Chapter 232

Kai instantly zipped his lips. Clearly, he was the kind of guy who doted on his wife to the max. Once the last batch of guests had arrived, Maurice Grey gestured to his team and instructed, "Keep an eye on security around the exhibit. If you notice anyone acting sketchy, bring them in right away." The showroom was filled with insanely valuable jewelry, and with all these industry big shots present, even a minor slip in security could tank the whole thing. "Thank you, Maurice," Vanessa Brooks said sincerely, her voice laced with gratitude. Leander Steele's eyes darkened a little. He didn't miss that look in Vanessa's eyes-a quiet kind of trust directed at Maurice. It wasn't just a casual thank-you. What puzzled him was, they'd only known each other for what- a few months? Yet she trusted Maurice like he was family. He couldn't figure out why. As soon as the elite jewelry designers started entering, the room practically exploded. Jewelry had always been the ladies' top obsession, and whe