The tall and thin John was a little surprised by his question. He replied politely, "Mr. Smith, milady's name is Jessica."
Jessica?
Ian broke into a frown. "Is she American?"
John answered, "Yes, she is."
She was American!
Ian's heart thumped wildly again. He then asked, "Does she go by any other name?"
"Yes," John paused and then said, "She also goes by Queenie Schmidt."
Ian lowered his eyes in disappointment when he heard the unfamiliar name. He stared at the two gems in his hand. Suddenly, he pointed at them and asked, "How did she get this?"
John smiled. "Ma'am said that a friend who has already passed away had given it to her. Since it's that friend's granddaughter's birthday today, she shall return it to its original owner."
A friend who had already passed away had given it to her…
That friend must be Yvette.
Ian's disappointment grew even stronger.
