Phoenix Rising: From Heartache to Heroism novel Chapter 217

Zelena insisted, "Fake! How can there be three-coloured jadeite? It must be glass!"

Zelena said firmly, "The auction I attended in Verdancia last time was the best jewellery auction in the world. I participated in the whole process and didn't see any three-coloured jadeite. What you are talking about must be glass."

A girl said, "Just because you haven't seen it doesn't mean it doesn't exist, right?"

"Yes, the three-coloured jadeite, the Trinity, is like the crown jewel of jadeite varieties, a rare and sought-after treasure."

"The Trinity is hard to find, not to mention that Violeta's bracelet seems to be of superior quality, which is even harder to find. It must be very, very expensive."

The average three-colour jadeite is very good in glutinous species, and there are more carvings.

Violeta's bracelet is of considerable value and must be expensive.

Zelena gritted her teeth and said, "I don't believe it."

Several girls sneered, "Jadeite with multiple colours is never cheap. If Violeta's bracelet is real, it's worth a fortune! Even single-coloured jadeite fetches a million dollars, let alone a supreme quality tri-coloured one."

Their disdainful glances pierced Zelena.

They might not afford such luxury, but they seized the chance to retaliate against Zelena's earlier show-off.

As the girls gathered their belongings and left, Zelena fumed in her seat.

Gillian and Candy rushed to comfort her. "Lena, don't overthink it. There's no way Violeta could buy such expensive jadeite. Besides, yours came from a prestigious auction. Even if this tri-coloured jadeite exists, it wouldn't be available through regular channels."

Gillian added, "I've heard auction house owners hoard the best pieces for themselves. It never reaches the open market. Violeta's bracelet must be fake!"

But their words brought little comfort.

If the best jadeite never left the auction house, didn't that imply Zelena's own bracelet was subpar?

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Tennis court.

Violeta, in the middle of a tennis match, suddenly sneezed twice.

Nessie passed by and asked, "Vio, are you alright? Did the weather change give you a cold?"

Violeta rubbed her nose.

"Maybe not."

She had a hunch that someone was gossiping about her.

Just then, Jasper and Hayden entered the tennis court.

"Vio!" Jasper called out.

Violeta turned and met his gaze.

"Ready to head to the internet cafe?"

"Sure," she replied.

Meanwhile, Zoren and Liang Zexi were waiting for them at the east gate. Zoren was standing aside smoking, and Liang Zexi was looking at his phone.