Chapter 353 Thank you, then, Aspen said with a smile as she hung up the phone.


    Like I said, life isnt just about stone gambling and these trivial antiquities.


    Power and connections are my ultimate weapons to crush you, Andrew ! Christina asked hesitantly, Aspen, who did you call for help? From what we saw during the stone gambling, Ms.


    Santana and Andrew werent cheating or manipting anything.


    Aspen waved her off.


    Stay out of this, Christie.


    That Andrew must have set me up.


    Why else would I lose so badly? Remember how he insisted on raising the stakes before we even started


    ? That should have been my first red g, but I foolishly missed it.


    Christina nodded uncertainly, not wanting to interfere further.


    Though Aspen treated her like a close friend, there was still a social gap between them since Aspen


    came from the main branch of the Bridgefields Stevens family.


    Aspen, Elsie works for Ss Vaughn at Radiant Group, and Andrew now knows many Jayrodale socialites, Christina reminded her


    Will investigating them even work? Aspenughed coldly.


    Just because Im not from Jayrodale doesnt mean I dont have connections here.


    The person I just called is the Chief Commissioner of the Jayrodale Police Department.


    Christina was shocked.


    The Chief Commissioner ? Mr.


    Donald Warren? Hes one of Jayrodales highest ranking officials! Thats right, Aspen replied smugly, crossing her arms.


    Donald and I were ssmates at Blumedale.


    He was one of my admirers I never gave him the time of day, but I kept him interested just in case. Looks like that finally paid off.


    Christina was at a loss for words


    She had always seen Aspen as a capable and strong willed businesswoman, but as their friendship deepened, she noticed how Aspens pride could make her ruthless when backed into a corner. Christina was not a fan of this


    Nheless, since Aspen had made her decision, she decided not to interfere with anything.


    After all, Aspen had lost so miserably that day, and it was only natural to let the police investigate if there was any possible unknown inside information.


    Meanwhile, at the auction venue, the excitement continued.


    Andrew, Francesca, and Cedric followed Elsie through the staff entrance to Radiant Groups backstage lounge.


    Francesca panted


    We got out just in time.


    Otherwise, those antiquity enthusiasts would have torn Andrew apart! Elsie chuckled and said, Mr.


    Lloyds stone gambling skills are truly beyond imagination.


    I bet nine out of ten people out there want to be his apprentice, hoping hell teach them how to get rich quickly.


    Cedric scoffed, Thats the despicable side of human nature.


    Instead of working hard, theyre chasing unrealistic dreams.