Chapter 168 Greed Leads to Death
Andrew was still somewhat incredulous and reaffirmed, ‘Are you sure that the stone contains the finest quality Imperial Green Jade worth ten billion?
“I am the King of Jade Gambling, and I never rely on luck–only my skill! I am absolutely certain that stone contains the finest quality Imperial Green Jade worth ten billion! Isaac stated confidently and resolutely.
“And if the stone doesn’t contain Imperial Green Jade worth ten billion, what then?” Andrew wanted Isaac to actually put something on the line instead of just spouting words.
Isaac raised his right hand and promised, “The title of the King of Jade Gambling was won by this right hand. If the 8.8 billion–priced stone does not contain the finest quality Imperial Green Jade worth ten billion, I will chop off this hand!”
“Good!” Andrew agreed.
However, Isaac set a condition. “Andrew, since I am risking my right hand, it’s not enough to just give me a billion after winning. If you win the ten billion from this country boy, I want a fair share–at least five billion.”
Isaac was no saint; he was involved in Jade Gambling with Andrew for money. Having now risked his hand, he certainly wanted more. Greed often leads to death!
Andrew was stunned, looking disbelievingly at Isaac. “Are you bargaining with me?”
“I’ve risked my right hand in the wager, Andrew. I think I’ve made a considerable sacrifice, don’t you agree?
“Now that I know the best quality Imperial Green Jade worth ten billion is in that stone, whether you’re
involved or not is irrelevant.”
Of course, Andrew was not willing to spend an extra four billion!
“Andrew, indeed, the stone contains the best quality Imperial Green Jade, but the jade inside is irregularly shaped. If you cut it in the wrong direction, you might diminish the value of that ten billion Imperial Green Jade. It may even end up worth only five billion.
In that case, you won’t be able to recoup your investment of 8.8 billion, nor will you win the betting money.
Last time I checked, that was ten billion dollars.
The reason why I dare say that the stone priced at 8.8 billion contains the finest quality Imperial Green Jade worth ten billion is because know how to cut it to preserve the maximum value of the Imperial
Green Jade!”
Isaac wasn’t just speaking for Andrew to hear; he aimed his words at all present. If Andrew didn’t trust him, Isaac didn’t mind tempting other wealthy individuals to purchase the stone.
As for the money Andrew was going to lose to Daniel, that country boy–it was no concern of his. After all, the profits, from his previous stone selections were substantial, and his reputation as the King of Jade Gambling remained intact.
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Andrew felt threatened, even suspecting for a moment that Isaac had purposefully set up this deception.
“Isaac, are you threatening me?”
“Never would I dare! I dare not threaten Andrew. I am a businessman, and my sole aim is always just to do business with you, Andrew.
If you’re willing to share a five billion profit with me, we can continue our business. If you reject my proposal, please forgive me for not being able to continue our trade.
After all, it was you who bet against the country boy, and it was your ten billion. If you lose, it will be you who loses everything, not me, the King of Jade Gambling!”