"Thank you for valuing me so much." Dulcie thanked her politely. "We're all family here, don't be shy with me." Layla waved her hand dismissively. While talking, her eyes coldly glanced towards Theophilus and she said: "Theophilus, I've long been aware of your reputation, infamous for being cowardly and useless, even considered a joke in our Miller family! I don't know what my father saw in you to marry Dulcie off to you. Ah, but now that the old man is gone, and my brother is head of the family, he doesn't manage these affairs." Speaking as if she were the head of the household, Layla declared: "Now that Dulcie is following me, this matter must be resolved. We can't let Dulcie follow a useless man like you and be bullied." She spoke in a lecturing tone, very seriously: "I heard you're currently working as Dulcie's assistant director at the Miller Corporation, right? Just wait, when we go upstairs later, you just need to say you're Dulcie's assistant. From now on, don't stand in fro

"Here, Dulcie." Maynard skillfully and elegantly filled a third of a wine glass and handed it to Dulcie. "Thank you." Dulcie received the glass politely, but her expression was uneasy. She glanced at Theophilus, whose expression remained unchanged. Maynard poured another glass and, assessing Theophilus, asked: "Who is this? I don't believe we've been introduced." "He's just the assistant manager for Dulcie at Miller House, doing odd jobs for Dulcie." Layla preemptively answered for Theophilus. "Oh? An assistant." Maynard's interest piqued: "If he's Dulcie's assistant, then let's have a drink together." "I'm sorry, I don't drink alcohol." Theophilus replied coolly. "What? Mr. Jones is offering you a drink for recognition, and you don't want it?" Reginald was the first to challenge him. "Such a minor assistant, how could he appreciate such fine, superior wine?" Rowan arrogantly said: "I doubt he'd ever get another chance like this in his lifetime." Theophilus just shook his head,

"Ha ha! That's hilarious! Truly a poor house's response, not knowing the value of these things. He probably thinks a few hundred USD will do the trick." Rowan laughed scornfully, showing no mercy. "Theophilus, this calligraphy painting as a meeting gift is already a sign of great sincerity. It's a masterpiece worth several million USD! You won’t earn that much money in your entire life, you know? Haven’t you realized your own capabilities yet?" Layla said coldly: "Dulcie is about to join the elite of Elysian Echo. You are as different from her as heaven and earth. Do you still dream that the Miller family will keep a freeloader like you?" "Assistant Jake, this is just a small meeting gift from me to Dulcie. Can't a man like you be a bit more magnanimous?" Maynard said with a half-smile: "Or is a failure like you unable to bear this disparity?" Theophilus glanced at Maynard and suddenly burst into laughter, saying: "Disparity? No, no, I just wanted to say that Dulcie is not intereste

"Whose antique is this? Could you please come forward to verify?" Maynard said, momentarily unsure of what to believe. "Mr. Jones, could it be as he said? How could this worthless man recognize it, or is he just guessing?" Reginald asked incredulously. "How can a freeloader like him recognize it so quickly, and even talk as if he knows a lot? I'm sure he's just guessing." Rowan said mockingly, dismissive. "Reginald, if you don't understand this field, don't make baseless comments. This is an item I collected, and it is indeed a Ming Dynasty plate." a young man sternly said to Reginald, then turned his doubtful gaze to assess Theophilus. To authenticate this valuable item, it took him several months, consulting no less than ten experts, all of whom initially declined, before finally determining the true origin of the item. "The exquisitely crafted Qing Dynasty bronze censer is mine." said a bespectacled elderly expert, looking somewhat awkwardly at Theophilus. Previously, he had mo

"Spot on, wonderfully articulated! Mr. Jones' knowledge is not to be underestimated. I've been in this field for thirty years and have never seen anyone with such precise and discerning judgment." an expert with glasses exclaimed in awe. "Mr. Jones' thought process aligns with ours, but we didn't have the courage to conclude as he did!" another senior expert remarked. "Excellent insight! To see such a high-class collectible at today's gathering, this trip has been worthwhile." a master from another family expressed. "Cheng Hua Doucai porcelain is already valuable, but a rare matching pair, and originating from the House of Xu? Its significance and value are truly exceptional!" another master enthusiastically added: "With Master Roy's contribution, it indeed broadens our horizons! Mr. Jones' judgment also elevates our understanding substantially!" Maynard eyed the pair of porcelain vases with a burning gaze. He turned to Clement and asserted firmly: "Master Roy, for these vases, I b