Gabriel took the raw stone in his hand, feeling its weight and texture with a focused expression. The room buzzed with whispers and snickers, the crowd skeptical of his unorthodox method.Walter smirked, his voice dripping with sarcasm. "What is he doing? Weighing it with his hands? This isn't a game of guesswork."Benson joined in the mocking, shaking his head in disbelief. "Clearly, he doesn't know the first thing about gemstone appraisal. What a joke."The crowd's derisive laughter grew louder, the negativity palpable. Gabriel remained unfazed, his eyes never leaving the stone as he carefully assessed it.Aliyah, watching from the sidelines, felt a pang of worry. She turned to Mikelson, her voice a whisper of concern. "Do you think he knows what he's doing?"Mikelson, though unsure, kept his voice steady. "Gabriel has proven himself before. We need to trust his process."Skull the Brave, standing nearby, couldn't resist adding to the taunts. "Trying to weigh it with your hands, Gab

As the applause continued, Vincent approached Gabriel and placed a hand on his shoulder. "You’ve done something extraordinary today, Gabriel. You’ve turned the tide for all of us."Mr. Mythir, though visibly frustrated, stepped forward and extended a hand to Gabriel. "Well played, Gabriel. You’ve earned my respect."Gabriel shook Mr. Mythir's hand firmly. "Thank you. I hope this serves as a reminder that underestimating your opponent can lead to unexpected outcomes."With that, the room erupted into cheers, and Gabriel stood amidst the crowd, having proven himself beyond doubt.After signing the contract for the raw stone channel, Gabriel was about to leave when Vincent and several jewelers intercepted him, eager to buy the Silvershore channel. They began praising him, each taking back their earlier derogatory words."Gabriel, your skills are unparalleled," Vincent began, his tone dripping with newfound admiration. "We were wrong to doubt you. Silvershore would be honored to continue

Jessie looked up at her mother, confused and worried. "Mommy, why is Grandma so angry with Daddy?"Camella knelt down, hugging her daughter tightly. "Grandma’s just worried, sweetie. But Daddy loves us, and we need to stand by him."Nora’s face softened momentarily, but she remained resolute. "I just want what’s best for you and Jessie, Camella."Camella stood up, wiping her tears. "What’s best for us is being a family, supporting each other. If you can’t see that, then maybe it’s you who needs to change, not Gabriel."Nora was left speechless, her own daughter’s words hitting her harder than she expected. Aliyah stepped in between her mother and sister, raising her hands to calm the situation. "Camella, please, don’t stress yourself too much. Gabriel is strong. I’m sure he’ll be fine."Camella shook her head, her voice strained with anxiety. "I don’t want to rely on guesses, Aliyah. This is our life. Our family’s future."Nora, her tone suddenly gentle, approached Camella. "Honey, I

Nora sank into a chair, her head in her hands. "What have I done?"Mikelson placed a hand on her shoulder, offering silent support. "We’ll find a way to mend this, Nora. But you have to let go of your pride."Nora nodded slowly, tears welling in her eyes. "I just wanted to protect her. I didn’t realize I was driving her away."Aliyah knelt beside her mother, hugging her tightly. "It’s not too late, Mom. We can still make things right."But Nora objected and rose abruptly, her expression hardening. "No, I did the right thing. Don’t act like I’m wrong because the wrong one is Gabriel. He's a burden and a careless bastard." With that, she stormed off to her room, leaving them astonished.As they stepped outside, Camella squeezed Gabriel’s hand. “Look, Gabriel, you don't need to worry about anything. I am sure we will figure this out together."Gabriel smiled, deeply touched. "Thank you, Camella."He stared at her, words failing him as emotion swelled in his chest. He was touched by her e

After the night of the antique event, Gabriel had acquired fame which didn't sit well with the most influential people in the city. They were jealous of him and various forces started investigating with deep curiosity to know who he really was.But they couldn't discover his true identity. They were only able to know that he owned MegaGlobe company, the company that Gabriel had bought from Fredrick's family.Vincent Morgan, knowing that Gabriel does not have any connections with Greenovation Gardens as he had thought, was greatly pleased and complacent. He has abhorred a heightened dislike for Gabriel since he turned down his offer and refused to sell him the city's channel of raw stones.In his lavish office, Vincent Morgan leaned back in his leather chair, a satisfied smirk playing on his lips. Across from him stood his chief subordinate, Marcus, awaiting orders. The room, dimly lit, exuded an air of calculated menace."Marcus," Vincent began, his voice dripping with malice, "we hav