After the commotion died down, the crowd gradually dispersed, having had their fill of drama.

Milena, however, was still seething. Her eyes bore into Ruby, her thoughts venomous. That wretched woman! If I'd known, I never would've trusted her. She's going to pay for that necklace—no way I'm letting her off the hook.

Meanwhile, Nova and Tristan found a quiet corner to sit in. Nova nudged him with her elbow. "Tristan, when did you sneak the necklace out of my bag?"

Tristan ...