Chapter 257
“Let me help,” the staff member said quickly.
Once the jacket was off, Vance noticed the sapphire cufflinks. They were flawless and beautifully cut.
“These are quite something,” he said.
The staff member smiled. “Mrs. Bradford has wonderful taste. We actually wanted to license her cufflink designs, but she turned us down.”
Vance blinked. “What? Her designs?”
“Yes. Every pair you own was designed by Mrs. Bradford,” the staff member confirmed. “The sapphires match this shirt. There are two more sets with pink–purple and yellow diamonds. A customer once tried to buy the yellow pair; no chance. They were made for you. Mrs. Bradford named this set Magnolia Star River.*
Vance studied it and suddenly understood the name.
Most of his cufflinks were crafted from platinum, adorned with gemstones and diamonds, but this one was different. It featured a yellow diamond set in gold.
He recognized the craftsmanship. It was called filigree, a technique he had become familiar with recently when Catherine developed an obsession with ancient gold jewelry.
The intricate filigree work shaped the gold into a delicate five–petaled flower, encasing the golden diamond with exquisite precision. Even the back of the cufflink was adorned with a small string of tiny osmanthus flowers, adding to its charm and artistry.
“By the way,” the staff member added, “Mrs. Bradford’s cocktail dress was designed to match. Take a look.”
The single dress she had ordered was magnolia yellow, covered in hand–stitched blossoms, each center a tiny diamond. It sparkled beautifully.
“This cocktail dress is perfect for Halloween.”

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