Chapter 45

It was around 3:00 pm, and Lucy couldn't wait to sell her box of conch pearls. She had already researched a few pawn shops in Pyraelis online but decided to visit a jewelry store to inquire about their buying price. After comparing the options, she decided to go with the jewelry store. She had been there earlier, and the receptionist greeted her warmly. After all, anyone who could present a box of conch pearls must have a decent family background. "Let's go with the same price as last time," Lucy said, noting that the jewelry store's buyback price was still slightly higher. "Sure, I'll inform the manager. We'll need to inspect the pearls, but don't worry. We'll do it in front of you," the receptionist said with a smile. "Okay." "Please wait here for a moment." The receptionist notified the manager over the intercom and then brewed a pot of tea for Lucy. A few small plates of snacks were also placed on the table. Soon, the manager arrived with a quality control inspector. The q