Chapter 106: What Do You Want?

Hayley’s POV:

“Wow, I see more green surface!”

“Viridian emerald! This is truly a viridian emerald!”

“It’s been years since I’ve seen such a magnificent viridian emerald.”

“This guy must be incredibly fortunate to discover such a gem.”

The crowd buzzed with enthusiasm, each person adding to the lively atmosphere. I found myself mesmerized by the unfolding spectacle.

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After about an hour of careful cutting, it became clear that two-thirds of the raw stone was a breathtaking viridian emerald. Given its rich color and exceptional quality, if it were fashioned into a complete jewelry set, its worth would easily soar into hundreds of millions!

“Congratulations, Sir! This is the finest viridian emerald I’ve encountered in my years in this field. I know some jewelry companies that would be interested; would you like to meet them?”

I translated the man’s words for Benjamin, who replied, “If the offer is right, I might consider selling.”

As I conveyed his response in Mormant, the crowd erupted with excitement. Several eager buyers rushed forward, keen to discuss the price.

“I’ll pay 30 million! Are you willing to sell?”

“I can offer 35 million!”

“I offer 38 million! We hope you’ll consider our jewelry company.” One of them handed Benjamin a business card, which he noted was from the third-largest jewelry company in the world.

Benjamin stated his price. “Fifty million. If that’s acceptable, I’ll sell you this raw stone.”

After a brief moment of consideration, the buyer replied, “Please hold on; I need to make a quick call for approval.”

The crowd gasped at the staggering figure of 50 million. For just a single rock, that amount seemed utterly astonishing.

I glanced at the rock, which had been an ordinary rock only two hours ago, now suddenly transformed into a treasure—a moment of history I was witnessing firsthand.

“Sir, we have a deal! Let’s sign the contract right now! My accountant can transfer the funds immediately after we finalize the paperwork.”

Benjamin turned to me. “Ms. Selena, I’ll need your assistance with translating the contract.”

I was happy to help. The parties drafted the contract, and after discussing the details, everything went smoothly, leading to the signing of the agreement. Moments later, I watched as Benjamin received notification that the funds had been successfully transferred.

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Chapter 106: What Do You Want?

“Benjamin, I must admit, I admire you.”

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He glanced back at me, a slight smile forming at the corners of his mouth. “Ms. Selena, you flatter me. It was merely luck.”

I quickly caught up and asked, “Mr. Benjamin, would you consider teaching me how to select raw stones?”

He raised an eyebrow. “Oh, so you’re interested?”

I nodded enthusiastically; anything connected to making money sparked my interest!

But Benjamin replied, “We’re not that close, so it’s really not necessary to delve into that with you. Besides, I’m paying a considerable sum for your translation services. If you want to learn about rock betting, shouldn’t you pay a bit of tuition?”

I had a feeling there was no such thing as a free lunch!

I bit my lip and asked, “What do you consider a reasonable tuition? Name your price; if it’s fair, I’m interested.”

But Benjamin countered, “Do you think I need money?” He was financially secure, but if he didn’t need money, what exactly was he after?

Feeling slightly uneasy, I replied, “What do you want?”

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