Alpha Hayley's Destined Mate by Andrea Townsend

Alpha Hayley’s Destined Mate

Chapter 104 Do You Know Anyone Here.

Hayley’s POV:

+8 Pearls

In the realm of rock betting, there was a well–known saying–a single cut can either make you wealthy or leave you destitute; it has the power to alter your fate or send you spiraling into misfortune.

We stepped out of the vehicle and were met by two anent streets, bustling with shops and stalls that showcased an array of raw stones, each varying in shape, color, and size.

As I explored this unfamiliar place for the first time, confusion washed over me, prompting me to ask. “Are we here to buy emerald ores?”

Benjamin nodded and replied. “Just come and take a look

He guided me down the street to the right. Along the way, I noticed not only locals milling about but also some Westerners like us, their sharp expressions revealing their business–oriented mindset.

Stopping at a corner, Benjamin focused intently on a particular raw stone. “Go ask how much this one is,” he instructed.

I followed his lead and engaged in a conversation in fluent Mornant, but when I heard the vendor’s price, I was taken aback. “Eighty thousand for this piece of junk?!”

Raising an eyebrow. Benjamin inquired. “Is that 80 thousand in local currency or 80,000 dollars?”

worthless rock? Anyone who buys it must be

I voiced my disbelief, Benjamin declared. Tll take it. You go buy it.”

to purchase was entirely his. I swallowed the

skills and successfully reducing

its supposed worth, especially since I didn’t

a sniff, but she sensed

appeared unfazed and continued

between 50 thousand and 200 thousand dollars. Watching him splurge made

with all these rocks?” I couldn’t help but ask.

holding and said, “Let’s find a place

shop, and when I mentioned that we wanted to cut the rocks, a crowd quickly gathered around us. The shop owner approached me and explained, “You didn’t buy these raw stones from me, so we’ll need to charge

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Benjamin, are we proceeding?” I asked, and he retrieved his credit card to cover

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rock to the craftsman. As the crowd closed in, the rock cutter examined the rock and muttered, “Neither the pattern nor the color suggests it contains emerald, before turning to me. “How

I could translate his question, Benjamin issued direct order. “Start by cutting from the

remarkable precision. Yet, the process was slow, requiring both steadiness and attention

crowd’s eager anticipation, the first rock was discovered to

pang of regret for the

the rock cutter asked. glanced at Benjamin, and under his encouraging gaze, I replied,