Along with Kora’s movements, a few men in black hopped down from the balcony before shoving the crowd aside to get to the stones.
The stones varied in size. Some looked smooth and plump, while others were simply deformed.
The men in black did not waste a single second. After paying for the stones, they immediately got the smiths to start working.
“Gems! Gems! Gems!”
The crowd was exhilarated when they saw the sight.
The women screamed in excitement, as if they had never seen money before in their entire lives.
The place completely heated up in an instant.
“The same thing happened twice before, but nobody noticed it the first time,” whispered Arlet.
“But on the second time, everyone’s attention was completely captured.
“This time…”
Arlet shook her head with a hint of helplessness showing between her furrowed brows.
The Pagan family had no choice but to remain passive since Kora already made her move.
Their reputation would be tarnished entirely if the family did not act at a
