Chapter 289
Chapter 289:
Snapped out of his reverie, Aydan murmured, “I want to wrap this up too, but it’s challenging. This guy’s delving into so much detail that pinpointing any errors is tough. And it’s not just that. The items we’re surrounded by are first-rate. Honestly, this exhibition surpasses anything you folks at Sup Group have ever organized.”
Upon hearing Aydan’s words, Jacoby’s face flushed a deep shade of red, his rage palpable.
He fought to maintain his composure, his voice hissing with barely contained fury. “I am not interested in your feeble excuses. You must find a way to discredit this exhibition or forfeit any claim to your paycheck!”
Jacoby’s abrasive tone clearly irked Aydan. With an intense gaze, Aydan retorted, “Should there be any genuine flaws in this exhibition, I will ensure it loses its luster in their perception. However, at this moment, there is nothing to fault. Should you wish to nitpick, it merely reveals your intent to incite discord. I am not willing to jeopardize my reputation for the sake of your financial interests. Persist in this manner, and I will no longer cooperate!”
Jacoby’s anxiety spiked upon hearing such defiance from the appraiser his brother had engaged.
The escalating conflict between Skyline Group and Sup Group had become the primary topic of discussion in Inewood.
The dispute had even attracted scrutiny in Staville.
If this exhibition proceeded flawlessly, it would deeply humiliate both the Marquez family and Sup Group.
Furthermore, it had the potential to disrupt the secret operations of Fraser, who was an envoy of that organization. Jacoby recognized that should things deteriorate, neither Fraser nor the upper echelons of the Marquez family would easily absolve him.
The mere thought of such consequences made him break into a cold sweat.
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His mind raced frantically, scrambling to devise a strategy to sabotage the exhibition.
Failing to devise a plan would render all his efforts futile.
A sudden realization struck him. One of the artifacts seemed eerily familiar.
As the group progressed, he was astounded to find the next item under discussion.
It was the Nine Dragons vase, the centerpiece that had initially captivated everyone’s attention. Jacoby immediately recognized it.
This revelation was the source of his shock.
He had witnessed firsthand the destruction of an entire collection of antiques, including that vase. He could scarcely believe that it was now present, appearing…
Perfectly intact. What was meant to be his secret weapon had become a complete farce, and Jacoby found it impossible to accept.
He abruptly withdrew from the group and called Roger, demanding, “Hey Roger! Did you follow through with my instructions that day? Why are those artifacts still featured in the exhibition?”
Roger, clearly aware of the situation, responded with palpable confusion, “What are you implying? I meticulously executed every instruction you provided. I recorded every step for your assurance. We even spent a few days in custody to rectify the situation, incurring substantial losses in the process. Are you now questioning my efforts? I took considerable risks on your behalf, and this is how you choose to repay me?”
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