Meanwhile, Scarlett finished her shower, dressed, and was about to go find Jason when her phone rang.
It was her mother, Annie.
Scarlett tensed up immediately as she answered the call, "Hi, Mom."
Annie was sitting in her car, right outside the hotel. "I heard Jack's grandmother loves gemstones. I have a rare piece in my collection. Take it with you. Just chocolates won't cut it."
"Okay, I'll go back to get it now."
"No need. I'm downstairs."
*****
Jason had been staying with Scarlett to look after her.
Hearing what Annie said, Scarlett was taken aback. She quickly shoved Jason's things under the bed covers. She didn't want her mom to discover they were sharing a room.
After a thorough check to make sure there were no traces, she went downstairs.
Annie showed a warm smile as she s
