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."

I've seen many people fall from grace-some because of a love for expensive wine, others

now it's in your possession. How did it come to you?

body went cold. "Did you say it

of Foplya made him

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

gaze, she asked, "So, how exactly did you come by this

bottom of it

painting in question was undoubtedly a famous piece, with a long history that could even be traced back to the Atlantean. However, its implications were far from positive- especially since traces of a curse lingered

of the education system,

could only bring chaos

was no

lacked the knowledge

Olivian hesitated, visibly uneasy.

suffocating. "If you don't explain clearly today,

responsible party, we'll follow your earlier suggestion. We'll arrest everyone and conduct thorough investigations one by one." This declaration made everyone

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