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hidden inside raw stones
Francescas eyes sparkled with excitement.
Oh, Ive heard about that! Its all about the adrenaline rush and the thrill of the unknown, right? Even wealthy collectors and business.
tycoons are cautious about playing, though.
Elsie nodded.
Exactly.
The stakes are so high that one mistake or streak of bad luck could ruin someone completely.
I once saw a prominent antiques expert risk his entire fortune on a single uncut stone
When the stone turned out to be worthless, he lost everything and eventually ended up on the streets completely broken.
Francescas expression turned sympathetic
To gamble away everything for something so uncertain… Why would anyone do that? The risk seems far too great its like betting your entire life on one spin of a roulette wheel.
Kingsley shrugged and said calmly, Thats exactly the allure of stone gambling.
People enjoy the process of turning nothing into something, of taking a risk and hoping for a reward. Youd be surprised how many are drawn to the thrill.
Francesca looked at Elsie in surprise.
Ms. Santana, is Kingsley right? Are that many people really into this? Elsie smiled knowingly.
Hes absolutely right.
The magic of stone gambling lies in its unpredictability and the hope it offers.
Even knowing the risks, people still can’t resist diving in, chasing that one chance to strike it big. Francesca shook her head in disbelief.
I honestly can’t understand how anyone could take a risk like that.
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. Francescas eyes sparkled with excitement, completely captivated by the story.
A billion-dollar gemstone? Thats incredible! Kingsley, we should definitely try our luck with a few stones later, don’t you think? Kingsley 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.
Kingsley shrugged and smiled
Sure, if it seems interesting, why not? Elsie quickly chimed in with a word of caution.
Mr. Baldwin, 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.
Kingsley 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 Kingsleys 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 Kingsley 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
Cheers erupted whenever someone uncovered something valuable, while groans and curses followed poor results
The excitement was palpable
Aspen strode into the plaza with Hannah at her side, both women exuding confidence and instantly drawing attention
Aspen walked up to one of the larger stones and pointed decisively.
I’ll 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 Snees family was not just a bold spender she was a pro at stone gambling
!
The cutter straightened his posture and nodded firmly.
Miss, don’t worry
With over a decade of experience in stone cutting, I’ll make sure not to damage your stone.
Aspen smiled confidently.
Good.
Then follow my instructions and make the cut.
The man carefully brought the blade down, following Aspens precise directions without a single deviation
As the outer layers were stripped away, the crowd collectively gasped as the interior was revealed.
Its a high quality translucent emerald ! Aspens got an incredible eye for this.
That piece alone is worth far more than 200 thousand dollars.
Shes definitely made a great call on this one.
Man, what a sharp woman.
Her skill at stone gambling isnt something ordinary people can match.
The crowd was awestruck, their admiration for Aspen growing.
However, she remained unimpressed.
In her mind, this was only a warm up.
Cut this one next, Aspeh instructed, pointing to another stone.
And those three over there -open them all
One after another, she directed the cutting of three additional stones, each with a price tag totaling over a million dollars
The audacity of her moves left the spectators in stunned silence.
Suddenly, all the attention in the plaza turned to Aspen.
People flocked to her side, their excitement palpable
What a bold play! She doesnt hold back, someone murmured, awe clear in their voice.
Most stone gamblers would spend hours examining a single stone, analyzing it from every angle.
But Aspen ? She seemed to pick stones on a whim as if she barely cared.
Shes just showing off, scoffed a young man from the crowd.
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