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On her first day with Norman’s team, Aurelia stepped into the building and was promptly welcomed by Norman’s assistant, Owen Summersby.

He efficiently guided her through the initial onboarding procedures, which proved to be straightforward and swiftly concluded.

Subsequently, Owen led her to meet Norman himself.

Norman was meticulously cleaning a piece of bronzeware upon their arrival, fully immersed in his task.

He was so focused on what he was doing that he remained oblivious to Aurelia and Owen’s presence.

Owen discreetly signaled to Aurelia, prompting her to maintain silence,

Aurelia knew that absolute concentration was needed when handling antiques; any mistake could prove costly. What surprised her, however, was Norman’s hands–on approach despite his age and expertise.

Her attention was drawn to the intricate inscriptions adorning the bronzeware, indicating its likely origin from the Bronze Agc.

She gazed on, almost entranced, feeling as though the bronze artifact was unraveling its past life before her very eyes, from its initial forging to its eventual burial alongside its owner.

It dawned on her that this was a recently unearthed treasure.

She was aware that Norman’s team often collaborated with the national archaeological team.

and present

As Owen glanced at Norman, his eyes brimmed with admiration. Norman stood as his idol in the industry. and many envied Owen for the privilege of serving as assistant to such a revered figure. Through the years spent by Norman’s side, Owen had gleaned invaluable knowledge and insight.

As Norman raised his gaze, he caught sight of Aurelia standing beside Owen.

Immediately, he set down the tool he had been holding.

With a cheerful smile, he approached Aurelia. “Can you discern the age of this bronzeware?”

“Early Bronze Age, Aurelia promptly replied.

Norman’s eyes

lit up. and he was once again amazed by Aurelia’s expertise. “You’re absolutely right. Can you share who your mentor is?”

that Aurelia remembered that Hannah

further questions and instead said, “Since I’m not fully acquainted with your capabilities, I can’t assign a specific task to you. However, I have a painting here that has stumped most of the team. See if

the heck? Why

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intimidate her? After all, having a captivating

I’ll give it a shot,” Aurelia agreed without the slightest hesitation,

as

Aurelia’s interview process, he had heard from his peers that she had left an

her skills surpassed those who had spent years under Norman’s

e young a

Aurelia, he momentarily forgot how his

a book by its cover. In

has finally done something right. His taste in women is not bad. I want her as my

little to Norman. Joining his team would afford her unparalleled exposure to diverse antique artifacts and professional opportunities. In due time, she

lunchbreak, Aurelia went

morning and had croissants instead, so she found a restaurant where she bought some oatmeal

lounged in bed,

on her new job, he figured she might not have time to

caught sight of her, a rush of joy surged

here!” exclaimed Chad as Aurelia

wristwatch before setting the lunch she had purchased in front

the surgery’s a minor affair. All he’ll need to do is sign when the time

the meal was simple, Chad enjoyed it since it was delivered

day, right? How’s the adjustment going? Anyone

the working environment at Old Mr. Gardner’s team is fantastic. I’m really enjoying it and settling in

dared to give Aurelia a hard time, he vowed to settle

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since she needed to complete Norman’s

received a call from

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