The Black Sleek Car

The event organizer handed the emerald to Calvin with a respectful nod, offering it in a small velvet-lined ring box. Calvin's fingers traced the edges of the box delicately before he carefully lifted the lid, revealing the radiant gem within. A soft gasp escaped his lips as he beheld the emerald's brilliance, its energy palpable even at a glance.

"Thank you," he murmured sincerely, his voice filled with appreciation, as he accepted the precious artifact.

“You are very welcome, Mr. Hudson,” the event organizer said.

Christina approached Calvin with a warm smile, her eyes shimmering with admiration. "Calvin, you were truly remarkable tonight," she praised, her tone brimming with genuine admiration. "Thank you for extending your help to one of our guests."

Calvin's response was characteristically humble. "It's nothing, really," he deflected modestly. "Just glad I could lend a hand where it was needed."

Christina nodded, impressed by Calvin's modesty. Meanwhile, Brian observed from a dis