Chapter 924

Without saying a word, the gemstone cutter took up his finest tool and began meticulously grinding the stone. In reality, he had low expectations for this stone. He had originally intended to perform a swift, machine-assisted cut and be done with it. Nonetheless, Helen's request for a manual approach took him by surprise. As an employee, he couldn't risk upsetting anyone, so he had no choice but to go ahead with the grinding. As the outer layer was reduced to fine dust, the stone's true color started to reveal itself. When he finally glimpsed the interior, the gemstone cutter was left in stunned silence. Suddenly, someone at the front exclaimed in disbelief, "It's a miracle! An incredible miracle!" Outside the crowd, Kendrick leaned in, straining to see what was happening. His throat tightened with nervous anticipation. Could this be the miracle he had been hoping for? "Oh my goodness, this imperial green is stunning!" The crowd pressed in, forming a tight circle around the sc