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Chapter 200

Mr. Edgar was busy working up a sweat when the butler burst in "Mr. Edgar the Salters have dropped by."

The Saliers?" Upon hearing that the Sales were here. Mr. Edgar responded, "Shine them in "

"Mr. Edgar you got Gros blood boiling a few days ago This could be a good opportunity in patch things up. Whispered the butler

When Mr. Edgar was a young lad, he was head over heels ler race. But for one reason or another they ended up marrying other people. Now after all these years. both were single and Mr. Edgar was still

pining to make things right with Grace. Knowing Grace was a chess enthusiast, he practiced hard and won three consecutive games. This got her so steamed that she booted him out on the spot. Since then he hadn't set fool in the Salter household.

"Do I really need to pander to a child?" Mr. Edgar snapped, slamming his water glass down in frustration.

Mr. Edgar was set in his ways, a stubbom old mule that wasn't changing anytime soon.

"When you play chess with Grace you're so bell bent en winning. How could she not get licked cf! The buter sald.

Mr. Edgar snorted. 't washer who said there's no mom Im send men tality in chens Winner takes a l'

And yet, she pot mad

The buder was speechless upon hearing this Seriously? At his age and he couldn't catch the underlying message? No wonder he couldnt win Grace over!

A few minutes later leane was ushered in by the maid

Mr Edgar Mr Sater is here The butler said.

baar was a low key puy who seldom made public approances. The last time they met was there years ago his black suit gave him an air of nobility. He looked serious, perhaps he had just wrapped up a meeting

"Me Edgar' I stepped forward and greeted politely.

This greeting didn't sit well with Mr. Edgar. If not for certain circumstances, he could have been Isaac's grandfather.

"Have a seat Mr. Edgar said.

Isaac obliged.

Mr. Edgar cleared his throat, "What brings you here?"-

"I heard Mr Edgar has a collection. Id like to buy it from you" Isaac picked up his water glass and took a sip. 71s for a gift"

Hearing that Isaac wanted his prized possessions, Mr Edgar was quick to refuse, "No can do Those colections are of great importance to me."

The butler coughed subtly as a hint and whispered, Mr Edgar Grace is still waiting for you to make it up is hel

Mr. Edgar fell silent for a while as if making a difficult decision Which set are you interested in?"

Sening an opportunity, Isaac instantly responded, "The Blue Diamond you won at the auction last year. You can quote me the market price of name your price."

Mr. Fegar was bud. He was very fond of the Blue Damond and had turned away numerous offers. Now isaac had his eyes on it toe, which made it hari Ines him nat to get mad But thinking of Grace, Mr. Edgar reluctantly said Wright bring it here"

İsa was over the moon. He thought he'd have to do more convincing but Mr Edgaraged surpringly easily.

The butler brought over the collection and carefully opened the ewelry box

The Blue Diamond in the box was dazzling a masterpiece. Weighing 15 carts, the Blue Diamond was auctioned off to Mr Edgar for a whopping 155 millon dollars last year, breaking the global auction record Isaad was very pleated. He gestured for Nathan to take the Blue Diamond, pulled out a check and said. "Thank you, Mr. Edgar,"

Mr. Edgardid even glance at the check. He was more interested in who isaac was gifting the damena, Theard from your grandmother that you're married. Is this for your new bride?"

"Yes, she saw it at the auction and was quite taken by the said

Mr. Edgar chuckled appreciating his gesture of treating his wife wel

Before leaving the butler mentioned some of Grace's woes, and isaac understood immediately, "I have a word with my grandmother. Thank you, Mr. Edgar" Mr. Edgar was pleased and left, ich the butler

As he stepped out, Isaac noticed a small note with a few Ines of witing The handwriting seemed lamilar

Senglum pause, the butler explained. This was written by Ms. Dustin. Mi Edgar is very fond of her. It's a shame she's not willing to become his apprentice."

The butler sighed, mentioning how talented Ms. Dustin was Mr. Edgar had put in a lot of effort but couldn't persuade her to become his apprentice. Whats her nathe?' ac asked

Entary" The butler said

Brittany from the Dusun family?" Isaac asked

"Yes Do you know her i Salter?" The butler seemed surprised After all, Isaac was a high marking dite in impenal City. How could be know Ms. Dustin? Not only did he now her, but Brittany was also issad's wild

ise was about to leave, but he changed his mind and said to Mr. Edgar, "Mr Edgar would you like to go out with me?

My Edgar frowned

"Would you lie to meet Ms. Dustin was asked

Mr. Edgar's eyes fickered, seemingly warning. "Do you two know each other?"

saac's

glumed with amusement, 'Sha't my wife"

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