Elena’s admiration for Casper grew. Skills aside, his best and most attractive attribute was his personality.

He was ruthless to those who crossed him, but he would help those in need selflessly and readily.

When he saw Elena in a dazed, Casper waved his hand in front of her eyes.

“What’s on your mind?”

“Oh, I… erm… I was thinking about Louis and his family. It must be tough on them.”

She quickly changed the topic.

“That’s right. Louis is an exemplary man. When he stepped forward earlier, it showed that he has a conscience and was guilty for what he did. When I asked, he shouldered the consequence of his action in silence.”

Thinking back to all the people he met recently, Casper realized there were wicked and magnanimous ones. Humanity could be unpredictable.

“I have to do something to resolve Amelia’s problem. Her mom and brother are unworthy of my mercy. Since I’m not a kind person, I have no qualms resorting to unscrupulous methods to teach them a lesson.”

Both he and Elena were engrossed in their own issues. Meanwhile, at Victoria’s Chamber, two men entered. Each was carrying a box half a meter wide with great care.

“Our guests are here.” Casper stood up and Victoria joined him. The men stared lecherously at her exposed thigh.

“This way, please.”

Victoria ushered them ahead before beckoning for Casper to follow.

as they entered a secluded, private

vigorous old man

is Victoria’s Chamber’s honorary consultant, Mr. Tony

any airs. “Ms. Stalling said two treasures have

treasures throughout your

and Tony prepared to examine the antiques after

sat between the women. After they had their fill with Victoria,

are popping from the sockets. Are you here to sell your

at him. With more important business on hand, he let the insult

interest. It was normal for young men to have conflicts. However, Casper was dressed shabbily. The old man wondered why

both the treasure and its owner were subjected to appraisal. This was something Tony understood very well. Still, he couldn’t judge Casper based on his

to business. The faster we conclude

nodded. “Ms. Stalling has shown me the pictures. The items looked pristine, having retained their colors.

carefully carried the porcelain vases covered by a layer of cloth out of the boxes. Tony’s eyes

a porcelain vase with variegated glaze. Both were dated in

items for five whole minutes. Then he put the vases down

think? I’m

expected Tony’s reaction and they couldn’t wipe the smug grins off their

and observed.

items are genuine. Ms. Stalling,

after his job was

I’ve already transferred the appraisal fees to your account,” Victoria replied

the bid for these items at the auction.” Tony’s words implied that he

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