Chapter 97 What A Joke
Following Connor’s murmur of Jonathan’s name, everyone’s gazes were instantly riveted on the latter.
Glimpsing Connor’s face that was flaming bright red, Jonathan shook his head and drawled placidly, “Who said that the lavender jade figurine is a counterfeit?”
“Me!” Ezra stepped forward with a snort. “Don’t tell me you could really buy a genuine lavender jade figurine with a hundred grand?”
“Of course not.” Glancing at him blithely, Jonathan amended, “I bought it at three hundred million.”
Three hundred million?
When the crowd heard that figure, chaos again broke out among them.
Three hundred million is precisely the price from the auction by the Hansley family last night! Could it be that he was the mysterious guest at the auction last night?
Ezra burst into laughter upon hearing that Jonathan bought it at three hundred million. “You must have lost your mind, huh, Jonathan? Three hundred million? Would you be able to fork out such an astronomical sum even if you were to sell yourself? That aside, could you even come up with three million?”
Perhaps others will be taken in by him, but he can’t possibly fool me. I know better than anyone the kind of person he is! He’s just a worthless deadbeat! If it weren’t for the Smith family supporting him back then, he would’ve been killed ages ago! Yet, he’s speaking of three hundred million? I’m afraid that he won’t even be able to come up with three hundred grand!
Eyeing him nonchalantly, Jonathan declared, “Is three hundred million an astronomical sum? That might be the case for you, but a mere three hundred million to me is nothing in exchange for a smile from Josephine.”
Hearing that, Ezra couldn’t help sneering, “In exchange for a smile? Who do you think you are? An eloquent poet with a glib tongue? Apart from your bragging skills that have skyrocketed, you haven’t improved much in the few years since I last saw you, Jonathan! A mere three hundred million, you said? I’m afraid that you’ll never have the opportunity to see that much money in your lifetime!”
It wasn’t just him, for almost every member of the Smith family regarded Jonathan with the exact same look in their eyes.
It was as though they were looking at a nutcase.
“You’ll know whether I’m bragging after finding a jade valuation expert to appraise it.” Throwing him a cold glance, Jonathan added, “Furthermore, Roscoe Channer’s name should be carved at the bottom of the lavender jade figurine. You’ll know with a single glance whether it’s genuine or counterfeit.”
“Let me check!” When Connor heard that, he hurriedly picked the sandalwood box up from the ground. Then, he took out the lavender jade figurine from within and studied it carefully.
Sure enough, he found the name “Roscoe Channer” carved into the bottom of the lavender jade figurine.
“It’s here! Roscoe Channer’s name is really here!” Connor exclaimed.
Alas, no one paid him any mind.
Hugo didn’t even bother sparing him a single glance. Ugh! Having such a son is truly a shame to the Smith family!
“Hmph! So what if Roscoe Channer’s name is there? Since it’s a knock-off, it’s only natural to make it more realistic. Why won’t they dare imitate his name when they even dare to imitate the lavender jade figurine?” Ezra harrumphed with disdain etched on his face.
His sentiments gained the consensus of the majority of the people there.
A paltry name naturally can’t prove that this lavender jade figurine is genuine!
“As I’ve said, you’ll know whether it’s counterfeit or genuine after having a jade valuation expert appraise it.” Jonathan wasn’t in the mood to bandy words with him.
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