The Million-Dollar Heart novel Chapter 249

Calista’s gaze grew heavy as she watched Percival stand next to Vivienne. She had planned to embarrass Vivienne in his absence, but his unexpected arrival had thrown a wrench in her plans.

However, it didn't matter. Vivienne had already purchased the number 198 gemstone anyway, so the 30 million was destined to be spent.

Even if the money didn't come from the Brooks family, if the Ellingtons found out that Vivienne had persuaded Percival to spend such an enormous amount on a gamble, they would surely be disgruntled, which could potentially harm their engagement.

Percival looked down at Vivienne with eyes full of indulgence. "Buy whatever you want; I'll foot the bill. If 30 million isn't enough, I'll give you a billion!"

30 million was nothing. If it made Vivienne happy, he could ship over the raw jade stones from his mines in the Mirelia Continent and let his darling play with a new one every day.

"It won't be a loss." Vivienne said casually.

"Miss Brooks is so confident. Why don't we cut the stone you purchased now?" Calista suggested, hiding her amusement. She wanted Vivienne to be embarrassed in front of everyone.

"Sure." Vivienne agreed.

Upon hearing this, Barret immediately arranged for it. After all the stones that had been auctioned off were paid for, they would be cut on the spot.

Not only Vivienne, but also everyone else who had won a bid, agreed to have their stones cut on the spot, much to the delight of the crowd.

Soon, the stones were cut one by one according to the order of the bids. Some were profitable, others were not.

Among them, the stone that Carl had won for 12 million dollars was the biggest loss.

Even though the stone was of high-quality jade and some parts even reached top quality, it was colorless and filled with moss and tiny cracks. It couldn't be used for bracelets or even ring faces.

It was probably not even worth half million.

Carl's face fell even harder than the stone itself.

"Don't expect me to reimburse you." Ronald didn't say much.

It was Carl who started the malicious bidding war, so he deserved to be trapped.

He patted his brother's shoulder. "Consider it a costly lesson. Don't mess with your cousin again."

Carl glared at Vivienne resentfully, feeling the lesson was too expensive.

Vivienne didn't pay him any attention. She completely ignored Carl's resentful gaze.

Calista had indeed chosen a tricky stone to embarrass her, but unfortunately, they had misjudged the other one.

Soon, it was time to cut the stone that Eddy had won. He looked at Vivienne and gestured to her with his chin. "Vivienne, want to make a bet?"

Vivienne raised her eyebrows, waiting for him to continue.

"Bet that the value of your stone won't be higher than mine." Eddy continued.

"The wager?" Vivienne asked calmly.

"If you lose, you'll kneel and apologize to my mother and me!" Eddy said coldly.

Percival's face darkened. This fool didn't know the gravity of his words.

Demanding his Vivienne to kneel was a death wish.

"Alright." However, Vivienne just held Percival's hand and asked Eddy, "And if you lose?"

"If I lose, I'll do a handstand and shit!" Eddy declared confidently. He was sure he wouldn't lose.

Vivienne and Percival fell silent.

That was very unnecessary.

Eddy had full confidence in himself. He trusted his judgment, and he was sure that the stone he had won was bound to be profitable.