Chapter 70

With this matter settled, Beckett immediately looked at Ethan and smiled,“How should I address you?"

"I am Alex Smith!" Ethan once again stated his mother's surname.

Beckett invited,“Mr. Smith, how about coming to my office for a chat?”

Ethan glanced at Hannah beside him.

Hannah whispered in a low tone, “Beckett is a known expert in the industry, specializing in jade but also knowledgeable about other types of gemstones. If you want to find out about that bead's origin, maybe you could ask him."

"Alright, thank you!" Ethan's heart stirred,and he promptly agreed.

In Beckett's office, Ethan's enormous jade was carefully placed on a large countertop. Beckett held a magnifying glass as he focused on inspecting the vivid green jade, occasionally exclaiming in admiration.

Ethan and Hannah sat nearby, sipping tea. However, it wasn't until 30minutes later that Beckett remembered their presence and reluctantly looked away from the jade.

He apologized, “I'm sorry for keeping you waiting! I just absolutely adore jade stones, so I hope you understand."

"No problem. Since the association's president has already examined my jade,I actually have a little bead here that I'd like you to check," Ethan said as he put down his teacup and took the small bead of his pouch,handing it directly to Beckett.