138 — DESMOND STERLING (POV)

My phone buzzes inside my pant pocket, but I make no mention of picking it up because I know exactly why they’re calling me so much; I have a meeting in a few hours, and I should be going through all the papers instead of standing in front of this jewelry store, looking for the most beautiful diamond I can find.

I run my hand through my hair, messing it up a bit, but I don’t care — the clock is ti