Chapter 353 Thank you , then , Aspen said with a smile as she hung up the phone .


    Like I said , life isnt just about stone gambling and these trivial antiquities .


    Power and connections are my ultimate weapons to crush you , Andrew ! Christina asked hesitantly , Aspen , who did you call for help ? From what we saw during the stone gambling , Ms.


    Santana and Andrew werent cheating or manipting anything .


    Aspen waved her off .


    Stay out of this , Christie .


    That Andrew must have set me up .


    Why else would I lose so badly ? Remember how he insisted on raising the stakes before we even started ? That should have been my first red g , but I foolishly missed it .


    Christina nodded uncertainly , not wanting to interfere further .


    Though Aspen treated her like a close friend , there was still a social gap between them since Aspen came from the main branch of the Bridgefields Stevens family .


    Aspen , Elsie works for Ss Vaughn at Radiant Group , and Andrew now knows many Jayrodale socialites , Christina reminded her .


    Will investigating them even work ? Aspenughed coldly .


    Just because Im not from Jayrodale doesnt mean I dont have connections here .


    The person I just called is the Chief Commissioner of the Jayrodale Police Department .


    Christina was shocked .


    The Chief Commissioner ? Mr.


    Donald Warren ? Hes one of Jayrodales highest ranking officials ! Thats right , Aspen replied smugly , crossing her arms .


    Donald and I were ssmates at Blumedale .


    He was one of my admirers I never gave him the time of day , but I kept him interested just in case .


    Looks like that finally paid off .


    Christina was at a loss for words .


    She had always seen Aspen as a capable and strong willed businesswoman , but as their friendship deepened , she noticed how Aspens pride could make her ruthless when backed into a corner .


    Christina was not a fan of this .


    Nheless , since Aspen had made her decision , she decided not to interfere with anything .


    After all , Aspen had lost so miserably that day , and it was only natural to let the police investigate if there was any possible unknown inside information .


    Meanwhile , at the auction venue , the excitement continued .


    Andrew , Francesca , and Cedric followed Elsie through the staff entrance to Radiant Groups backstage lounge .


    Francesca panted .


    We got out just in time .


    Otherwise , those antiquity enthusiasts would have torn Andrew apart ! Elsie chuckled and said , Mr.


    Lloyds stone gambling skills are truly beyond imagination .


    I bet nine out of ten people out there want to be his apprentice , hoping hell teach them how to get rich quickly .


    Cedric scoffed , Thats the despicable side of human nature .


    Instead of working hard , theyre chasing unrealistic dreams .