Begging for a Second Chance (Sienna Sloan and Jarred Sterling) novel Chapter 556

In that moment, the gentle and obedient Celeste became the only support for the collapsing Helena.

Helena's emotions completely shattered, and she grabbed Celeste tightly.

"Celeste... how could this happen? Tell me this isn't real..."

No matter what, she could not accept this reality.

Every single piece of jewelry on display represented the fortune and passion she had poured into them.

Some were treasures she had flown overseas to acquire, fighting through auction houses in multiple countries to win.

Others were priceless collections she had traded multiple treasures for.

Even if misjudging one piece was a coincidence, how could an entire cabinet of over a hundred pieces all be fakes?

Clutching Celeste's sleeve desperately, Helena looked stubbornly at Quentin Pierce through tear-filled eyes, her tone carrying the stubbornness of someone refusing to accept defeat.

"Mr. Pierce! I don't accept this. You must have made a mistake. I've had these collections appraised by internationally renowned experts more than once.

Every piece has authoritative certificates, provenance archives, and auction receipts.

Even if one person made a mistake, it's impossible that experts all over the world got it wrong!"

The room fell into another standstill, the guests looking uncertain and shocked.

Everyone thought Helena made a valid point.

The Sterlings were highly powerful, and Helena had deep experience in collecting. It was impossible for her to buy a massive batch of fakes without realizing it.

Faced with her nearly hysterical rebuttal, Quentin Pierce remained perfectly composed.

He raised a hand to stroke his beard, his gaze clear.

"Mrs. Sterling, when you bought these pieces, they very well might have all been genuine.

After all, no one would dare to fake items at such top-tier auctions.

But what you brought to the exhibition today—these two display cabinets full of jewelry—are indeed entirely counterfeits."

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