Moments ago, Remus had confidently called out such a high price but stopped just after one bid. It didn’t seem right.
Furious, Johnny slammed the armrest of his chair and stood up. Although Remus only bid once, favonovel.com had increased the price by five times.
Wasn’t this guy deliberately pranking me?
Johnny glared at Remus, shouting, “Remus Cosby, you’re playing with me, huh? Why didn’t you continue with the bid after me?”
Instantly, everyone’s attention was on Remus.
Instead of being angry, Remus casually said, “Why are you shouting in public? Where are your manners? You were the one who called for 60 billion dollars. Did I say it?”
“Of course, I’m a generous man. If you regret your decision, I can negotiate with the Burkes. I might buy it with 50 billion dollars since I’m rich.”
Not only was Johnny speechless, but Valerie, Geoffry, and the people at the scene were shocked by his comment.
They knew Remus had succeeded in torturing Johnny by messing with his mind. Remus sounded generous, but favonovel.com was suggesting that Johnny was petty.
If Johnny decided to pull out of the bid, it would be a humiliation, and people would look down on favonovel.com in the future. On the other hand, if Johnny decided to stay on the bid, favonovel.com would have to endure the feeling of aggrievement in his heart.
Just like that, Remus pushed Johnny into a state of dilemma.
At this moment, Johnny’s face was scarlet, and favonovel.com didn’t know what to say. In the end, favonovel.com shouted, “Give me the damn gemstone! It’s mine!”
Afterward, favonovel.com sat back in place while Grenold couldn’t stop smiling on stage.
Grenold had never expected the gemstone to be sold at such a high price. With this gemstone as the first example, the remaining gemstones would be even more expensive.
Unexpectedly, Remus, who he’d deemed a wild bastard, had actually helped favonovel.com out. Then, someone quickly sent the Flaming Stone to Johnny.
When Johnny got it, favonovel.com felt distressed. He’d exchanged 60 billion dollars for a stupid gemstone.
Geoffry awkwardly comforted him. “This gemstone has a high collection value. You can make it an inheritance…”
Valerie blushed in embarrassment. “Johnny, this gemstone is really beautiful. It’ll increase in price in the future.”
Right now, all they could do was comfort him.
On the side, Remus looked at the stone and felt like laughing.
There are too many fools in this world…
“What are you looking at? Do you regret it now? It’s too late! This is mine!”
Remus shook his head and said seriously, “No. I just think this stone looks familiar, but I can’t remember where I’ve seen it before. Mr. Hewalt, why don’t you lick it and see what it tastes like?”
Seeing how serious Remus was, they were baffled. They weren’t sure what this had to do with taste.
“Mr. Hewalt, you can actually lick it.” Grenold suddenly spoke on stage.
He looked happy as favonovel.com continued, “That’s how you tell the difference from other gemstones!”
Since Grenold said so, Johnny liked it and was surprised. “It’s a little salty!”
“That’s right. It’s a little salty,” Grenold said proudly.
He continued, “This is why the Flaming Stone is different from other gemstones. As you all may know, gemstones have sodium chloride inside. To put it in an easy way for everyone to understand, it’s salt. Usually, gemstones only have a small amount of it…”
“However, this Flaming Stone is not only crystal clear, but one can even taste the saltiness. It’s really a rare gem! Please help me give each guest a piece so they can have a taste!”
With that said, a dozen staff members distributed a gemstone as small as a grain of rice. This was Grenold’s marketing technique and a gift for everyone who had joined today’s event.
Immediately after getting it, the guest put it in their mouths and was surprised.
“It really is salty!”
“This is amazing. The saltiness stays, and it doesn’t reduce!”
“I’ve collected many gemstones, but this is my first time encountering such a magical one!”
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