Chapter 310

Serena's POV Morning hit Las Vegas with a golden flood of sunlight, pouring through our floor-to-ceiling windows. I stretched lazily in bed, watching Ryan already dressed in a crisp navy suit, typing something on his phone. "Good morning, workaholic," I teased, pulling the sheets up to cover myself. Ryan looked up, his eyes softening as they landed on me. "Good morning, beautiful." He set his phone down and sat on the edge of the bed. "The jewelry expo opens in an hour. Ready to see some spectacular pieces?" I practically bounced out of bed. "Are you kidding? I've been looking forward to this more than anything." Ryan chuckled, clearly amused by my enthusiasm. "It's just stones and metal to most people." "Just stones and metal?" I gasped in mock horror. "That's like saying the Sistine Chapel is just paint on a ceiling." An hour later, we were walking through the exhibition hall of the International Luxury Jewelry Expo. The space was massive, filled with displays that sparkled and glitt