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A man claiming to be a diamond dealer knocked on your door. Then, he proceeded to show you and your family some glittering stones.

Based on the above situation, write a story of at least 150 words.

You must make use of the points below in your story:
• whether you and your family allowed the diamond dealer in
• what your parents decided to do
• what happened in the end

"Hello, good evening !" All of us turned at the unfamiliar voice as the man knocked on the door. Before we could say a word, the pleasant-looking man introduced himself, "Hi, I am Bernard, a diamond dealer." Then, he poured out some glittering stones onto a black velvet tray. Through the gate, we were captivated by the alluring hues and glitter of the precious stones against the rich background. they were a beautiful sight to behold !
Bernard was warmly welcomed into the house without further ado. "May I pick one up to have a look ?" I asked eagerly.

"Sure," Bernard smiled and pushed the tray towards me. Turning to my parents, he continued the presentation, "You can be sure, Mr and Mrs Deng, that your investment will pay off. These are all stones of supreme quality." To further illustrate his point, he fished out a diamond scope, and with confidence and adroitness, he picked up a stone at random and placed it under the lens, inviting my parents to peer at it.

My younger brother and I watched as my parents nodded approvingly after that. "as you can see, the stone is flawless, and so are all these." He directed their gaze back to the tray with an open palm. Then, he added nonchalantly, "The 1-carat pink diamond I bought for my fiancee four years ago for $350,000 is now worth $1.5 million."

Bernard carried himself with confidence. He was dressed immaculately from head to toe, decked out in a well-ironed shirt and trousers that were tailor-made to perfection. The accessories he wore complemented his attire -- simple, yet elegant. His hair was combed back stylishly and his manicured nails were neat. It was evident he took great care in grooming himself.

"So, Mr and Mrs Deng, what do you say ? A golden opportunity like this does not come every day. Right, children ?" he turned to us with a wink. Obviously, my parents were as bowled over as we were. We simply grinned at him. He already had us eating out of his hand.

My parents hesitated for only a split second before nodding. "Sure. Let us look at the agreement," Father suggested. I thought I detected a tinge of excitement in his slightly trembling voice. The paperwork was completed quickly and upon receiving the cheque of $200,000, Bernard thanked my parents with a firm handshake. Before leaving, he repeated the promise that they would see a return of $20,000 in a month's time. "Your money is definitely in good hands," he assured.

That night, when we were settled on the sofa comfortably to watch the news, there was a news report of a con man who claimed to be a diamond dealer. The news was accompanied by the fraudster's profile photograph. Our hearts sank the moment we saw the face. With a sigh of helpless sorrow, Father buried his face in his hands while Mother gripped the cushion so tightly that the whites of her knuckles showed. There was nothing they could do, but just to blame their misfortune on their greed.


glittering shining with a lot of small bright flashes of light

pay off if something you have done pays off, it is successful

nonchalantly behaving in a calm manner, often in a way that suggests you are not interested or do not