Even in Darkness She Chose to Rise (Tatiana and Jasper) novel Chapter 442

Even in Darkness, She Chose to Rise

Chapter 442 Revenge Spending

Once the location was confirmed, the rest became manageable.

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This was the best news they could have hoped for. Foster and Norman were far from ordinary men; with their combined resources and connections, they could move much faster than Tatiana could alone. Her greatest contribution had been pinpointing exactly where Jasper was hidden.

Even Foster, a man who believed strictly in logic and science, found the situation uncanny. He and Norman had arrived in the city days ago and had searched it thoroughly before expanding their radius, finding nothing. Yet, the moment she arrived, she walked right into him.

Was it possible that fate had truly decreed them a cursed, inseparable pair?

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Norman, unable to keep his mouth shut, asked, “Don’t you have anything else to say about it?”

Tatiana didn’t respond. She simply gave him a long, cool look that made him swallow his next words and

turn away.

They all assumed she was fine–that she was the same calm, powerful woman she had always been. Only she knew that she was far from unmoved.

“Let’s go,” she said suddenly.

“Hmm? Where to?”

“Since we’re here as jewelry merchants, let’s act the part.”

Tammy’s eyes lit up. “Now you’re talking!”

They headed to the local gemstone and raw stone market. The region was famous for its jadeite, and the markets were sprawling. However, most were tourist traps filled with low–grade stones and rejects. Tatiana led the group through several stalls, but nothing caught her eye.

Even Tammy was unimpressed. “These things aren’t as good as what we have back on the island.” She spoke in the Hindersville tongue; her month of intensive training had caused her fluency to skyrocket.

A man nearby overheard them and approached with a polite smile, speaking in their language. “Are you looking for high–quality jade? You won’t find the real treasures here. The genuine goods are kept elsewhere. I can take you there for a small tip.”

The man was clearly a local guide who specialized in assisting wealthy visitors. Tatiana nodded. “Lead the way.”

The guide nimbly led them through a maze of backstreets until they reached a district where the foot traffic was significantly lighter. Here, the streets were clean and/organized. There were no roadside hawkers, only large, established boutiques. The people walking in and out were clearly of high status, hailing from all over

the world.

“This is it, Miss. The goods here are top–tier. The most prestigious shop is at the very end—the most luxurious one. I guarantee you’ll find something you like there.”

Tatiana paid the man his tip but didn’t dismiss him. Instead, she pulled out a thick stack of cash. “Would you

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mind staying on as an interpreter?”

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The guide’s eyes widened at the sight of the money. He nodded frantically. “Of course! I’m at your service, Miss!”

The guide led them into a high–end boutique. The inventory here was a world apart from the street stalls; the pieces were actually worth a second glance. The further they went into the shop, the better the quality became. Tatiana walked through the aisles, her eyes scanning the displays, but nothing prompted her to stop.

“What exactly are you looking for?” Tammy whispered.

“Nothing has caught my eye yet. If you see something you like, pick it out.”

The fastest way for a woman to improve her mood was shopping. Spending money brought its own kind of release. Tatiana walked into a specific section and pointed casually at several jade carvings on a velvet tray.

The clerk immediately moved to take them out for her to inspect, but she raised a hand. “No. I want everything in this display except those few.”

The clerk froze, wondering if he had misheard. “Miss… did you say everything?”

“Yes.”

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