Chapter 281


    “What? Is it necessary to investigate this further?” Selina raised her hand


    arrogantly and proudly dered, “Most of the people here witnessed it. The


    ne was around my neck. Old Mr. Quillen, if you doubt it, feel free to


    check the hotel surveince.”


    “That’s right! I can vouch for it!”


    “I saw it too!”


    “This is the precious token of affection that Mr. Lane gave to Selina. It’s worth


    30 million!”


    Sure enough, a group of people at the scene voiced their support for Selina’s


    im.


    Roselynn became anxious, unable toprehend the situation. Did


    Mackenzie steal the ne?


    No, that can’t be true!


    She firmly believed that Mackenzie was not such a person.


    Terence, the cunning old fox, continued to maintain a sly smile. He didn’t


    doubt that so many people at the scene were lying, but he was well aware


    that they had misunderstood a crucial detail.


    Instead of questioning Selina directly, he turned to Isaac and inquired, “Isaac,


    is it true? Did you purchase this ne for 30 million? Where did you


    acquire it?”


    If someone else had asked him that question, Isaac would have proudly


    admitted to it and boasted about the purchase. However, when he caught


    sight of the look in Terence’s eyes, he felt something was amiss, and a strong


    sense of guilt washed over him.


    Isaac wouldn’t hesitate to show any mercy to anyone else in the room, but


    Terence was someone he wouldn’t dare offend.


    The Quillen family’s influence in Yeringham ran deep like an ancient tree


    firmly rooted in the soil. They had connections in the business world, the


    government, and even the underworld. They were on an entirely different


    levelpared to the Lane family.


    If Isaac had a clear conscience, he wouldn’t be afraid of the Quillen family’s


    power. After all, Yeringham was a society governed by the rule ofw.


    The problem was, he was lying.


    Furthermore, he had a gut feeling that the genuine golden jade phoenix


    ne might have some connection to the elderly man standing before


    him.


    “Well… It’s true that I bought it and gave it to Selina…” Isaac attempted to


    redirect the focus and provide selectively truthful information.


    If it had been anyone else, they might have been deceived. However,


    Terence Quillen, the shrewd and astute self–made man who had risen to


    be the wealthiest person in the entire city, was not one to be easily


    fooled.


    “Mr. Lane, you purchased it for 30 million at the auction, right? Oh my, it


    seems that I may have forgotten about the records at my own Quillen


    Auction House…” Terence’s words caused Isaac’s confidence to shatter


    How could Terence, as the auction house owner, not know who had bid 30


    million for the golden jade phoenix ne?


    “Uh… no, I didn’t acquire it at the auction house. I obtained it through other


    means.” With this sudden change in Isaac’s statement, amotion erupted


    in the room.


    Many sensed a potential turning point in the situation.


    Those who lied would always remain under suspicion.


    Selina immediately eximed in disbelief, “What? Isaac, how dare you


    deceive me! So, is this ne truly worth 30 million?”


    Isaac was drenched in sweat. If Terence hadn’t been standing right in front of


    him, he might have boldly continued lying.


    However, his confidence had crumbled, and he hesitated, “It didn’t cost 30


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    million… B–But… it’s close enough!”


    Indeed, the difference was just a few zeros.


    Terence, disinterested in their argument, let out a chuckle and remarked,


    “Haha, Mr. Lane, I suggest you take a closer look. Is the ne worn by my


    godchild truly the one you purchased?”


    What? His godchild?


    Terence’s words sent shockwaves through everyone present.


    The members of the Oatley family, who had previously scorned and belittled


    Roselynn as a meremoner, turned pale in an instant.


    Jaxton’s expression turned exceedingly unpleasant.


    Although Jessica had already harbored suspicions, she hadn’t fully grasped


    the situation. Now, her mood darkened further as regret flooded her. Why


    hadn’t she stepped forward earlier to assist Roselynn?


    “U–Umm…”


    Isaac found himself trapped with no escape, his face etched with distress.


    Topound his troubles, udette approached Terence with a smile,


    saying, “Old Mr. Quillen, the people I called will be here soon. I assure you that


    the culprit won’t stand a chance of escaping!”


    What?


    Isaac’splexion turned ashen.