Chapter 339 Andrew smiled .
Dont mention it .
I didnt do much for Dr.
Aicker anyway .
That relic just seemed to have a natural connection with him .
Elsie stood quietly to the side , observing Andrew with subtle interest .
Her thoughts churned as she wondered to herself , Could a man like this truly exist ? Someone so composed , charming , and effortlessly skilled in everything he does ? From his demeanor and words to his charisma and even his looks , Andrew checked every box for Elsie .
She had to admit he had a magnetic pull on her , yet she felt a pang of disappointment .
No matter .
she did , her charm did not catch his attention at all .noveldrama
Just then , a staff member whispered something in Elsies ear , and she hesitated for a moment before speaking up .
Mr.
Lloyd , the Jayrodale Antiques Association would like to invite you to join as a member .
Are you interested ? Andrew instinctively wanted to decline .
He was never one to care about club memberships , VIP titles , or committee positions .
Those labels might impress others , but they held no appeal for him , as he preferred to keep to himself .
Before he could turn it down , Francesca interjected with a cheerful laugh .
Thats a great honor ! Ive heard that being part of the antiques association earns you much respect .
Andrew , this is perfect for you , especially at your age .
Thank you so much , Ms.
Santana ! Elsies face lit up .
Then its settled ! Ill speak to the association president and let them know Mr.
Lloyd is officially joining our association .
With both women looking so pleased , Andrew felt it would be rude to dampen their excitement , so he held back his objections .
He let out a small sigh , resigned to going along with their enthusiasm for now .
After a short break , Elsie announced , Mr.
Lloyd , were about to start the highlight of the antiques festival .
Andrew raised an eyebrow , intrigued .
I thought the event was already lively enough .
Whats this highlight youre talking about ? Elsie gave him a sly smile and whispered , The most thrilling part of the festival is stone gambling .
Its a tradition where fortunes are made or lost on the gamble of what lies .
hidden inside raw stones .
Francescas eyes sparkled with excitement .
Oh , Ive heard about that ! Its all about the adrenaline rush and the thrill of the unknown , right ? Even wealthy collectors and business.
tycoons are cautious about playing , though .
Elsie nodded .
Exactly .
The stakes are so high that one mistake or streak of bad luck could ruin someone completely .
I once saw a prominent antiques expert risk his entire fortune on a 1/2 Chapter 339 single uncut stone .
When the stone turned out to be worthless , he lost everything and eventually ended up on the streets completely broken .
Francescas expression turned sympathetic .
To gamble away everything for something so uncertain … Why would anyone do that ? The risk seems far too great its like betting your entire life on one spin of a roulette wheel .
Andrew shrugged and said calmly , Thats exactly the allure of stone gambling .
People enjoy the process of turning nothing into something , of taking a risk and hoping for a reward .
Youd be surprised how many are drawn to the thrill .
Francesca looked at Elsie in surprise .
Ms.
Santana , is Andrew right ? Are that many people really into this ? Elsie smiled knowingly .
Hes absolutely right .
The magic of stone gambling lies in its unpredictability and the hope it offers .
Even knowing the risks , people still cant resist diving in , chasing that one chance to strike it big .
Francesca shook her head in disbelief .
I honestly cant understand how anyone could take a risk like that .
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