NovelEnglishThe Betrayed Heiress' Return to Elegance 105
Chapter 105 Supporting Justice
The room fell silent at those words.
Rita, known for her poise, shocked everyone with her forceful demands.
Bringing a fake antique to Farris' birthday was indeed a breach of etiquette, yet it hardly seemed to justify such a
severe reaction as kneeling.
Amid the stillness, Corrine chuckled softly, her voice cool as she pierced the silence, asking, "What if it's
authentic?"
Rita's eyes met Corrine's, which glinted with an unnerving resolve, sending a chill through her.
With composure, Corrine asked again, "What if it's authentic?"
Jolted from her daze, Rita cleared her throat and defiantly responded, "Should it be real, | will kneel and make my
apologies."
"Rita!" Tracy quickly stepped in.
"Don't worry, Mom. It's valued at 9.54 million. Does she even have that amount?" Rita asked, her posture proud
as she faced Corrine confidently.
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She was sure that the pen holder Corrine presented was nothing but a fake.
"Remember what you said."
Corrine's reminder tightened Rita's chest with a sudden surge of fear.
The words had been spoken; there was no taking them back.
Moreover, the figure was 9.54 million. Rita doubted Corrine could muster such a vast
amount.
She looked forward to witnessing Corrine's fall from grace once the truth cout.
Whispers swirled among the spectators. "None of us are experts, though. We shouldn't
rush to conclusions. Does anyone here have the expertise?"
The question lingered in the ensuing silence.
They were merely spectators, unwilling to cause a stir just for amusement.
Diego, his expression a mix of emotions, spoke to Farris with respect. "I know Donnelly Gilbert, a well-known
antique collector. | could call him. His knowledge might help us clear this up. Would that work for you?"
Breaking his silence, Farris replied, "Diego, please, go ahead and call him."
At this moment, in the Timeless Treasures, Donnelly sat cross-legged on a mat, lifting a cup as he glanced at the
man opposite him. "I wonder what brings you to seekout, Mr. Hopkins?"
Nate looked up at Donnelly, a subtle, inscrutable smile tugged at his lips. "I heard you have sconnections
with the Ford family in Lyhaton."
Hearing this, Donnelly's eyes darkened, his gaze sharp as a blade directed at Nate. "Mr. Hopkins, | don't know
much about your marriage arrangement with the Ford family, but letbe frank: you cannot touch the Ford
family."
His calm tone carried an undercurrent of turbulent waves, ready to erupt at any
moment.
"There seems to be a misunderstanding," Nate replied calmly. "I planned to visit the Ford family in a few days
and wanted to know Mr. Carl Ford's preferences, so | cto
ask."
Donnelly narrowed his eyes, scrutinizing Nate.
At that moment, an assistant entered, handing him a phone. "Mr. Gilbert, it's a call from someone named Diego
Newman."
Donnelly glanced at the assistant, took the phone, and stood up. When he spoke again, his voice had returned to
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmits usual amiable tone. "Diego, what can | do for you?"
On the other end, Diego recounted the situation with the Ashton family in detail. Donnelly's eyes sharpened.
"Are you saying... a pen holder from the 19th century?"
That pen holder was unique to the Timeless Treasures. Even counterfeits were
rare on
the market.
He had been told that Corrine had purchased it this morning. How could it appear at the Ashton family home?
Diego said, "The Ashton family insists it's a fake. Though it's not my business, seeing that woman almost forced
to kneel and apologize is heart-wrenching. That's why | ask you to cand mediate."
Donnelly pondered for a moment. "Alright, givea moment."
He hung up and turned to Nate. "Mr. Hopkins, | apologize. A friend has asked for
my help, so | must leave temporarily."
"Are you going to the Ashton's?" Nate stood up as well.
Donnelly nodded. "Yes."
"I'm heading there too. Letgive you a ride."
"Thank you."
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