Chapter 341

The cutter straightened, nodding firmly. "Miss, don't worry. With over a decade of experience in stone cutting, I'll ensure your stone isn't damaged."

Aspen smiled confidently. "Good. Then follow my instructions and make the cut."

The man carefully lowered the blade, precisely following Aspen's directions. As the outer layers were removed, the crowd gasped as the interior was revealed.

"It's a high-quality translucent emerald! Aspen has an incredible eye for this!"

"That piece alone is worth far more than two hundred thousand dollars. She's made a great choice."

"What a sharp woman! Her skill at stone gambling is unmatched."

The crowd was awestruck, their admiration growing. Aspen, however, remained unimpressed. This was merely a warm-up.

"Cut this one next," she instructed, pointing to another stone. "And those three over there—open them all."

One after another, she directed the cutting of three more stones, each worth over a million dollars. The audacity of her actions left the spectators stunned.

Suddenly, all attention in the plaza focused on Aspen. People flocked to her side, their excitement palpable.

"What a bold play! She doesn't hold back," someone murmured in awe.

Most stone gamblers would spend hours examining a single stone. Aspen, however, seemed to choose stones on a whim.

"She's just showing off," scoffed a young man. "I bet those next three stones won't amount to anything. If she strikes it big again, I'll kneel and drink the water she washes her feet with!"

The cutter glanced at Aspen, recognizing her as a serious player. He knew he couldn't afford mistakes. People like her could easily attract the attention of someone as powerful as Silas, head of Radiant Group.

Watching, Christina felt anxious. "Aspen, I don't understand stone gambling, but isn't cutting three stones at once too risky?"

Aspen laughed lightly. "Relax, Christie. Trust me—I have the skill and the eye for this. Cutting three stones is nothing."

Her gaze swept across the now-thousands-strong crowd, hanging on her every move. Aspen nodded subtly to herself. This was exactly what she wanted—an audience to witness Andrew's impending humiliation. She was determined to eclipse his earlier success and ensure no one remembered his name.

The cutter worked diligently, and soon, the second stone was revealed. Gasps erupted again.

"It's a white opal with a pearlescent sheen! She's hit the jackpot again!"

"Let's see what's inside the third one. If it's another big find, Aspen will be crowned the stone gambling queen of this event!"

The third stone was placed on the cutting table, and anticipation reached its peak. People clapped, cheering for Aspen and her streak of luck. Christina's stunning presence further electrified the atmosphere. Even the earlier buzz about Andrew's victory over Orion faded. All eyes were on Aspen.

Aspen smiled faintly, her voice calm and commanding. "Go ahead and cut the third stone however you want."

The cutter froze, startled. "Miss, I can't cut it without your instructions. What if something goes wrong?"

Aspen waved dismissively. "There's no need to worry. I already know what's inside this stone."

Her casual confidence stunned the crowd.

"Did she just say she knows what's inside? Does she have X-ray vision? How else could she see through the stone's outer layers?"

The crowd buzzed with disbelief and excitement.