Novel & Cerita The Jewel In The Crown Novel

“I know.” A small, breathless smile curved his mouth. “And I love you too,” she whispered. Below them, the lake caught the light and held it, and the forest around it carried that warmth inward—through root and stone, through corridor and heart—until it reached the quieter halls of the palace, where another choice waited with equal patience. Corren stood alone in the Hall of Roots, the Verdant Crown resting upon its living pedestal. It was not forged by fire but shaped by time—wood veined with gold, leaves eternally green along its arch. The chamber smelled of earth and rain, ancient and steady.

Right then, the banquet hall doors flew open with a bang. Lena strutted in, decked out in a stunning gown, flanked by her bodyguards. "Nolan!" she called out, her voice dripping with sweetness. "I heard someone was giving you trouble..." Her words trailed off as she caught sight of William next to me, the broken glass, and the gunmen in black sprawled on the floor. Lena's expression flipped in an instant.

SIERRA POV New York glittered beneath the night sky bright, loud, and full of people who thought they were untouchable. They had no idea I was here. I adjusted the diamond bracelet on my wrist, blending effortlessly with the wealthy elites gathered inside the museum. Expensive dresses, champagne glasses, fake smiles this was my playground. And tonight? I was here to steal the most valuable piece in the room. The blue diamond. “Positions?” I murmured softly, my voice low as I spoke into the hidden microphone.

If I had not noticed the white stain on the fabric earlier, I might actually have believed his lie. Viktor did not notice the change in my expression. He opened the velvet box, revealing a diamond necklace inside. "I had this custom made for you by Julian Pereira." Julian Pereira was my favorite jewelry designer. I had only mentioned him once at an auction years ago, yet Viktor still remembered. "Happy anniversary, Bella." I looked at the necklace and felt nothing but disgust. He was just about to fasten it around my neck when his phone rang. Caller ID: Mia.

The guests talked among themselves. “Did you hear that the shops Claire’s mother left behind have all been transferred under Jelena’s name?” “Tsk… tsk. The real mate worked hard her entire life, only for it all to go to the mistress.” “Hush! Pipe down. She’s now Gerald’s mate.” Jelena wore my mother’s jewelry as she smiled brightly. I could not hold back my anger and slapped her.

He was too huge for his species, I wondered letting my hand brush his neck. His eyes suddenly flickered open and I fell back onto my burr before scrambling to my feet with hands flaying around to get a hold of Chicken Nugget's beaded collar. "Easy easy." I say to the unmoving animal, it's eyes open and lazer focused on us with an intensity that made me freeze and my dog shuffle on his feet. Crimson were it's eyes, so blood red that I couldn't differentiate between beautiful and dangerous. The look was fleeting, his lids fluttered shut again, but it left my skin tingling as if I'd touched an electric wire.

He believed Sally was his perfect little sister and that I was just a spoiled brat. Just like that, they gave her my identity and the love that once belonged to me. In the end, to keep me from standing in Sally's way, they made it so that I perished in a fire. In this life, I refused to stand down in hopes of securing their worthless love. "Grammie passed down that necklace to me, but you stole it. Wait till Mom and Dad arrive and find out you not only gave her the heirloom necklace but also swapped out the bride. Let's see what they'll say," I challenged.

This was a new feeling and she wasn't ready for this right now. Mira saw the crowns coming her way. She had never seen anything like this before, but this crown was so grand, a large black diamond crown it was, and right in the middle was an emerald, some even in each corner. Only one very large emerald stone in the middle. It was the most beautiful things she had set eyes on. Sirie walked up to Mira, the crown in her hand. Mira immediately bent down. This time her hand fisted into a ball. This was it, Mira thought to herself, as she stared at the ground. Mira’s breath heavy on her chest.

He smiled at me, his mouth stretching with his cheeks. The world stopped I swear. His head bowed down, picking something from a cushion with him holding it out under my gaze. I did not want to stare away from him but I finally did to see what he was holding to me. I stopped breathing, stopped everything with my eyes falling on the large golden crown. It had rubies and such glorious stones that ordained it. It was the most gorgeous piece of jewellery I had ever seen, it seemed as if it could start wars and end worlds. It seemed overly expensive and heavy.