Gala Night, Family Ruined

"Fifty thousand

e, when she spoke, was surprisi

kind of money, Bryc

point. But surely you have *something* of value? A litt

ing in jewels, all enjoying the degradation of a youn

o her wrist. She fu

ed like a simple silver chain

cking. "My sister gave this to

et, each charm representing a milestone. It wasn't ostentatious, but

oe? That junk? What's it worth

. Is that real silver, or did it

looked like she wanted t

whispered, her eyes fixed on the

erson who'd known my grandparents, had be

Miss J

handled it with surprising care. He pulled a jeweler's loupe fro

then to me, a flicker of recognition in his eyes as he gla

Mr. Campbell, is a significant piece. Its value far ex

stunned. Liv'

ce of trash?" B

ding the bracelet back to a bewildered Chloe.