Chapter 29. People Are Treasures

The detective sipped his cocktail, seeming to decide how much he would reveal to Jordan.

"I want access to your chain and earrings. They must contain a serial number or some mark of the goldsmith who made them, because the nun said that the pendant has a tiny, golden stone, but it shines like the sun sometimes. She said that she had always seen this stone shining, but she always believed that her eyes were playing tricks on her, because in the middle of the glow, she saw a figure of a woman. And I know that with these jewels in my hand, I will know Jasmine's origin.

"And how do you intend to get it from the young woman?"

"I just need to borrow it for a few hours. She doesn't wear them anymore. She keeps it in her closet. I'll go in and get it later next week. I'll think about giving it back before she misses it."

"You do that... But I have my own conclusions about everything you've told me. It's as i