Evelyn followed the direction of Lucas's gaze, scrutinizing the three ordinary-looking black stones in the corner of the stage. The furrow on her lovely brow deepened as she realized the type of session that would take place after the jade auction concluded."Lucas, that's the raw stone gambling session..." Evelyn whispered, shaking her head gently, her mind filled with doubt. "That is pure gambling. The tycoons and rulers here usually only treat that session as side entertainment—they guess the contents of the stone, cut it open on the spot, and resell the results if they get lucky."Evelyn turned her gaze back to Lucas, attempting to convince him. "Guessing raw, uncut stones is far too risky. It's better if we focus on the Eternal Luck Jade currently up for auction. Its authenticity has been proven, its quality verified by the auction's appraisal team, and it clearly holds high value for the Vance family's investments!"Lucas chuckled softly—a low, cold laugh that sent a shiver down

"The second stone," Lucas answered without a shred of hesitation, his sharp eyes piercing the darkness of the VIP booth to lock onto its rough surface."Then what's inside? What kind of jade?!""Hidden inside that second raw stone is a type of jade I find difficult to put into words. What's certain is that this variety of jade will prove invaluable to your Vance family in the future. By any means necessary, that stone must belong to the Vance Family."Evelyn drew a deep breath. Recent experience had just proven how sharp Lucas's calculations truly were. Her heart, once filled with doubt, now bowed in total submission, choosing to follow the masked man beside her implicitly. However, her common sense as a businessman's daughter could not simply switch off her instinct for caution.Evelyn turned, staring at Lucas with anxiety shadowing her beautiful face."I really am starting to trust you, Lucas. I'll go along with your entire plan," Evelyn whispered softly, her voice trembling slightl

A sudden two-million-dollar bid from the Vance Family box pierced through the absolute silence of the auction hall. The move left the guests on the main floor exchanging bewildered glances, completely puzzled as to why the Main VIP box would bid on a rough, dull gray stone that appeared utterly unpromising.Inside the Wine Family box, a mocking laugh erupted from Edward's mouth."HAHAHAHA! Do you see that?!" Edward exclaimed, pointing toward the Vance Family box as the panic on his face instantly gave way to overwhelming arrogance."Evelyn Vance! Have you lost your mind?!" Edward’s voice boomed through his microphone, flaunting his false sense of victory."After failing to bid on my first stone, you go and throw away two million dollars on a piece of trash whose crust is completely dead?! You honestly think buying that junk will save your family’s face?!"Master Chen, standing beside Edward, let out a sinister smile. He stroked his thin beard, sneering through the microphone. "Miss Ev

Evelyn stared anxiously at the giant screen displaying the sum of one hundred and fifty million dollars. Her slender fingers gripped the edge of the control panel, her eyes repeatedly darting toward the other VIP booths that were beginning to stir restlessly.Yet in the exact same spot...Lucas merely tilted his head slightly and let out a soft chuckle. With a calm and composed movement, he reached out and gently patted Evelyn's shoulder."Calm down, Princess Vance," Lucas murmured, his voice as cool as an icy lake, yet instantly melting away Evelyn's fears. "That illusion of deep green and those encircling veins are nothing more than the result of high-pressure chemical dyes injected into the pores of an artificial stone. That old Master Chen has been deceived by his own eyes. Trust me... there is no such thing as that heavenly Life Jade you all revere inside a dead rock."The warmth of his touch and the utter confidence in his tone brought Evelyn's breathing back to a steady rhythm.

Hearing Evelyn's innocent yet soul-shaking question, Lucas did not answer right away. The eyes behind his silver mask merely cast a subtle glance toward the lower stage. His lips curved into a faint smile, as if treating the accusation of "one massive stroke of luck" as a utterly ridiculous joke. To the former God of the Immortal Realm, peering into the energy of a stone was as effortless as breathing air.However, before Lucas could reply, the clamor echoing throughout the entire auction hall suddenly erupted completely!"Hold on! If Miss Evelyn's two-million-dollar gray stone is the real Stone of Life... Then... THEN WHAT ABOUT THE THIRD STONE?!" shrieked a top oil tycoon from the lower floor, his voice trembling as he pointed at the stage."My Almighty God! The organizers emphasized from the start that tonight's auction ONLY HAS ONE STONE OF LIFE!" another senior jade expert chimed in, his face deathly pale. "Which means... the third stone worth one hundred and fifty million dollar