Chapter 320 Andrew smiled and said , Ms.
Santana , it seems youre not just a skilled auctioneer but also an expert in antiques .
Thats quite impressive .
Elsies face lit up at thepliment , though she remained modest .
Mr.
Lloyd , youre too kind .
Its just that Ive grown to love what I do , and my family has been in the antiques business for generations .
Ive picked up a few things along the way .
As they strolled around the za , Andrew said casually , Well , lets take a look around .
If anything catches my eye , Ill leave it to you to help me evaluate it .
Elsie nodded with a smile .
Feel free to let me know if something interests you , Mr.
Lloyd .
Ill be happy to assist .
Feeling a littlepetitive , Francesca kept her expression pleasant but couldnt resistmenting .
There are so many antiques here paintings , artifacts , and all sorts of treasures .
Can Ms.
Santana really guarantee she knows everything about all of them ? Elsie remained calm and replied confidently , The world of antiques is vast and intricate , covering countless styles and eras .
It would be arrogant to im mastery over everything , but I can assure you that I have a solid understanding of the market and a decent level of authority .
Andrew nodded thoughtfully , impressed by Elsies humility mixed with quiet confidence .
He could tell she was a woman of genuine expertise , not just empty boasts .
However , Francesca was not convinced .
With a sly smile , she pointed at a yellowed painting lying on the ground .
Id like to buy this painting .
Ms.
Santana , can you give me her professional opinion on it ? Elsie nced at the painting and looked a bit surprised .
Ms.
Aicker , thats a counterfeit .
It has no collectible or artistic value .
Are you sure you want to buy it ? Francescas face flushed with embarrassment , but she doubled down .
Turning to the vendor , a man with a scraggly goatee , she asked , Sir , how much is this painting ? Whos the artist , and what era is it from ? The vendor immediately grinned and began his pitch .
Miss , youve got a sharp eye ! This is an authentic masterpiece by the renowned Tom Hemmings .
Since you appreciate its value , Ill let it go for just 200 thousand dors .
Francesca turned back to Elsie with a smirk .
You heard him .
He says its a genuine Tom Hemmings piece and is asking for two hundred thousand .
Do you still think its fake ? Elsie shook her head and calmly addressed the vendor .
This painting has absolutely no connection to Tom Hemmings or any historic era .
But if Ms.
Aicker truly likes it , Ill buy it as a gift for her 100 dors , take it or leave it .
The vendors face twisted in disbelief .
100 dors ? Are you joking ? Forget it ! If you dont ??? Chapter 320 recognize its worth , Im not selling it to you .
Francescaughed lightly .
It seems Ms.
Santanas influence doesnt carry much weight here .
Unfazed , Elsie pulled out an identification badge hanging from her neck and held it up for the vendor to see .
Are you sure I dont know what Im talking about ? widened , The moment the vendor saw her credentials , his demeanor shifted entirely .
His eyes and he quickly started nodding and bowing .
Oh , my ! Ms.
Santana , I didnt realize it was you ! Please forgive my ignorance .
He chuckled nervously and added , Ms.
Santana , your sharp eyes are unmatched .
You know what ? Forget a hundred dors how about 50 ? Take it for cost price ! In no time , the painting was neatly wrapped and handed over to Francesca .
Elsie paid the 50 dors with a smile .
Ms.
Aicker , still think I dont know what Im talking about ? Francescas expression was a mixture of confusion and disbelief as she stammered , Wait a second … That guy just imed this painting was worth 200 thousand , and now hes selling it for 50 bucks ? She stared at the wrapped painting in her hands ,pletely bewildered .
If its worth so little , how on earth did he have the audacity to ask for 200 thousand in the first ce ? At that moment , Francesca was so stunned that she forgot all aboutpeting with Elsie .
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