The Silent Protector

Maura admired the beautiful color of the diamond, not really knowing much about it, and asked cautiously, "How much does something like this even cost?"

"Around 1.3 to 1.5 million dollars. Diamonds are a tricky business. These are all auction pieces," Lyra replied.

Maura quickly glanced at Cleo.

Cleo frowned. She thought, 'Those two just dropped the stuff and bolted. No way they'd ever come back f