Chapter 187
Chapter 187:
He treated it with even more care, his movements deliberate and steady.
Pouring a stream of water over the stone, the shop owner sharpened his focus. Every cut had to count. He paused, as if mentally rehearsing the best approach. The crowd, now holding its collective breath, locked their eyes on the raw stone.
The shop owner and Roger agreed it was best to cut along the stone’s natural grain, careful not to disturb its texture or ruin what lay beneath.
With a swift motion, the shop owner made the first cut, and the crowd around him couldn’t hold back their excitement.
“There’s green! It’s green already p>
Gasps rippled through the crowd as they saw the first glimmer of green emerging from the stone’s surface. It was only a small slice, but the potential was clear.
This was no ordinary stone—this was a goldmine.
Could it be that the entire interior was emerald green?
Roger’s chest swelled with pride. He rarely missed the mark, and this looked like it was about to be a flawless piece, filled with emerald all the way through.
“Look at that! The green’s already visible, and it’s such a deep, rich hue p>
“Exactly, it’s pure and brilliant. This is a rare find—something you don’t come across every day p>
Someone in the crowd, eager to secure the treasure, shouted, “I’ll buy it from you for a million dollars! What do you say, young man p>
The offer hung in the air, leaving the crowd in stunned silence. Roger hadn’t even completed the cut, and already, the stone had more value than what he’d paid for it. The envy in the room was palpable.
But Roger dismissed the offer with a wave. He wasn’t in it for quick cash—this was about the rush, the honor of the find.
Sonya’s eyes twinkled with glee. She could almost taste the sweet moment when Yelena would be forced to kneel and apologize.
𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝘁 gⲁ𝗅𝗇𝗈ν𝖊𝗅𝘀⧽ⱼ𝗰𝗈𝗺
Lately, Yelena had a knack for making Sonya feel small, making her question her place. But this time, Sonya was going to enjoy every moment of victory.
Sonya turned to Yelena with a smug smile, her voice dripping with satisfaction. “Did you see that? That lovely shade of green. So bright, so vibrant. If you get down on your knees and apologize now, you might still save a little face. Not too many people have seen it yet p>
Yelena, however, didn’t flinch. She offered a serene smile, her tone unruffled. “You said it yourself. It’s only a patch of green. Just a bit. Don’t get ahead of yourself p>
“You… you’re just a jinx! You better watch yourself. The more smug you are now, the worse it’s going to be for you later.” Sonya’s face twisted with frustration.
Her voice trembled with irritation. Sonya had expected to control the moment, but Yelena’s calm, collected response made her feel like she was losing her grip once again.
It was maddening.
Yelena’s calm was like a force field—unyielding, unshakable. No matter what chaos swirled around her, she never let it touch her.
She moved through every moment as though she were untouched by the world, her presence so steady it was almost unnerving.
“Don’t worry, Sonya. I’ll make sure she apologizes. Just wait. I’ve got this in the bag.” Roger, oozing confidence, gave her a reassuring nod.
Yelena, though, let out a soft, dry laugh, her eyes flicking to Roger with a sharpness that cut through the tension like a blade. “You know, there’s already an offer of a million dollars on the table. You should take it while you can. Once you cut any deeper, it could all be worth nothing. Don’t be fooled by that little patch of green.” Her words came out so matter-of-fact, it almost seemed like a warning. But Roger saw only jealousy.