Chapter 140 Turnaround
Brittany, seizing the moment to further worsen Daniel’s situation, decided to agitate things a bit. “That country boy is pretty clever, selling a piece of worthless plas hree million dollars–and to Nicholas
of all people! If this gets out, he’ll be an overnight sensation. You know, there are lots of con artists in New York, but one who could con Nicholas? This guy might just be the first, and certainly the only one!”
initially, Nicholas maintained a smile despite the simmering anger, but at Brittany’s words, his face darkened instantly.
Sensing a turn in the atmosphere, Jessica quickly stepped forward. “Jade gambling–it’s all a gamble! It’s normal to have wins and losses. The stone was Daniel’s choice, which means it was my choice. Nicholas, let me cover the three million. I would never allow my assistant to deceive anyone.”
Jessica pulled out her phone, about to transfer the money to Nicholas.
“There’s no need, Jessica. I’m not a sore loser. It’s just three million. I can afford that. Plus, I trust Daniel wouldn’t fool me! Even though the stone now looks charred, I believe it might hold other secrets, waiting for Daniel to uncover them.”
Nicholas wasn’t just playing magnanimous in front of Jessie–it was a calculated choice. His instincts told him that if he didn’t trust Daniel, he would suffer a great loss, but if he did trust him, he might gain. something valuable.
Now that Nicholas had expressed his stance, Daniel didn’t want to waste any more time. “Nicholas, congratulations! I originally thought this Blood Jade was worth five million, but after the fire, I realized I was too conservative. It’s worth at least ten million!”
Daniel’s words thrilled Nicholas. “Daniel, you’d better not be joking with me. Are you saying this Blood Jade is worth ten million?”
“Ten million is just my conservative estimate. If you get a master to carve it, its worth could rise above twenty or thirty million. After all, gold is valuable, but jade is priceless! For jade, its quality sets the base value, but with the work of a master artist, its price can easily multiply.”
Andrew, with his grating laugh, interrupted their conversation. “Nicholas! You used to be so smart; I’ve never heard of a con man who could trick you in all of New York! What’s gotten into you today? Being led around by the nose by this country boy? Anyone with a brain can see he’s just playing you! He played you once and now he’s going for round two–he’s making a monkey out of you! I can’t believe you’re still falling for it. If I hadn’t seen it with my own eyes, I would never believe you could be this foolish.”
“Andrew, this is between Daniel and me, and it’s none of your business. Please don’t act like a meddling bitch trying to stir up trouble between us! If Daniel says this Blood Jade is worth ten million, then it’s worth ten million!”
Daniel pointed towards the buffet area and said to Brittany, “Brittany, there are bottles of mineral water over there. Fetch a few for me.”
“Why me again? I’m not doing it!” Brittany rebelled.