93. Picking Up Money

Chapter 93

Picking Up Money

"Make another big score? Who are we going to rob this time?"

Barlyn's eyes lit up. He had complete trust in Osborne now. After all, they had robbed Davy, and he had earned 200 million dollars. Where else could he find such a good opportunity?

Even ancient families couldn't earn 200 million in a day.

Even Austin couldn't help but be tempted. The Montague family was known to have tens of billions in assets, but most of it was fixed assets. Watching Osborne came over with 400 million and Barlyn earn 200 million, she was tempted too.

It was just robbing the gang's illegal money, so she had no psychological burden at all.

"Osborne, I can participate too. Just give me a 20% share. You tell us who to rob, and we'll go for it. I'll even take care of the money laundering later," Austin quickly offered

Barlyn rolled his eyes. "Austin, you have so much allowance, yet you still want to compete with me? Don't you have enough money? How can you do this?"

Austin rolled her eyes back.

"What do you mean by competing with you? It was Osborne who said he wanted me to join! Besides, I inherited the Montague family at birth, so there's no sense of achievement in earning money. Now I want to earn some money myself. Is that a problem?"

"You.."

Osborne interrupted them, smiling. "Alright, stop arguing. This time, we're not going to rob, we're going to pick up money! You'll each get a 30% share."

"Pick up money?"

Barlyn and Austin's eyes widened.

"I understand robbing, but picking up money.. where can we pick up money? The bank vault?" Barlyn asked.

Osborne smiled mysteriously, "You'll see when we get there. If we're lucky, this time's haul won't be less than before, and it might even be more."

Barlyn and Austin were immediately excited.

Earlyn thought, "We robbed 750 million before.If it's more than that… doesn't that mean it could be a billion?"

Austin's face turned red with excitement. She asked, "Osborne, is that true?

"If it's true, from now on, Osborne, you're my real brother, Austin!"

Osborne chuckled, "I'll remember that.

"First, you need to disguise yourself so that people can't recognize you easily and expose your identity."

"Im good at this!"

Austin started putting on makeup, while Barlyn, who was visiting Mayby City for the first time, didn't need to disguse himself as he wasn't worried about being recognized

Soon, the three of them set off

Their destination was the Ashford family's diamond dealing market.

With Satan's Eye's X–ray vision, the uncut diamonds in the Ashford family's diamond dealing market were like visible treasures waiting for him to pick them up.

He brought Barlyn and Austin to foster good relationships with them.

Their identities were worth investing in

"A diamond dealing market?"

Barlyn and Austin were stunned when they realized Osborne had brought them to a diamond dealing market.

"There's money to be picked up here?" They looked at Osborne with suspicion.

Everyone knew that diamond gambling was just like any other gambling, where most people lost. Most people who came to the diamond dealing market were not picking up money but giving it to the market.

Osborne smiled, "It's true that we're picking up money because I have a special ability to roughly sense if there are high–quality diamonds in the uncut diamonds."

Osborne didn't reveal that he could directly see the diamonds inside the uncut ones, hiding most of his abilities.

Even so, the two were still stunned.

If Osborne had such an ability, it was like cheating. The diamond dealing market really was a place to pick up money.

They were both excited.

"Osborne, what are we waiting for? Let's start picking money up! Tell us what to do, and we'll follow your lead," Austin said excitedly.

Austin, being a woman, had a weakness for top–tier diamonds, but she wasn't extravagant and didn't like to splurge on expensive jewelry.

However, if it were a top–tier diamond she had cut herself, that was a different story.

Osborne nodded, "Let's go inside"

He started walking toward the entrance of the diamond dealing market with determination

But as soon as he reached the door, a group of security guards from the diamond dealing market blocked his way.

Their expressions were stern and unfriendly.

One of the guards said, his voice dripping with menace, "Stop!"

"Osborne, is it? You better turn around and leave. Our young master said you're on the blacklist – no entry allowed!"

Osborne raised an eyebrow at the news

His last visit had involved selecting seven uncut diamonds, cutting them open, and turning them into top–tier diamonds worth over a billion. This not only infuriated Wesley to the point of almost passing out but also won him an uncut diamond mine worth hundreds of millions from the Ashford family.

It was no surprise that Wesley had blacklisted him.

But Osborne wasn't about to back down

He turned to Austin and said, "Austin, it looks like making money might be a challenge These Ashford family guards don't seem to want me in."

Austin's face flushed with anger.

She stormed up to Osborne, standing in front of him, and then slapped one of the guards hard across the face.

She snapped, "You lowlifes think you can keep Osborne out?"

"Even if Wesley himself were here, he'd better treat me with respect and roll out the red carpet!"

"Now get out of my way!"

Austin's sudden outburst stunned the guards at the diamond dealing market. Her sharp slap left them momentarily dazed and speechless.

The intensity of her presence was overwhelming, as if she were a high–born princess scolding her subordinates.

Few could command such authority – certainly not Wesley, the heir of the Ashford family, who lacked Austin's commanding presence.

The Montague family was far more powerful than the Ashford family, and Austin, being the sole heir of the Montague family, had been destined for her role from birth

Wesley, on the other hand, faced fierce competition and only recently secured his position as heir, making his standing far less

stable

"Who are you?"

The guard who had been slapped mumbled, clutching his face in pain.

His fury was palpable, but he dared not show it

Austin smirked, saying, "You're not worthy of knowing my identity. Get out of my way, or I'll ensure that your diamond dealing market comes to a standstill!

"Osborne, let's go."

She then linked arms with Osborne, striding into the market.

The guards, intimidated, made no move to stop them.

Once they were inside, the lead guard hurriedly instructed his team, "Contact Mr. Ashford immediately. Osborne brought a woman with him- her status is too high for us to challenge Only Mr. Ashford can handle this situation"

Meanwhile, Osborne began his search for valuable uncut diamonds.

Barlyn, watching Austin with admiration, couldn't help but comment, "Austin, the way you handled those guards was incredible – like a real power player! I wish I could be as commanding as you"

Austin chuckled, quipping, "You? Forget it! You're not even the heir of the Radcliffe family, and you have a strict mother. It seems like you're destined to live in Clarissa's shadow for life."

Barlyn's spirits plummeted.

It stung to realize that as the young master of an old family, he wasn't living as comfortably as a true scion of a wealthy family

But he had no choice–the Radcliffe family had Clarissa.

Since her birth, all the other Radcliffe family descendants had stepped aside, leaving Clarissa to shine.

Although the Radcliffe family was an old family, there were many offspring in the clan.

In contrast, Austin was the sole heir of the Montague family.

Although Barlyn might have had a higher social standing, he was far outmatched by Austin's power

"I might not be able to compete with Clarissa, but I'll build my own empire someday!" Barlyn declared defiantly

Austin raised an eyebrow skeptically. "You? Build an empire? Don't make me laugh."

"You don't believe in me?"

"Why should I?"

"I think you should believe in me. After all, we're best friends."

"Get lost!"

As the two bickered, they followed Osborne, waiting for him to select the uncut diamonds.

Osborne had already been through the market a few days ago, buying the most valuable pieces. Though many had been sold, there were still plenty of good finds left

This time, he was focused on making money with Barlyn and Austin, so he took his time, carefully noting down every profitable uncut diamond he came across.

Meanwhile, in a high–end restaurant, Wesley and Ophelia were having a meal and discussing the details of their upcoming wedding in two weeks.

Wesley said with a hint of pride, "Ophelia, don't worry, the wedding preparations are nearly complete. I'll make sure you get the grandest wedding imaginable. The invitations have all been sent out, and soon, the high society of Mayby City will be there to bless us

Ophelia nodded absently. "Alright. You handle everything. I have no objections."

As she spoke, Ophelia's mind drifted back to Osborne

Lately, she found herself constantly thinking about him. Every time she discussed wedding plans with Wesley, she couldn't help but feel a lack of enthusiasm

It seemed she wasn't entirely sure about marrying Wesley after all.

This uncertainty began after the incident at the diamond dealing market when Wesley had been so enraged by Osborne that he'd collapsed and vomited blood.

Ophelia had once believed that Osborne couldn't possibly compare to Wesley.

But time and again, Wesley had been outmatched by Osborne.

It appeared that Osborne wasn't as insignificant as she'd once thought, and Wesley wasn't as invincible as she'd believed.

Deep down, Ophelia couldn't shake the feeling of regret over her divorce from Osborne and the idea of marrying Wesley.

At that moment, Wesley's phone rang.

He answered the call, and his face instantly turned pale with anger. "What? Osborne? That bastard! He's brought another woman to my diamond dealing market?

"What are you idiots doing? You let a stranger intimidate you? In Mayby City, besides a few exceptions, who dare to disrespect the Ashford family?

Damu it,I'm on my way!

"Make sure you stop Osborne from buying any uncut diamonds. Absolutely no way he gets his hands on any

Wesley hung up the phone after he finished cursing

After hanging up, Wesley gritted his teeth and turned to Ophelia. "Ophelia, I need to step out. Osborne's at my diamond dealing market again as if it's his personal stamping ground!

"This time, I'm going to make sure he leaves on a stretcher!"

With that, Wesley paid the bill and stormed out.

Ophelia, stunned for a moment, quickly followed him.