Jeremy Bongso sat slumped in the leather chair, still nursing the pain in his ribs. Though it was only one blow, his pride felt utterly shattered. But he didn't dare act recklessly. Not without his bodyguards. Not after seeing the almost emotionless look in Jonathan's eyes.He's really not an ordinary person, Jeremy thought to himself, but his face remained cold, hiding his fear with arrogance. Later, outside, you will feel my revenge. For now, he chose not to act, as it could backfire on him.After nearly twenty minutes, the appraisal staff member returned. With an unfriendly face and a curt tone, he said, "I told you so. This item is fake. It's not worthy of being included in our auction house catalog."Jonathan was skeptical; he knew it was a valuable antique. He looked at the man calmly. "Did the staff member truly examine it properly?"The staff member tensed up, feeling doubted. He was clearly offended. "Are you questioning our professionalism?" he said angrily, slapping the app

The atmosphere in the auction house's front hall was still tense as Manager Gideon turned his sharp gaze towards Jeremy, who stood stiff as a board, frozen in fear."How dare you offend a friend of Master Anderson." Gideon's voice was loud, enough to make all the guests and staff look in their direction.Jeremy tried to answer nervously, wanting to explain, "If I had known, of course—"Before Jeremy could finish his sentence, he was cut off by Gideon. "You didn't know, because you're arrogant and foolish!"Jeremy fell silent, his breath caught in his throat."If it weren't for Master Anderson not wishing to prolong the matter, your family's name might have been tarnished today. Be thankful, and get lost before your reputation is truly destroyed," Gideon continued.Without giving him a chance to defend himself, Gideon immediately turned around and gestured politely for Master Anderson to enter the auction house.Meanwhile...Roselin clenched her fists behind her expensive dress. Her fa