Chapter 66

Clint and Jovan were both stunned. They never expected Ethan to challenge them to a bet.

"I thought you were only a fool but apparently you've got guts. You dare bet against him? Mr. Foster is a member of the Novaria Mineral Association and has seen more minerals than you have had meals!You actually want to bet against him?" Clint sarcasticallylaughed,regaining his composure.

"What qualifications do you have to think I'd bet against you? You really think highly of yourself!" Jovan sneered in contempt.

"Five million dollars,” Ethan knew that these people wouldn't be interested unless they saw a substantial reward,so he immediately stated an astonishing price.

“Are you serious?" Jovan was no longer calm.

"Where'd you get so much money? Stop bluffing and show me!"Clint exclaimed, still in disbelief.

Without explaining, Ethan opened the balance interface of his bank account on his phone and gave Hannah a glance.

Shock filled Hannah's face!

Ethan shook his head in her direction, telling her not to make a scene.

"I can testify that Alex can afford the five million dollars!" Hannah took a deep breath and addressed Clint and Jovan.

"What kind of bet do you want?" Jovan asked, full of suspicion.

“Let's bet on whether the price of this second stone will rise or fall. I

bet it will fall. I assume you are confident that it wiIl rise, right? Or was it all just a facade?" Ethan stared at Jovan with a smile.

"Why are you trying to encourage him? He's just a fool!"

"Five million dollars gone just like that. Who's the prodigal spender here?”

The spectators around them immediately began discussing the situation.

"Alex, please don't act recklessly!”

Hannah also believed that Ethan's actions were too risky and quickly tried to persuade him.

Ethan simply smiled, showing no intention of changing his mind, as if he had great confidence in his judgement.

Ethan's earlier words had cornered Jovan. If he didn't take the bet, it would only prove his insecurity, as if he were admitting that his confidence was all just a show.

"...Let's bet then. Why should I be afraid of you? Since you want to give me money so badly, then why not? I bet this second stone's price will definitely rise!" Jovan said, walking over to the cutting table and carefully examining it for a while. Then, he drew a line with a pen, instructing the cutter to cut along the marked position!

At this moment, Hannah was in a dilemma, torn between conflicting thoughts.

She didn't want Ethan to lose five million dollars for nothing, and she certainly didn't want the stone she had high hopes for to fail in the bet. If it really failed, it would be a big blow to her!

However, with the second cut about to be made, it would only be a matter of moments...

Soon, the result was revemikerd!! Joxam lboked at the stone slab in disbelief; it was all gray amdl dulll. He sterped forward and repeatedly niped the cut surface wilthh waten:.

However, no matter lonw mmnhh he weskled it, there was no green!Clint and Hannah's faces iustantly turned sour. Clint couldn't believe that Jovan had actually lost thhe bet, while Hannah was deeply affected, worrying about hei company's future.

Although losing $800,000 wasn't a significant amount, the main issue mwas that she began to questiion Jovan's abilities.

"Sorry,it seems that even God is on my side! You lost!" Ethan meminded Jovan with a smug smile.

You got lucky!" Jovam relurtantly stopped his actions,accepting this fact.

Miss Collins, do you still want to continue cutting? Maybe the third cut will yield somethimg?' The cutter asked the disheartened Hannah.

"Since it's come to this, go ahead and make the cut!" Hannah gritted her teeth and decided to make one last gamble.