The afternoon sun streamed through the wide windows of Cherry's private jewelry company, casting a warm glow over the neatly arranged stones. As Jack stepped into the expansive room, he was greeted by an unexpected sight—a veritable mountain of raw stones piled high, creating an almost overwhelming spectacle. He stood there, his eyes wide and mouth slightly agape as he took in the sheer scale of the materials in front of him. The stones varied in size and shape, some rough and jagged, others smooth, but each one shrouded in a layer of dirt and stone, guarding its secrets within.
"This... This is what you want me to work with?" Jack murmured, disbelief creeping into his voice. He estimated there were nearly a hundred tons of raw stones here, worth more than he could fathom.
