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

old

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

any airs. “Ms. Stalling said two treasures have arrived. Naturally, I came to satisfy

of treasures throughout your life. These can’t compare to what you’ve already

prepared to examine the antiques

with

“Your eyes are popping from the sockets. Are

man glared angrily at him. With more important

was watching them with interest. It was normal for young men to have conflicts. However, Casper was dressed shabbily. The old man

This was something Tony understood very well. Still, he couldn’t judge Casper based on his

down to business. The faster we conclude the deal,

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

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

temple jar, while the other a porcelain vase with variegated glaze. Both were dated in the medieval period. Tony

exceptional!” he exclaimed after examining the items for five whole minutes. Then

do you think? I’m sure

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

his seat and observed. Gradually, his expression turned

Ms.

his gloves after his

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

means nothing to me. My greatest wish is to win the bid for these items at the auction.” Tony’s words implied that

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