Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 322:

His younger companion was quick to clarify. “My boss believes your auction house must address this. An apology won’t suffice. Selling counterfeits is a serious breach in our industry. It could severely damage your reputation.”

Kallie’s demeanor chilled as irritation flickered in her voice. “Let’s stay on point. If an item from my auction is at fault, I will certainly take responsibility. However, I need confirmation that the purchase was made here. We do not deal in forgeries.”

Having predicted her response, the young man stepped forward, presenting a box.

Kallie opened it with a skeptical eye, revealing shattered ceramic shards. She picked up a piece, scrutinizing it closely.

Her years in the business had honed her expertise, and she recognized immediately that it was a counterfeit.

Her gaze then shifted to a USB drive also lying in the box, her suspicion deepening. The composure of the affluent man before her made it clear that he wasn’t the type to fabricate claims for extortion. Had a counterfeit really slipped through their stringent processes?

With gravity settling over her, Kallie summoned a staff member to fetch a computer.

the USB drive, a video flickered to life on

staff delivering items to

the person accepting the box in the footage, exited the room with his superior, who

next read at

the confines of her

a flush of embarrassment coloring her cheeks. The assurance she had voiced so confidently had just been publicly refuted. “Why would a counterfeit appear here?”

Kallie hastily, “Miss, it doesn’t add up. Even a fake wouldn’t break that easily. We’ve

The delivery staff had worn

handle this,” Kallie said

young man’s discontent was palpable. “Ma’am, that’s not what you were saying earlier. It doesn’t matter if he’s your employee or not. My boss has been deceived under your

man, “How would you like us to

you mean? Do you think my boss is after