Chapter One: A Borrowed Life

Inside the forty-seven-carat blue diamond ran a natural feather inclusion that split like a flame from one exact angle. In the auction image, the flame did not split. If the exhibit was false, where was the real stone? More importantly, why had the Su family waited until now to ask for help? Lin Yan pressed Accept. The golden ring closed. [ORDER ESTABLISHED. THE CLIENT WILL RECEIVE YOUR MINIMUM NECESSARY IDENTITY IN TEN SECONDS.] Ten seconds later, an unknown number called. A woman's cool voice offered no greeting. “Mr. Lin Yan? This is Su Wancheng. You claim you can recover the Heart of Blue Flame.” Lin Yan looked at the hospital payment notice on his desk.