The Rise of the Useless Son-in-Law

Chapter 331: A Missed Opportunity

Even he found the price excessive, but his father had inexplicably insisted on this astronomical figure, leaving him little choice.

Seeing the newcomer's interest, Susan's urgency to leave subsided. She warned, "Sir, this man is a con artist. Don't be deceived. This jade isn't worth more than $10."

"That's preposterous! I'm no fraud," the vendor protested. "The price might be steep, but the item is genuine."

The middle-aged man set down the pendant and declared, "I'll be frank. This jade is indeed exceptional, surpassing even Imperial Green jadeite in quality."

The vendor's eyes lit up triumphantly. "You see? I wasn't lying!"

"However," the man continued, "this piece is tiny—smaller than a coin—and it's incomplete. An intact specimen might indeed fetch $100 million. As it stands, I'd offer $10 million at most. If you agree, I'll add it to my collection."

His assessment was razor-sharp.

Undoubtedly an expert, his offer seemed fair—neither party would lose out.

While Jason believed the