Victor's eyes locked onto Anita's, searching for any hint of deception. But as he gazed into her calm, serene face, he saw nothing but conviction. Anita's eyes sparkled with sincerity, her expression unwavering. Victor's scrutiny only seemed to strengthen his conclusion that Anita was telling the truth.A spark of intrigue ignited within Victor. If Anita's claims were true, what would he do to Dr. Gwen, the doctor who had played games with his intelligence? Victor's mind conjured up scenarios of retribution, his imagination running wild with anger. Dr. Gwen would never forget the wrath of Victor Escobar.Just as Victor's thoughts were reaching a boiling point, Anita's voice cut through his reverie. "Why are you even so concerned about this?" she asked, her tone laced with curiosity. "Why are you doubting that my grandfather is okay? Is there something I need to know?"Victor's eyes snapped back to Anita's face, his expression quickly shifting to one of feigned concern. "No, nothing,"

"Prime Minister Rodriguez's son, Raymond?" Collins Mark questioned, raising an eyebrow. "The prime minister's family is rarely seen in public. They're always so guarded and hardly attend public functions," he added with a dismissive tone.Anita's eyes narrowed as she watched the car approach. "What is he doing here?" she whispered to Victor, her voice laced with skepticism.Victor adjusted his expensive suit, a hint of a smile on his face. "Maybe he has a message for your grandfather or perhaps he's attending the ancient exhibition and stopped to say hello when he saw us. After all, we all come from prestigious families in the city. It's not unusual for him to acknowledge us."Anita let out a mocking laughter, her voice dripping with sarcasm. "Yes, the prime minister's family is known for being down-to-earth and easy-going, despite being invisible in public gatherings and prominent events. I doubt he's here for the exhibition, and I highly doubt he's here to see my grandfather. If the

As Mr. Johnson's voice echoed through the hall, the dignitaries turned their attention to Elvis, their faces filled with curiosity and anticipation. Elvis, taken aback by the sudden attention, smiled graciously as he made his way to the podium.The crowd erupted into applause, their whispers and murmurs filling the air. "Who is he?" someone asked, eyes scanning Elvis's figure."I've never seen him before," another replied. "Which notable family is he from?"Some speculated that Elvis might be a foreign guest of the Johnsons, while others joked that he could be a long-lost son, given the family's reputation for surprises.As Elvis approached the podium, Mr. Johnson's eyes shone with warmth and approval. Anita stood beside him, a bright smile on her face, her eyes sparkling with amusement.The crowd's gaze was fixed on Elvis, their faces a mix of curiosity and skepticism. Some wondered if he was worthy of the attention, given Mr. Johnson's influential position as chairman of the exhibit

The king of all stones radiated a brilliant light, its power and energy palpable even from afar. The crowd gasped in awe, their faces filled with wonder."I've read books about this stone, but I felt it was all fiction," one onlooker said, her mouth agape and eyes fixed on the stone."My grandfather told us stories of its power, but I felt it was just an exaggeration," another added, equally mesmerized.Elvis, however, felt a different kind of connection. The ring on his hand suddenly hummed with strong power and energy, as if responding to the stone's presence. He knew without a doubt that the ring was linked to the king of stones.As the crowd marveled at the stone, Elvis's eyes locked onto it, his mind racing with questions. What was the connection between the ring and the stone? What secrets lay hidden within?Anita, seated beside him, noticed his intense focus. "What do you think of the stone?" she whispered.Elvis's response was barely audible. "It's... incredible. I've never se

"The crowd murmured in approval as one onlooker said, "The Escobars and the James can't be humiliated. It has never happened in history and it can't happen now." Another voice chimed in, "The Escobars and James can triple the bidding. They're capable!"Elvis couldn't help but smile inwardly as he waited for Victor's and Collins's response. Earlier that day, the butler had been anxiously waiting at the gate for Elvis's return. Upon his arrival, the butler eagerly told him about the event and the king of stone. He was more than happy when Elvis conformed he knew already because of the ring signals and had plans of attending. The butler then gave Elvis a card that contains $100 billion to bid for the king of stone, knowing its significance to their ancestral lineage. He had told Elvis that the card can never be rejected by the automated machine because it was programmed that way and only five families in the world has such a card. He said it was believed that no one in their city even p