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“Fair point”

Piper noticed his sensual riain “Okay, just tell ally acquired by either you or one of your ancestors”

That was a question she could answer “The gems are not stolen”

Jaeger stood up straight, removed his jacket and rolled the cuffs of his shirt up to reveal strong wrists and corded forearet to work”

Happy they were off the land estured to the Manet “So, about Manet?”

Jaeger’s eyes darted froain “I know absolutely nothing about art except what I like Why?”

“Because it’s a fake”

Jaeger winced before shrugging “Not my problem”

Piper rubbed her hands together and approached the collector’s cupboard containing what seemed like a hundred drawers

“So, you’re going to buy ?” Piper clarified as she pulled out a drawer filled with rings nestled in foam rows

She chuckled, reached for a ring and lifted the green gorgeousness up to the light “Anchovies, capers and olives on mine, please”

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