An Understated Dominance

Chapter 379

Jayla finally realized she had been miserably deceived. However, she only had herself to blame for her mistake. Of course, with the power the Grant family held, she could demand a refund from the auctioneer. But if she did that, she would be badly criticized. She couldn’t afford to be humiliated as such. For the sake of her reputation, she could only swallow her resentment.

Roderick added insult to injury. “Ms. Grant, it seems like the item that cost you a fortune isn’t that precious after all.”

“You can’t say that. Even though it’s lacking a few years, it’s still considered a precious treasure.” The man in the long–sleeved shirt attempted to diffuse the situation.

“Did you hear that? Even if it’s lacking, it’s still precious!” Color returned to her expression.

Dustin smiled. “I’d like to ask. What’s the value of a 900–year green lotus?”

He looked troubled and answered with difficulty, “Based on its effectiveness and age, it should be around three to four hundred million.”

hundred million?” Jayla was stunned. She bought it

wealth, that amount of money is

eyes twitched, and her expression turned sour. In the end, it turned

don’t think you are in a position to mock her. While Ms. Grant incurred a significant

right!” Jayla’s eyes brightened. Pointing at the gemstone in his arms, she said, “Even though my treasure lacks in age, at least it’s much more useful than your item! Just look at yourselves, you idiots! You spent two billion for a meager gemstone. Anyone can tell that it’s

“It’s difficult to put a value on happiness. As long

few billion?”

to mention. The Grant family was the one that recovered this red gemstone. In other words, the

Not only did he suffer a loss, but he was also humiliated and called an

sue me if

to see what you can do

his eyes, looking irritated. However, he didn’t utter