Chapter 13 The Discarded Card

• Elbert was enraged and slammed the counter.
• He shouted, "Then hurry up and get it delivered! If you waste our valuable time, can you handle the responsibility?"
• The saleswoman rushed off to arrange the delivery, while Elbert turned back to Tyler with a sneer.
• "You bastard, the items will be here soon. Let's see what you're going to pay with then!"
• Clarissa felt a pang of guilt, perhaps due to lingering feelings or the earlier misunderstanding. She tried to intervene.
• "Tyler, just leave. Lindsey's Jewelers' signature collection is worth at least tens of millions. It's really not something you can afford."
• "No need. I think I can manage,"
• Tyler coldly refused, showing no gratitude for her "concern."
• "Ha! Still trying to act tough? I can't wait to expose your little charade," Elbert scoffed.
• Ten minutes later, an armored truck pulled up outside the store.
• Two fully armed security guards flanked a man carrying a briefcase as they entered the store.
• The sight of such high-level security made the onlookers gasp in awe.
• Spotting the man with the case, Elbert hurried over with a plastered smile.
• "Mr. Jenning, I can't believe you personally came to deliver a set of gold jewelry."
• Stanley Jenning, a relative of the Jenning family and one of the regional managers of Lindsey's Jewelers, gave Elbert a cold look.
• He asked indifferently, "Who are you? Do I know you?"
• "Uh ... " Elbert's face turned beet red in embarrassment. "I'm Elbert Barton. Paul Barton is my father. We worked with your company last year."
• "Oh, don't know you,"
• Stanley responded frostily, walking right past Elbert to Tyler.
• "Mr. Glisson, the signature collection you requested has arrived."
• Snap!
• The briefcase clicked open.
• Suddenly, three dazzling beams of golden light shot into the air, forcing everyone to close their eyes for a moment.
• When the light subsided, the contents of the briefcase left the crowd gasping in amazement.
• Assuming the role of a guide, Stanley began explaining the origins of the treasures to everyone.
• "According to experts in antiquities, this set of gold jewelry is an authentic collection from the Valorian Kingdom.
• "This gold bracelet is a multi-ring structure engraved with delicate patterns. It can expand and contract to fit different wrist sizes.
• "The gold bangles are a pair of intertwined branch-and-treasure pattern pieces, etched with designs of phoenixes surrounded by birds. The detail is exquisite, capturing lifelike beauty.
• "The most complex piece is this golden heart-shaped pendant, the Golden Dawn Pendant.
• "The craftsman used techniques such as hammering, engraving, and hollowing to carve two mythical birds and intricate floral patterns. It is breathtakingly beautiful."
• Although many people didn't understand the technical terms, as soon as they heard "Valorian Kingdom artifact," they were left utterly speechless.
• These were antiques that had survived for over a thousand years. The historical and financial value was overwhelming, electrifying everyone's nerves.
• "How much is this collection worth?" someone asked.
• Stanley's face gleamed with pride.
• "Each of these pieces is worth millions on its own.
• "But this entire set once belonged to Princess Yolanda, the most beautiful woman of the Valorian Kingdom. It's one of a kind in the world.
• "The listed price is 15 million dollars!"
• Boom!
• The moment the price was revealed, the entire jewelry store erupted with shock.
• Fifteen million dollars!
• A single set of jewelry, worth an astronomical 15 million dollars!
• Everyone wondered.
• What kind of wedding or bride, could possibly be worthy of such extravagant jewels?
• Then, that grating voice pierced the air once more.
• "Tyler, didn't you say earlier that you were going to buy this set?
• "I remember you left your marriage with nothing. I can't wait to see how you're going to pretend now."
• After humiliating Tyler, Elbert turned to Clarissa with a triumphant smirk.
• "As soon as this loser Tyler fails to pay, I'll step in and buy it immediately."
• Clarissa wanted to refuse, but when she saw the stubborn look on Tyler's face, anger welled up inside her.
• I've given you so many chances to back down, why don't you understand?
• Why do you insist on embarrassing yourself like this?
• She coldly advised Tyler, "If you admit defeat now, you can leave with some dignity.
• "Even if you keep pretending, you won't win me back."
• Tyler was even more baffled. How did she come up with this nonsense?
• To shatter her delusion, he pulled out a bank card and handed it to Stanley.
• "15 million dollars? Fine, charge the card."
• Boom!
• The entire crowd froze in utter shock.
• Fifteen million dollars! And he's casually saying to charge it?
• Clarissa, who knew him better than anyone, stood dumbfounded for a moment before she screamed.
• "Impossible!
• "There's no way you have 15 million dollars."
• In her eyes, Tyler had always been a worthless mess, someone incapable of ever having that much money.
• Tyler waved the bank card in front of her, the surface worn down, with the card number barely visible.
• "This is the card I gave you when we got married, but you threw it away like trash. Now I'll show you what you really threw away three years ago."