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Khizar held his hand over his heart “I never lie about jewelry”

He sounded so serious, and looked so adorable, that Jacqui couldn’t help but laugh “Okay Wow me”

And he did Leaning into her side, Khizar whispered the names of the best jewelry houses in the world as he pointed out different pieces around the room A couple of times, he raised his eyebrows or shook his head

“What is it?” Jacqui asked

“I hope she knows those aren’t real” He pointed his chin at another woe diamond bracelet

Jacqui tried to figure out what he was seeing “They’re not?”

Khizar shook his head

“It’s a very good reproductionIt’s possible that she had it inal piece”

“That makes sense,” Jacqui said She looked around the room “What about those?”

She was looking at a lovely garnet necklace Khizar whistled lowly

“Good eye That’s a rare piece, definitely an antique Because it’s a green garnet, it’sthat truly sets it off If she has s, the whole set would be quite valuable”

Jacqui watched hie in his voice and manner, which was somewhere between professorial and ardent admiration He leaned forward, focused andanother side of this mysterious man, and it was, Jacqui admitted, attractive

“You want to go chat her up, don’t you?” Jacqui teased him

“What? No” Khizar turned back to her

Jacqui grinned o chat up her jewelry”

Khizar laughed loudly, surprised “I promise; I only have eyes for you”

“It’s okay I understand I can share you with other women’s jewelry”

Khizar laughed again and took her hand, caressing it lightly with his thumb

“Another risk of the business I’ the values of precious stones But if I’ compared to the distraction I feel in your presence You overwhelm me”