Coolest Girl in Town

Chapter 614 What a Dumb Thief!

Meanwhile, at the Saunders Residence…

Today was the last day before Edwin had to pay off his debts, but he only had less than 600,000 in his bank account, with the divorce compensation offered by David included. In other words, he was still 1.9 million short. Early that morning, he quietly came downstairs carrying a big traveling bag before the servants even got up.

However, just as he reached the gate, Mrs. Woods suddenly called out to him. “Are you leaving the house so early in the morning, Master Edwin?”

Edwin nervously gulped a mouthful of saliva before turning around to face her with a forced smile. “Yeah. I enrolled in a postgraduate course, so I have to go to college early to do some studying. I’ve got to improve myself so that I can take better care of Nana in the future.”

For a second, Mrs. Woods’ eyes rested on the big traveling bag Edwin was carrying. Then, she replied meaningfully, “I see. That’s very ambitious of you. In that case, come home early this evening. I’ll make you something delicious and nourishing.”

“Thank you, Mrs. Woods. I will.” Edwin gave her a polite smile. Then, he turned around, opened the gate, and walked out in haste.

However, no sooner had he left than Mrs. Woods headed for David’s room upstairs…

As soon as the pawn shop opened for business at 8:00AM sharp, Edwin rushed in. “Sir, please take a look at how much these things are worth!” he said while putting the traveling bag on the counter. Then, he unzipped the bag, revealing its contents.

The pawnbroker had a discerning eye for gemstones, so he noticed at a glance that the jade ornament in the traveling bag was out of the ordinary. He asked in surprise, “Are you serious about selling these?”

straight face, “Yes, I am! To tell you the truth, my company has run into some financial difficulties, so I have no choice but to pawn these family heirlooms. You’ve got to offer me a

the pawnbroker could no longer restrain himself. Immediately, he picked up the jade ornament and examined it carefully, saying, “Such a large ornament must’ve been made from fine-quality materials. Just look at how translucent and vibrantly-colored it is.

pawnbroker’s babble, though. Cutting to the chase, he said, “Just tell me how

the ornament back into the traveling bag. A stone of such weight and quality has to be worth at least 1 million, even if it’s just freshly out of the quarry. And with such extremely fine craftsmanship and carving techniques, the ornament has to be worth at least ten times greater than that! he thought. He rubbed his chin while staring at Edwin with shrewd eyes, asking cautiously, “Is this really an heirloom

voice deliberately, he replied, “How could you say something like that? Do I look like I don’t deserve to be in possession of a family heirloom? I’m telling you,

his guard down at once. With a nod, he raised his hand and gave Edwin an “OK” gesture. “This is the price. I’ve got to take risks, after all.

the Saunders Residence before settling on this ornament. 300,000 plus his savings were nowhere

not some family heirloom, but now that he’s presented it to me, how can I not take advantage of it? “An offer of 300,000

a

pawnbroker paced back and forth, pretending as though he could do nothing about it. “No, I can’t

that the pawnbroker was deliberately beating down the price, Edwin picked up the jade ornament and pretended to leave. “In that case, I’m not gonna

him in a kindly manner, “How could you

As expected, businessmen are all wily old foxes. “It’s 400,000 or no deal!” He pulled a

got to let me make some money, right? I can’t offer you more than

at once. “Okay, but I want to have

now!” The pawnbroker was overjoyed. This stuff could’ve

“You’re quite an accommodating person, only that you just had to insist on haggling over the prices. I consider us friends as of today. If I come here with good stuff again next time, you’ve got to give me a more