Chapter 321 Andrew chuckled and said, Theres nothing strange about this


    The antiques market has always been like this full of counterfeits, knockoffs, and replicas with sky high tags.


    price


    If they find someone clueless, theyll rip them off hard.


    But when theyre dealing with an expert, even a treasure from a kings vault could be marked down to the price of candy in a gumball machine


    Elsie chuckled, her cheeks flushing as she gave Andrew a yful re.


    Mr.


    Lloyd, your analogy is pretty amusing, but youre spot on thats exactly how it is.


    Francesca clenched her teeth and muttered, These shameless crooks! If Ms.


    Santana hadnt been here, Id probably have been scammed by that old man. After this little drama, her opinion of Elsie had clearly shifted for the better.


    Elsie led them around the za, where they continued browsing.


    Francesca was unfamiliar with antiques and mostly picked items based on appearance, gravitating toward colorful or uniquely shaped pieces.


    She figured that with Elsie around, she would not get ripped off and could afford to indulge a little. Andrew, on the other hand, did not buy a single thing


    He was content to apany the two women and enjoy the experience.


    When they returned to their seats, Elsie hesitantly asked, Mr.


    Lloyd, was there nothing you liked? Or perhaps this antique fair isnt up to your standards? She had


    been under strict orders from Ss to personally ensure Andrews satisfaction.


    Andrew waved off her concern.


    Ms.


    Santana, youre overthinking it.


    There are plenty of impressive items here, but I havent found anything that matches my taste.


    Relieved, Elsie let out a quiet sigh.


    Her biggest worry had been that Andrews standards were too high for the fair to meet.


    After a pause, she added, By the way, Mr.


    Lloyd, you seem to know quite a bit about antiques.


    yourself.


    Andrew replied modestly, I know a little, butpared to you, I still have a lot to learn.


    Elsie quickly downyed hispliment, though she felt a warm sense of pride.


    Being able to impress the mysterious Andrew with her expertise was a rare achievement, and she was quietly thrilled.


    Just then, amotion erupted from the center of the za, where thergest crowd had gathered. Among the noise, two loud voices stood out, clearly arguing


    Francescas expression changed, and she said urgently, Andrew, that sounds like my 1/2  Chapter 321 grandfather! Andrew recognized the voice as Cedrics, who sounded both furious and flustered


    Standing up, he said, Lets check it out.


    The three of them made their way through the crowd and arrived at thergest antiques.


    booth.


    There, they saw Cedric holding a bronze religious statue, arguing heatedly with an older man in a gray robe who wore a smug expression.


    Cedrics face was red with anger as he shouted, Orion, you bastard! You tricked me into wasting a million dors on this piece of junk! Youre despicable ! Orion Kelce smirked and retorted, Cedric, you may have some skills as a doctor, but when ites to antiques, you dont know a damn thing You fell for this statue on your own.


    If you got scammed, thats on you, not me.


    Whats next? If I told you to eat dirt, would you do it? Cedric stomped his foot in frustration


    You specifically told me this statue was a lost relic from the ancient monastery! Thats the only reason I bought it! Orion rolled his eyes


    If youre gullible enough to believe everything I say, thats your problem


    Cedric, you were swindled at thest antiques fair, yet here you are, making the same rookie mistakes. Face it youre hopeless when ites to this stuff.


    Just stick to being a second rate doctor and leave antiques to the experts!