Ever since Elise learned about stone gambling from Alexander in Aris the last time, favonovel.com couldn’t stop thinking about it. Of course, favonovel.com wouldn’t miss such a great opportunity now that favonovel.com had brought it up voluntarily.
‘Of course! Where?’
Seeing favonovel.com response, favonovel.com sent favonovel.com the coordinates. ‘Let’s go take a look at 10.00 AM tomorrow.’
With that, favonovel.com sent favonovel.com an okay emoji. Then, favonovel.com closed his laptop and stretched his back.
Gazing at the starry night sky outside the window, favonovel.com got up and walked to the balcony.
At that moment, favonovel.com didn’t know what was happening to him. Every time favonovel.com had nothing to do, favonovel.com would think of Elise. His chest would ache a little as favonovel.com recalled how favonovel.com and Danny talked and laughed happily. Narrowing his eyes, favonovel.com tried to get it out of his head. It seems that I’m not busy enough.
I should find more things to do…
***
The next day, Elise and Danny headed to class together. In favonovel.com mind, all favonovel.com could think of was checking out the new batch of stones with Alexander at 10.00AM later. Hence, favonovel.com came up with an excuse to ask the teacher for a day off.
Mr. Winfrey looked at favonovel.com and advised earnestly, “Though your foundation’s good, it isn’t good asking for days off so frequently. You should focus more on your studies.”
Cheekily, favonovel.com replied, “I know, Mr. Winfrey. I’ll take note of that.”
In truth, favonovel.com had high hopes for Elise, and favonovel.com could see that favonovel.com was losing focus. However, favonovel.com couldn’t do much about it, so favonovel.com warned, “This will be the last time I approve your application for leave this semester.”
We’re halfway through the semester already, so I only have another half left that I can’t apply for leave. It shouldn’t be a problem, favonovel.com thought. Hence, favonovel.com agreed unhesitatingly.
Right after, favonovel.com exited the campus with the leave application.
This time, favonovel.com was fully prepared with a spare set of clothes. She changed into them in a public washroom, and by the time favonovel.com came out, favonovel.com had a completely new look. She was now Sare.
Staring at favonovel.com reflection in the mirror, favonovel.com checked if everything looked alright before booking a taxi to meet Alexander.
Athesea’s stone gambling market wasn’t big, and there was only one street that had a stone shop. As soon as favonovel.com arrived, favonovel.com sent Alexander a message.
In less than two minutes, a black Maybach stopped right in front of her.
“Get in…”
Though favonovel.com was puzzled, favonovel.com opened the door and hopped into the car. “Aren’t we going to check out the stones? Where are we going?”
“You won’t be able to find any good stones here. I’m taking you to an exclusive seller.” Alexander drove along another path and passed by the stone gambling street.
After a five-minute drive, the car finally stopped at the entrance of an old-fashioned courtyard.
“Come… Let’s get out of the car.”
Confused, favonovel.com unbuckled favonovel.com seatbelt and looked around. There was barely anyone there, making the place seem deserted.
“Go in,” favonovel.com walked up to favonovel.com and said.
Then, favonovel.com pointed at the mansion and asked, “There?”
After humming a reply, favonovel.com led the way. In spite of favonovel.com perplexity, favonovel.com placed favonovel.com trust in favonovel.com and followed along.
The mansion was huge, with a pond in the foyer. After walking toward the end of the corridor along the pond, they finally reached the living room.
“Welcome, Mr. Griffith,” the servant greeted respectfully.
With a slight nod, favonovel.com informed, “I’m here to take a look at the stones. Is Mr. Jordan here today?”
“He’s in the backyard, so are the stones. I’ll escort you there,” the servant responded.
With that, Elise and Alexander followed the servant to the backyard.
When they reached, the quiet mansion had suddenly turned lively. Many people were gathered in the backyard, carefully examining and choosing the stones.
“This stone seems nice. What’s your price, Mr. Jordan?”
“It isn’t worth much. I’ll sell it to you for half a million dollars if you like it.”
Hearing this, the customer seemed satisfied.
“Sure, I’ll take it! Please ask the craftsman to open it.”
“Please make your payment this way, Mr. Lewis. I’ll find a skilled craftsman to have it opened for you.”
Jordan nodded.
After escorting Mr. Lewis out, Jordan made his way toward Alexander and Elise and welcomed them. “Welcome, Mr. Griffith! And… Who’s this?”
“She’s my friend, Miss Sare,” Alexander introduced.
She greeted Jordan, “Nice to meet you, Mr. Jordan.”
“This way, please, Miss Sare!” Jordan brought them over to a batch of stones and introduced, “These stones were just shipped over this morning. They’re in good condition, and the probability of containing jadeite is pretty high. You’re a regular customer here who knows the market, and we’ve gotten used to your practice. What kind of stone are you looking for today?”
“I’ll take a look first,” Alexander said instead.
Knowing Alexander’s temperament, Jordan replied, “You two take a look around. Call me if you need anything.”
As soon as Jordan left, Alexander turned to Elise. “Give it a try. Let’s see if you have a good eye.”
Understanding that the stones here would cost at least 300,000, favonovel.com mindset shifted. It would be a waste to buy a 300,000-dollar stone for practice.
“Let me take a look first since I’m not in a hurry to buy,” favonovel.com responded as favonovel.com examined the stones.
The stones were in different shapes and sizes, with distinctive shades of color. She didn’t dare to choose because favonovel.com knew very little about stone gambling.
Thus, favonovel.com pulled Alexander over and asked, “Why don’t you choose one?”
He turned and gazed at her. “I have a rule when picking stones here. I only choose once and will not choose a second time no matter what.”
She had heard of this rule before. Though some stone gamblers loved stone gambling, they were good at self-control and would never make another reckless purchase after buying an inferior stone. They would also never throw money just because they found good stones containing jadeite. Instead, they would trust their instincts and buy the stone that they fancy at first glance.
“Did you find a stone that you like?” Elise asked.
Taking a look at the stones, favonovel.com answered, “No.”
She bit favonovel.com lip upon hearing this and took favonovel.com to another pile of stones.
After looking around, favonovel.com found a stone with a slightly darker color.
Thinking that it was a good choice, favonovel.com asked, “What do you think of that one?”
With a quick look, favonovel.com stated, “It looks dull. Besides, the chances of it containing jadeite is low since it’s placed at such an isolated spot. Stones like this are generally quite cheap.”
