Chapter Twenty-Three
Cartier US, San Francisco
When Lu returned from Paris that first time, her new intimate jewelry needed adjusting to be done at Cartier, US. Unbeknown to most, they have a quiet unpublicized “Back Room” line of similar items. Lu stepped off the deep end when entering that room. She wanted it all. On the spot, they wanted her.
To expedite the fitting would be Mer Baron. His family had a long running, multi-generational relationship with the Cartier family. Beginning with Pierre. After coming up through the ranks in France, Mer was now head of their US operation.
When he heard a high end client was coming in for a fitting, Mer took charge. Sending a car. He was there on the sidewalk to welcome her. Walter’s purchases for Lu came to over ten grand. This immediately ele
