Chapter 177

Mrs. Perry excused herself to the restroom, and as soon as she left, Celeste quietly followed. Both women stood at the sink, washing their hands. Celeste glanced at Mrs. Perry's neck through the mirror. "Mrs. Perry, is that necklace the limited Valentine's Day edition from IM?" At the mention of it, Mrs. Perry's expression instantly softened. "You've got sharp eyes, huh?" "Well, this is my line of work. As a jewelry designer, I've got to know the competition. I heard IM only releases one of these a year, and only allows one purchase per person for life. Your husband bought it for you, right?" "He did." Mrs. Perry's eyes gleamed with pride. "He even had our initials engraved on it." "Mind if I take a closer look? I'd love to study the craftsmanship." "Go ahead," she said cheerfully, taking off the necklace and handing it over. Celeste examined it closely, her eyes slowly darkening. "Mrs. Perry... this necklace..." "What about it?" "I don't think this is IM's piece," Celeste said, her to