Chapter 224

In his past life, Hayden had seen a news report about a stunning discovery at a quarry in Stonybrook. A gem of exceptional quality had been unearthed. It was selling for an astounding 300 million. The news caused a sensation at the time. This memory was particularly vivid for Hayden because of the gem's serial number, 0918. It happened to match Lily's birthday. Now, standing in the gemstone market, Hayden carefully inspected the available gems, scanning one by one for that specific number. Hayden, Lily, and Christina looked like children compared to the seasoned traders. Their presence immediately caught the attention of the onlookers, who were surprised to see someone so young delving into such a high-stakes trade. "Hayden, do you know how to do this? Should we buy one of those flashlights? Everyone else seems to have one," Jenny suggested. "That's not a regular flashlight. It's a high-intensity light for checking translucency," Christina explained helpfully. As someone who ofte