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I HAVE MY WAYS
"It’s too early, Young Master," James said, blinking in confusion as he stepped aside at the sound of hurried footsteps in the staircase.Christian was already halfway down the stairs, his blazer unbuttoned and hair tousled with the wind from the open front doors."I’m going to meet a friend," he said, not even pausing to look at James. "Then I’ll go straight to the company with her."James tried to stop Christian, "At least, let me get breakfast packed for you, young master... If not you'll be hungry..." "It's okay James," Christian smiled at James, "I'll have breakfast with my friends, I'm leaving, have a nice day." With that Christian already left the house, James didn’t question further. He had served the Sargent household long enough to know when Christian had that look in his eyes, restless, caught between hope and anxiousness.The motorcycle sped through the quiet morning streets. The sun was just peeking over the rooftops, but Christian’s thoughts were already racing ahead
STILL, YOU DIDN'T STOP, RIGHT?
"Welcome home, young master," James with a respectful how greeted Christian who is back home from the auction.Christian smiled at him, "Are everyone asleep?" "Old madam and Lord Sargent are asleep," James informed politely, "Lady Betty and lady Liliana went out for some work, Master Charles was called to his health centre for an emergency case, Master Edward went to another city for a few days on a business trip." Christian hummed and stretched his arms, "glad that I'll not be surrounded by questions." James let out a soft chuckled, Christian said while yawning, "I want to sleep, going to my room, have a great sleep James, let's meet in the morning." "Sure young master, good night, sweet dreams," James softly replied, with a nod, Christian went upstairs, to reach his room.The door closed shut behind him as Christian stepped into the silence of his room.The dim lights did little to soften the sharp lines of exhaustion on his face, he moved silently through the living room, mask
SHOULD I BRING HIM TO YOU?
"You intrigue me, Mr. Grey. -A," Ezra leaned in, squinting at the elegant script on the note, he read aloud, then raised a brow. "Who signs off with just a letter these days? Mysterious, dangerous women and assassins, are these the only people you always meet?" Christian let out a tired sigh, his fingers brushing the edge of the folded note again. "It’s probably the same one before," he said, though his tone wasn’t certain. "I think those veiled people are still observing me..." Ezra smirked. "You think they're the type to flirt through cryptic letters?" Christian looked around the dimly lit auction hall, scanning the thinning crowd. "I don’t know," he said slowly, "but whoever it was, they know something which others don't or they must be throwing a stone to know...." "Sounds like someone’s watching you all the time," Ezra muttered. "Creepy and interesting!" Christian pocketed the note, his gaze still sharp as he glanced toward the shadowed balconies above. "Let’s go home," he
I INSIST
"Chris," Ezra smiled looking in Christian's direction, "You finally got that Ruby in your hands, what about the rest?"Christian leaned back in the chair without any tension, "You'll see it soon..." The hall fell silent again as the final gemstones were unveiled.One by one, the experts placed them under enchanted magnifiers. The crowd leaned forward, breath held in collective anticipation."The six other stones of Mr. Grey are also great treasures with rare gems just like the previous one." Madam Nevermore announced showing them.A deep, crimson painite glimmered like blood turned to crystal.A rare, icy-blue sapphire sparkled as if kissed by starlight.Then came the vibrant teal shimmer of Grandidierite, catching gasps from even the most seasoned collectors.Alexandrite, shifting hues as it moved from light to shadow, whispered of lost time and secret power.A luminous pink tourmaline, warm, delicate, and radiant.And finally, nestled quietly among them, a humble stone that opened
THE OWNER OF RARE RUBY
"Let's see," The arrogantly said, "I'll wait for you to crumble with loss..." Christian smiled with an unreadable face, "It's okay for you to think of winning but wanting to see others losing is your path to lose."With that before the expert could even talk, Christian turned around to an attendant, "Can you please bring the stones I chosen to second floor?" "For sure, sir," The attendant nodded his head politely.The heavy velvet curtains were drawn back, revealing a grand staircase that led the invited guests to the second floor of the auction house. Soft candlelight flickered from bronze chandeliers above, casting warm glows on the polished marble floors. "Wahh, I've seen golden and silver chandeliers, bronze is so beautiful and looking elegant...""Do you like it that much?" Ezra whispered, Christian nodded his head excitedly.In front of the guests gathered, a steward bowed low at the landing."This way, ladies and gentlemen, the second tier awaits for the gemstone unveiling."
WHO IS HE?
"Go back?" Ezra raised an eyebrow, "Why so early? Aren't you interested in to see what others have brought?"Christian huffed with tiredness, "Why? Just to laugh at myself?" "No..." Ezra smiled, "You need to check around, maybe you might even gather knowledge..." "Knowledge? Rather than knowledge, all I'm getting is a headache," Christian sighed, rubbing his temples.Ezra laughed at Christian who still acts like a kid, still he couldn't help but to adore those antics of Christian, "You couldn't enjoy your childhood or teenage, at least now, you got the opportunity to be in a way you wants."He silently followed Christian as Christian was making a round like a kid excited for excursion.As the crowd slowly recovered from its collective shock and the next segment of the auction resumed, Christian also quietly looking into all the tables checking if he could find anything valuable than what he had seen earlier.For some reason something that had been uncertain now had a place, a moment
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