Chapter 486 He Owns The Stone

The grand hall of the jewelry exhibition buzzed with excitement, the soft murmur of conversations interwoven with the clinking of glasses and the occasional laughter. In the center of the room, a pedestal draped in rich velvet held a stunning ring, its gemstone glittering under the carefully positioned lights. Sophia, the host of the evening, stood beside it, a confident smile gracing her lips as she gathered the guests' attention. "Ladies and gentlemen," Sophia's voice rang clear and poised, "thank you for joining us this evening. We are honored to present a truly remarkable piece, featuring a gemstone so rare, it has been coveted by collectors worldwide. This ring, adorned with the Orpheus Stone, is one of a kind." Gasps and murmurs rippled through the crowd as they moved closer to get a better look at the ring. The gemstone, a mesmerizing deep blue with flecks of gold, seemed to hold the cosmos within it. Claire Peterson stood among the guests, her eyes fixed on the ring, captiv