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.

scent of sandalwood was reinvigorating as they entered a secluded,

vigorous old

made the introduction. “This is Victoria’s Chamber’s honorary consultant, Mr. Tony Lane. He only has his eyes on the

treasures have arrived. Naturally, I came

fair share of treasures throughout your life. These

prepared to examine the

had their fill with Victoria, the men with the

displeased, Casper snapped, “Your eyes are popping from the sockets. Are

more important business on hand, he

have conflicts. However, Casper was dressed shabbily. The old man wondered why Victoria

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

business. The faster we conclude the deal,

pictures. The items looked pristine, having retained their colors.

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

Both were dated in the medieval period. Tony quickly put on his gloves and inspected the

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

you think? I’m

expected Tony’s reaction and they couldn’t

seat and observed. Gradually, his expression turned

are genuine. Ms.

his gloves after his

Mr. Lane. I’ve already transferred the appraisal fees to your account,” Victoria

greatest wish is to win the bid for these items at the auction.” Tony’s

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