Simon Shaw, a humble antique store apprentice, faced devastating heartbreak when his wife Julie Sutton divorced him after discovering a priceless gemstone. This shocking betrayal awakened Simon's dormant Flare Vision ability, allowing him to accurately gauge the true value of gems with uncanny precision. As he honed this newfound power, Simon rapidly rose through the ranks of the gemstone industry, transforming from a lowly apprentice to a prominent figure in the business.