Trellis was, at the end of the day, just a small county town. But because it attracted jade enthusiasts from all over to gamble on stones, and most of these gamblers were wealthy, the town boasted a few well-decorated teahouses.
Alistair Forrest chose the most expensive and luxurious one and walked right in, immediately requesting an elegant private room.
'This room is perfect for a romantic rendezvous,' he thought. 'The only problem is that annoying Nathaniel Nathan tagging along with Vera Xavier.'
After the three of them sat down, Vera Xavier was the first to speak, making her position clear. "Mr. Forrest, I think you have the wrong idea about me. I really don't know the first thing about gambling on stones. The jade I got from my bet with Susan Caldwell yesterday was pure luck. That's why I really can't be the Forrest Group's jade consultant. Please, give me an account number so I can return the ten million to you."
