"It doesn't hold some earth-shattering secret. It's just that the people who want it are incredibly powerful! Even if I told you everything, it would be useless to you!" Simon's tone was casual, but his eyes were fixed on Seraphina Sterling. "To you, that Jade Bracelet is just a low-value antique. Keeping it will only bring you endless disaster! Why not sell it? You could even get a hefty commission!"
"If you can tell me what this Jade Bracelet will get you, perhaps I'll consider it." Seraphina Sterling had regained her composure. 'She could plot against others, and others could just as easily plot against her. It didn't matter if you were the schemer or the schemed-against, as long as you achieved your goal! Who could guarantee they would never become a pawn on someone else's chessboard?'
