Edwin's response was terse.

"Understood, Dad. Send me her flight details, and I'll meet her at the airport."

Desperate to leave, Edwin made one final call to Tina, instructing her not to proceed with the apartment's disposal.

Just as he was about to exit, his gaze fell upon the bedside table, where a small velvet box sat.

His hands trembling, he retrieved and opened it, revealing a resplendent pink diamond necklace.