Frank Yates was new to this high-stakes world, and his face showed a genuine, childlike curiosity as he surveyed the chaotic scene. "I didn't expect a Stone Gambling event to be this lively. It's like a fish market, but for millionaires."
"About seventy to eighty percent of the people here are jewelry merchants," Jade Lacy explained, guiding him through the throng, her red dress parting the sea of grey suits. "They have money, but they lack stock. The mines in Myanmar are tightening supply due to political instability. Stone Gambling offers a way to get high-value material for a fraction of the cost—low investment, massive return. The attraction is irresistible. Plus, unlike the auction earlier, you don't need an invitation to enter here. It's open to anyone with cash and courage."
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