Chapter 33

"Dad, I'm leaving now. You know you and Ruth share the same birthday, right?

Feeling she'd stayed long enough at the birthday party, Sasha stood up and kissed Warren on the cheek. She had promised Ruth she would be there for the second round of celebrations. "Okay. Take Felix with you," Warren replied.

Felix felt a wave of helplessness. Warren was clearly eager to see him and Sasha together, but he probably had no idea how different Sasha could be when she was away from home, Seeing no point in arguing with Warren, Sasha smiled and said, "Alright, Feliz. Let's go,"

Warren seemed to have something else in mind and added, "I'll call you later. Make sure Feliz picks up."

A flash of irritation flickered in Sasha's eyes. Warren had her exactly where he wanted her. She had intended to

part ways with Felix as soon as they left, but now, it was clear she'd have to bring him along

Felix had been hoping for the same thing-to go his own way-but now, it was obvious that those plans were ruined.

After they had been gone for a while, Warren's phone rang with an unfamiliar number. "Hello?"

""Mr. Quinton, this is Thomas Camden."

Thomas Camden?

up and moved toward

was a passionate collector of antiques, with a deep knowledge of the field He knew Thomas was a renowned figure in Avesburgh's

Camden, how can I

recently come into possession of a porcelain teapot. I was wondering if you'd

could only think of the one Felix had given him. He didn't own a porcelain teapot in his own collection. But how

shop, and after using removal liquid on that porcelain teapot, it was revealed to be a masterpiece

How could Felix have such incredible luck that the item he casually picked up at the antiques market turned out to be a masterpiece? But Warren was no expert in porcelain teapots and wasn't certain of its true

Quinton, if you're willing to part with it, I can offer

million dollars? His company was thriving, but he was still just

was no small sum

Warren returned to the table, lost in thought, Nattie noticed

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