Chapter 335 The crowd , stirred up by Aspens accusations , 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 claim be true ? Was the owner actually on Orions side ? If that were the case , her earlier accusations 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 access 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 discomfort , 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 explain 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 .noveldrama

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 to land 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 porcelain .

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 .

His lack of reaction spoke volumes .