Chapter 5

The spoon in Olivia's hand clattered onto the plate as she looked at William in panic.

Alex shot to his feet and snapped, "Emily, don't go too far!"

Emily ignored him and kept her eyes on William.

She said, "I don't want the stuff itself. Just give me the cash. I mean, I read online that second-hand luxury goods and old jewelry aren't worth anything these days."

The dining room fell into a heavy silence.

William's face went from pale to green, then flushed red as he stared daggers at Emily.

Emily could see the anger burning in his eyes.