Babel Novel
Chapter 18
Chapter 18
Looking at Jarrett’s serious face, Flora felt her heart drumming in her throat. “Jarrett, it doesn’t matter if the bracelet is real. It’s Leonard’s blessing, anyway. Let’s have dinner and forget about it.”
Flora was afraid that Leonard would be publicly humiliated once Jarrett said the bracelet was fake.
However, as soon as Flora finished speaking, Corrie said hurriedly, “Flora, what are you talking about? Leonard said it was real.
“Since it’s real, what are you afraid of? You should be happy that you have such a good nephew who bought you an emerald bracelet of high quality.”
Willie looked at Leonard and asked, “Leonard, do you still insist that the bracelet is real?”
“Of course, Leonard smiled faintly.
Even at this time, he still kept a calm face.
“So pretentious.”
Corrie muttered and curled her lips.
But at this time, Jarrett’s face became more and more serious.
In the end, he closed his eyes and took a deep breath.
“Jarrett, is it real or fake? Come on and tell us,” Corrie said impatiently.
She was eager to know the result.
However, Jarrett looked at Leonard and asked, “Where did you buy this bracelet?”
“My friend gave it to me,” replied Leonard.
Jarrett looked at others and said, “It’s not an ordinary bracelet. It is a super–grade translucent emerald with very few impurities in it. Even if it faces the sun, only a little floccule can be seen.
“To put it bluntly, this is the best emerald bracelet I’ve encountered in these years of studying emeralds.
“It should be worth over 200 thousand dollars.”
As his words were spoken, everyone in the room froze.
Corrie, Willie, Kenia, and Flora stood there stupidly, their minds buzzing.
Not only was this bracelet real, but it was also of very high quality.
Jarrett said this bracelet was worth over 200 thousand dollars, which was too scary. RêAd lat𝙚St chapters at Novel(D)ra/ma.Org Only
Leonard had made a prediction of the value of the bracelet. So he was calm to hear Jarrett come to such a conclusion.
It was a bracelet for Flora, so Leonard didn’t care how much money he would spend on it, let alone 200 thousand dollars. Actually, if Flora hadn’t called him hastily, he would have found the most valuable emerald for Flora.
For those who were kind to Leonard, Leonard would only repay them a hundredfold and thousandfold and even more.
Only at this time did Corrie realize something and say, “Jarrett, did you avoid putting him to shame and say that on purpose?
“He has just got out of prison. How could he afford a real emerald bracelet?”
Jarrett shook his head, saying, “Although I’m not an expert, I have studied diamond for many years and can tell whether it is real.”
“Well…”
Corrie didn’t know what to say.
If someone else said it was real, maybe Corrie would think the person was in collusion with Leonard, but she knew Jarrett wouldn’t lie.
Wilder was a little disappointed.
He wanted to see Leonard make a fool of himself, but unfortunately, a professional in the emerald field showed up.
Kenia and Willie were still in shock.
They couldn’t believe Leonard had bought an emerald bracelet worth 200 thousand dollars. It was astonishing to them.
Flora felt like it was a dream.
She hoped that Leonard would be successful the most, but 200 thousand dollars was a fortune. She couldn’t figure out how
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much money.
In this way, everyone misunderstood Leonard. He didn’t fool them with a fake bracelet but gave Flora a treasure.
After Flora realized it, the rims of her eyes started to burn, and she was touched.
However, Willie flushed with shame as if someone had slapped him in the face.
He had made sarcastic remarks about Leonard before. But now, came to think of it, Willie was like a joke.
Corrie was the most embarrassed. Just now, she was anxious to let Jarrett prove the emerald bracelet was fake. Now, she could only stand there with scarlet cheeks of mortification.
“Well… Leonard, I actually have another question,” Jarrett suddenly said with a solemn expression.
Jarrett, please go ahead,” said Leonard.
Although Corrie was obnoxious, Jarrett was a gentleman.
“Well, did you really get this bracelet from your friend?”
After Jarrett finished speaking, he stared at Leonard’s face and observed his expression.
Silence filled the air again.
If it were from Leonard’s friend, who would that be? It was worth over 200 thousand dollars. Who would be so generous and give Leonard so much money for nothing?
“If Leonard lied, and the bracelet wasn’t from his friend, could Leonard have stolen it?
Butterflies fluttered in Flora’s heart and stomach.
She didn’t believe Leonard would steal, but it was hard to explain other than that possibility. Everyone else frowned.
There were indeed many doubts about this matter.
Leonard nodded and said, “Of course, I’m sure a friend gave it to me.”
“What’s your friend’s name?”
Jarrett asked him immediately as if he was interrogating a prisoner.
“His name is Waylon Lambert.”
Leonard had nothing to hide.
“Waylon? He is the president of the Newden Chamber of Commerce and is worth two billion dollars. Are you Jarrett could speak, Willie couldn’t help but say.
sure?” Before
Waylon was a top figure among the merchants in Newden City. Willie was not even fit to run an errand for him. But Leonard said Waylon was his friend.
Corrie couldn’t help but sneered and said, “Leonard, stop making things up. Do you think we can’t contact Waylon, so you can brag?
“You are an ex–con. Would Waylon be willing to be friends with you? You must have stolen this emerald bracelet.”
Willie nodded and said, “Leonard, tell us the truth. If you stole it, you should turn yourself in to the police. Maybe the judge would be lenient with you. The bracelet is worth 200 thousand dollars. It’s not a small amount.”
At this moment, Jarrett’s expression suddenly changed. He thought of something and said, “Leonard, did you steal this bracelet from Waylon’s private museum?”
Everyone’s face changed when they heard his words.
Waylon was a big shot with a lot of power. If Leonard stole the emerald bracelet from Waylon’s museum, he would get himself killed.
For Waylon, killing Leonard was as simple as crushing an ant.
Flora was about to burst into tears.
Leonard was just released from prison. She was worried about him being sent there again.
“I’m not bragging. Waylon is really my friend. Don’t be too imaginative,”
Leonard said angrily.
He was speechless at his relatives.
He came here to celebrate Flora’s birthday but was questioned by them. He really wanted to slap them in their faces.
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He hated Corrie the most and inwardly abused her for being so mean.
“Leonard, if you say that, it shows you don’t understand what kind of person Waylon is,” Jarrett said with a solemn face.
This world was more complicated than people imagined. For those rich and powerful, killing someone was as easy as crushing an ant
In Jarrett’s eyes, Leonard was as powerless as an ant
Tll repeat it for the last time. I didn’t steal the bracelet. Waylon and I are friends. Believe what you like,”
Leonard said impatiently.
Okay, Leonard, since you insist, let’s verify it now. Otherwise, everyone will be in no mood for dinner, Jarrett said, “I saw Mr. Lambert at a party last time and asked for his phone number. I just need to call him and ask whether the bracelet is real. Then the truth will be revealed.”