In , he didn't even bother. Valentine’s Day was the "amateur hour" of jewelry shopping. Prices were peaked, and the stores were too crowded to negotiate. He ignored the heart-shaped ads and kept his four thousand dollars in a high-yield savings account.
In , he watched the post-holiday lulls. While most people were nursing hangovers, he was scouting the "Last Chance" cases. But the emerald wasn't there. best time of year to buy jewelry on sale
"Still got that emerald, I see," Elias said, leaning against the glass. In , he didn't even bother