Chapter 144
Author: AFM31
last update2024-08-05 21:45:34

Tabitha almost fainted when she heard that statement. With trembling hands, she picked up Wanda's card.

As a professional curator, she could tell that the card was genuine and issued by the Antique Institute.

"There seems to be some false information. I've never sold any counterfeit items," she quickly clarified.

Antique had very strict rules against curators found distributing fake items.

Tabitha thought someone had reported her, so Antique sent Wanda to investigate. Only one suspect came to her mind.

"You must have called the Antique Institute to report me. You sneaky man!" she yelled at Cassian.

Everyone was surprised by Wanda's sudden arrival. Antique would only intervene directly when dealing with serious matters.

They did not believe that Tabitha was selling counterfeit goods. Although they frequently used her services, they feared the allegations were true because they had bought many items from her.

"Are you making false reports to trick the big institute? You're so shameless!
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