Begging for a Second Chance (Sienna Sloan and Jarred Sterling) novel Chapter 553

Just one glance was enough to reveal the flaws.

Yet, this incredibly subtle change in expression went completely unnoticed by the others, who remained full of eager anticipation.

The socialite who had spoken earlier chimed in first, her tone dripping with flattery. "Mr. Pierce, your eye is truly exceptional. You spotted the most valuable piece in the room at a single glance.

Mrs. Sterling said this is a unique piece passed down from European royalty. It's the only one of its kind in the world, and its collection value is staggeringly high."

The people around enthusiastically agreed, chiming in and waiting for the grandmaster to deliver a glowing appraisal.

From the side of the crowd, Thea, with one hand tucked into her tailored trousers, spoke unhurriedly.

"Mr. Pierce, everyone here is curious about this collection. Only someone like you, who has seen countless treasures, can really explain the intricate details of it."

Sienna chimed in as well. "Why don't you give it a detailed critique? It would satisfy all of our curiosity."

Hearing their words, Helena let out an arrogant scoff and held her head even higher.

She bought this with hard cash; what did she have to fear from an appraisal?

The more it was praised, the more humiliated Sienna and Thea would be!

Quentin Pierce turned his head toward their voices, looking warmly at Sienna and Thea. He chuckled softly, a flash of knowing amusement in his eyes.

"You two are quite thoughtful, trying to test me. Unfortunately, jewelry of this craftsmanship is mere child's play; it's hardly a challenge."

As his casual words fell, the crowd simply assumed that the master had seen so many top-tier treasures that his standards were impossibly high, hence his dismissive tone.

Everyone laughed and smoothed things over, believing Quentin Pierce was just being modest, without reading too deeply into it.

Helena looked incredibly smug, instinctively raising her hand to stroke the sapphire at her neck, a self-satisfied smile returning to her face.

She assumed he just didn't care about wealth, not that her necklace wasn't rare enough.

Only Celeste, who had been holding her breath and staying highly tense the entire time, felt a violent wave of panic.

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