Wretches of the Earth

from Товарищ Х

The jingle of jewels at a Beverly Hills pawnshop.

Excerpt:

A Beverly Hills real estate broker is waiting for escrow to close on two upscale properties, but that won't happen until after Christmas.

So what is a powerhouse agent to do to generate some quick spending money for holiday shopping?

This one hocked her diamond Patek Philippe watch at a Beverly Hills pawnshop for cash. She'll reclaim her $15,000 timepiece when the deals close...