My Beloved Has Risen from Death’s Embrace

Chapter 8

In the glittering night, under the shimmering lights, a crowd of elite and influential figures gathered at Eden Heights Estates for the grand gem betting event.

In the center of the banquet hall, hundreds of jadeite rough shipped from Suncrest and Solara were displayed under custom-made glass domes. Each stone varied in size and shape, indistinguishable to the untrained eye from mere ordinary rocks to potentially invaluable gemstones.

Sponsor MJ Group’s chairman, Tyson, warmly welcomed the distinguished guests from the stage, while Timothy, seated in the VIP area, flashed a confident smile at a young man. across the room whose aloof demeanor betrayed his noble status.

He had invested a fortune to bring a renowned jadeite expert from Solara, convinced he would cut the finest jade of the evening, securing his position as the unchallenged head of the Lockwood Group.

Cedric, unwittingly concerned, noticed an unfamiliar face among the opposing appraisal

team.

The appraisal crews on both sides were professionals selected through formal institute, approved by Lucian. However, right now Timothy had brought someone they didn’t know, which could potentially influence the outcome of the competition.

“Boss, look!”

Cedric suddenly raised his voice, but the composed man in the VIP seat barely blinked an acknowledgment, “Noticed.”

“You’ve noticed?” Cedric was somewhat surprised, “Ms. Nightshade just walked in, and you noticed?”

Just then, the previously detached man sharply turned his head.

He was right; the boss couldn’t ignore Ms. Nightshade.

figures walked in. The young woman in the center wore a simple white dress with ruffled edges, her slender figure accentuated by a minimalistic belt, and her wavy blonde hair fluttered in the breeze, highlighting

stole the show upon

the Nightshade siblings? Truly a sight to

family genes are really something else! I’ve met the brothers before and they were stunning, but the

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she just turned eighteen

had time to appreciate the splendor of this gem betting event, her attention was

avert her gaze at Orion for he was remarkably

crossed; he didn’t say a word, yet his particularly elegant

him pause and look away instantly as if caught

don’t know

looked puzzled, following her gaze, “Xan,

quickly covered their view with her hand,

it was clear he cared more

Did pig fly now?

was

making a greeting to the boss especially with such enthusiasm, unexpected; the boss, on the other hand, looked indifferent. What

please take your seats The gem betting event is about to begin. First, let us welcome the

it took a couple

boss ignored

stage, the buzz of conversation filled the air “I heard this event is specifically set up for the Lockwood Group. Mr.

many have even bought stocks in