Chapter 340 Elsie chuckled and said , Its not as exaggerated as it sounds , Ms.
Aicker .
True experts at stone .
gambling know how to play smart theyre looking for a jackpot .
All it takes is uncovering one rare gemstone worth millions , and theyre set for life .
Why wouldnt they take the risk ? She leaned in slightly , adding , The most famous case in modern history is the King of Emerald discovery from an overseas quarry .
That guy , as if blessed by luck itself , unearthed a gemstone worth over a billion dollars from an unassuming stone .
The news caused a worldwide sensation , even catching the attention of royalty from across the world .noveldrama
Francescas eyes sparkled with excitement , completely captivated by the story .
A billion- dollar gemstone ? Thats incredible ! Andrew , we should definitely try our luck with a few stones later , dont you think ? Andrew smirked and teased , Didnt you just say that the risks were too high , and we shouldnt play ? Blushing , Francesca laughed awkwardly .
Well , we could just play with smaller stones .
You know , for fun and to get a feel for it .
Andrew shrugged and smiled .
Sure , if it seems interesting , why not ? Elsie quickly chimed in with a word of caution .
Mr.
Lloyd , Ms.
Aicker , if you do play , make sure to avoid spending too much .
If you come across stones priced in the hundreds of thousands or millions , just walk away .
Andrew grinned mischievously .
What if we happen to strike gold or rather , something even better ? Wouldnt that be worth it ? Elsie smiled politely but did not reply .
While she acknowledged Andrews earlier success in appraising antiques , she knew stone gambling required a completely different level of skill and expertise .
It was not something that luck alone could carry you through , and she doubted Andrew would fare well in this arena .
She hoped they had played conservatively and avoided unnecessary losses .
At that moment , the antique vendors began clearing the central plaza where the event was taking place .
In their place , trucks begar unloading large , uncut stones of various shapes and sizes .
Each stone was marked with its place of origin , giving the event an air of professionalism .
Elsie gestured to the stones and explained , These have been sourced from reputable quarries around the world , all arranged by Mr.
Vaughn , Among them , the stones from Auqanias mines .
are considered the most promising .
Thats where most players will likely focus their bets .
Crowds surged in from the surrounding streets , eager to watch the spectacle .
The plaza buzzed with anticipation as players rushed to examine the stones and place their bets .
1/2 Chapter 340 Cheers erupted whenever someone uncovered something valuable , while groans and curses followed poor results .
The excitement was palpable .
Aspen strode into the plaza with Christina at her side , both women exuding confidence and instantly drawing attention .
Aspen walked up to one of the larger stones and pointed decisively .
Ill take this one , she said to the cutting expert standing nearby .
The man hesitated before replying with a cautious smile .
Miss , this is a premium grade stone .
Cutting this one will cost you 200 thousand dollars .
Without batting an eye , Aspen replied , Put it on my card .
Her effortless confidence turned heads , and murmurs spread through the crowd .
Once the payment was made , the cutter prepared to make the first incision .
Aspen ordered sharply , stopping him in his tracks .
Wait .
Youll cut it exactly the way I tell you to .
Follow my lines and directions to the letter .
If you make even the slightest mistake , expect a full refund , plus compensation in the form of another stone of equal quality .
Her assertiveness sent ripples through the crowd , especially among the more experienced attendees .
They could tell this was not her first time Aspen clearly knew what she was doing .
This princess of Bridgefields Stevens family was not just a bold spender she was a pro at stone gambling !
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