Mr. Hermann nodded slowly, his eyes darting to the back room as though weighing his next words. “I need to consult a colleague about this ring before I can make an offer,” he said, his words deliberate. “Would you mind waiting here for a bit?”
Kiara smiled politely and took a seat in the cozy waiting area, oblivious to the growing tension. She assumed this was standard procedure for such a valuable piece. As she glanced around the room, her thoughts wandered back to the possibilities the money could bring.