Chapter 239
She was silent for a moment but still felt she should say something. After thinking it over, she softly sighed, “Your grandpa must really regret it, right? Losing someone he loved for these things, was it worth it p>
“Only he knows in his heart whether it was worth it or not p>
After saying so much, Matthew Saxon seemed to think the topic had become too heavy. His lips curved into a smile as he returned to his previous playful manner, joking, “He lost my grandma because of these things. Do you think I should just take all these harmful things away p>
Scarlett Yates laughed too, “Then your grandpa would probably really kill you p>
They watched for a while longer. When Matthew Saxon took a golden abacus out of the box, Scarlett Yates’s eyes instantly lit up, and her spirits lifted as well.
Her shining eyes were glued to the golden abacus, as if stuck to it, unwilling to move away.
Matthew Saxon noticed her reaction and casually shook the golden abacus twice, curling his lips, “There’s nothing special about the abacus frame; it’s the beads that are exceptional p>
“Each one is crafted from the finest jadeite. It’s a prized possession of a Prince in the royal court, something my grandpa went to great lengths to acquire p>
The strings of jadeite beads made a crisp and pleasant sound as they shook, with the gold and emerald colors mixing together beautifully.
Scarlett Yates’s eyes were glued to it, almost drooling.
Matthew Saxon handed the exquisitely delicate abacus to her, shook it lightly again, and chuckled, “Do you like it p>
She nodded, unabashedly expressing her admiration, “This abacus is beautifully made. I had only seen it in magazines before, never expected the actual item to look much better than the pictures p>
Matthew Saxon smiled again and stuffed the little golden abacus into her hands, “Then it’s yours. Take it p>
The jadeite beads were cool as water, feeling extremely comfortable against her skin.
Scarlett Yates was startled, “Are you really giving it to me p>
“Did I say I was joking p>
She shook her head, “No p>
He smiled again and asked, “Don’t you want it p>
Scarlett Yates hesitated for a moment but ultimately chose to follow her heart, honestly shaking her head.
She’s no fool. Who could refuse such a treasure?
“Then that’s settled, hold on to it. We can leave now p>
Holding the priceless golden abacus, Scarlett Yates felt her heart in her throat. She held it cautiously, occasionally glancing down to make sure nothing would go wrong.
Having chosen their item, the two exited the treasure room, only to find Ian Douglas standing outside with a resentful look on his face.
As soon as they appeared, Ian Douglas’s eyes immediately fell on Scarlett Yates’s hand holding the golden abacus. He stared for a few seconds, the resentment in his eyes deepening.
He fixed his gaze on the abacus, “That little abacus is worth hardly anything. There are more valuable things in there. Aren’t you going to take a closer look p>
“No need p>
Matthew Saxon straightforwardly declined, “Grandpa, we’ve chosen the gift, and Scarlett and I won’t stay longer. Take care, I’ll visit when I have time p>
Scarlett Yates was already feeling embarrassed from Ian Douglas’s stare, and upon hearing Matthew Saxon’s words, she felt as if they might have been a bit too much.