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.

sandalwood was reinvigorating as they entered a secluded, private

vigorous old man sat

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

treasures have arrived. Naturally, I came to satisfy

treasures throughout your life. These can’t compare to what

to examine the antiques after some friendly

fill with

from the sockets. Are you here to sell your wares or

man glared angrily at him. With more important business on hand,

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

line, both the treasure and its owner were subjected to appraisal. This was something Tony understood very well.

get down to business. The faster we conclude the deal, the

pristine, having retained their colors. However,

exchanged glances and carefully carried the porcelain vases covered by a layer of cloth out

a porcelain vase with variegated glaze. Both were dated in the medieval period. Tony quickly

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

do you think? I’m sure

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

in his seat and observed.

items are genuine. Ms. Stalling, congratulations on

after

transferred the appraisal

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

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