Chapter Seventeen

As the reassuring silence settled in the room, Azazel's gaze wandered around, eventually landing on a corner of the boutique that was curtained off. With an elegant flick of his hand, he beckoned one of the attendants and requested something that made Olivia's eyes widen in surprise.

"Bring the jewelry," he ordered, his voice sending a ripple of anticipation through the room. The attendant nodded, disappearing behind the curtain and returning moments later with an extravagant display of what seemed to be an endless array of precious accessories.

Olivia could only stare, her mouth falling open in pure surprise at the sight before her. Jewelry of every kind was spread out on velvet trays, each piece more beautiful than the last. Rings, bracelets, necklaces, and earrings - all glowed with a light that was almost magical. Tiny diamonds, bright sapphires, and deep red rubies were carefully set into the jewelry, each one catching the soft light and making the whole room twinkle. The differe