Chapter 229

Chandler glanced at the stone before suggesting, "Let's cut it into three parts." The craftsman nodded in agreement. "Alright, I'll begin now." The stone was placed on the machine while everyone's eyes were fixated on it. Helen waited anxiously, gripping the hem of her dress tightly. As the machine whirred, Helen dared not blink, afraid to miss any detail. The cutting process was lengthy, and every step was crucial. Suddenly, someone in the crowd exclaimed, "There's green! There's green!" Helen's spirits lifted at the news, but the green patch was only the size of a fingertip. The crowd felt disappointed that a large stone only yielded so little green. Though of good quality, the stone had cost 50 million. It seemed like a loss. "Don't rush. We've only uncovered a small area, not even a third. More green might still emerge," someone else said. Others agreed. "The stone's surface looks promising. It's likely not just this bit of green. There's hope." The crowd buzzed with analysi