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The middle-aged man leading the group strode in confidently, his jacket slightly ruffled from the brisk walk. Several individuals followed close behind him,

including Waldo.

Thanks to the swarm of sensationalist reporters, the situation had spiraled, drawing in people who had no business being involved.

"Excuse me, please," one of the newcomers said.

Matias hesitated for a split second before stepping aside to clear the way.

The group entered, and the man at the forefront spoke in a steady, authoritative voice. "I'm here to testify on her behalf."

Nate's sharp gaze darkened slightly as he assessed the man who had just walked in.

Then, his eyes flickered toward Corrine, and the faintest hint of amusement curled

at

the corner of his lips.

So that was why she had been so unshaken. She had been holding a trump card

all

along.

Standing to the side, Arion felt his pulse quicken as yet another powerhouse figure

entered the scene.

Had it not been for Corrine's unexpected entanglement in this case, he-an ordinary police chief-would never have witnessed such a gathering of influential people in his

lifetime.

Snapping out of his daze, Arion wiped the dampness from his palms and hurriedly stepped forward, forcing a polite smile. "Mr. Avila, what brings you here for something

so... minor?"

Cleaveland Avila let out a low chuckle. "This is no minor issue."

through the

clue, but from the way he's dressed, he's clearly not someone

him. This room

and see how this

murmured

have

voice cut through

ed"

nod to Edna Scott, who stepped forward and handed a thick brown

it, hesitation flickered across their faces. It suddenly

to be the first to open it, as

though unfamiliar with Cleaveland, quickly grasped his significance just by observing Arion's deferential stance.

lose composure or

earlier misjudgment of

weak.

reporters, his expression grave. "Miss Holland is not a suspect. She is a top-tier restoration specialist

turned sharper, more commanding. "I don't know who is behind this deliberate attempt to stir chaos,

be held accountable."

the cultural relic department finished speaking, a stunned silence fell over the room. Even Edna, who had

and repair. The master appraiser's keen eyes could detect thenticity in an instant. A brilliant mind who could unravel the very techniques

had even collaborated with law

high-profile

this person apart was their unparalleled

artistry so rare, it was nearly

had spent years speculating about

precision in every movement. Or maybe

in her wildest imaginings-had she expected the expert to be

woman.

reporters, too, were left utterly

blindsided them, leaving their

move to

Corrine had

broadcast ended, the

up

online forums.

the unforeseen continued

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