It was only natural that many would want a piece of these stones. If they managed to acquire stones containing jade worth millions, they could turn them into jewelry and sell them for an even higher profit.
He believed his daughter was still too naïve to fully grasp the complexities of society, so he studied Hera with skepticism. Stone betting was a high-stakes gamble, far riskier than most, relying on a blend of knowledge, keen observation, and luck.
Most importantly, luck alone couldn't turn someone into an overnight millionaire by randomly picking stones, as Hera seemed to have done. He doubted the truth of his daughter's claims but chose not to embarrass her. With so many prominent companies and rivals around, belittling his daughter would only undermine his own reputation and make others think she was incompetent.
