Chapter 268

Chapter 268:

After all, these antiques, collectively worth at least ten million, were beyond Ashton’s financial means to replace or compensate.

Without a doubt, Rosalie would distance herself from this financially crippled man.

The arrogance Ashton had shown before Jacoby would now give way to absolute despair.

As Jacoby considered this, he calculated the timing and concluded that Ashton should already be at the exhibition hall, awaiting the unloading and setup.

With that in mind, he promptly headed to the site, eager to witness Ashton’s despair firsthand and to revel in the opportunity to mock this presumptuous man, making sure he fully experienced the consequences of defying him.

When Jacoby arrived at the exhibition hall, he spotted Ashton from a distance, standing in front of a truck with a worried expression, listening intently to the driver’s explanations.

Seizing the opportunity, Jacoby gleefully exited his vehicle and approached them.

Unable to contain his satisfaction, Jacoby taunted, “Oh, Ashton, why such a serious face? Have your precious exhibits encountered some mishap?”

He leaned in and peered into the truck, pretending to inspect the contents closely.

Upon confirming that all the items inside were indeed ruined, Jacoby sneered, “Looks like quite the unfortunate accident. I assume these were the antiques you planned to showcase at your exhibition? Now that your prized possessions are shattered, it seems your exhibition will be a no-go. What a shame!”

Ashton watched Jacoby’s feigned concern with amusement, finding the situation almost comical. Although he knew Jacoby was behind the incident, he chose not to reveal this just yet.

Exposing Jacoby’s scheme prematurely might cause the chance to catch the real mastermind to slip away.

F𝓾ll 𝒖p𝒅𝒶𝓉єs 🅾𝓃 g𝓐l𝓷ovєls.𝓬0𝓶

Thus, Ashton let out a disdainful snort and asked, “What brings you here? Is this disruption your handiwork?”

Jacoby responded with a teasing grin, “I just recently regained my freedom after being grounded by my family and heard about your antique exhibition, so I decided to drop by and see it for myself. That’s all. This significant mishap is far too costly for me to be involved with. The loss here is at least ten million, which is beyond my means.”

Jacoby felt a surge of internal triumph as he spoke, though he refrained from revealing his role in the incident out of fear of further complications and disrupting Fraser’s plans.

He noticed Ashton’s suspicion but was confident that without concrete evidence, Ashton could do nothing to him.

Jacoby relished the opportunity to be present at the scene, fully aware that Ashton was powerless to act against him.

He continued to mock, “Even though I understand your envy, without evidence linking me to this mess, any accusations you make will be futile. Sup Group has plenty of resources to challenge you!”

Despite Jacoby’s taunts, Ashton remained unfazed. With a cryptic smile, he replied, “You believe I lack evidence? That might not be the case. Since you’re here, perhaps…”

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