Ch. 611..620

Chapter 611

His plan worked.

From not far away, the lobby manager, Lewis, hastened to the scene.

His face was full of gloom.

He had overseen this area for decades and had never encountered such a situation.

He wanted to find out who the troublemaker was.

It was outrageous that they made things difficult for his men.

But when Lewis saw Harriet, he was dumbfounded.

He couldn't believe that Harriet was causing trouble there.

After all, she was the sister of their boss, Alan.

Lewis's legs felt weak.

He was willing to bow to Harriet if she could let the matter drop.

He regretted having gone over.

Alan had instructed the managers of the Gem Trading Center about Harriet's presence in Imperium and emphasized that she must be treated with the highest courtesy when she arrived there.

The managers hadn't taken it seriously because Harriet could directly ask Alan for anything. How could she go to the trading center to choose gems in person?

Harriet was the general manager of a company, so she did not have much free time.

Therefore, the senior managers only informed the managerial staff without notifying all the employees.

The security guard didn't know Harriet's identity or the consequences of offending her.

But Lewis knew.

Harriet looked at him meaningfully, and Lewis had to come up with a flattering smile.

"Sir, this woman insulted me and let her assistant hit me. Look!" complained the security guard, happy about Lewis's arrival.

But what happened next shocked him.

Lewis bowed to Harriet and spoke respectfully. "Ms. Munoz, did this security guard offend you just now? I will fire him immediately!"

The security guard was stunned.

He stared blankly at Lewis, trying to say something, but Lewis's stern demeanor deterred him.

Harriet was full of doubt.

When she noticed Lewis in a suit coming up, she guessed that he was a manager.

She had been prepared, thinking that Lewis would accuse her.

But Lewis acted so humbly.

She had been worried about nothing.

Lewis looked uneasy, waiting for Harriet's reply.

After pondering for a moment, Harriet calmly said, "After this security guard apologizes to me, fire him."

Lewis breathed a sigh of relief.

Alan doted on Harriet, and they often talked about her in the company.

Discussions about her were often bizarre.

 

Chapter 612

Even Wendell, president of the Johnson Group, yielded to Harriet.

Anyone who opposed her didn't have a good ending.

These rumors became more and more bizarre, making everyone in the chat group both respect and fear Harriet.

Lewis was no exception.

He turned around with an indignant look and pointed at the security guard. "Apologize to Ms. Munoz and get out of here. Don't make things ugly!"

The security guard was shocked and furious.

He had been working as a security guard here for decades. Why should he leave just because of Harriet's words?

Moreover, this matter was caused by Harriet.

It was only right to bring this malicious woman to justice.

But why didn't Lewis, who usually treated the grassroot staff the best, understand him now?

And Lewis even sided with the oppressor, asking him to leave the company.

The security guard fumed with rage.

"Mr. Lewis, I've been here for over a decade, working hard every day. I've dedicated my life to this trading center. Can't it compare to a few words from Harriet?" he said.

Lewis decisively shook his head.

The security guard had slacked off many times.

Even if he were a manager, he couldn't compare to Harriet.

Harriet raised an eyebrow.

It had been a long time since she had seen someone with the same insight as Lewis, and she was a little unaccustomed.

And the security guard seemed unhappy about the result.

A cunning gleam flashed in Harriet's eyes.

"If you don't want to be fired, I can take back my order. I can let you stay and even give you a raise," she said, innocently looking at the security guard.

Delbert's eyes were on her the entire time.

Harriet was simply too adorable.

The security guard was overjoyed to hear that.

He looked up at Harriet, ignored his anger, and eagerly asked, "What should I do?"

Just not being fired already made the security guard extremely happy, and upon hearing about a raise, he became even more ecstatic.

This was something he had been dreaming of.

Harriet was truly a God-sent.

While the security guard was happy, Lewis felt uneasy.

'Doesn't Harriet always seek revenge for any grievances?' He thought.

The security guard was lucky enough that Harriet decided to let him off, but Harriet even offered to give him a raise.

That was fishy.

Lewis was afraid that Harriet was going to deal with the security guard and him.

Lewis's knees went weak, and he spoke with a wry face. "Ms. Munoz, that's not a good idea. How about..."

Harriet interrupted him with a raised hand.

She sized up the security guard and chuckled. "Being a security guard is truly a waste of talent. Why don't you work as a shoe polisher?"

 

 

Chapter 613

The security guard was devastated.

Harriet was not a blessing. She was a curse.

The security guard had been excited just now, and now he was dumbfounded.

Harriet spoke slowly. "Mr. Lewis, pay him extra from this month onward. If he doesn't polish one hundred pairs of shoes a day, do not pay him!"

Lewis finally relaxed.

Amidst the cries of the security guard, the other staff dragged him away and sent him to polish the shoes.

Harriet, after explaining her intentions to Lewis, took Delbert's hand and entered the gem trading center.

That was just a small episode, and Harriet's mood was not affected.

Harriet thought that Lewis had heard about her previous deeds, which was why he showed such respect toward her.

She didn't feel anything wrong about it.

Since Harriet didn't mention anything, Lewis thought that she knew that the gem trading center was run by Alan, so he didn't say much more.

Harriet and Delbert entered the trading center.

The interior was even more astonishing.

Harriet thought that the decorations outside were just for a show, while the interior should be normal.

But unexpectedly, the interior was even more luxurious than the outside.

Various expensive antiques were displayed, and even the counters were made of gold.

The owner of this place was really rich.

This was absurd.

Lewis diligently introduced the various facilities on the first floor to them.

"Ms. Munoz, if you want to give gifts to someone, I recommend the various gem ornaments already made and sold in this area. There are hairpins, pendants, bracelets, and so on. All kinds of gem ornaments are available here," he said.

"We have official gem ornaments sold by our gem trading center and other stores. Even some master artisans from the folk craft world occasionally appear."

Lewis pointed to one side, where various gem ornaments were displayed on the counters.

Many gorgeously dressed men and women were selecting from the various gem ornaments.

Many couples appeared together in this area.

Following that, Lewis pointed to the opposite side. "If you don't mind the trouble, you can also choose to customize a gem ornament in this area. Here, you can buy gem embryos and stones for gambling. After handing them over to the staff for cutting, you can freely find craftsmen on-site to make gem ornaments.

"Similarly, you can choose our official craftsmen here, craftsmen from other shops, or folk artisans."

Compared to the previous area, this area seemed much quieter and had fewer people.

 

Chapter 614

Judging by the attire of the people in this area, it was clear that most of them were gem experts or enthusiasts with knowledge of gems.

When Lewis introduced the first area, Harriet seemed uninterested, but as soon as she heard about the stone gambling, her eyes lit up.

Stone gambling was much more exciting than buying ready-made artifacts.

Harriet cleared her throat and stopped Lewis, who was about to go toward the section selling gem artifacts.

"I'm planning to go to the stone gambling area. Could you please show me the way?" she said.

Lewis thought Harriet was going to buy gem artifacts, so he prepared to go in that direction.

But upon hearing Harriet's words, he was taken aback and quickly turned back.

Noticing that Harriet didn't pay much attention to this matter, he relaxed and wiped the sweat off his forehead.

He didn't expect Harriet to be interested in stone gambling.

As far as Lewis remembered, Alan loved stone gambling and was always accurate in his predictions.

While others searched for beautiful gems within raw stones, Alan effortlessly attracted beautiful gems to him, as if they were waiting to be picked up by him.

In the world of stone gambling, whether it was luck or skill, Alan sat firmly in the first place and was even hailed as a legend.

Lewis wondered if Harriet could recreate Alan's situation.

Lewis suddenly got anxious again.

'What if Harriet fails to get any valuable stones and gets upset? What if she blames me for it?' He thought.

Lewis gasped at the thought, thinking about having some valuable gems prepared beforehand.

That would save the situation.

Lewis was on edge the whole way, leading Harriet forward.

Harriet held hands with Delbert, feeling curious in the unfamiliar environment. She blinked and looked around at the various items displayed on the counters.

Delbert stared at her, full of tenderness.

The three of them, each with their own thoughts, strolled through the inner area of the gem trading center. Lewis led them toward the stone gambling area set up by the official organization of the gem trading center.

Harriet noticed that Delbert had stopped walking.

She turned back and looked at Delbert with a puzzled expression. "Delbert, what's wrong?"

Delbert raised a finger to his lips and smiled mysteriously.

He strode to the right, where a display cabinet was placed.

Various high-quality and precious gemstones were showcased. They were excellent choices for decoration.

On the other hand, there were raw stones used for gambling.

These raw stones were different from ordinary ones. Even just by looking at them, one could see the valuable gem hidden beneath the surface.

These gems inside the raw stones were more mysterious and alluring than the ones displayed on the other side.

The salesperson beamed at him. "Sir, may I ask which kind of gem you would like to purchase?"

But then, her smile suddenly disappeared.

 

Chapter 615

Delbert walked forward, and the spot his finger pointed to was right next to the largest and most expensive raw stone. It looked like a waste piece.

"How much is this stone?" he asked.

The salesperson hesitated, reminding herself that the customer was the king and that Delbert might not understand the gem industry.

She put on a smile and spoke politely. "Sir, this stone is not for sale."

While the salesperson was feeling helpless, Harriet raised her eyebrows with interest and walked over before taking the stone from Delbert's hand.

At first glance, this small stone appeared to be just a leftover edge piece.

It couldn't contain any gems, as it was only slightly larger than an egg.

Harriet looked up at Delbert and suddenly understood why he had a mysterious smile when she asked earlier.

Under Alan's influence, combined with her keen senses from childhood, she could detect the gem hidden inside this small stone.

It was crystal-clear and crimson.

Its size should be slightly smaller than that of an egg.

Although she couldn't predict its type, she knew how valuable it was.

It was unbelievable that this store mistook this small stone for a waste piece and inadvertently placed it next to the most expensive raw stone.

Since the store didn't recognize its value, she would take advantage of it.

Harriet looked up at the salesperson and innocently spoke. "This stone feels very smooth. Miss, is it really not for sale? I want to buy it and collect it."

The salesperson swayed at her cute look and replied, "If you like this stone, just take it. It's not for sale, so giving it to you is fine."

"Really?" Harriet was surprised.

She thought that even if this stone was just a waste piece, it would be the waste piece of the most expensive raw stone.

If that big stone was worth a million dollars, this waste piece would cost thousands or tens of thousands.

Harriet was already prepared to pay for it, but she didn't expect the salesperson to give her this small stone for free.

There was a pricey gem inside it.

Harriet was sure that this gem was much more expensive than the one contained in the big stone.

It might even be the best gem in this entire trade center.

Her trip there was quite fruitful.

Harriet smiled at the salesperson and said, "Thank you!"

 

Chapter 616

Harriet took the gem and then left with Delbert.

The salesperson was still immersed in Harriet's lovely smile.

She even picked up her phone and bragged about it to her colleagues.

If she knew what she had just given away for free, she would probably regret it deeply.

Harriet led Delbert away from the scene and stopped at a place far away.

While Harriet was catching her breath, Delbert suddenly bent down and whispered in her ear, "The raw stone I just found has an excellent gem inside. Happy about it?"

His voice was deep and seductive.

His breath assailed Harriet's ear, causing her earlobes to turn red.

"Knock it off! Lewis is watching," she said, flinching.

"Lewis?" Delbert grumbled, pressing Harriet against the wall.

He gazed at Harriet with possessiveness filling his eyes.

"You're disobedient again. With me around, are you still thinking about other men?" he said.

Harriet immediately surrendered to his dominant posture.

She curled up and weakly said, "I'm not. It just doesn't feel right if we're so intimate in public."

Only then did she realize that Lewis, who had been walking with them, had disappeared.

Perhaps he had lost them when they went to the sales counter earlier.

Probably, Lewis didn't notice their absence, so he did not follow.

At that moment, they were at the corner, with no one else around.

It was quiet and empty.

"What are you thinking again?" Delbert leaned closer, pressing his nose against hers.

Except for annoyance, there was an inscrutable smile in his eyes.

Harriet's cheeks turned rosy, and her eyes shimmered.

But Delbert had no intention of letting her go. His eyes were tinted with desire.

He caressed her hand and arm.

Harriet braced her hand against his chest.

The atmosphere between them became more and more ambiguous.

Harriet summoned her courage and kissed Delbert on the lips.

Her voice was soft, with a hint of grievance. "I won't think about anything again. Can you let me go?"

 

Chapter 617

Delbert released Harriet's hand.

He rubbed his lips and teased her. "No."

Then, under Harriet's surprised gaze, he buried his head in her neck. "Call me honey, and I'll let you go."

His voice was hoarse, with a hint of indulgence.

Harriet vaguely sensed a hint of coquetry.

Delbert could be coquettish.

He behaved like a lazy cat.

If this got out, everyone would be shocked.

In the eyes of others, Delbert was completely indifferent to women, and there were even rumors that he was impotent.

Yet he acted like a spoiled child in front of Harriet.

It's unbelievable.

Harriet felt his hot breath and grasped her clothes.

She couldn't bear it whenever Delbert teased her.

Harriet suppressed her coyness and spoke softly. "Honey, could you let me go?"

Delbert lightly bit her neck.

He raised his hand to rub her hair and spoke softly. "Okay, I'll listen to you."

Just then, a voice came. "Ms. Munoz, Darryl, what are you guys doing here?"

Lewis rushed over, panting.

Just now, he had been thinking about having some good raw stones brought over, unaware that Harriet and Delbert had slipped away.

When he was about to reach his destination, Lewis suddenly realized that Harriet and Delbert were missing.

He quickly asked the security guards to pull up the surveillance video.

Harriet was Alan's beloved sister, and such negligence was unacceptable.

While waiting for the surveillance video to come through, Lewis contacted the staff and asked them to purchase a batch of top-grade raw stones.

The surveillance footage then led him to Harriet and Delbert.

Originally anxious, Lewis seemed to understand something when he saw Harriet blushing and Delbert looking meaningful.

"Ms. Munoz, do you need me to leave?" he probed.

It looked like the rumors online about Harriet and her assistant having an affair were true.

Given their looks, something must have happened.

The blush on Harriet's face deepened.

She cleared her throat and spoke sanctimoniously. "It's alright. Just lead the way like before."

Lewis quickly agreed.

They walked to the gambling area set up in the trading center.

 

Chapter 618

On the way, Harriet asked Lewis to find a professional who could cut the stones.

When they arrived at the area for stone gambling, Lewis was about to guide Harriet to buy the raw stones he had prepared in advance.

Each of these raw stones contained a gem worth millions of dollars.

Harriet would definitely be delighted.

If Harriet mentioned him in front of Alan, he might get a raise.

Lewis fantasized about his promotion and all the benefits.

Just then, a sharp voice came. "Harriet? What are you doing here?"

Harriet heard it and looked over.

Lily was seen standing not far away.

Lily was dressed in designer clothes and standing next to a table displaying a raw stone. A salesperson was introducing her to the stone.

Standing beside Lily's friend, who had tried to frame Harriet at the family gathering hosted by Levi when Harriet first arrived in Imperium.

Lily was surprised to see Harriet.

She had come to the gem trading center to connect with her friends.

Since that matter was exposed, her reputation in the upper class had plummeted.

Those who used to always surround her stopped contacting her and even laughed at her.

Lily was upset, but to deal with Harriet, she needed as much help as she could get.

So, she swallowed her pride and planned to win them over.

Liam had stopped caring about her. She could only rely on herself.

All of this was caused by Harriet.

Because of the new topic online, many people started to forget about the incident of her framing Harriet.

Harriet was now under severe criticism from the trolls.

Even though they were trolls, Lily was still delighted to see those insulting comments.

In a good mood, she contacted her friends and lavishly spent money in various luxury stores, trying to win them over through money.

After buying several pieces of jewelry, Lily followed the suggestion of a friend and came to the stone gambling area to try her luck.

There, she ran into Harriet and Delbert.

Delbert frowned with displeasure.

Unaware of it, Lily looked Harriet up and down and snorted when she saw the small stone in Harriet's hand.

She mocked, "Ms. Munoz, are you short of money? Why did you choose the worst stone to gamble on? It's ridiculous if you try to maintain your reputation like that."

 

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Harriet sneered in response. 'The worst raw stone?'

If the stone in her hand was worthless, then what about the other raw stones in this trading center?

Garbage?

Besides, Lily was in no position to judge her financial situation.

Harriet put the small stone away and approached Lily with disdain.

"I am the general manager of a company, and I have eight brothers who dote on me. I also have a husband who is the richest man in Meawood City. Anyone with a bit of intelligence wouldn't think I lack money, would they? Speaking of which, Miss Lynch, with all the trouble you caused recently, does your family still give you pocket money? Tsk-tsk, you're really favored," she said.

The girls around Lily realized what was going on.

That explained Lily's reluctance when she bought things for them.

It turned out that the Lynch family had stopped giving Lily pocket money.

Her spending probably came from her savings.

To win them over, she had spent a lot.

They wondered how much she still had.

Lily had always been a spendthrift, but now she had to live like them. They couldn't help but gloat.

The Lynch family should have stopped giving Lily pocket money long ago.

She was such a haughty person. If it were not for her money and status, no one would have wanted to do bad things for her.

It was only reasonable for the Lynch family to stop giving Lily pocket money. After all, the trouble she caused last time was major.

The punishment was too lenient.

The exposure annoyed Lily, and her friends' mocking expressions further irritated her.

They had no right to laugh at her.

She had bought them such expensive gifts, but they wouldn't even speak up for her.

She shouldn't have treated them so well.

Filled with anger, she looked at those chuckling women and shouted, "Be quiet!"

After venting her anger, Lily calmed down and came up with a plan.

She looked provocatively at Harriet and snorted. "Harriet, you're talking nonsense. Since we happen to be in the same place, why don't we compete in stone gambling and see whose luck is better?"

Harriet raised her eyebrows and stroked her chin with interest.

She wondered what Lily was up to.

As far as she remembered, Lily didn't know much about stone gambling.

But since Lily wanted to be defeated, Harriet would grant her wish.

"So be it!" Harriet agreed.

Lily was delighted and added eagerly, "For the record, we'll gamble in this area. However, just gambling on stones alone is too boring. How about this? If my stone is more valuable than yours, you will apologize to me and tell everyone that you provoked me first for the last incident."

 

Chapter 620

Lily knew that once Harriet agreed to gamble on stones with her in this area, Harriet would definitely lose.

Although both she and Harriet were not very familiar with gambling on stones, the salesperson in charge of this area had introduced her to all the raw stones that could produce precious gems.

Even if Harriet was lucky, she could not win.

Harriet didn't even know that Lily had learned about every stone in this area.

Harriet could only apologize to her in front of everyone.

Lily would take the opportunity to humiliate Harriet and seek revenge.

Pleased with herself, Lily didn't notice the cunning look in Harriet's eyes.

Delbert, however, was not happy about Lily's proposal. Harriet stopped him from stepping in.

Otherwise, there would be no show to watch.

Harriet had figured out why Lily insisted on gambling in this area.

She had noticed the salesperson standing next to Lily.

Presumably, Lily had learned about all the raw stones in this area from the salesperson.

Lily was so delusional that she wanted Harriet to apologize to her in public.

Even if Lily had already learned about the raw stones, Harriet didn't think she would lose.

After all, Alan was a top figure in the gem industry.

Harriet narrowed her eyes and approached Lily without losing her momentum.

"If my stone is more valuable than yours, you will apologize to me. How does it sound?" she said.

Lily was overjoyed and quickly agreed to her request. "Okay, it's a deal!"

She didn't care what kind of request Harriet had made.

Lily firmly believed that she would win.

Harriet knew nothing about stone gambling, while she had learned about the best stones in this area. It would be her who laughed the last.

Those women around Lily shared her thoughts and watched the fun.

They saw it when the salesperson introduced the raw stones to Lily.

Harriet had outdone Lily in the past, but she was going to lose this time.

It was really fun to watch.

Lily immediately began to select raw stones, while Harriet walked around, casually picking up several stones and putting them down after some thought.

After a while, Harriet's eyes suddenly lit up. She picked up a not-so-noticeable stone and signaled to everyone that she had made her choice.