Jilted Bride 76

Chapter 76

Jeremy had just entered the industry, and he became increasingly nervous as the mot identify a top-quality gem, his value would rise significantly. "Don't be nervous" Ophelia reminded him.

grew closer. If an appraiser could

Ophelia's calm demeanor inspired Jeremy. He took a deep breath, started the machine, and conducted the final wash and polish of the rough stone.

The entire appraisal room was filled with the sound of the machine in operation. Everyone held their breath, staring intently at the rough stone in Jeremy's hands.

Slowly, the rough stone was washed and polished clean. Jeremy held it under the magnifying glass to observe the crystal structure, but the hope in his eyes began to fade little by little. It was just an ordinary piece of green crystal, not emeralds. The onlookers remarked, "I told you so. What good gems could possibly come from inferior rough stones?"

"Exactly.

"Did she really think the goddess of luck was smiling upon her?"

Jeremy, unwilling to give up, observed again, but the result remained the same.

"It seems the luck doesn't favor her. That 15 million dollars just went down the drain, the crowd laughed mockingly.

Miles, on the other hand, was returning with a bountiful haul. His batch contained many top-quality gems that could be made into quite a few pieces of jewelry.

At this point, Miles was left with only the largest stone, which had a corner cut off. When light shone on it, it glowed green from top to bottom.

likely filled with emeralds, someone

chimed in. When appraising a gem, factors like

emeralds, sapphires, and diamonds. Among emeralds, the

the appraiser brought by Miles

nodded, holding his breath. He had spent seven million dollars just on this stone. Those earlier pieces were merely appetizers. If this one could yield high-quality emeralds, he wouldn't have lost anything. If it yielded an emerald, even if it was just one-fiftieth the size of this rough stone, he

was heard. Everyone focused on the rough stone. The appraiser gradually ground away the surface layer of the stone,

it might be entirely made of emeralds." The crowd grew excited, as it

they will find nothing inside?" Eric spoke with certainty,

Chapter 76

Ophelia raised an eyebrow

expressions as

to watch as the rough stone was slowly opened. Miles' heart raced with

collective sigh of disappointment. "Oh

sight. The crowd shook their heads-it was just a flashy rock with

regretfully before gradually

with only the largest rough stone, which was even bigger than Miles' piece. Jeremy held little hope. Once it was cut open, it, too, revealed a chaotic mix of green hues..

loss.

that Ophelia had uncovered nothing. Miles appeared

to give

and exchanged glances. The stone was dynamic and bright, changing with the intensity

glance in this direction. "No way. How is

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