Chapter 293: Chapter 293

Chapter 293:

Fritz’s voice, loud and imposing, echoed through the corridor just outside the door. With a brisk shove, Fritz bypassed Patrick and swung the door wide open, his eyes wide as he exclaimed, “Incredible! It’s actually green!”

Close on his heels, Aldrich entered, a hand pressed to his forehead in a gesture of embarrassed hindsight. Just a short while earlier, Aldrich and Harlee had left Fritz downstairs, who was brooding and reluctant to follow.

Convinced he had been duped, Fritz had skeptically scrutinized the rough stone he clenched.

Deciding there was nothing left to lose, since Donovan had already made a fool of him, Fritz opted to have the stone cut right there, rather than sneak it away for a discreet appraisal. Skeptical and without any real hope, Fritz watched the stonecutter work.

He expected nothing from the jagged, unassuming lump of stone.

Yet, as the blade sliced through, a streak of rich, emerald green emerged, stunning him into silence.

Could it have been that the roughest stones hid the most stunning secrets? Rooted to the spot in shock, Fritz’s astonishment grew as the crowd around him buzzed with excitement.

When the stonecutter completed his work, revealing the full splendor of the green jade, the crowd’s murmurs swelled into a cacophony of awe and applause. The outbursts of astonishment slowly pulled Fritz back to his senses.

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“Imperial jade! Can you believe it’s genuine imperial jade?”

“I actually handled this very stone earlier, yet I never imagined it concealed such flawless imperial jade.”

“The vibrancy and sheen are completely unblemished, truly first-rate jade!”

“Wasn’t this chosen by that woman earlier? Wow, she really has a knack for spotting the gems!”

“That supposed distant cousin of royalty thought he could challenge her. Thank goodness Ms. Miller intervened and dissuaded him.”

“He would’ve lost his life!”

“Indeed! It’s laughable how they scoffed at that woman for choosing such a modest rock, oblivious to the fact that she turned thousands into millions with her purchase!”

Fritz’s face mirrored that of a lottery winner, eyes wide and mouth agape in sheer amazement. Such pristine jade was a rare sight in the market.

Although only the size of a fist, this piece alone could fetch millions as a mere raw material, even before being crafted into exquisite jewelry.

Fritz was astounded that his inaugural venture into gem gambling had netted him jade worth millions, having invested merely a fraction of that amount. Now, he wasn’t just going to be the envy of his circle, but he’d have this story to embellish for years to come.

Harlee was nothing short of a miracle worker!

Caught up in his thrill, Fritz noticed Aldrich’s silhouette and recalled Harlee was upstairs.

Clutching the precious jade, he dashed upstairs, his face aglow with the thrill of his incredible luck.

He raced upward, his smile as brilliant as if he had indeed struck gold, or in this case, jade.

Upon reaching the room where Harlee was seated, Fritz hesitated, his mind racing to remember the exact tone Aldrich had used for Harlee. Taking a deep breath, he ventured, “Harlee, you’re amazing! This imperial jade is absolutely perfect.

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