If he were not just a manager and instead the owner, he would have had no desire to sell the inkstone to a woman who completely missed its value.
"Yes, two million. This is an inkstone used by Emperor Huizong of Song. The price is really not expensive."
Regardless of whether it was expensive or not, Sophia Green felt reluctant to spend 2 million on a gift for an elder who was not that closely related.
Moreover, with Elly Campbell’s 10 million in play, whether she gave 200 thousand or 2 million didn’t really make a difference.
The manager noticed Sophia Green’s reluctance but didn’t give her an out; he simply said:
"If Miss Green wants it, I will wrap it up for you."
Sophia Green frowned, feeling it was a loss of face to refuse and reluctant to spend so much money if she accepted.
After a moment, she still thickened her skin and said:
"Show me something in your store worth around four to five hundred thousand."
Seeing that the manager was momentarily stunned and then smiled ambiguously, "Sorry, Miss Green, the cheapest item in our store costs a million. It’s a string of white jade and jadeite necklace worn by Empress Wu. Depending on whom you are gifting, if it’s for a male, a necklace wouldn’t really be suitable."
Sophia Green’s face darkened as she looked at the manager’s smirking demeanor; it was clear he was laughing at her inability to afford it.
She looked at the manager coldly, yet didn’t dare cause a scene there.
Getting hold of so many unique antiques, all used by famous historical figures, wasn’t something people without substantial backing could achieve.
Sophia Green was not foolish; she knew whom she could provoke and whom she could not, so she could only clench her credit card and stew in silence.
When Qin Shuyi saw that Sophia Green was nearly embarrassed enough, she quickly seized the opportunity and said, "Sophia, just take the inkstone. If you’re short on money, let mom pay for it. Since it’s all for Master Clark’s birthday gift, it doesn’t matter who gives it."
Two million, for Qin Shuyi who had once embezzled a large portion of Henry Jones’ wealth, was not much.
By stepping in now, she appeared more generous, thinking that Sophia Green would definitely appreciate her for it.
But hearing her, Sophia Green’s expression became even more severe than before.
Was this her way of telling her that Sophia Green had become so stingy that she needed someone else to pay for a gift?
This idiot must have intended to embarrass her in front of others.
"Who needs your fake kindness."
With that said, she pulled a long face and strode out of Dragon Pavilion.
Because she was in a hurry, she forgot to put on her sunglasses and mask she had removed earlier. Additionally, the decoration of Dragon Pavilion was styled like an ancient palace, which meant the threshold was significantly higher than typical houses.
Sophia Green didn’t watch her step and tripped over the high threshold, falling to the ground in an extremely ungraceful manner.
Though few people entered Dragon Pavilion, the lavish décor reminiscent of a palace, coupled with its location in a prime area, meant there were quite a few passersby.
Her fall immediately drew the attention of the passersby.
With her striking looks, her fall had already drawn many glances, and seeing her familiar face, many couldn’t help but linger their gaze on her a bit longer.
This lingering caused many people to recognize her.
And Qin Shuyi, whether unintentionally or deliberately, saw her fall, immediately came out and helped her up with a worried expression.