Coolest Girl in Town

Chapter 614

Chapter 614 What a Dumb Thief!

Meanwhile, at the Saunders Residence…

Today was the last day before Edwin had to pay off his debts, but he only had less than 600,000 in his bank account, with the divorce compensation offered by David included. In other words, he was still 1.9 million short. Early that morning, he quietly came downstairs carrying a big traveling bag before the servants even got up.

However, just as he reached the gate, Mrs. Woods suddenly called out to him. “Are you leaving the house so early in the morning, Master Edwin?”

Edwin nervously gulped a mouthful of saliva before turning around to face her with a forced smile. “Yeah. I enrolled in a postgraduate course, so I have to go to college early to do some studying. I’ve got to improve myself so that I can take better care of Nana in the future.”

For a second, Mrs. Woods’ eyes rested on the big traveling bag Edwin was carrying. Then, she replied meaningfully, “I see. That’s very ambitious of you. In that case, come home early this evening. I’ll make you something delicious and nourishing.”

 

“Thank you, Mrs. Woods. I will.” Edwin gave her a polite smile. Then, he turned around, opened the gate, and walked out in haste.

However, no sooner had he left than Mrs. Woods headed for David’s room upstairs…

 

As soon as the pawn shop opened for business at 8:00AM sharp, Edwin rushed in. “Sir, please take a look at how much these things are worth!” he said while putting the traveling bag on the counter. Then, he unzipped the bag, revealing its contents.

The pawnbroker had a discerning eye for gemstones, so he noticed at a glance that the jade ornament in the traveling bag was out of the ordinary. He asked in surprise, “Are you serious about selling these?”

some financial

“Such a large ornament must’ve been made from

to the chase, he said, “Just tell

put the ornament back into the traveling bag. A stone of such weight and quality has to be worth at least 1 million, even if it’s just freshly out of the quarry. And with such extremely fine craftsmanship and carving techniques, the ornament has to be worth at least ten times greater than that! he thought. He rubbed his chin while staring at Edwin with shrewd eyes, asking cautiously, “Is this really an heirloom of

Raising his voice deliberately, he replied, “How could you say something like that? Do I look like I don’t deserve to be in possession of a family heirloom? I’m telling you, even if

guard down at once. With a nod, he raised his hand and gave Edwin an “OK” gesture. “This is the price. I’ve got to take risks, after all. If I

had walked around the Saunders Residence before settling on this ornament. 300,000 plus his

how can I not take advantage of it? “An offer of 300,000 is high enough. I reckon you’ve done some asking around before coming here. Just go somewhere else and ask the others.

a bit more?!” Edwin

as though he could do nothing about it. “No,

that the pawnbroker was deliberately beating down the price, Edwin picked up the jade ornament and pretended to leave. “In that case,

advised him in a kindly manner, “How

foxes. “It’s 400,000 or no deal!” He pulled a long face in a fiercely

right? I can’t offer you more

once. “Okay, but I want

the money to you right now!” The pawnbroker was overjoyed. This stuff could’ve been sold for millions, and yet I got it

quite an accommodating person, only that you just had to insist on haggling over the prices. I consider us friends as of today. If I come here with good stuff again next

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