A SUBSTITUTE BRIDE

Daniel stood between Nathan and Lyana, protecting her behind him.

A trace of displeasure crossed Nathan’s eyes, and he said coldly

– Get out of the way.

Daniel didn’t back down at all from Nathan’s gaze. He said in a disapproving tone:

– I am Miss Dubois’ bodyguard. Now his safety depends on me. I will only obey him.

As Daniel spoke, he carelessly took the stone in his hand and said lazily:

– It’s Miss Dubois’ freedom to wear what she likes. You have no right to interfere. Even if there is danger, I will help him eliminate all threats.

With that, Daniel turned to look at Lyana, the corners of his lips curling slightly.

– It’s natural for girls to like to be beautiful. Besides, she should show her most perfect side.

Lyana’s breathing tightened.

Oh my God.

This bodyguard was too strong to flirt. Every word he said hit home.

Lyana’s mood, which had darkened because of Nathan, instantly brightened. She nodded and said

– You’re right.

Nathan looked at the faint smile on Lyana’s lips and frowned again.

At that moment, the air around them froze.

The old master looked up at Nathan and said:

– Congratulations, Mr. Dubois. You got Blood Jadeite.

Only then did the tense atmosphere ease.

Nathan brushed the serious expression off his face and walked over to the old master.

Lyana tilted her head to look and saw a palm-sized blood jade in the old master’s hand. Its surface was smooth, and there was no trace of impurity inside. She was as red as blood.

Lyana raised her eyebrows slightly.

Although this blood jade coin did not have the same value as the imperial jade she held in her hand, it was certainly not worth less than 200 million.

Lyana’s gaze fell on the price of the rough stone. Thirty million.

It looked like Nathan had won a lot this time around.

Indeed, people who lived in the upper class society were more or less familiar with stone games.

The host quickly congratulated him.

At this time, the other cutters shouted

– Oh my god, another imperial green.

When everyone heard that voice, they were all amazed.

Oh my god, there were actually two Imperial Jade Stones this time.

Everyone rushed. The color and size of the imperial jade was barely inferior to the jade that Lyana had opened. It was considered to be of first quality.

Lyana took a look. The price of the raw material was 20 million.

Everyone felt like they could barely breathe.

Oh my god, 20 million for imperial jade.

In the past, the raw material price of imperial jade was at least 50 million.

It was already rare for Lyana to get Imperial Jade for $200. Of course, 20 million dollars is also very little.

However, everyone said that Lyana had relied on luck at the moment. So, was this person also lucky?

What happened today?

There really were a lot of experts in the world of stone games.

All of them were very curious to know who got the second imperial jade.

They saw a young girl picking up the imperial jade with a smile. She turned to watch the media and bowed slightly, looking elegant and sweet.

Lyana’s beautiful fox eyes narrowed slightly. It was Claire.

Hadn’t she been driven out by William?

Unexpectedly, Claire was quite capable. She was standing here as a participant.

By then, Claire was no longer as restless and fierce as before. On the contrary, she exuded confidence and elegance.

Lyana never thought that Claire would really be able to get an Imperial Jade. It seems she underestimated her.

Claire was truly dazzling in her area of expertise.

Claire’s eyes curled into a crescent when she smiled. She looked at Lyana and William, as if to silently challenge them.

Claire squeezed the imperial jade tightly in her hand. She wanted to regain all the face she had lost before.

Moreover, Alexander Walker had said that he would help him.

This time, William and Lyana were definitely going to lose!

As soon as Claire thought of Lyana kneeling before her and begging for mercy, the corners of her mouth couldn’t help but curl up.

Now that two pieces of Imperial Jade and one piece of Blood Jade had been opened, the atmosphere in the entire room had turned serious. The other participants became more and more nervous.

Lyana was very concerned about William now, her gaze fixed on him.

However, William seemed very calm, as if he felt no pressure.

Seeing that Lyana was very worried about William, Daniel said softly:

– You don’t have to worry about him.

Lyana looked at Daniel in confusion.

– Are you close to him?

Daniel just smiled and said nothing.

They were from the same mother, so how could they not be familiar with each other?

As Lyana was puzzled, the master who was cutting the raw material for William exclaimed:

– Oh my god, it really is a glass type blood jade! It’s too rare…

Glass-like blood jadeite.

Everyone quickly turned around and saw the cutter holding an emerald that appeared to be dripping with blood. They couldn’t take their eyes off it.

This jade room was even more beautiful than the one Nathan had just opened.

The amazing thing was that this piece of blood jade was the size of half a basketball.

Everyone was looking at the blood jade with envy!

– Heavens, this blood jade is truly magnificent. And he is so big.

– I think it was opened at 50 million.

– From what I see, he raised his bet.

– Speaking of which, it’s weird. There are so many imperial jades and blood jades today.

– Stop talking. If I can get such good types of glass, I’m willing to spend 50 million or even 100 million.

The final conclusion given by the valuation expert was that this blood jade was worth around one billion.

Everyone was surprised.

It was crazy.

Everyone’s eyes turned red with envy. They watched one person after another play their way to becoming a billionaire.

Claire couldn’t help but clench her fists, feeling an inexplicable sense of danger.

It looked like this competition was going to be very intense.

She had initially thought that she just had to rely on Alexander’s suggestion to win in the end, but now it seemed like she still couldn’t get first place.

At this moment, the host was very excited. He had hosted many stone game activities in the past, but this was the first time he had come across so many good materials.

This time the competition was really intense and exciting.

It was only the first round. Lyana, Nathan, William, and Claire had each obtained rare and valuable jadeite.

Lyana pursed her lips slightly. It looked like it would be really difficult for her to get the Moon Goddess necklace.

Lyana tilted her head to look at Daniel and asked in a low voice:

– How long have you known him?

– Not a lot. A little over twenty years.

Lyana was left speechless.

Over twenty years. It’s not a lot ?

Lyana sized up Daniel. He looked to be in his twenties. In this case, Daniel and William must have been childhood friends.This text is © NôvelDrama/.Org.

Indeed, people of high society frequented the same circles.

– How long have you known Vincent Sanchez? Lyana asked curiously.

– Only about twenty years old.

Lyana is silent. It looked like Vincent hadn’t hired a bodyguard at all. He just happened to have a brother in this industry.

The first time she saw Daniel, she felt that his temper was completely different from that of ordinary bodyguards.

He didn’t have that cold, murderous aura, and he didn’t look stiff. On the contrary, he looked more like a wealthy playboy.

While Lyana was thinking, the rough stones had all been cracked open.

Some were happy, others sad.

After all, few people were lucky enough to get good jade.

In the world of stone games, a stone that did not decrease in value was already considered good.

So many players had spent tens of millions of dollars, but in the end only got tens of thousands of emeralds. They couldn’t even find a place to cry.

Everyone waited anxiously. An hour later, the appraiser reported all the jadeite gradings.

This time there were a total of 96 participants.

The top spot was occupied by Lyana’s Glass Imperial Jade, which was worth $1. 27 billion.

Second place goes to William. Although he didn’t get an Imperial Green Jade, it was a large Glass-type Blood Jade. In the end, it was valued at 930 million.

Claire stood to the side with a cold expression looking at the filing. His face darkened instantly and his hands clenched involuntarily.