The Blue Niles jewellery shop glittered like a vault of stars under the soft amber lights as Kai moved through the aisles with unhurried grace, sampling one gem after another.
He knew how important and strategic Ruby's presence at the Acharya matriarch's birthday was in her business and he decided this was the perfect opportunity to strengthen his wife's social standing amongst the elite.
"Mr Treshvire, would you like me to show you some of our latest gems? We have them in all shades. White gold, emerald diamonds..."
"How about platinum," Kai interrupted smoothly, his tone polite but distant as his eyes drifted over a distinctive necklace.
The necklace was an intricate web of platinum threads laced with sapphire blue diamonds that he knew would stand out beautifully on the matriarch's neck.
