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

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

man, now revealed to be the person accepting the box in the footage, exited the room with his superior, who gingerly handled the item until it abruptly

next read at

confines of her auction

widened, 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?” she murmured to

saying to Kallie hastily, “Miss, it doesn’t add up. Even a fake wouldn’t break

staff had worn

handle this,” Kallie said to

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

anxiety nipping at her, asked the seated man,

mean? Do