Chapter 342
“Wow, Aspen truly lives up to her name as Bridgefields‘ Stevens family’s golden girl. She’s got more guts and precision than most men out here”
“She’s in a league of her own–no one in Jayrodale could match her confidence and skill in this game.”
Aspen’s boldness and undeniable charm captured everyone’s attention. Some men could not help but look at her longingly, practically ready to bow down at her feet.
She scanned the area with a sharp gaze but did not see Andrew anywhere. She smirked and mumbled, “Looks like someone finally realized they’re out of their depth. He must’ve decided to hide rather than embarrass himself in front of me.‘
The master gem cutter began working on the third gemstone. With years of experience behind him, he carefully shaved away the outer layers without making any bold cuts.
Two–thirds of the stone was removed, yet nothing remarkable was revealed. A tense silence fell over the crowd.
Could Aspen actually fail this time?
Even so, her calm and confident expression did not waver for a moment.
The cutter pressed on, and finally, the stone split open completely. At its core was a small, dazzling ruby, a deep crimson color that seemed to glow under the sunlight.
Gasps echoed through the crowd.
“Unbelievable! It’s a blood ruby, and one of the finest grades I’ve ever seen!”
“It might be small, but its value easily exceeds three million dollars.”
“This woman’s skills are unreal! She’s not gambling–she’s practically seeing through the
stone!!
With all three gemstones yielding exceptional treasures, Aspen’s reputation skyrocketed. The crowd roared in approval, hailing her as a legend.
The gem cutter wiped the sweat from his brow and said with a respectful smile, “Ms. Stevens, the combined value of these stones exceeds ten million dollars. Congratulations! In all my years, I’ve never worked with someone as extraordinary as you.
Praise poured in from every direction, but Aspen’s smile remained composed. To her, this was just another showcase of her abilities.
Christina’s eyes sparkled with admiration. “Aspen, you’re absolutely incredible.”
Aspen smiled faintly. “Christie, you’ll need to pick this up too. With your intelligence, it won’t take you long to master.”
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Her gaze swept over the crowd again. “As for Andrew, I wonder if he’s hiding in shame or has already run off completely, too embarrassed to show his face.”
Christina smirked. “He probably doesn’t have the guts to come back. Aspen, you’ve got the whole crowd on your side now. If Andrew dared to show up, he’d only make a fool of himself.”
Aspen chuckled coldly. “I warned him before–I’d crush his arrogance. It seems he finally realized he’s no match for me and took the coward’s way out.”
Christina nodded. “There’s no point even mentioning him. Andrew’s win before was just luck. When it comes to real talent, he’s not even in the same league as you, Aspen.
Aspen’s dominance over the gemstone event left no doubt no one dared to challenge her, alone Andrew.
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Christina found the situation almost laughable. Earlier, Andrew had strutted around, forcing others to bow to him with his smug attitude.
And now? The once–bold Andrew had vanished, avoiding Aspen’s commanding presence with his tail tucked between his legs.
