Chapter 335 The crowd , stirred up by Aspens usations , began to eye Andrew again with suspicion .
If he had really cheated by colluding with the owner , it would be a scandal of epic proportions .
Andrew remained unfazed and responded calmly , I thanked the owner , but not because he told me which piece was genuine .
In fact , I dont even know this man , he continued , his tone light yet firm .
If anything , Id say this seller is more likely to be Mr.
Kelces acquaintance .
Orions face darkened , his teeth clenched tightly as he stayed silent .
Aspens heart skipped a beat .
Could Andrews im be true ? Was the owner actually on Orions side ? If that were the case , her earlier usations would make no sense .
After all , there was no reason for someone to align with Orion to help Andrew cheat .
Elsie stepped forward with a calm but serious expression .
Mr.
Cooper , as one of the event organizers , we have ess to your background .
Youre from Bridgefields , correct ? And from what we know , you and Mr.
Kelce have partnered together at these appraisal events for years .
John Cooper forced an awkward smile and replied , Thats correct .
I am from Bridgefields , which is exactly why Id never side with Mr.
Lloyd against Mr.
Kelce .
He then added with visible difort , Both bowls are indeed fakes .
Mr.
Kelce instructed me to bring them here .
This doesnt break any rules , but I must admit , I never expected Mr.
Lloyd to figure out the truth so decisively .
The crowd erupted in shock at his admission .
Aspen was thoroughly humiliated , and she stood frozen with her mouth agape , unable to process what had just happened .
The audience , including collectors and antique enthusiasts , began shouting angrily at both John and Orion .
The two had clearly schemed together , setting a trap for Andrew .
Luckily , Andrews sharp eye and bold confidence not only exposed the ruse but also left Orion utterly defeated .
Enraged by the uproar , Orion shouted , Enough ! Everyone , shut up ! He jabbed a finger at Andrew and growled , Now tell me , how did you figure out which bowl was fake ? If you cant exin it , Im not acknowledging this win ! Andrew chuckled and said , Its simple .
While Mr Cooper didnt say a word to me about which was real , his reactions gave it away .
1/2 # Chapter 335 Aspen sneered .
Reactions ? Andrew , are you serious ? Do you think anyone here is buying that ? John was visibly panicked , and he waved his hands in protest .
Mr.
Lloyd , youre a genius , but please , dont involve me in your story ! I didnt give you any clues intentionally or otherwise .
If you keep this up , Ill be a pariah when I return to Bridgefields .
The man looked genuinely distressed , as though Andrews words were about tond him in serious trouble with both Aspen and Orion .
Andrew stayed calm and stated , Lets go back to what I asked earlier .
Remember when I questioned Mr.
Cooper about how much the genuine bowl would be worth ? Andrew reminded them , The piece was supposedly worth millions one of a kind in the world of porcin .
Mr.
Cooper said it was highly valuable and precious .
Francesca blinked , confused .
But what does that have to do with determining which bowl was fake ? Andrew grinned .
Everything .
Didnt you all notice what I did during the appraisal ? Each time , I threw the bowl into the air as if I were ready to let it smash to the ground .
When I did that , everyone held their breath , terrified that I might destroy it .
No one wanted to be responsible for damaging something so rare and priceless not even Mr.
Cooper , the supposed owner of the piece .
Cedric nodded .
Exactly ! A bowl like that should never be treated so carelessly .
Andrew smiled and added , And thats the key .
A bowl worth millions wouldnt be thrown around lightly if it were real .
The owner Mr .
Cooper should have been a nervous wreck every time I tossed it .
Hisck of reaction spoke volumes .