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

old man

introduction. “This is Victoria’s Chamber’s honorary consultant, Mr. Tony Lane.

said two treasures have arrived. Naturally, I came

have seen a fair share of treasures throughout your life. These can’t compare

prepared to examine the antiques after some

with Victoria, the

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

man glared angrily at him. With more important

interest. It was normal for young men to have conflicts. However, Casper was

both the treasure and its owner were subjected to appraisal. This was

business. The faster we conclude the deal, the better,”

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

by a layer of cloth out

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

examining the items for

do you think? I’m sure

couldn’t wipe the smug

remained in his seat and

items are genuine. Ms. Stalling, congratulations on

his gloves after his job

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

My greatest wish is to win the bid for these

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