Chapter 70

"Boss, the shop just called. Ziva came in to have that necklace repaired." Elara's voice carried a note of confusion. "Why were we even monitoring that old piece? It's been sold for ages."

A knowing smile played on Vespera's lips. "Why else? To collect the maintenance fee, of course. When money comes knocking, you don't turn it away."

"Wait, I'm not following." Elara sounded genuinely perplexed.