Chapter 401 Opening The Stones
Despite being ignored by Hera and Zhane, Miss Goldsmith continued to follow them. She was particularly intrigued by the stone Hera had chosen, convinced that it contained jadeite. The stone’s structure, its black coating, and the grain patterns strongly suggested its valuable composition.
The Goldsmiths are a family deeply immersed in the world of jadeite and other minerals due to their jewelry business, which involves extensive dealings with raw gemstones, including jade. While waiting for the stone auction upstairs, Miss Goldsmith came downstairs to practice her skills. She wanted to test her ability to select valuable stones on her own and assess her improvement. For a Goldsmith, honing such skills is crucial for contributing effectively to the family business.
Miss Goldsmith was deeply upset with Hera. She had hoped to acquire the stone for herself but ended up feeling humiliated, as if she had been metaphorically slapped in the face. Her initial admiration for Hera was tainted by the belief that Hera was vain, especially after witnessing her use Zhane’s black card. This action only reinforced Miss Goldsmith’s negative impression, as she despised vanity and felt it was epitomized by Hera’s behavior.
So, since Hera took the stone she likes, she wanted to see how it goes.
Miss Goldsmith trailed behind Hera and Zhane, her expression a mix of disappointment and envy. Her eyes were narrowed, and a pout tugged at her lips, giving her a look of a lost puppy. The assistant accompanying Hera and Zhane felt uneasy, sweat trickling down her forehead, fearing that Miss Goldsmith might confront Hera.
However, Miss Goldsmith’s intentions were less confrontational; she merely followed them to the stone master and watched with intense envy as Hera admired the stone she had purchased.
By the time Hera and Zhane arrived at the stone master, Hera had selected three more stones of various sizes and colors. Aside from the first stone Hera had chosen, which Miss Goldsmith believed might contain something valuable, she felt indifferent about the others. She didn’t sense anything remarkable in the remaining stones, so they did not pique her interest.
Zhane also carefully selected two more stones, hoping that if Hera’s choices didn’t yield anything valuable, he could use these additional stones to help ease her disappointment if she felt that her money had been wasted.
After all, she had just invested $210,000 in the additional three stones, which the assistant was helping to carry with enthusiasm. The assistant was particularly pleased, as she would earn a 10% commission on the purchase.