Chapter 689: Chapter 689: Caught a Counterfeit

The emo turtle system was sent away, and Scarlett Jennings and Samuel Chalmers quietly finished their meal.

Originally, after the meal, they planned to continue today’s “date” at the amusement park Donovan Jennings had gifted Scarlett. However, as they left the restaurant, they heard from the server about a recently released supernatural movie.

The movie was said to be filmed during the airing of “Inspiration,” anticipating the rise of supernatural themes, so they quickly had the script written and shot the film.

They publicly claimed to have hired a professional Taoist as a script consultant.

Scarlett Jennings hadn’t been following these things lately due to being busy, but upon hearing this, she immediately expressed interest in watching the movie.

Samuel Chalmers naturally went along with her.

So, an hour later, they were seated in the VIP room of a cinema, watching ghosts fly wildly on a big screen.

Outside the screen, a couple of wandering souls occasionally floated by, even mimicking the movie ghosts’ scary postures in front of the screen, trying to scare the couple watching the movie.

Scarlett Jennings and Samuel Chalmers looked at the wandering souls who were attempting to replicate taking off their heads as seen in the movie but couldn’t quite get it right, both showing no expression.

After a while, Samuel Chalmers slowly spoke,

“Next time, let’s watch at home.”

The Chalmers Family’s starry sky cinema offered top-notch sound system and viewing experience.

More importantly, there wouldn’t be wandering souls wandering in casually.

Scarlett Jennings agreed, “Alright.”

If worse comes to worst, the Jennings Family’s cinema was also an option.

Although she could easily use a talisman paper to send these wandering souls away, Scarlett Jennings wasn’t inclined to get up.

Additionally, just from watching the first half of this movie boasting a new era of supernatural themes, it was obviously not living up to its name, causing Scarlett Jennings to lose interest.

Another reason, albeit not a substantial one, was that the cinema was very dark while the person beside her was somewhat glowing.

Not really suitable for watching a movie together.

Samuel Chalmers too was aware of this, so he simply said, “Let’s go to the next place.”

Scarlett Jennings, puzzled, asked, “Next place, the amusement park?”

Samuel Chalmers shook his head, “There’s a place you should like even more.”

Scarlett Jennings slightly raised an eyebrow, and upon arriving with Samuel Chalmers at the place, her eyes lit up slightly.

Samuel Chalmers had brought her to an auction house.

Scarlett Jennings was somewhat curious, “How did you come up with this idea?”

With Samuel Chalmers’ identity, whatever he wanted to buy didn’t typically require his personal appearance.

It’s notable that those participating in auction houses are mostly assistants, responsible for remote bidding.

“I noticed the jade materials you keep in the study were running low.”

Coincidentally, there will be a lot of premium jade materials auctioned today.

Samuel Chalmers paused and added,

“Also, an assistant told me that girls going out prefer to do some shopping.”

Scarlett Jennings: …

This wasn’t entirely wrong.

But, she really hadn’t tried shopping at auction houses like this.

After all, the jade materials sold at auction houses were expensive, lacking funds earlier, Scarlett Jennings mostly bought stones to cut herself, which were cheaper than the premium jade materials being auctioned.

Through discerning the spiritual energy on the stones, Scarlett Jennings could pretty much obtain good items.

As for Ivan’s place, unless there was a special requirement, she never participated in bidding.

As soon as they entered, they were directed by a waiter straight to the private room on the second floor.

The auction house was divided into two levels, with the second floor evidently reserved for important individuals who were willing to personally participate in the auction.

In the private room, directly facing the platform, there was a large floor-to-ceiling glass, with an array of fruits, snacks, and beverages available.

As soon as they sat on the sofa, the waiter delivered the day’s auction catalog, Scarlett Jennings flipped through two pages, and suddenly her eyes skimmed over something, reaching out to poke Samuel Chalmers’ arm.

She rarely made such intimate gestures, catching Samuel Chalmers’ surprise, causing him to turn and see her signaling him to look down.

Samuel Chalmers followed the direction of her gaze.

And unexpectedly encountered a familiar face.

Still a member of the Jennings Family.

…

On the first floor.

Adam Jennings sat inside the venue, waiting for the opening.

Unlike others, he not only had a bidding card but also brought along an ornament.

Nearby he had deliberately left a spot, with a specially made glass box placed on it.

Inside the box contained a Benedict Jade crafted by Scarlett Jennings.

Adam Jennings didn’t bring the Benedict Jade to the auction accidentally today.

Just yesterday, Archer Stanton was convicted, and the female ghost Marceline Woods approached him, saying she wanted to bid him farewell before leaving.

Although still somewhat wary of her, realizing she was murdered due to attempting to report a spy, he no longer felt the previous fear or repulsion but genuinely bid her goodbye.

After sending the female ghost away, turning around, he sought out the Benedict Jade, attempting to “negotiate” as Scarlett Jennings had suggested.

“Could you stop letting me see ghosts?”

Though capturing the hidden spy at Sea University through the female ghost was a pleasing result.

Adam Jennings genuinely didn’t want to see ghosts anymore.

“If you can hear, can you retract your ‘gift’? If you wish to repay me, how about something else…”

Perhaps due to this rambling request, he dreamed of the Benedict Beast again that night.

Moreover, it rarely spoke more than one word.

This time, it directly uttered three words!

It said, “Hungry… I, choose…”

The next day, Adam Jennings pondered deeply on these three words.

Hunger appeared to be its regular state.

But fearing it might resort to consuming him due to lack of jade, Adam Jennings made sure to surround it with jade materials daily.

Despite this, it was persistently hungry.

Taking combined with the latter two words, he suspected the jade materials he purchased didn’t satisfy it.

It wanted to choose for itself.

Adam Jennings didn’t anticipate that this creature was picky about consuming jade.

Left with no choice, he personally brought it to the auction house to let it choose for itself!

As the auction was about to begin, Adam Jennings leaned sideways, cautiously retrieving the Benedict Jade from the custom-made glass box.

Then respectfully holding it with both hands, placing it on his lap.

His movements were as rigid as possible, body posture becoming exceptionally upright.

His actions were peculiar, but nobody at the auction paid attention to him.

Unbeknownst to him, when he took out the Benedict from the glass box, a unique spiritual energy spread out with it.

Instantly attracting the attention of someone within the venue.

That person glanced around lightly and immediately recognized Adam Jennings’ presence.

Rising promptly, she went straight to sit beside him.

A somewhat attractive woman, her dress carried hints of an artist’s vibe.

Adam Jennings disliked being too close to others; the venue had plenty of seats, yet this person chose to sit beside him, even extending a hand,

“Hello, can we get acquainted?”

Adam Jennings looked coldly at the extended hand without making any movement, properly maintaining his hold on the Benedict, showing no intention to shake hands.

The woman, unbothered by his attitude, spoke directly,

“I’m very interested in the jade you’re holding. I wonder if you’d like to discuss it with me?”

“Don’t bother me.”

Adam Jennings was notably impolite with outsiders.

His attitude was unmistakably clear, assuming the woman would leave now, however, she remained undeterred, her gaze suddenly shifting to the open auction catalog beside him. With a thought, she smiled again and said,

“I hope you don’t mind. I’m a jade sculptor, and I can’t take my eyes off beautiful jade pieces. I wonder if you know me; I’m Grant, and one of today’s auction items is also my work.”

Adam Jennings wasn’t keen on responding, yet hearing the familiar name made it hard to contain a glance at the woman.

His eyes filled with incredulous silence.

“Who did you say you are?”

The woman sensed his odd reaction but still smiled as she repeated, “I’m Grant.”

Adam Jennings: …

If you’re Grant, then who is Scarlett Jennings?

Heh, came to bid on items but ended up encountering a fake first!