The Rise of a Master: It Starts With Rejection

Chapter 34

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Warren shot back at Nattie, "You don't know a damn thing! This is a genuine antique. A masterpiece! Do you even know who Thomas is? Would he lie to me? If I bring this to him now, we'll get 25 million dollars on the spot!" Nattie's eyes lit up with excitement. "Then, what are we waiting for? Warren, I know you're passionate about these antiques, but 25 million dollars could change everything for our family."

Even if Warren were a billionaire, his wealth was tied to the scale of his company. The reality shifted once his bank loans and other debts were factored in.

That was how things worked in the business world. When a company failed, the owner's financial ruin could come immediately. It was a stark contrast to the losses faced by ordinary people who rely on personal savings. Milo's face was a mix of emotions. After all, they were discussing 25 million dollars. Who wouldn't be tempted by that?

"No way! This was a gift from Felix, and I have to return it. It's worth far too much. I can't just keep it," Warren stated.

Only then did everyone recall that the porcelain teapot had indeed been a gift from Felix.

"Uncle Warren, Felix just picked it up at the antiques market. He has no idea what it's really worth. We can just keep this between us," Milo suggested.

quickly chimed in, "Exactly, Warren! Felix gave

Felix becoming unbearably arrogant if

him 25 million dollars for it, but instead of selling it off, he

to drag Felix along?" Ruth's annoyance was evident when

think I wanted to? My dad made me bring him. Just ignore him

himself comfortable in a corner, ready to leave as soon

phone and

immediately

gave my dad-a porcelain teapot he bought for 5,000 dollars at an antiques market-turns out to

dollars in cash!"

but she was already plotting how to keep Felix from reclaiming

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