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."

the president of the Lyhaton Antique Association but also

into their

Corrine suggested, arching an eyebrow and tilting her head

her gaze, Donnelly let out a soft chuckle. "Inspect it? Do

expression silenced him, and he

said, his tone shifting slightly. "Perhaps I should take a closer

he 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."

in the Timeless Treasures?” Diego's voice quivered with awe, his wide eyes

reverence.

his pocket, his fingers

the crowd, igniting a buzz of shock and

this pen holder fetched 9.54 million at auction! How could the Timeless Treasures bear to let it go?" Diego stammered, nervously dabbing at the

tone tinged with amusement. "The Timeless Treasures isn't just

the murmurs, her

an amount of 9.54 million.

get that kind of

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

razor, leaving her