"Old Stewart, I'm truly unworthy of your kindness," Jason said, visibly moved. But Adam Stewart just smiled. "There's no need to stand on ceremony, my young friend. I trust you will not disappoint me!"Then, with a mocking look at Alexander Brown, "Well, will you take this generous offer or not?"Breathing heavily, eyes bloodshot, Alexander Brown gritted his teeth and snarled, "Let's gamble then! Who's afraid of who? You're the ones who proposed this yourselves!" After all, it was a billion dollars! Even if he sold all his shares, how much would they be worth? He'd be a fool not to take such a windfall, especially since the old man dared propose it in the first place. That meant he was confident. Having taught Robert Brown everything he knew about appraising gems, he was just as skilled in this arena. His reputation in the Emerald City gambling scene was unmatched. What did he have to fear from a nobody like Jason?This gamble over gems...he'd definitely win!Yet unbeknownst to him
But one more look at Jason dissolved all his worries. He couldn't help but sneer derisively, "What's this, not even choosing a stone? Ready to forfeit already?" "It's not too late to beg for mercy now. But that billion dollar pendant will be mine!" he declared.Hearing this, old Stewart remained expressionless, while Mr. Flores gnashed his teeth furiously. "Boy, time's almost up! Hurry and go pick a jade rough stone. I'll loan you however much you need!"But Jason just smiled lightly in response. "Thank you for the kind offer Mr. Flores, but there's no need. I'll just buy this one. I've only got $6.5 left, just enough for it."As he spoke, he casually pointed toward a fist-sized sightseeing rock by the pond, covered in green moss. It looked as if it had been lying there for ages, clearly garbage among garbage. The crowd gaped, unsure whether to laugh or cry. Had he gone mad or was he just giving up? Choosing a useless rock like that? Was he deliberately messing with them?Seeing thi
Even Mr. Flores shook his head. It was over, no more hope. Struggling now was futile! Alexander Brown clutched his stomach, roaring with laughter. "With your piece of trash rock, if you can really cut out anything good, I'll give you my ice jade! How hilarious!""Fine, I'll hold you to that. Master, cut it!" Jason's eyes lit up, as if afraid Alexander Brown would go back on it.But the crowd only laughed even harder. What an idiot! Was there anyone so preposterous in this world?He actually thought he still had hope of winning?The stone cutting master looked impatient. What was there to cut from this piece of junk? But unable to ignore the clamoring, he casually made a slicing motion at one corner.It was to thoroughly crush their hopes. With one slice, the rock corner easily fell away. But in that instant, the venue fell dead silent. The cutter still thought it worthless trash. Without even glancing at it, he held up the refuse and said, "See, this kind of rotten rock, I wouldn
"You bastard, I won't let you off! Ahhh...ahhh!" Alexander Brown shrieked furiously.But next, the crowd witnessed this spectacle - a streaking pervert being chased lap after lap around the antique market by several security guards, utterly shamed...Mr. Flores finally regained his senses. Unable to resist his curiosity, he asked, "How...how did you know there was imperial jade inside that rock?"Old Stewart was also quite curious, though pleasantly surprised and relieved. Even he had thought it was a guaranteed loss!"Just luck I guess," Jason said with a wry smile.Everyone present was green with envy and hatred. No doubt it had been sheer luck, but this luck was simply outrageous - casually cutting open a random rock to uncover imperial jade. And it had only cost $6.5!The owner of this venue must be writhing in pain in the bathroom, having suffered unprecedented losses!But Mr. Flores felt there was more to it than luck. There had to be skill involved, though Jason clearly didn't
Seeing his outburst and provocation, Jason's face remained mocking as he slowly held up the agreement in his hand, "Forgot to tell you, just now, your precious son Alexander Brown transferred 3% of his shares to me.""That means you now only have 48% of the shares, while my 3%, plus Susan's temporarily held 49%, is enough to control Runhe Medicine Company and become the majority shareholder. The shareholders meeting has now officially decided to fire you!" "How's that? Was I clear enough? You got your wish, you've been successfully fired!"His words rang out and the office became deathly silent, you could hear a pin drop. The two people were stunned stiff, as if struck by lightning. It wasn't that they lacked composure, but this news was simply too shocking, leaving them dumbfounded. After who knows how long, Raymond actually laughed and sneered, "Interesting, truly interesting. Keep pretending, you almost had me convinced.""Don't you think your little scam is hilarious? Claimin
"What?"Just then, a commotion and scuffling sounds came from outside. Seven or eight people barged in forcefully."Alexander Brown, you still dare to run! Pay back the money. If we don't see cash today, I'm breaking both your legs." The seven or eight men glared menacingly at Alexander Brown. They were the loan sharks who had lent Alexander the money, a full $6 million. If he still had the carved jadeite, he could naturally pay it back. But now he had nothing, so how could he repay the debt?"Dad, save me! I don't want to spend my life in a wheelchair. Is there any money at home? Quick, give it to them!" Alexander Brown begged in fright, his face pale.Raymond Brown was dumbfounded. What was going on now? He stiffly asked, "How...how much do you owe?"Although panicked, even starting over, he still had some capital left, and had squeezed quite a bit from Susan too. There should be at least over $1 million at home, so he shouldn't be afraid.Besides, Alexander had at most indulged h
Hearing this set things straight for her. She had been completely misled before. It now seemed they held the advantage while Second Uncle had no power to choose. It wasn't them giving however much Second Uncle asked for, but them deciding how much to give!"Second Uncle, $100 million really isn't appropriate."Raymond Brown despaired, his spirit left him and his strength felt utterly drained. He never imagined that he, once domineering and triumphant outside, would fall to the worthless nobody and Susan he looked down on most in just a few days.Just $60 million had him stumped? Laughable, truly laughable!In despair, his lips turned white as he choked out to Susan with difficulty, "Susan...please, he's my only son. You can't watch him be destroyed by loan sharks. We're family!""Do...do Second Uncle a favor and buy the shares. I'll remember your kindness..."Under the heartfelt plea, Susan hesitated. In the end they were family, if she stood idly by, Grandfather certainly wouldn't
It didn't take long for netizens to identify the man as Alexander Brown, causing even more merriment. What was this big young master doing streaking down Antique Street?At the same time, at the Brown family villa, the recently recovered Old Brown's face was ashen. He trembled in anger and astonishment, even smashing the TV as he scolded Alexander Brown, "See what you've done!""Disgraceful! Never has my Brown family been so utterly humiliated! Broad daylight and you do this? How can I still show my face?"He cared about face. These repeated embarrassments would surely anger him to death. He quickly took medicine to stabilize his blood pressure."Dad, don't be angry. Don't worry, this won't implicate the Brown family. We've already paid a lot to find someone very similar to Alexander to claim he was the streaker, unrelated to Alexander. It will blow over slowly." Raymond Brown quickly explained."That's right, Grandfather. I've already hired many cyber warriors. This topic will quick