Chapter 132

The man pondered momentarily before stating, "Five million dollars!" Helen was astounded by the figure. A stone that cost 20,000 was now fetching five million! Yet Chandler swiftly declined, "This price doesn't meet my expectations, I'm sorry." The buyer seemed surprised by Chandler's refusal and upped his offer. "Eight million. That's my final offer." Chandler remained unmoved. At that moment, the craftsman approached Helen. "Miss, this stone shows promising color on one side. The depth might not meet expectations. You could profit by selling now. If there's no more green inside, it might not hold much value." Helen looked at Chandler. "Mr. Newton, are you considering selling the stone now?" Chandler pondered briefly. "I feel lucky today. I'd rather not sell it yet." Helen relayed Chandler's decision. The craftsman didn't push further. He'd seen all sorts of outcomes in his years in the trade. The craftsman returned to his work, drawing an even larger crowd. The anticipation w