoving her aside and snatching the priceless blue diamond necklace.
The radiant blue sapphire sparkled enticingly in the light, captivating Jimenas gaze. It was simply exquisite! At long last, it would be hers.
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Casey made one last attempt to reason with Jimena. Its best if you dont take it now. Deliver the embroidery first, then come back for it. That way, you wont have to return here. And if I manage to escape, you can find me in Ambrosia.
Casey was not refusing Jimena outright. Instead, she was suggesting a safer plan. The implication was clear. Retrieving the item later would allow Jimena to either flee with her family or vanish into hiding, significantly diminishing any associated risks.
However, Jimena, with a flicker of suspicion in her eyes, slipped the necklace into the folds of her clothing. Madam, going back on your word isnt very nice. I promised to help you deliver it, and thats exactly what I intend to do. Make sure you have the money ready for when this necklace changes hands.
Caseys lips parted, but no words came out. In truth, if she did escape, the necklace, which belonged to Davey, held no value for her.
Not only was she prepared to pay Jimena, but she also had no intention of reclaiming the
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necklace. Yet, understanding Jimenas apprehension, she chose silence over explanation, fearing further words might only breed more misunderstanding.
Seeing the uncertainty flicker in Caseys eyes, Jimena stepped closer, fearing shed renege. Jimenas voice was steady, yet there was an unmistakable edge of urgency. You need to cover for me so I can leave now.
Confusion clouded Caseys face, but she nodded, ready to assist.
Just tell me what to do.
When the door opens, call the butler downstairs and distract him. Make sure he doesnt inspect me. Thats all I ask.
Understood.
Jimena pressed the bell, signaling her readiness to depart.
Davey, ever suspicious, had instituted rigorous protocols at his estate, demanding checks both upon entry and exit, all to prevent smuggling.
Previously, a minor transgression involving some medicine concealed within an acupuncture kit had gone undetected, thanks to its insignificance.
Now, with the high-stakes game of the necklace, Jimena couldnt afford any slip-ups. She had meticulously prepared, wearing an anti-detection bra designed to thwart any scanner, an ingenious countermeasure shed devised after missing a previous chance with the necklace.
Though equipped to evade detection, bypassing the check altogether was her preferred option.
As the butler swung the door open, Jimena offered him a shy, yet grateful smile. Thank you.
Jimena possessed a disarmingly sweet charm, a quality that effortlessly disarmed those around her. Her unassuming appearance only accentuated this effect.
Casey felt as though she had just awoken from a dream, bewildered by the stark contrast between the Jimena she had envisioned and the one standing before her now, seemingly influenced by some spell.
Even the butler found himself drawn to the unpretentious Jimena.
Unlike others who attempted to sway him with money or extravagant gifts, useless to a man in his position, it was her small, genuine tokens of appreciation that resonated deeply. Sincerity, he believed, was truly priceless.