At t at that his words were formal, dripping with guilt and submission.
"We had no idea that you were part of the—"
But before he could finish—
Sofia raised a hand, It's was a simple motion—But it was enough to make them freeze.
And then, without emotion, she spoke.
"Say it… and you'll die."
Immediately the room fell silent.
Dead silent.
The organizer swallowed hard, his face paling instantly.
Without another word, he bowed deeper, lowering his head in utter submission.
Then, with both hands, he offered the black case forward.
Sofia took it, flipping it open casually.
Inside—The Red Diamond gleamed under the light.
A stone so rare, so brilliant, it seemed to glow with its own power.
At that moment Emma felt her breath catch, she couldn't believe what she was seeing.
The entire night, this was what Sofia had come for.
And now—It was finally in her hands.
Sofia snapped the case shut.
