He walked over and stood before the display cabinet. Inside was a single ring, unpriced, looking very much like a piece not for sale.
"What's this?" Jonathan asked softly.
The store manager immediately came to his side to explain. "This is a display piece, sir, not for sale. It's a ring made with an exceptionally rare red diamond."
"A red diamond..." Jonathan's gaze fell upon the ring's main stone. Deeply colored, brilliant red gemstones were already uncommon, but red diamonds were practically unheard of. Though this one didn't look particularly large, perhaps three or four carats, its quality was superb. The cut, especially, was so perfect that it showcased the diamond's fire to its fullest extent. The band was crafted from high-purity gold, designed to look like rays of sunlight emanating from the central red diamond—a unique and captivating design.
Jonathan didn't know why he was so drawn to this ring, but he found he couldn't look away. He felt that compared to the twenty-plus rings Elmer had tried on Niamh, this red diamond ring was perhaps the one that suited her best. It wasn't ostentatiously large or gaudily decorated, but the more one looked at it, the more one could appreciate its extraordinary value and energy.
"How much?" Jonathan turned to the manager. Her professional smile faltered slightly. Hadn't she just told him it wasn't for sale?
"Mr. Thomas, this is a display piece."
"Ask your boss. I want to buy it."
"..."
While Jonathan was examining diamond rings in the NR flagship store, Niamh and Elmer were having dinner.
"You're not mad at me, are you?" Elmer asked as he poured Niamh some juice.
"No..." Niamh shook her head with a smile. "I've never worn so many rings in my life. It was kind of fun, in a way."

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