At this time, Grayson walked in, asking, "What's up?"

Grayson's men approached too, and when I saw him, I quickly straightened up and asked, "You're back? Where's Ryan?"

Before I could ask any more about Ryan, Grayson suddenly strode toward me and took the stone from my hands. Astonished, he asked, "Chloe, where did you get this?"

I explained, "Didn't I tell you? It's a gift from someone.”

Grayson held the stone carefully, examining it closely like he was holding a precious treasure. When La