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Honestly, with an ex like that, I can’t blame you for kicking him to the curb.
If you hadnt, I wouldve stepped in to help straighten him out myself.
Hannahs face darkened as she cast a worried glance at Kingsley.
Why was he so bold? It seemed that he did not understand that going up against Aspen in a gamble like this was reckless
Everyone, quiet down! The gemstone challenge between Mr. Baldwin and Ms. Snees is about to begin, Elsie announced, her voice rising above the crowd.
She turned to Kingsley and Aspen, adding, Do either of you have any additional terms to set ? Aspen flashed a confident smile
I have nothing to add.
I just hope Mr. Baldwin wont start crying when this is over.
Kingsleys voice remained composed.
I do have something to add
He paused briefly, letting the crowds anticipation build.
Whoever loses will forfeit all their winnings to the other person.
And since Ms. Snees enjoys excitement, lets make it interesting.
Every gemstone we choose must cost at least ten million dollars.
Is that too much for you, Ms. Snees? The crowd erupted in a frenzy.
Ten million per stone? Is Mr. Baldwin trying to make Aspen gamble away her entire fortune? This isnt just intense, its outright insane!
The winner will walk away filthy rich, while the loser gets completely wiped out.
You can’t even call this a gamble anymore.
This is full blown, high stakes warfare ! Aspens confident smile began to fade, replaced by a shadow of unease
She stared at Kingsley, her voice sharp
Kingsley, are you sure you want to play at this level? Kingsley met her gaze, unwavering.
Just answer the question.
Do you dare, or don’t you ? Aspen gritted her teeth before responding, her tone firm.
Fine.
I’ll see this through to the end.
She squared her shoulders and added, You think you can intimidate me? Clearly, youve underestimated me and my family.
The Snees family doesnt back down.
Inside, Aspens mind raced.
Kingsley had upped the stakes to an extreme level, forcing her to gamble with stones worth millions.
Losing was not an option not only for her reputation but also for her companys investments.
Her business ventures in Jayrodale and the Northern District were on the line, and failure here could mean financial disaster.
Hannahs heart pounded as she looked at Kingsley
His wager was enormous, raising more questions than answers.
Did he truly have the money to back this up, or was he bluffing? Aspen, I’m worried… Hannah started, hoping to caution Aspen.
But Aspen held up a hand, her expression resolute.
Relax, Hannah.
I started this, and I’ll finish it.
Kingsley is just trying to rattle me with his theatrics, but I’m not so easily shaken.
Still stunned by the sudden escalation, Elsie motioned toward the raw gemstones. The terms are set.
Both competitors may now begin selecting their stones.
Her voice trembled slightly, even as she tried to maintain composure
Aspen strode forward without hesitation, pointing to a stone she had chosen in advance.
Im ready.
This is the one.
Kingsley did not waste any time.
He pointed at a medium sized stone and said, Could you cut this one for me, please ? Aspen scoffed and said, Kingsley, you should really take a closer look.
Jumping in without thinking might just make you a laughingstock.
O Ignoring her, Kingsley turned to Francesca with a smile.
Get ready to celebrate.
Francesca froze for a moment before catching on Wait… are you seriously this confident? Kingsley chuckled and replied, Well know soon enough, wont we ? Aspen gritted her teeth.
This man had an unbearable arrogance that made her want to wipe the smirk off his face.
The crowd stayed silent, not daring to say a word.
With stakes this high, nobody wanted to risk disrupting the players focus and becoming the target of blame.
Aspens stone was cut first.
A gasp echoed from one of the experienced gem traders in the crowd.
Wow! Its a massive green tourmaline with impressive quality.
Its just shy of the imperial grade
Hannah let out a quiet sigh of relief.
Aspens stone was of exceptional quality she had likely secured an early lead.
Aspen clapped her hands and laughed.
Kingsley, it looks like Lady Luck is on my side today.
Kingsley remained unfazed
Celebrating too soon might make it hurt more when the tables turn.
At that moment, the gem cutter started on Kingsleys stone
After a few careful cuts, the worker hesitated, wearing an awkward expression. Mr. Baldwin, its… its blood ruby, he admitted.
The crowd erupted in a mixture of disappointment and disbelief.
Blood ruby? Thats good, but its nowhere near the value of green tourmaline.
This round is over Kingsleys already lost.
-Aspen relaxed, a wave of relief washing over her as a smug grin crept across her face.
Kingsley, you really don’t have the skills for this, do you? Your blood ruby is big, but size doesnt matter this green tourmaline is better.
Youve lost.
The crowds murmurs grew louder as Kingsley remained calm
He quietly brushed away the leftover fragments of his stone and then smirked.
Take another look.
Are you sure this is just blood ruby? The gem cutter leaned in, his eyes widening in shock.
Wait… this isnt blood ruby.
Its- Elsie was watching nervously and rushed over to inspect the stone herself.
Her face lit up with excitement.
Its not blood ruby! Its rare blood spinel! She gestured to the crowd, explaining, The first cut only revealed a small section, which led to the wrong conclusion
But this is undeniably blood spinel, one of the most valuable kinds of gem on the market.
The onlookers surged forward, eager to confirm for themselves.
It really is blood spinel ! This stuff is even rarer than green tourmaline, and its worth far more.
Plus, look at the size of Kingsleys piece its way bigger than Aspens! This round isnt even close
Aspen lost the first round? No way! Aspens face turned pale as she stepped forward to inspect Kingsleys stone herself
One glance confirmed it, and her stomach sank.
Damn it.
She had lost the very first round! Aspen clenched her fists so tightly that her nails dug into her palms. She fought hard to keep her expression neutral, though her mind was racing.
Elsie raised her voice.
The results are clear.
Ms. Snees, youve lost this round
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