On the other hand, Isaiah was enraged. “What are you talking about? Do you even understand how stone gambling works? I have a whole batch of Hickoria stones with me. You've got a lot of nerve, claiming that they aren't worth thirty million!”
“Dominic, where did you meet this foolish man? Amongst the dozen or so stones that I examined earlier, you could vaguely see the bright colors underneath the surface. Besides, I'm sure you also witnessed it with your own eyes. Now, this man dares to claim that they aren't worth three hundred million?” Benjamin rose to his feet and declared, “In my opinion, this batch is worth more than three billion! If you don't want it, I’ll take it."
Earlier, Benjamin sang praises about the stones' quality. Now that Jared had blatantly said the exact opposite, Benjamin couldn’t help but blow his top.
“Mr. Patterson, please calm down,” Dominic said hastily. He glanced at Jared doubtfully. “Mr. Chance, there's no denying the high quality of these Hickoria stones. Furthermore, three billion isn't too hefty of a price. Why don't-” ‘Are you doubting my words?” Jared interjected coldly.
“Not at all. How could I not trust you, Mr. Chance!” Dominic replied with a shake of his head.
“If you trust me, don't buy this batch of stones.” Without another word, Jared strolled off to the side and continued to fiddle with the spiritual stone.
Jared's curt response left Dominic in an awkward position. In the end, the latter relented and regretfully informed Isaiah, “Mr. Ferguson, please accept my sincerest apologies. I won't be purchasing this batch of stones anymore.”
Though Isaiah appeared startled, his look of shock was quickly replaced with one of anger instead. “Dominic, even Mr. Patterson himself has testified for the stones' quality. I can't believe you're trusting the words of a mere youngster over Mr. Patterson's advice.” Isaiah scoffed incredulously. “Since you don't plan on buying them, I'll just bring my stones somewhere else! I am sure some other customers will profit from these stones.”
Although Dominic was reluctant to decline Isaiah’s offer, he couldn't bring himself to go against Jared.
“Mr. Ferguson, let me take these stones then. I'll teach these youngsters a lesson. How could they let such an opportunity slip by?” Benjamin said as he walked toward Isaiah.
“Mr. Patterson, I am willing to sell them to you at a lower price of two hundred and fifty million. However, you'll need to transfer the money to me on the spot.”
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