Chapter 498

Just as Raiden was about to reply, Bailey preempted him.

“The emerald will not be destroyed. That is a certainty. You'll know once you've tried.”

“You...” Pointing a trembling finger at Bailey, the expert exploded, “You ignorant fool, you're going to destroy our nation's most precious heritage!”

“Fine.” Sniggering back at him, Bailey proclaimed nonchalantly, “If the real red emerald is ruined, I'm willing to pay for it with my life!”

“You—”

Bailey raised her hand to shut him up before shifting her attention to Lina. “This war is between both of us. Since a piece of trash like you has the cheek to come so far, what is there to be afraid of? After all, aren't you a master in antique appraisal?”

“W-Who says that I'm afraid?” Biting her lip, the seething Lina countered, “Fine. Go ahead and melt it. Bailey, you had better remember your words. If the red emerald is destroyed because of your lapse in judgment, the consequences will be yours to bear!”

Now that both of them had come to an agreement, everyone else's opinion was moot.

They, too, were curious to know whether the thousand-year-old ancient emerald would be able to withstand the extreme heat of the melting pot.

A short while later, four workers brought in two melting pots.

As Lina's fists were clenched tightly, sweat began to ooze out of her palms. Even her forehead had cold sweat beading off it.

The emerald she appraised a few days ago was fake and would undeniably melt in the pot.

Hence, her only hope was that Bailey's emerald was a fake too. Once it liquefied in the heat, she would be able to accuse the latter of making a wrong judgment.

crime

thought in mind, she heaved a sigh

melting pots have reached their maximum temperature.

of responding, Raiden turned to Bailey to await further

a smile, Bailey sauntered up to the melting pot and threw in the red emerald she

as the ominous feeling within

if victory is within her grasp. Can it be... No, No... I shouldn't scare myself. Perhaps she's just trying to scare

hesitating? Just admit that your emerald is a fake if you do not have the guts to throw it in. I'll

the wavering Lina to flare her

going to believe the nonsense you're spewing. At more than

threw the emerald she

now was

head toward the crowd, Bailey gave

was trying to convey, Lydia

of them had prepared a huge present for

fire in the melting pot gradually died

stage gathered to check on Lina's red emerald, solemn expressions descended upon their

to do? Master

on stage, tell us what's going

if you don't, we're coming up

curator announced, “Ms. Young's red emerald has

fell upon the room, Lina, knees buckling,

and whispered, “Don't fret yet. I'm sure Bailey's emerald didn't survive the heat. In fact, it must be entirely

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255