Sorry Too Late (by J.J. Twelve) novel Chapter 108

Chapter 108 A Beauty Turned Away

Some of them would require his personal touch, so Evan said, “Ivana, I’ll need to make a trip to the antique market tomorrow and try my luck. I’ll leave the rest to you.”

Ivana beamed at once. “Alright, Evan.”

Sylvie smiled when she saw Evan throwing himself into his work.

Evan headed to the antique market the next day as he said he would. His luck was surprisingly good. He quickly set his sights on a particular vessel. Just as he reached out to take it, his fingers brushed against something unexpectedly soft.

“Hm?”

Both Evan and the woman behind him froze. He’d accidentally placed his hand on the back of her hand.

When he turned, he found himself facing a tall young woman. What caught his eye first was a delicate, oval face partially hidden behind a face mask, revealing only a pair of lively eyes that gleamed like black gemstones.

Her long hair cascaded down to her waist, and she carried an air of noble elegance. She exuded an aristocratic yet classical demeanor. More importantly, something about her felt strangely familiar. It was as if he’d seen her somewhere before.

The girl wasn’t alone. Several friends stood beside her, all of them stunned by what they’d just seen. A complete stranger had just touched the hand of the woman, whom countless people admired from afar!

“Sorry,” Evan said immediately, pulling his hand back.

The girl shook her head to show it was fine before smiling and saying. “Sir, I had my eye on this piece first. Would you mind letting me have it? I can treat you to a meal.”

Her voice was soothing. Most men would have melted on the spot, especially when she offered a meal in exchange. However, Evan needed that item. It was essential for dispelling Ivana’s malignant energy. So, he couldn’t give it up.

“Anything else is negotiable, but not this,” Evan said with an easy smile.

“Why not?” Estelle looked at him in surprise.

“No particular reason,” Evan replied without explaining. He pointed to several other vessels in the nearby display. “You can look at those instead. They’re all pretty decent. Just don’t touch those…”

He gestured toward a few pieces farther back. “Those are cursed goods.”

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That was something he could see evidently after breaking through to the Second Stage of the Ninefold Arcane Arts.

After that, Evan picked up the vessel and walked away, leaving Estelle standing there in a daze.

Her companions were no better off. Every one of them stared wide–eyed. Someone had actually rejected the most beautiful campus belle of Silverton University! It was totally unheard of.

“I… I just got rejected?” Estelle murmured, lips parted, still unable to process it.

After Silverton University’s admissions season, she’d become famous overnight. As a result, few men would turn her down. Yet, she’d been rejected twice in the span of two days. Once just now, and once the day before.

“And what did he mean by ‘cursed goods‘? Should I believe him?”

In the antique world, “cursed goods” was insider slang. They referred to items with dubious origins, or antiques tainted by malignant energy that disrupted geomancy and fortune.

Estelle’s expression shifted as realization dawned, her eyes growing even more curious. “Who exactly is he?”

Chapter 108 & 9outy Turned Away

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Girls were like that. One might not leave any impression if they did as they expected. But the moment one did something out of line, one sparked curiosity instead.

Suddenly, Estelle smiled. think I know who he is now… What do you all think of him?” she asked.

The girls exchanged looks before sharing their thoughts.

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