Simon Harris, not yet Taoiseach but a rapidly rising minister, received an unusual package. It contained no official documents or party papers, just an old, yellowed map and a small box. Inside was the one thing that made him hold his breath: a perfectly cut emerald, known as the "Green Diamond" of the Irish Crown Jewels.
This was the key to one of the most famous, yet unsolved, crimes in the country’s history—the theft of the Irish Crown Jewels in 1907. A crime shrouded for over a century in legends and whispers of secret plots.

The clues led him from the abandoned estates of the Irish aristocracy to the archives of government buildings, where he found mentions of the theft. He realized the crime was not a random robbery, but a carefully planned operation designed to hide a betrayal.

The Final Secret: Truth Too Dangerous to Tell

In the end, Simon Harris was on the verge of solving the mystery. He found the location where the rest of the crown jewels were hidden. But when he opened the door, he realized he was expected. In the room was the very person who had sent him the package. This individual told him that the truth behind the case was too dangerous to reveal, as it could alter history itself. And that was precisely why the case had to remain unsolved.

The Choice: A Leader's Silent Burden

Despite the opportunity to become a hero, Simon Harris chose to keep the secret. He understood that the truth could cost far more than fame and recognition. In his subsequent political career, he chose stability over sensationalism.
The story of the “Green Diamond” remains unsolved, and Simon Harris is its sole keeper. He became Taoiseach, but this mystery will forever remain with him as a reminder of a dark side of history that will never see the light of day.