Chapter6
Braylon said, “Yesenia, Dad knows you’re upset tonight, but you can’t take it out on Sylvia without reason. Apologize, and everyone will forgive you.”
The tone sounded like he had made the biggest concession.
Sylvia bit her lip, glanced timidly at Yesenia, and whispered, “As long as Yesenia stays, it’s okay even without an apology…”
“Sylvia, you’re way too kind to her. If you keep this up, she’ll only get more outrageous!”
Vicente snorted as if Yesenia had taken a huge advantage of Sylvia.
It wasn’t just a huge advantage. It was 50 million.
Yesenia wouldn’t be able to earn that much money in a lifetime!
Watching the family’s biased attitudes, Yesenia sneered slightly.
“She fell on her own. I’m not wrong. Besides, the roughly made fake isn’t worth that much money.”
At this, everyone gasped in shock.
Sylvia looked up in disbelief, her pupils trembling slightly.
“Yesenia, you can scold me all you want, but can you say it’s a fake…”
“Yesenia, that’s enough! Sylvia begged for a long time to buy this collection from its original owner, who reluctantly parted with it. You’re being malicious and still trying to deny it?!”
Yesenia shrugged. “Yes, they reluctantly parted with your money.”
“Yesenia!”
“This vase’s enamel colors come from palace materials, different from ordinary pastel colors. The enamel process is complex…”
Yesenia reached into the box and took out a sharp shard. Under the chandelier’s refraction, the ceramic piece’s color looked thick and solid. It was clearly a fake at first glance.
Actually, she didn’t even need to look.
In the previous life, after Wren partnered with the Mosley family, they had sent this thing over.
She wasn’t very interested and handed it over to Ramiro.
Ramiro was overjoyed but was so disappointed when opening it. He cursed loudly, “Shame on the Mosley family! It’s a fake!”
In the past life, Wren never caused trouble for the Mosley family, but now…
What even was the Mosley family?
Hearing such professional jargon coming from Yesenia’s mouth stunned the Mosley family.
Vicente was the first to snicker, “Yesenia, you’re a failing student who skips classes. What do you know about appraising antiques? Hahaha.”
Even the servants covered their mouths to hide their laughter.
Who didn’t know Yesenia’s past? It was embarrassing!
Yesenia shrugged. “If you don’t believe me, let a professional verify it.”
“Professional? Ha! Sylvia bought it from a professional collector, who didn’t even want to sell it at first. Luckily, Sylvia’s persistence moved them… Do you think they’d mistake a fake for treasure?”
Hearing this, Yesenia smiled knowingly and said, “Why not? Aren’t you all treating fakes like treasures?”
Vicente choked on words. Everyone knew what she was implying.
Sylvia’s face darkened.
Just then, a servant came in and said Ms. Dunlap had arrived.
She was Cayden’s fiancee.
Theresa was all smiles, “Bring her in!”
Then she looked deeply at Yesenia, “Eleanor was born into a family of collectors and grew up immersed in it. Since you don’t believe it, let Eleanor be the judge!”
Sylvia was very upset. To think she had spent 50 million to get this antique back, only for it to be called a fake…
She was going to prove it wasn’t a fake!
Eleanor Dunlap was dressed in a classic Chanel-style outfit, every gesture radiating the aura of a socialite.
She entered and saw everyone there, greeting them all with a gentle smile.
She handed the gift in her hand to the servant beside her. “I just came back from an antique restoration seminar and missed Sylvia’s birthday party. This is a birthday gift for Sylvia.”
Sylvia smiled softly. “Thank you, Eleanor.”
Eleanor’s face immediately lit up with joy.
Cayden was not only outstanding in appearance but also exceptionally capable. Eleanor had admired him for a long time.
Although their engagement had been arranged early on, Cayden had always been distant toward her, while Sylvia always greeted her sweetly. Eleanor felt very pleased and took great care of Sylvia.
“Eleanor, come take a look at this vase.”
Before they could chat more, Vicente eagerly handed over the box.
“What’s wrong with the vase?”
Eleanor took a look and shook her head regretfully.
Seeing her expression, Vicente looked back at Yesenia. He finally got a chance to vent! He was filled with eager excitement.
“Eleanor, is this vase especially valuable?”
“It’s okay, just a pity that it’s broken beyond repair and can’t be used anymore.”
Vicente’s mouth twitched.
“No, Eleanor, this wasn’t meant to be used. It’s an antique worth 50 million dollars.”
Their family wasn’t rich enough to use a vase worth 50 million…
Eleanor caught the implication but didn’t know what had happened earlier. She thought carefully and tried to put it more tactfully.
“This vase is a finely crafted work of art.”
A work of art, not an antique.
Very tactful, but everyone present wasn’t stupid. They knew exactly what she meant.
Sylvia’s face gradually turned pale. “No, Eleanor, look again. This vase is from hundreds of years ago…”
Before Sylvia finished, Eleanor explained, “Yes, it’s a reproduction of one made that time. I’ve seen the genuine one, kept by Dr. Brown, a collector who bought it at an auction over ten years ago.”
Sylvia still wanted to argue and urgently asked, “Could it be another one…?”
Eleanor shook her head. “There are only two in the world. One is with Dr. Brown, and the other is at the Shaubury Foundation of Art.”
At this, Sylvia’s face turned even paler.
Theresa’s heart skipped a beat. “Sylvia, what’s the name of the person you bought this vase from?”
Sylvia didn’t answer, her face full of shame and humiliation.
Seeing this, the Mosley family understood immediately.
Eleanor was puzzled and noticed their unhappy expressions. She looked at Cayden and asked, “Did something happen?”
Cayden pressed his lips. “Sylvia bought this vase from someone else, intending to give it as a gift to Wren Serrano for their cooperation. It was accidentally broken just now.”
Eleanor suddenly understood and comforted Sylvia kindly, “It’s just 50 million. You learned a lesson. Sylvia, don’t be too upset. Actually, it’s a good thing that it broke in time, or it could have caused a bigger disaster. If it had been given to Wren, that would have been worse. Let’s be happy. Who broke the vase? We should even thank the person who broke it for saving the Mosley family’s reputation.”
Was this supposed to be something to be happy about?
Sylvia was not happy at all.
Braylon darkened his face. “Why didn’t you have it appraised by an expert before the transaction?”
Theresa hammered the railing twice, furious. “If word gets out that we were tricked out of 50 million, won’t other families mock us?”
Belinda’s lips trembled as she couldn’t speak. She was already imagining being gossiped about…
Breaking something at home was a family embarrassment, but being scammed was totally disgraceful!
Santino promised with a stern face, “I will handle it properly.”
Sylvia was already blushing with shame. “I’m sorry…”
Vicente hadn’t expected such a dramatic turn of events. Trying to smooth things over, he said, “Sylvia meant good. She was inexperienced and naive. She has learned her lesson and will be more careful next time.”
“The Mosleys really are rich and powerful. She lost 50 million and all it takes is an apology, right?”
