Crystal is really cunning, Andrea thinks. She knows just how to manipulate everyone around her, and she must be planning something now. I’m sure she knows something about this ring that I don’t. If I agree to look at it, she
might find a way to blame it all on me. But if I refuse she’ll say it’s because I’m not qualified and don’t know what I’m doing.
“This is Andrea’s first day here,” Emily says, calmly stepping into the middle of the room. “She may know a lot, but she still has much to learn. I hardly think she’s the best choice for this task.”
“I think she’ll be fine,” Crystal says. “Come on, let’s see her professional skill. Let’s see what makes her so special to Sophie.”
“I’ll do it for her,” Emily says, shooting a serious look at Crystal.
“Do you think you can do a better jo
