Chapter 1681 Having Trouble Answering

Olivian could no longer sit still after hearing Wynter's words.

"I... I really haven't done anything wrong," he stammered before taking a deep breath. "You can check all my accounts. I haven't received any bribes."

"Indeed, there were no bribes," Wynter said before turning to clap her hands.

The person who walked in was someone who had not appeared in a long time-Wolf. He was holding a scroll taller than himself, his expression fierce.

At the sight of the scroll, Olivian's tea cup toppled, spilling scalding water everywhere.

The loud noise drew the attention of everyone at the conference table. They were all seasoned in the ways of the bureaucracy and instantly understood what was happening.

Wynter leaned forward, sliding the entire scroll toward him. "Mr. Hollis, take a good look. Does this priceless painting look familiar to you?"

"I... I..." Olivian opened his mouth but couldn't form a coherent sentence. "This is just a hobby of mine."

fall from grace-some because of a love for expensive wine, others because of lust. And then there are people like you, who have

once lost overseas. If I recall correctly, it went to Foplya, and now it's in your possession. How did it come to you? Maybe you should explain

cold. "Did you say it was last seen

him realize he was

by some unknown person in Cascadia. I really didn't know it went to Foplya," he said quickly, his face turning pale. He was terrified, afraid that one

didn't think he was lying. Lowering her gaze, she asked, "So, how

to the bottom of it because anything discovered by Wolf was

was undoubtedly a famous piece, with a long history that could even be traced back

that Olivian was part of the education system, keeping such a painting

bring

whoever gifted this painting was no ordinary

as he lacked the knowledge to

Olivian hesitated, visibly uneasy.

"If you don't explain clearly today,

this concerns treason, if we can't pinpoint the responsible party, we'll follow your earlier suggestion. We'll arrest everyone and conduct thorough investigations one by one." This declaration made everyone in the room uncomfortable. They were used to

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