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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?”

from an elderly woman since childhood; she had a vast collection of antiques.” It was only then that Aurelia remembered that Hannah hadn’t taken her

specific task to you. However, I have a painting here that has

nearly popped out of his skull. What the heck? Why did Old Mr. Gardner assign Ms. Shaw the hardest task straight

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having a captivating

slightest hesitation, her tone sounding

in disbelief as he

had heard from his

who had spent years under

e young a

saw captivating Aurelia, he momentarily forgot

recalled their advice: never judge a book by its cover. In that moment, he realized he had indeed made that very

taste in women is not bad. I want

fell short of perfection, it mattered little to Norman. Joining his team would afford her unparalleled exposure to diverse antique artifacts

went

in the morning and had croissants instead, so

Chad lounged in bed, engrossed in a

job, he figured she might not have

rush of joy surged through

finally here!” exclaimed Chad as Aurelia

setting the lunch she had purchased in front of Chad. “Are you hungry? Weren’t your family

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

the meal was simple, Chad enjoyed it since it was

How’s the adjustment going?

Gardner’s team is fantastic.

feeling relieved. If Norman dared to give Aurelia a hard time, he vowed to

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left since she needed to

received a call

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