Save Myself from Desperation by Cara Agnes

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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.

hands on it. Besides, those bronze statues

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

felt a bit relieved. But he still wanted to

“Give it a good look. Tell

someone carefully place it on

bent down and gave it a thorough

also gathered around, eager

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

it?” Joseph asked immediately.

time, before Ashley spoke, he wouldn’t dare

stared intently at the

turned to Noah,

was shocked. This is the real deal!’ he thought..

authenticity but instead signaled to him, Noah understood

call and returned, Ashley pretended to continue searching for a few

taking so long

real or fake, it’s right here. It

before slowly

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joy, and the steam from the fake statues

van

asked, “Where

sweat the small stuff. Help me hunt down some big shots,

puzzled appraiser nearby threw shade. “Something feels off about this statue. Ms. Ramos.”

scowled. “What’s your deal? You aren’t gonna flip-flop and call it fake now,

waved it off. “Nah, not what

bickered, a bunch of cops barged in, bringing along some fancy folks in their

the big-shot director of the National Museum

cops, Tobby went as pale as a

flashed his badge, talking tough, “We’ve got a tip about someone

life of a noble. The legacy of this noble is under the custody of the state. How

was shocked, wondering, ‘Is he

swear, I didn’t do

spill the beans at the

on the verge of a meltdown, shook

words, the National Museum director beckoned to an archaeologist by

Ashley. “You hit the bullseye! The scribbles do tell a noble’s story! This statue is legit, dating back to the Renaissance period. It’s

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