Chapter 12: Appraisal
Author: Lily Monroe
last update2025-03-21 23:14:53

Immediately, Anthony's expression changed!

Among those present, Isaiah Harris's face also changed.

"Oh dear... Preston, how could you smash the gift Anthony brought for me?" Old Mr. Mitchell's eyes were filled with distress.

"Grandpa... it was just a fake. No harm done. Didn't Mr. Harris already give you a genuine set?" Preston Mitchell remarked disdainfully.

Isaiah Harris chimed in with a smile, "Old Mr. Mitchell, someone of your stature shouldn't use counterfeit items. My authentic tea set is much more fitting!"

"Exactly, Dad... look how beautiful the color of Isaiah's tea set is!" Kimberly Lane added with a smile.

Anthony felt a pang of regret. What a group of ignorant people! A tea set worth $50 million, shattered just like that.

He looked at Preston Mitchell and sighed, "I warned you, but you wouldn't listen. My tea set was the genuine article, don't you understand?"

"Anthony, stop making us sick!"

Kimberly Lane snapped, "If that broken tea set of yours is real, I'll compensate y
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