Chapter 5

For three years, the name Sasha Jones had disappeared from the jewelry world. Now, in the quiet of her bedroom, that name glowed on Sabrina Johnson's computer screen while messages from Francis Vanz filled the inbox.

"Where are you, Sasha? The final Pearl of the Orient design needs your approval. Please answer me," Francis had written in one message. Another followed quickly: "The Harrison Group has been pushing us for exclusive distribution rights. They are even trying to buy the designs. We cannot agree to this."

Her fingers rested on the keyboard as she read the messages again. The anger…