The competition was the most important part of the Antiquities Trading Hall. Sometimes, it was even more eventful than the auction of the precious antiques.
The competition today was definitely very interesting and attracted a lot of attention.
The competitors included the son of the chairman of the powerful and rich Boreal Group in Hattan, and Darren Langley, a renowned authenticator, who was helping him. The other was a brilliant newcomer to the scene. This sort of match-up was unusual indeed.
As the organizer began the proceedings, Dustin and Killian sat facing each other at a table.
Darren and Luna were standing behind Killian and smiling sinisterly. They could already imagine the tantrum Dustin would throw when he lost.
Meanwhile, Simone looked worried as she stood behind Dustin.
Although she knew that Dustin had a lot of skills, experience and a discerning eye were not the only things needed when it came to these competitions. Besides, even the most impressive people made mistakes.
The fact that authentic pieces and counterfeit ones looked exactly the same was not the only hurdle. Often, the organizers would intentionally set traps for the competitors so that it would be much more difficult to confirm the authenticity of the items.
“You will definitely lose this competition today!” Killian said to Dustin with great conviction.
“You talk too much,” Dustin said expressionlessly.
“Let’s see if you can stay this calm when you lose!” Killian chuckled.
With that, the organizer announced the start of the competition.
Someone placed two antiques on the long table. They were two stationery holders that looked exactly the same. Apparently, it used to belong to an ancient poet.
“The authentic piece is worth 300 thousand dollars. You will each put down 150 thousand first. Then, you can bet between 300 thousand to 600 thousand,” the host said.
“Let’s go for 600 thousand, then,” Killian said without hesitation as he stared at Dustin.
“Sure.” Dustin nodded.
When they both agreed on the sum, they each began their examination.
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The readers' comments on the novel: My Aloof Sisters Asked for My Forgiveness
Nice one...
Shitty ending but considering overall I give the book .05 out of 5 stars. You used the same plot to many times, too many translation errors, even at the end you screwed around with the font and color because who knows why, the title had nothing to do with the story do I need to continue...
Just move to the enemy and let the snipers kill him for you Dustin. Use him as your shield easy peasy Mac n cheesey....
Tell hell hall said get his ass out here now or I will kill everyone here you have 10 seconds to do what I said. 10,9,8,7,6,5,4,3,2,1,0 to late...
Why does Dustin still think he owes his adoptive dad a debt? Sure he saved his life and help raise, taught martial arts etc... till his death but Dustin stayed on and put his life at risk and invested his time and money into his 5 daughters up until they came across their biological brother and kicked him out. Treat him like a thieving dog and have attempted numerous times to kill him. He finally showed some common sense by imprisoning the 1 sister and killing her cousin yet he lets the others slide. With his status and power I would have already killed them off or at the very least taken them and imprisoned them like the 1 and tortured the mom into spilling everything she knows and getting my rightful inheritance, but the author has to drag it out....
He said to mutilate the body and burn it why not start with beheading it and taking it back to show the city and place it as an offering to his family? That's what a great MC would have done....
Lame you change the name of the characters and use the same ole trope how many time are you going to use it? First it was the Langley sisters, then the McCall girl I believe this is the second or third time with Shawna. You need new material author...
Oh my not the weak who the MC showed mercy by not killing him because of some honor bound duty to a dead guy makes a comeback and forces the MC into a corner before the mc finally kills him arc 🤣...
🤣 now this is better just because I took her virginity doesn't mean I'm responsible for her. Love it....
When will he introduce his one eye willy for them to pet, stroke and kiss?...