Emma locked eyes with Musaev Jr., feeling a moment of hesitation.
Her instincts told her not to trust everything he said.
"That pendant was a reward from George."
A reward?
Musaev Jr. raised an eyebrow, clearly skeptical, but didn't push further.
The Blake family's dealings have long been tied to artifact smuggling.
"I've answered your question. Now, can I have my pendant back?"
"It's not with me right now, but I'll have it delivered to you later," he said with a slow, deliberate tone.
Not with him?
She had a hard time believing that.
"Fine, I'll wait," she replied, though doubt crept into her thoughts.
She couldn't help but worry about whether the pendant was still intact, as she hadn't yet deciphered the symbols on it.
If it gets damaged, uncovering the truth about her origin
