Chapter 253

Joseph winced, dropping that fake small bronze statue and making a beeline for the exit, desperate to scrub and disinfect his hands.

The appraisers nearby didn’t bat an eye since they’ve handled such things before.

“Yeah, I’ve heard my master spill the beans before. Burying fake bronze statues in an outhouse pit is a tricky way to fake authenticity.”

“Look, the rust on these two bronze statues is suspicious. None of it’s natural. They’re definitely knockoffs!”

“I mentioned earlier. The engravings could be bogus too. I’m on the same page. Ms. Ramos. I also think these small bronze statues are phony.”

The skeptical young appraiser shot Ashley a stare, staying mum with heavy breaths and turning red-faced.

Noah turned to Tobby who was baffled, saying, “The bronze statues you’ve got are fake. We can’t put them up for sale.”

Tobby, gritting his teeth, argued, “How could they be fake?”

But StarGavel Auctions was the go-to, the real deal in the auction house game. That was why Tobby came here.

Noah grinned, subtly probing. “If you’re not buying it, get someone else to take a look. Also, where’d you snag the bronze statues?”

Tobby avoided the question, growling in frustration, “Hold on. I’ve got another bronze statue here. I’ll bring it over for you to check out.”

Ashley, a bit surprised, thought, ‘Another one?’

After that announcement, Tobby dashed out.

Noah looked at Ashley, respectfully asking, “Mind waiting a bit, Ms. Ramos?”

Ashley replied, “Sure.”

After about half an hour, Joseph finally came back after washing his hands. Each hand was disinfected at least a hundred times, judging by the

red skin.

“Ashley…” Joseph said, eyes moist. ‘Oh, I am grimy. My hands are not

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clean, he thought.

You’re not the first to lay hands on it. Besides, those bronze statues have changed hands so many times. They’re

Mr. Fox, I touched them with my hands too. Just

relieved. But he still wanted to wash his hands once again.

Tobby brought over another small bronze statue with anger and disbelief. “Give it a good look. Tell me if this

it on a nearby

gloves, bent down and gave it a

surrounding appraisers also gathered around, eager

out the rust and then scrutinized the inscription carved on it, her expression suddenly turning

it?” Joseph asked

time, before Ashley spoke, he wouldn’t dare to

stared intently at

turned to Noah, subtly nodding her

This is the

immediately confirm its authenticity but instead signaled to him, Noah understood her meaning. He quietly

made the call and returned, Ashley pretended to continue searching for a few more minutes.

“Why’s it taking so

protective, retorted, “What’s the rush? Whether it’s real or fake, it’s right here.

before slowly speaking.

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from the fake statues

van

a sneaky grin, asked, “Where did you get

Help me hunt down some big shots,

threw shade. “Something feels off about this

aren’t gonna flip-flop and

off. “Nah, not what I

a bunch of cops barged in,

They were the big-shot director of the National

went as pale as a

talking tough, “We’ve got a tip about someone dealing in ancient

chimed in, “The inscription on it is from the Renaissance period, documenting the life of a noble. The legacy of this noble is

‘Is he

like a leaf, denied, “I swear, I didn’t do that. I bough

at the station. Help us

meltdown, shook as

director beckoned to an archaeologist by waving his

do tell a noble’s story! This statue is legit, dating back

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