Chapter 452


    Skr said, “Mr. Gardner Senior, this bronze artifact appears to be genuine, but…”


    Alexander’s tone grew serious as well. “But what?”


    “But it’s a funerary object, and not just any kind. Please stay away from it and don’t touch it


    anymore!”


    Skr’s urgency was evident. Sensing something unusual, she needed to see the artifact in person


    to identify its nature.


    Alexander readily agreed. Skr tossed her phone aside and began searching for clothes with a


    sense of urgency.


    Joe, who had been nearby after showering, observed Skrpletely ignore him. Despite his


    imposing stature, she seemed oblivious to his presence.


    Having overheard the conversation, Joe grabbed his clothes and prepared to join her.


    Only then did Skr register his presence. “I’m heading to Gardner Manor. It’ste, so you should


    rest. I might be back veryte.”


    “I’ming with you,” Joe dered firmly.


    Skr nodded in agreement. They quickly changed, and Joe took the wheel of his limited- edition


    sports car.


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    Thete hour meant sparse traffic, allowing them to reach Gardner Manor in just 20


    minutes.


    Alexander, his face etched with growing concern, intently studied the bronze artifact. The longer he


    looked, the more unsettling it appeared. Skr’s warning had instilled a sense of caution, and he


    hadn’t touched it since.


    Despite witnessing countless objects throughout their lives, John and Caleb, ustomed to


    discerning authenticity, had never seen Alexander so troubled.


    Returning from outside, John noticed his father’s focused gaze and inquired curiously, ” Dad, is


    something wrong? Let me take a look.”


    He approached for a closer examination, but Alexander’s abruptmand, “Don’t touch it! “stopped


    him in his tracks.


    Unable to resist i die, taleh femmiked dryly, “Uncle John, even in sifting tiene quiser 20 despite my


    curiosity.


    Startled by the outburst, John shot a cold nce at Calet


    “We’ll wait for Skr to arrive and have her examine it,” Alexander instructed.


    The recent influx of unusual items on the market, reminiscent of the porcin Annabelle brought in


    for restoration, made Alexander wonder about their source.


    Squinting from a distance, John offered the obvious, “It’s definitely a bronze artifact.


    Thoughcking natural talent, John’s upbringing had equipped him with basic knowledge, allowing


    him to asionally impress his antique–collecting friends.


    “Do you need to point out the obvious?” Alexander retorted with a speechless look.


    John, wary of provoking Alexander’s fiery temper, refrained from arguing. He rubbed his nose,


    catching Caleb’s smirk.


    John countered defensively, “What are youughing at? You spend all day with Skr and haven’t


    learned a thing?”


    Caleb, unfazed, countered, “So what? You’re older and spend all your time with Grandpa,


    yet you haven’t learned much either.”


    John’s frustration simmered as he clenched his jaw.


    ustomed to their bickering, Alexander, now solely focused on the artifact,cked the


    energy to reprimand them.


    Just then, the maid announced Joe and Skr’s arrival. A spark of interest ignited in


    Caleb’s eyes at the mention of Joe.


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