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At this point, there was nothing else Elsie could do. The situation seemed hopeless for Andrew. “What a shame for Mr. Lloyd this round,” someone remarked, while others chimed in, “Why choose such an obviously worthless large stone when there were so many better options?”
The antique experts shook their heads in disappointment, having hoped to see Andrew triumph over the Bridgefields heiress.
Yet, Andrew did not even glance at Aspen’s Royal Violet Crystal. Instead, he carefully guided the craftsman’s cutting, and as the waste material fell away, a mysterious red glow began to emerge.
The craftsman’s heart skipped a beat–such a lustrous glow should not appear in worthless material. Elsie noticed something unusual too, and quickly moved to Andrew’s side, crouching down for a closer look.
The red glow intensified, revealing a transparent red gem standing out prominently among the debris. For a moment, even the experienced Elsie was left speechless.
“Well, what do we have here? A Blood Phoenix Agate–quite rare indeed,” Andrew said va smile as he picked up the thumb–sized red gem.
“Ms. Santana, would you mind checking if there’s a cicada with spread wings inside?”
Elsie carefully accepted the gem and examined it with a magnifying glass. Sure enough, inside the agate was an incredibly lifelike cicada with spread wings.
“Mr. Lloyd, you’ve unlocked nature’s treasure vault!” Elsie exclaimed, her voice trembling.
“This is definitely another Blood Phoenix Miracle. In both the collector’s and antique markets, this agate would easily fetch over 100 million!”
The crowd, which had been cheering for Aspen moments ago, fell dead silent at Elsie’s announcement. Then, the room erupted with wild discussions and incredulous shouts.
“The Blood Phoenix Miracle? I’m Harrison Blake, a private collector, and I’m offering 200 million!” one voice called out.
Another bid came from Blumedale Antiquities. “300 million, Mr. Lloyd, and we’ll make you our Vice Chairman!”
The scene became chaotic as countless collectors experts, and enthusiasts rushed toward Andrew. Even elderly connoisseurs were pushing through the crowd with surprising vigor.
As the situation threatened to turn into a stampede, Elsie looked helplessly at Andrew for assistance. He pulled her behind him alongside Francesca and shouted, “Everyone, step back now! Don’t make me use force!”
Only Aspen and Christina remained frozen in place, isolated from the commotion. Christina’s
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mind went blank as she felt the sudden chill around them.
Christina whispered in disbelief, “Aspen, the Blood Phoenix Miracle? Isn’t that supposedly the rarest stone in history? How could Andrew possibly have found one?”
