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.

a video flickered to life on the

captured the moments post-auction, showing a member of her staff delivering items

footage, exited the

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unfolded within the confines of her auction house,

The assurance she had voiced so confidently had just been publicly refuted. “Why

doesn’t add up. Even a

had worn masks, their identities obscured—a deliberate attempt

I’ll handle this,” Kallie said to

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

man, “How would you like

bristled further. “What do you mean? Do