Chapter 466


    Skr immediately examined the photos on Alexander’s phone. She scanned each photo


    meticulously, not letting a single detail escape her scrutiny.


    Anxiety gnawed at Alexander. He fretted that his friend’s purchases might be problematic, a


    potential financial and mortal blow.


    “Everything seems to be in order,” Skr finally dered after aprehensive


    examination.


    Relief washed over Alexander. “Thank goodness. I feared everything he bought


    overseas waspromised. Now I can finally rx.


    ”


    He continued, “I’ve been following your advice to rest and be mindful of my diet. It


    hasn’t caused any problems at all. In fact, thanks to your Grandma Vi’s amulet, I’m


    even getting an extra hour of sleep each night.” C


    Skr foundfort in his words. “If you’re feeling well, then the influence of the bronze artifact


    likely wasn’t as severe as I initially thought.”


    Without


    Alexander nodded fervently. “Thank heavens for you. your intervention and finding your Grandma


    Vi, I would’ve surely fallen for this trap again. It’s strange,


    though.


    “Over 30 years ago, something simr happened. After your Grandma Vi intervened, those


    tainted items vanished for years. Why are they resurfacing now?”


    As he spoke, his brows furrowed deeply.


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    “Someone must be deliberately bringing these items into Jipsburg.” Skr spected, her


    expression serious.


    Alexander nodded thoughtfully. “You might be right. I’ll have someone look into this.”


    Skr decided to grab a quiek lunch break at the mall across the street. The basement food court,


    a haven of diverse eateries, was perfect for a solo meal.


    She opted for fondue, a nostalgic treat that hadn’t lost its appeal. As she savored


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    each bite, she felt a presence settle across from her. A nce revealed a uniformed delivery


    person, someone she paid little attention to as she continued enjoying her


    meal.


    However, the delivery person seemed fixated on her. Finally, their eyes met.


    Skr’s expression darkened, a flicker of coldness crossing her features upon realizing it was


    Peter.


    She had encountered him numerous times before–always confident, arrogant, and dismissive. Yet,


    this Peter was different. His face was unshaven, his demeanor


    weary.


    For a moment, she questioned if it was truly him. But the intensity of his stare


    confirmed his identity.


    As Skr scrutinized him, Peter was also studying her. Delivering takeout these past few days, he


    had even entered Gardner Group. There, he had overheard whispers of admiration for her, a stark


    contrast to the disdain he and his family had once held.


    As they mocked Skr, she quietly earned the respect of others. Peter felt shame gnaw at him as


    he reflected on his past foolishness.


    After a moment of inner conflict, he broke the silence. “Does it make you happy to see me reduced


    to delivering food?”


    Peter was convinced he could easily find a new position with his experience as a former executive.


    But reality struck him hard; he faced rejection after rejection, shattering his pride.


    Kenny’s world crumbled with dwindling finances and a family constantly needing money. He


    drowned his sorrows in alcohol at home while Samuel desperately chased acting jobs. The burden


    of responsibility fell solely on Peter’s shoulders, and he couldn’t even afford awyer for his father.