The Ultimate Husband (Darryl and Lily Lyndon) novel Chapter 168

Read The Ultimate Husband [by Skykissing wolf] Chapter 168 – Clifford was immediately angered. He pointed at Darryl. “Darryl, shut up! You don’t know

anything! ” What nonsense are you talking about!?

What makes you think it’s worth only two million bucks?”

’D**n it, this man was crazy,’ Clifford thought.

Clifford’s uncle bought the jade pendants, and his uncle has been collecting antiques for decades! The actual price of these jade pendants were three million bucks. He only pretended that it cost five million bucks just to show off.

However, Darryl said that it was only worth two million bucks, which Clifford thought was total bullsh*t!

Darryl shook his head. “There’s another name for this kind of paired jade pendants. Do you know what it’s called?”

Everyone was curious and shook their heads. Darryl sighed and explained, “They were called Gemini Pendants in ancient times. It was a unique dowry a woman could give for marriage during the Ming Dynasty. The Ming Dynasty was very much concerned with etiquette, so the Gemini Pendants were highly adored. After the woman brings the jade pendants to her husband’s house, one piece will be given to the husband, and the other piece the woman will wear. Also, their names would be engraved on each other’s pendant to symbolize a harmonious union lasting a hundred years.”

Darryl picked up the two jade pendants and took a closer look at them. “So, the real Gemini Pendants of the Ming Dynasty would have engravings on them, and this… unfortunately, does not. They’re fake.”

Darryl’s voice was soft, but everyone in the hall could hear it!

Everyone was stunned.

Darryl’s explanation behind the Gemini Pendants made sense, and it was even more detailed than what those antique appraisers had said.

As everyone sighed internally, they came back to their senses, and doubts arose in their minds.

’Could it be that the pair of Gemini Pendants were fake?’ they thought.

“As expected, there’s no engraving,” Dax said, frowning, as he inspected the jade pendants that he took from Darryl’s hand.

The surrounding people immediately gathered around to take a look. Lily also went closer.

As expected, there were no traces of any engraving at all on the pair of jade pendants except for those delicate carvings.

Clifford’s face flushed as his eyes flickered. He could not accept what just happened.

“What does the absence of the engraving prove? You said it yourself, this kind of Gemini Pendant is a dowry from a married woman. What if the owner of this pair of jade pendants died before she got married? How would she get it engraved without a husband?” he sneered, pointing at Darryl.

Darryl was very impressed with Clifford’s wit.

‘Yes, indeed. What if the woman had not married?’ the guests questioned themselves.

A few of the guests had also come back to their senses and cast a questioning glance at Darryl.

Darryl laughed and stared at Clifford as if he was a fool. “What you said sounds very logical, but I can tell you that this kind of Gemini Pendants was made half a month before a woman’s marriage. Her own family would specifically hire highly-skilled craftsmen to make it for her.” Darryl shrugged his shoulders. “If you insist on telling me that the woman died of a sudden illness in the month and a half before she married, then I have nothing more to say.”

Clifford was quiet; a layer of cold sweat seeped out from his forehead.

“Also, I want to correct your mistake.” Darryl took a step forward and said with a smile.

“What is it?”

Darryl grinned. “I simply stretched out two fingers, but I didn’t say it was worth two million. What I meant was that the jade pendants are worth only two hundred bucks. If you don’t believe me, take a look for yourself.”

Crack!

Darryl immediately threw the jade pendants to the ground as he finished talking, and they shattered into a million pieces!

The jade pendants were shattered, and you could clearly see the glue on the inside of the jade pieces. It was obvious that they were fake.

The whole hall was silent!

Clifford’s body shook, and his face was full of embarrassment.

Clap, clap, clap!

At that moment, Nancy could not hold back and applaud, and thunderous applause followed her.

“Bravo, bravo!” the crowd cheered.

Clifford clenched his fists tightly and yelled, “ Darryl, even though it’s an imitation, it’s still a gift. How about you? You’re only here because of your relationship with the Lyndons. Did you even bring a gift?”

‘This stupid Darryl made me look like a fool. I won’t let you off so easily!’ thought Clifford.

Darryl took a deep breath and looked at Clifford impatiently. “You’re wrong. I did bring a gift today.”

Darryl had sent out a text message when he was on the way down. It was probably time for it to arrive.

’What? Did he bring a gift, too?’ people thought.

“Darryl, you just found out about Old Master Sanders’ birthday. Where did you get the present?” Lily tapped her foot anxiously.