The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

The Betrayed Heiress' Return to Elegance 108

Chapter 108 Timeless Treasures Sold...

Donnelly exchanged light pleasantries with Diego, but his focus shifted as he caught sight of Corrine seated calmly in her chair. A knowing smile crept across his face, warming his sharp features.

He moved past Diego without hesitation and strode over to her. "Well, well, what's got you here today?" he asked with an air of easy familiarity.

The casual greeting froze the room in stunned silence.

Could it be that Donnelly actually knew Corrine?

Rita, standing among the onlookers, felt a sudden, inexplicable panic well up inside her. Her gaze darted to the plain pen holder sitting on the table, her heart sinking.

Was this simple piece truly connected to the Timeless Treasures?

But wasn't Corrine just a country girl?

Without clout or connections, how could she possibly have ties to Timeless Treasures?

Corrine set her cup down delicately, her tone cool and composed. "So, has the Timeless Treasures taken to selling counterfeits now?"

"What brazen nonsense are you spouting!" Donnelly retorted, though amusement flickered in his eyes rather than anger. "You know full well I can't stand counterfeits. As long as I'm around, not a single fake makes it past the Timeless Treasures' doors."

just the president of the Lyhaton Antique Association but also the strict gatekeeper

make it into their

an eyebrow

Donnelly let out a soft chuckle.

glance cut him off mid-sentence. Something in her expression silenced

slightly.

spoke, Donnelly cast a cautious glance at Corrine, whose serene demeanor remained unshaken, as if the entire ordeal was none of her concern. Clearing his throat, Donnelly retrieved a small magnifying glass from his chest pocket, holding it up to the light with practiced ease. He bent slightly, his movements precise as he meticulously inspected the pen holder. At last, he straightened and spoke in a tone as casual as it was decisive. "It's genuine." His words landed like a thunderclap. Rita's face

be the legendary pen holder once displayed in the Timeless Treasures?” Diego's voice quivered

reverence.

magnifying glass back into his pocket, his fingers

igniting a buzz

holder fetched 9.54 million at auction! How could the Timeless Treasures bear to let

tone tinged with amusement. "The Timeless Treasures isn't just about hoarding collectibles. When an item

her disbelief spilling out before

an amount of 9.54

would Corrine get that kind of

cup down with deliberate calm, her gaze steady as she replied, "Miss Burgess compensated me ten million. It was just enough

tone sliced through Leah like a razor,