Chapter 437
Lord Protector Novel
Zeke sighed in disappointment, âYouâre making this difficult for me. This is the first time I get to see someone eat shit. Why would I give up on this opportunity? How about this? Hadley, youâre partners with him. If he doesnât want to eat it, why donât you do it instead?â
Hadley scoffed, âScram!â
Now, she was feeling frustrated.
She had underestimated Zeke.
However, this was not the most important part.
The issue was Zeke had made her spend 250 million to buy a stone that was almost entirely worthless while he spent 100 million and hit two jackpots.
Hadley felt like a clown from the stark contrast.
She thought, Iâll never buy stones for the rest of my life from now on.
Nancy shouted, âItâs fine if you donât want to eat shit. Just give us the stone you cut.â
Hadleyâs raw stone had a layer of imperial jade. It would not be difficult to polish it and sell for 50 or 60 million.
If she took the raw stone, she could complete the task her family had given to her.
Zeke stared at Nancy in surprise.
Sheâs shameless!
She mocked me when she thought I knew nothing about stones, but now sheâs trying to make me share my success with her!
Nancy was feeling embarrassed by Zekeâs stare.
She knew it was unfair to do this.
However, her stubbornness was carved into her bones; she could not admit defeat to others easily.
She huffed, âWhat are you looking at? I brought you here. If not for me, you wouldâve gotten nothing. I should share half of what youâve gotten.â
Zeke took in a deep breath. âNancy, if you were on a battlefield, you wouldâve been a great achiever.â
âWhy?â
âBecause youâre thick-skinned. The bullets canât pierce through you at all.â
âI... Forget it. You can say whatever you like. Regardless, youâll have to give me a piece of your pie.â
To complete the task my family has given to me, Iâll bear with the curses if I have to.
Zeke was speechless.
Sheâs really insusceptible to the words of others!
Lacey hurriedly calmed them down. âAlright, alright. Letâs stop this now. Weâve got enough for today, so letâs not make things difficult for others. Hadley, just leave. The bet is off. Zeke, itâs true that Nancy has a part in helping you get these two treasures. Why donât we give her half? Even a quarter will be fine.â
Moved by her words, Nancy nearly sobbed as she held onto Laceyâs arm and mumbled, âLacey, youâre the best!â
Zeke said, âLacey, thatâs where youâre wrong. If we cancel the bet, wonât we be looking down on Hadley? Even if we canceled the bet, Iâm sure Ms. Murphy would feel embarrassed. What about this? I think Nancy is right. Give us the scrap you cut earlier. It was worth hundreds of millions and you were fine with giving it away. Now that itâs completely scrapped, you should be more than willing to give it to us.â
Evidently, Zekeâs aim was not to obtain the raw stone but to make Hadley furious.
As Zeke expected, Hadley nearly exploded in a rage. âShut up! Youâre the one who bet with him about eating shit. It has nothing to do with me! Moreover, Zeke Williams, are you certain that youâre the winner? Ha. Donât be smug so early. Believe it or not, I can force you back to square one right now.â
Zeke shook his head. âThereâs no way you can.â
Hadley uttered, âOkay. You made me do this. If you have a death wish, let me fulfil it for you.â
As she spoke, she cast a meaningful look at Lacey. âLacey, did you think that this man only loves you?
Did you think that youâre his entire world? Youâre so wrong. This man has been playing around behind your back.â
However, Lacey responded confidently, âGive it up if youâre trying to sow discord between us. Do you think Iâll question my... family because of an outsider?â
She was too embarrassed to say âloverâ.