Goodbye, My Love

It skipped Marina’s mind that the Cruz family were top players in the antique collection industry. Florence could tell whether this method would damage the clock or not.

“Get me some saline water right away,” Florence ordered the butler.

Shortly after, the butler returned with a bowl of saline water. He dipped a silk scarf in it and carefully wiped the surface of the bronze clock.

Just as Loraine had predicted, rust disappeared with just one wipe.

It turned out that the clock was fake.

Florence’s face turned red with fury when she saw the glaring evidence.

from a reputable family. Don’t you think it’s shameful for you to bring me a fake item under the guise that

just as shocked as

“I…I honestly didn’t know that the clock was fake. I gave

Loraine became more suspicious about the whole

Marina and uttered, “Were you really

chunk of the money and bought a substandard item instead? After all, you are not to be trusted. You stole the documents and sold them for money, so there’s a possibility you

the fuck up, Loraine! Don’t try to slander me. The two scenarios aren’t the same at all. I was cheated by the seller. I paid five

a way out of this. Since you were cheated, just tell us the name of the antique shop. I can help you retrieve the money and even sue them. The Cruz family

at…” Marina stammered, unable

reluctance made the

and pocketed the rest of the money. She was