Chapter 1364
Chapter 1364:
“A waste?” Rupert scoffed. “As long as she enjoys it, that’s all that matters. And some things… are better not judged too soon p>
Annabel, still focused on her phone, glanced up at Rupert’s sharp jawline. “Do you really have that much faith in me? Aren’t you afraid I’ll lose all your money p>
Leaning close, Rupert murmured into her ear, “Then I’ll have to rely on you to support me if you lose it p>
Annabel blushed. Her fingertips brushed his cheek as she gave him an adorably stern look.
Watching their intimacy, a spark of fury flared in Vickie’s eyes. She turned sharply and strode toward the cutting platform.
“Start cutting,” she said, confidence seemingly unshakable.
As her stone was positioned beneath the blade, a faint trace of anxiety hid beneath her composure.
Then the first cut came—and a green glow flashed.
Vickie’s eyes widened as joy surged through her.
“It’s showing green!” someone shouted.
The cutting continued, the crowd holding its breath.
What emerged made people gasp.
“Imperial green, glass type p>
The cutter’s voice trembled as he announced it. Vickie’s eyes glittered, her smile blazing with triumph.
Glass-type imperial green.
Today, victory was meant to be hers.
Meanwhile, whispers rippled through the spectators.
“Good heavens, Miss Kelly really is the most formidable jadeite gambler in the Kelly family. That jade is worth a fortune p>
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“I’ve never seen glass-type imperial green before. This is unbelievable p>
“Miss Kelly is definitely going to win p>
“And what about that enormous stone over there? What could it possibly be hiding p>
Hearing it all, Jeffery couldn’t help laughing. “Mr. Benton, it seems I’ll be the winner of this contest p>
Rupert didn’t look surprised. He glanced down at Annabel, who was still absorbed in her phone call, and a hint of fondness flickered in his eyes.
“My stone hasn’t been cut yet. Isn’t it a little early to declare victory?” Annabel cleared her throat, her composure intact.
Vickie, already holding her jade, stepped up to Annabel. With a light laugh, she said, “You’ve lost, loser p>
Annabel’s expression tightened, irritation flashing across her face as she looked at Vickie.
“Miss Kelly, have you lost your hearing and your eyesight? My stone hasn’t been cut yet. On what basis are you claiming victory p>
“Annabel!” Vickie’s anger flared, her voice rising despite herself. Realizing she’d slipped, she quickly forced it down and spoke more smoothly. “The jade that was cut is glass-type imperial green. What could possibly come out of your stone that would surpass it p>