Chapter 256

Hayden's face was full of confusion as he scrutinized Quentin, all the while going through the memories he had from his past life. He had little impression of Prima Auction House and could not remember if this man had ever engaged in deceitful behavior. However, if this guy intended to set him up, then it could mean trouble. Perhaps the man planned to start by offering an exceptional price for the gem, then follow it up with a loophole-laden contract to exploit him. The more Hayden thought about it, the more he wanted to back out of this deal. After all, free money never came with no strings attached. "What's wrong, my friend? Why aren't you saying anything? Is my offer too low? If it is, we can negotiate!" Quentin began to panic after seeing Hayden's hesitation. He had assumed this to be a straightforward task, but this young man turned out to be unexpectedly cautious. He couldn't let him walk away now. "I have a question. How much do you personally value this gem to be?" Hayden