[Thorenvald Estate—Dining Chamber—Later]
TA-DA!!!!SH-LA-LA!!!!
I flung open the box of Trivium Core Stone jewelry like I was unveiling the crown jewels themselves.
Mother and Alina's mouths dropped open simultaneously, eyes sparkling like twin constellations. Even Father's chest puffed out, a living statue of pride.
"Wow… I've never seen rainbow jewelry like this, brother!!!" Alina squealed, bouncing on her chair like a caffeinated marionette.
I puffed my chest. Mother's eyes glinted dangerously.
"Is this… all for me?"
"Of course," I said with a wicked grin. "If you want more, I can send a small army. Or a parade. Your choice."
She gasped in delight, letting the gems tumble through her fingers like liquid sunlight. I picked a tiny chain with a delicate pendant and draped it over Alina's neck at Mother's insistence.