Chapter 320 Andrew smiled and said, Ms.
Santana, it seems youre not just a skilled auctioneer but also an expert in antiques.
Thats quite impressive
Elsies face lit up at thepliment, though she remained modest.
Mr.
Lloyd, youre too kind
Its just that Ive grown to love what I do, and my family has been in the antiques business for generations
Ive picked up a few things along the way
As they strolled around the za, Andrew said casually, Well, lets take a look around.
If anything catches my eye, III leave it to you to help me evaluate it.
Elsie nodded with a smile.
Feel free to let me know if something interests you, Mr.
Lloyd
Ill be happy to assist.
Feeling a littlepetitive, Francesca kept her expression pleasant but couldnt resistmenting. There are so many antiques here paintings, artifacts, and all sorts of treasures.
Can Ms.
Santana really guarantee she knows everything about all of them? Elsie remained calm and replied confidently, The world of antiques is vast and intricate, covering countless styles and eras.
It would be arrogant to im mastery over everything, but I can assure you that I have a solid understanding of the market and a decent level of authority.
Andrew nodded thoughtfully, impressed by Elsies humility mixed with quiet confidence.
He could tell she was a woman of genuine expertise, not just empty boasts.
However, Francesca was not convinced
With a sly smile, she pointed at a yellowed painting lying on the ground.
Id like to buy this painting.
Ms.
Santana, can you give me her professional opinion on it? Elsie nced at the painting and looked a bit surprised.
Ms.
Aicker, thats
counterfeit
It has no collectible or artistic value.
Are you sure you want to buy it? Francescas face flushed with embarrassment, but she doubled down. Turning to the vendor, a man with a scraggly goatee, she asked, Sir, how much is this painting? Whos the artist, and what era is it from? The vendor immediately grinned and began his pitch.
Miss, youve got a sharp eye! This is an authentic masterpiece by the renowned Tom Hemmings. Since you appreciate its value, III let it go for just 200 thousand dors.
Francesca turned back to Elsie with a smirk.
You heard him
He says its a genuine Tom Hemmings piece and is asking for two hundred thousand.
Do you still think its fake? Elsie shook her head and calmly addressed the vendor.
This painting has absolutely no connection to Tom Hemmings or any historic era.
But if Ms.
Aicker truly likes it, III buy it as a gift for her 100 dors, take it or leave it.
The vendors face twisted in disbelief.
100 dors? Are you joking? Forget it! If you dont 25+ BONUS Chapter 320 recognize its worth, Im not selling it to you.
Francescaughed lightly.
It seems Ms.
Santanas influence doesnt carry much weight here.
Unfazed, Elsie pulled out an identification badge hanging from her neck and held it up for the vendor to
see.
Are you sure I dont know what Im talking about? widened, The moment the vendor saw her credentials, his demeanor shifted entirely.
His eyes and he quickly started nodding and bowing.
Oh, my ! Ms.
Santana, I didnt realize it was you! Please forgive my ignorance.
He chuckled nervously and added, Ms.
Santana, your sharp eyes are unmatched
You know what? Forget a hundred dors how about 50 ? Take it for cost price! In no time, the painting was neatly wrapped and handed over to Francesca.
Elsie paid the 50 dors with a smile.
Ms.
Aicker, still think I dont know what Im talking about? Francescas expression was a mixture of confusion and disbelief as she stammered, Wait a second... That guy just imed this painting was worth 200 thousand, and now hes selling it for 50 bucks? She stared at the wrapped painting in her hands,pletely bewildered
If its worth so little, how on earth did he have the audacity to ask for 200 thousand in the first ce? At that moment, Francesca was so stunned that she forgot all aboutpeting with Elsie.
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