Jonathan suddenly shocked everyone in the jade shop. Without examining or inspecting the stone first, he simply pointed at a large stone and said that he wanted to buy it. Every eye turned toward him as if they were looking at a madman. Even Kara, the owner of the shop, stared at him with a mixture of surprise and mockery. After all, the man speaking so confidently was wearing nothing more than a security guard uniform.Bima, who was standing beside him, immediately whispered nervously, suggesting that Jonathan check the price and condition of the stone before making a decision. Only then did Jonathan turn around and ask about the price. "How much is this stone?"Kara smiled slyly, thinking the situation was truly amusing. The man had not even looked at the price tag. She deliberately spoke loudly, "That stone costs seventy-seven million," Kara said in a teasing tone.Without changing his expression, Jonathan nodded lightly. "Fine. I'll buy this one."The room suddenly fell silent. Se

Bima's small stone was eventually sold for a staggering price of 660 million in cash.The jade merchant who bought it was smiling with satisfaction, while Bima still could not stop staring at the money in his hands, his face flushed with a mixture of shock and happiness. He turned toward Jonathan, but Jonathan merely shrugged casually, as if what had just happened was nothing unusual.The atmosphere at the place immediately became heated and filled with cheers. People crowded around the cutting table.The two men who had previously laughed at Jonathan, the elderly man in traditional clothing and the middle-aged man with a protruding belly, now stood awkwardly with embarrassed expressions. Their attitudes had changed drastically, from looking down on him to showing genuine respect. They even whispered to each other, assuming that Jonathan must be a disguised jade expert or the heir of a wealthy family who was simply out having fun.Meanwhile, Kara Limura, who was busy checking the sale

After successfully purchasing the first piece of jade for 60 billion, Kara was truly at the height of her excitement. The Imperial Green Ice Jade was not only extremely valuable, but would also become a symbol of a major victory for her family's reputation. In the meeting room on the second floor of the shop, she sat in the main chair together with several top designers and jade craftsmen who had been specially brought in from Savana City. "We'll turn the center portion of this stone into the main pendant, and use the rest for a bracelet and earrings. I want the final result to be perfect, luxurious yet elegant," Kara said while pointing at the design displayed on the projector. She also planned to fulfill Jonathan's request from earlier. The designers nodded enthusiastically. One of them even said, "Miss Kara, this could become the Limura Family's greatest masterpiece this year. If we display it at an international exhibition, its selling price could exceed one hundred billion." Ka

Jonathan's third stone slowly began to be cut. This time, there were no guidelines, only the cutter's skill and instincts at work. Every stroke of the blade produced a faint grinding sound that made the spectators hold their breath. They knew that the previous two stones had produced extraordinary jade, and now all eyes were fixed on the stone with a mixture of anticipation and disbelief.When the final section was opened, a soft purple light suddenly radiated from within. Gasps of amazement immediately filled the room. Emerging from the stone was a piece of Glass-Type Purple Jade, about the size of a palm, clear and sparkling like a violet crystal that had just descended from heaven. The purple color was deep at the center and gradually faded toward the edges, creating an incredibly rare natural gradient."Pure Purple Jade! This type has hardly appeared at all in the past ten years!" exclaimed one of the jade experts in the front row."Its transparency is incredibly high… this is Roy

The red Porsche stopped right in front of Palagara Hotel, a magnificent building towering over the center of Vaganza City. The hotel lobby glittered beneath the crystal chandeliers hanging high above, while the pleasant fragrance of lilies filled the air.His mother, Marina, looked around with wide eyes in amazement. "Goodness, Jonathan... this is the best five-star hotel in the city, right? Are you sure we can afford to eat here?"Jonathan simply smiled and gently patted his mother's shoulder. "Relax, Mom. We're only here to eat, not buy the hotel."As soon as they stepped inside, a manager in a black suit and golden tie immediately approached them with great respect. He had recognized from a distance that the security guard in uniform was Mr. Jonathan, the special guest of Madam Wivarda. He hurried over enthusiastically and greeted him, "Good afternoon, Mr. Jonathan. I will escort you to the VIP room on the top floor. Please come this way."Several guests in the lobby immediately gl