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."

is indeed expensive. I've seen many people fall from grace-some because of a love for expensive wine, others because of lust. And then there are

particular one was 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

body went cold. "Did you say it was last seen

Foplya made him

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

think he was lying. Lowering her gaze, she asked, "So, how exactly did you come by this

get to the bottom of it because anything

even be traced back to the Atlantean. However, its implications were far from positive- especially since traces of

the education system, keeping such

could only bring

no ordinary individual. It

he lacked the

Olivian hesitated, visibly uneasy.

her presence became almost suffocating. "If you don't explain

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 dealing with Lucas through bureaucratic tactics, which

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