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Chapter 303 I Was Too Lenient

Author: Jenny Drake
last update Last Updated: 2023-11-20 22:03:38
As the ship docked at Pembrook Pier, a flood of tourists poured out, rapidly transforming the once orderly dock into a scene of chaos.

No one knew who spread the rumor that a batch of top-grade diamonds, worth tens of millions, would arrive today.

The domestic diamond market was already in turmoil due to an interruption in the supply of top-grade diamonds caused by Anastasia's uncle, the longstanding monopolizer of the market.

Originally well-supplied, the domestic diamond market had faced disruption for ten days, leading to widespread speculation.

Rumors suggested a scarcity of raw materials caused by an accident at a southern mine. It was said that the mine had been sealed off temporarily due to casualties, prompting a global shutdown and a comprehensive overhaul of safety protocols for all mines.

Even the higher-ups were uncertain how long the overhaul would take. The ambiguity surrounding the timeline for this rectification left business tycoons distressed as they grappled w
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