Chapter 36
Ethan, Lily, Jayce, and Allexiaate and chatted, gradually leaming more about each other.
During the meal, Jayce also reassured Lily, telling her that he and Alexia would no longer pressure her about marriage. But he also mentioned that the final decision rested with her grandfather, and as long as he hadn’t agreed, the situation was still uncertain,
“I don’t care. I’m not marrying someone like DarieLTM
“Who would you want to marry, then?”
As expected from Alexia, the question was straightforward and left Lily speechless. Although she didn’t respond, her eyes kept sneaking glances at Ethan, and the
answer was clear.
past then, an untimely lock at the door interrupted the pleasant atmosphere.
The maid opened the door to reveal a woman in professional attire who politely entered the house.
“Sorry, Alexia. I tried calling you but couldn’t get through, so I came directly to your house.”
“Oh, sorry. My phone’s been charging in my room,” Alexia said, realizing the situation and quickly apologizing. “So, did you bring the items?”
“Yes, 1 brought them. Do you want to see them now?
“We’ve almost finished eating, so we can take a look now.”
The maid quickly set up a small table, and the woman placed an antique gift box on it, opening it to reveal a bright red gemstone inside.
The quality of the cut was fine, and the color was translucent. Under the light, it emitted a unique glow, indicating its high value.
Wearing white gloves, Alexa took the gemstone and examined it closely.
MmExcellent quality. It’s exactly as described.”
After inspecting it, Alexa nodded and put the gemstone down, seemingly prepared. She took a bank card out of her handbag from the couch.
“This card has exactly one million in it. The PIN is on the back.”
“Wait“Just as the exchange of the gemstone and card was about to happen, Ethan spoke up.
“What’s the matter, Ethan?
“Max Bennett, there’s a
problem with this gemstone!”
“There’s a problem with it?
Everyone exchanged confused looks, unable to understand.
Not only did Alexia have years of experience purchasing gemstones and jewelry, but the item had also been certified by the appraisers from Silverbank City’s largest jewelry store, Gems Galore. How could there be a problem?
“Elty, don’t say that. My mom always has experts check things out before buying, so there’s no way it could be a problem!”
“I’m not talking nonsense. This is clearly a synthetic bloodstone,”
“What! A synthetic bloodstone?
Jayce and Alexia were shocked, even the delivery staff found it hard to believe.
“Sir, every grinstone and every piece of jewelry we sell has been carefully examined by professional appraisers, and we have certificates to prove their authenticity. It’s impossible for this gem to be a synthetic bloodstone,”
“It must mean your appraisers have poor eyesight. This is clearly an ordinary synthetic bloodstone, Who are you trying to fool?”
Sering Ethan so senous, Alexia and Jayor exclunged glances and again closely examined the gemstone.
However, after a thorough inspection, they couldn’t find anything unusual. It looked exactly like the bloodstone they had bought before.
“Erhan, you say this is synthetic bloodstone, but do you have any evidence?”
Out of trust in Exlian, they posed the question cautiously. It would be one thing to be tricked into buying a falur bloodstone for a million, but if it were given as a gift to Denzel, that would be a major hour.
