Alpha Hayley's Destined Mate by Andrea Townsend

Chapter 110 Uncover Higher–Quality Raw Stones.

Hayley’s POV:

+8 Pearls

The following day, I accompanied Benjamin back to the rock betting establishment, opting for a different narrow street this time.

This particular area lacked the numerous raw stone shops that crowded the main street; instead, only a few scattered workshops were situated along the path.

Curiosity bubbled within me, prompting me to ask, “Why have we come to this place?”

Benjamin responded, “Fewer people frequent this area, which means we might uncover higher–quality raw

stones

I nodded, understanding his point, and stepped into one of the raw stone shops. It was at that moment he added, “Select the pieces you think are the best. Consider this a chance to practice.”

I wasn’t entirely clear on Benjamin’s intention, but since I was eager to learn about rock betting from him. I focused intently on his words.

I began to examine the shop’s inventory and ultimately chose two rocks that seemed promising.

“How much for these two?” I inquired.

The shopkeeper glanced at me and promptly replied. The piece on the left is priced at 200,000, while the one on the right costs 350,000,”

hefty price tag. That’s so

condescending look and retorted, “The raw stones we sell are of superior quality. The likelihood of finding emeralds is quite high. If you’re merely browsing, I suggest you visit

doubted my Housness as a buyer. I had initially considered following Benjamin’s advice and purchasing the rocks for practice. but now

declared, turning to Benjamin and pulling him toward a shop. across the street. The rock shop owner, likely realizing I was no longer interested in purchasing, sneered as we left, “You

inner voice, Hera, was seething and urged me to confront him,

idea of engaging in a petty dispute with someone of lower status. I led Benjamin to the

this new store was noticeably quiet; there were no other customers,

Benjamin, what do you think of the

the shop and said, “Take a look for yourself. You can choose

to test out.”

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finest rocks available. Choose anything

engaged the shopkeeper in a conversation about various types of raw stones on display and eventually. settled on two pieces. “Could

appeared surprised by my sudden decisiveness. Are you certain you want these? We require payment upfront here.”

hesitation, I pulled out my card and swiped

readiness to buy, the shopkeeper beamed. “In that case, let my

for you.”“

satisfaction; it meant I didn’t have to

the owner called for the rock cutter, who took my selected

eye, miss; these rocks seem quite promising,” the owner praised, lifting the rocks I

chosen.