Chapter 355


    “Is this the Royal Emerald Ne of Lady Victoria Harrington that caused a sensation in the jewelry


    auction world some time ago?”


    Cedric “Exactly”


    Susanna was shocked. This ne had caught the eyes of many wealthy collectors when it was


    announced for public auction. Being an avid collector of gemstones herself, she had been quite


    tempted, but before she could even secure a spot for the auction, she heard it had been bought


    So, the buyer was him.


    This royal ne was for more precious than all her collectionsbined.


    “No, I can’t ept this. It’s too precious!”


    Cedne: “Madame, please ept it. Mr. Lockwood bought it specifically for you at a high price,”


    Specifically? Was he preparing for it even then?


    “And here’s something for Mr. Nightshade.” Jacob opened two borately wrapped exquisite gift


    boxes, “A bottle of Scotch from the rare reserves of Glenlivet and a Chateau Lafite Rothschild from


    1787-


    “Scotch from Glenlivet’s rate reserves? That’s listed as a world heritage, and the wine from 1787, aside


    from collectors, who else could even afford that?”


    Christopher was so shocked he couldn’t refuse. A lifetime lover of wine, he was now facing the ultimate


    temptation, he waspletely gripped by it.


    Cedric: “Mr. Ethan Nightshade, we heard you’re deeply into scientific research and don’t have many


    hobbies, so Nightshade has just sessfully purchased a piece ofnd in the northem areas of


    Crestwood and built a state–of–the–art research facility on it All equipment was flown in from Mystonia,


    thetest and most advanced. If there’s any special material you need, feel free to list it.”


    What?


    Ethan looked at him, astonished.


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    Since his home country, the research institute he worked at had outdated equipment and materials,


    slowing down his progress. He had been trying to improve the situation, but now Orion was simply


    given a newb.


    Establishing a researchb not only costs a fortune but also requires multiple levels of approval.


    Moreover obtaining those high–end pieces of equipment without connections is impossible.


    Samuel looked at the giftsid out in front of them, dumbfounded. As the CEO of the Nightshade


    Group, this was the first time he felt what it was like to be overshadowed by greater wealth, a true


    David meeting Goliath moment!


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    Samuel Nightshade.”


    Jacob had just started to speak when Samuel interrupted, waving his hands, “Don’t open it!”


    Seeing that his parents and elder brother were about to be swayed by material wealth, he felt he


    needed to hold the fort for Xan!


    “What are you all looking at?”


    are all stunned.


    sirs, they were


    A clear and melodious voice rang out. Everyone turned around, and upon seeing the girl descending


    the stairs, Xanthea had her hair styled in a vintage princess look, secured on both sides with fluttering


    butterfly clips. Her lush, long seaweed–green hair cascaded down a dress dyed in gradients of rose,


    sketching out a slender and stunningly beautiful figure.


    She looked like a goddess who had stepped out from a ssic painting, utterly captivating.


    Samuel was dumbstruck.


    It was the first time he saw Xant trying such a style of dress. She looked incredibly beautiful, truly


    transforming into an even more stunning young woman.


    Ethan turned slightly and noticed Orion’s gaze, which was deep and burning as if fixated on Xan, It was


    completely different from the detached politeness he had shown them and the indifference he


    disyed towards the valuable gifts. It was as if he wanted to keep her all to himself, she was his


    ultimate treasure.


    Cedric smiled and said, “Ms. Nightshade, the CEO is giving gifts to your parents and your brothers.”