Restoring a Life After Seven Years of Wrong Love novel Chapter 216

Crispin Sutton was a master conservator, legendary for his philosophy of "steady, accurate, clean, and fine." He was one of the ten master conservators of the National Museum.

When the priceless "The Astley Oxen" was recovered from overseas, it had over five hundred insect holes, pervasive mold, and severe paper degradation. It was on the verge of total disintegration. Crispin had led the restoration project, and in eight months, executed a flawless resurrection of the artifact. The industry revered him as the "National Treasure Doctor."

Dressed in a classic tailored suit, his silver hair combed back perfectly, Crispin looked incredibly stern.

"It is an honor..."

When his brief speech concluded, thunderous applause erupted.

Crispin stepped off the stage and took the empty seat directly beside Jabez.

"Professor."

"Hmm," Crispin grunted, barely giving him a side-eye.

Willow's heart was practically hammering against her ribs. She was barely three feet away from Crispin Sutton.

He was the absolute pinnacle of the industry—people would kill just for a meeting with him.

How could she not be ecstatic?

The VIPs in the front row quickly swarmed him, eager for a moment of his time.

Willow tried to interject multiple times but kept getting boxed out.

"Jabez, why don't you go speak with him?"

"He hates businessmen. Thinks we reek of money. He wouldn't give me the time of day," Jabez replied, remaining comfortably in his seat.

Willow was baffled.

Yes, Jabez is a businessman, but isn't Matthew Sutton one too? What's the difference?

Furthermore, if Jabez didn't initiate a conversation, she had no excuse to push past the wealthy elites and introduce herself.

Finally, when the crowd thinned, Willow stood up, assuming her most humble and respectful posture.

"Professor Sutton, my name is Willow Huxley. I graduated from the Royal Academy of Arts with dual Ph.Ds..."

"Hmm," Crispin interrupted with a bored grunt. He gave her a single, dismissive wave, signaling her to go away.

Willow's face froze. Humiliated, she couldn't finish her perfectly rehearsed introduction and awkwardly sat back down next to Jabez.

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