Alpha Hayley’s Destined Mate

Chapter 181: That’s the One!

Hayley’s POV:

Benjamin explained, “You can’t expect to find any good ore on this street. Let me show you something better.” He drove me along another path, taking us through the previous street. In just five minutes, we arrived at the entrance of an estate.

“Come on, let’s go.”

I unbuckled my seatbelt in confusion and stepped out of the car. Looking around, I noticed there were few pedestrians near the estate, and the place seemed eerily quiet.

“Come inside,” Benjamin approached me and said.

I pointed at the estate and asked, “Here?”

Benjamin nodded and led me inside. Although I was puzzled, I trusted Benjamin without question. His calm reaction also eased my worries, so I followed him into the estate.

Once inside, a servant approached us. “Alpha, you’re here,” the servant greeted Benjamin respectfully.

Benjamin gave a slight nod. “I’m here to see the raw ores. Is Mr. Zach not around today?”

The servant replied, “Mr. Zach is in the backyard, and all the raw ores are there. I’ll take you there now.”

Benjamin and I followed the servant through the garden to the backyard. However, once we reached the backyard, the quiet atmosphere suddenly shifted and became lively. The yard was crowded with people, all gathered around a pile of raw ores, carefully examining and selecting the ones they liked.

“This raw ore looks good to me, Mr. Zach. What’s the price?”

The man known as Mr. Zach smiled and replied, “This one’s not worth much. If you like it, you can take it for 50,000.”

The man was quite pleased with that. “Alright, I’ll take it! Please have a craftsman open it for me.”

Mr. Zach nodded slightly. “Mr. Lance, please make the payment here, and I’ll arrange for a skilled craftsman to open the stone for you.”

After seeing the customer off, he immediately turned to greet Benjamin and me. “Alpha, you’re here. And this is…?”

I greeted Mr. Zach politely. “Hello, Mr. Zach.”

“Ms. Selena, please follow me!” As Hobert led us over, he introduced us to a batch of raw ores. “These raw ores just arrived this morning, and their quality is excellent. There’s a high chance they’ll contain high-quality emeralds.”

“Alpha, you’re a regular customer and know the market well. We understand your preferences. What kind of raw ores are you looking for today?”

Benjamin casually said, “I’ll take a look first.”

Hobert nodded respectfully. “Alpha, you and Ms. Selena can look around first. Let me know if you need anything.”

After Benjamin responded with a nod, Hobert left. Benjamin looked at me and said, “Give it a shot. Let’s see how sharp your eye is.”

Learning that the price of each raw ore here started at 800,000, my attitude shifted. Using 300,000 just for practice? That was pure luxury.

“I’ll take a look first. There’s no rush to make a move,” I said while examining the pile of raw ores. They came in all shapes and sizes, with varying hues and shades.

Since I only had a superficial understanding of rock betting, I didn’t dare act on my own judgment. So, I tugged on Benjamin’s sleeve. “Why don’t you go first?”

Benjamin turned his head to look at me and said, “When it comes to picking raw ores, I have a rule. I only choose one raw ore at a time. No matter the outcome, I never pick a second one.”

I had heard of this rule before. Some rock bettors had strong self-control. They wouldn’t recklessly buy another raw ore just because they’d lost money on the first, nor would they recklessly invest in a raw ore just because it appeared to contain emerald. They believed in their first instinct and would only bet on the ore that caught their eye at first glance.

“Have you seen any raw ore that caught your eye?” I asked him curiously.

Benjamin glanced at me and said, “Not yet.”

Hearing his answer, I pressed my lips together and led him to another pile of raw ores. After scanning the area, I finally set my sights on a slightly darker-colored ore that seemed promising.

“What do you think of this one?” I pointed at it.