The Wrong Woman

Chapter 152

As the assistant made a dash for the door, they were intercepted by Norvanian military soldiers. The lawyer quickly interjected, “We could sue you for defamation.”

However, the appraiser sneered in response. “Watch your own back. That woman has committed a crime.”

In a panic, the imposter fought her way through the crowd, attempting to flee. Onlookers observed her futile attempt to reach the exit before being apprehended by the waiting soldiers.

“What are you doing? Let go of me! I’m calling the police!” she

protested as she struggled against them.

“No need. We’ll take you there ourselves,” Cole retorted.

With that, the imposter and her assistant were escorted away in a technical vehicle and transported to the police.

Back in the hall, the remaining spectators were left with mixed

emotions.

In particular, Lindsey wore a somber expression at the unexpected revelation. Despite their initial reluctance, Duke and Layla begrudgingly acknowledged Suzanne as Inkwell.

return of the renowned Inkwell after

Instead, she proposed, “Make a donation

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grabbed her arm urgently

voice, “Are you out of your mind? The painting you sold me alone is valued at five million, let alone the

camera

vying for it. You could

charity.

a gentle smile and remarked, “I suggest you donate the remaining funds after the art restoration, Wendy.”

my money!” Wendy snapped back angrily.

not escalate this to legal matters,” Suzanne replied calmly but firmly.

her in disbelief. Despite Suzanne’s outward gentleness, her eyes betrayed a steely resolve and ruthlessness- signs that

she wasn’t devoid of moral After all,

sensibly agreed, recognizing the potential benefits of aligning herself

impatient, eagerly shouting their bids. A reporter jumped into the fray, announcing, “Ms. York, the highest bid in my livestream

escalated rapidly, soaring to six million, then eight million, and eventually peaking at

silence. Even Layla, with her usual disdainful expression,

anticipated that the plain painting,