Confrontations
Oliver’s heart raced as he confronted Mark about the gem. He demanded an explanation for the deception, unable to comprehend why someone he had trusted would betray him in such a manner. Mark, still wearing that unsettling smile, remained silent for a moment, relishing the discomfort he had caused.
He Knows The Stone
Mark gave Oliver a counterfeit stone to get rid of him because Oliver’s real stone was much heavier. As if that weren’t bad enough, it also appeared cheap. After Mark had thrown the stone at Oliver only to have it thrown back at him, he realized he was wasting his time trying to trick Oliver.