The seller evaluated Adrian's stone. It was of decent quality, but the gem was small. He estimated it to be worth between 10 and 12 thousand dollars.

Adrian's face turned dark with anger, and he stormed off without a word.

The vendor, holding Clara's stone, couldn't hide his excitement as he breathed on it repeatedly.

'Heh, this is glassy emerald, and it's top quality, crystal clear,' he wondered.

"Miss, I'll offer you 100 thousand dollars. How about selling me this ...