Chapter 333
When Andrew approached Orion, the latter thought he was ready to give up. Orion said smugly, “Kid, it’s time to learn your lesson.”
Andrew simply replied, “I know whether it’s real or fake. Get ready to kneel before me,”
Orion retorted, “Then prove it. Is it real or fake? Announce it.”
“Andrew, it’s reall This old fox is playing mind games. He wants you to overthink it!”
The experts in the crowd agreed. They had faced Orion before and knew his tricky methods. Since the fake was already revealed, they reasoned, this had to be authentic.
However, Andrew suddenly smashed the second bowl to pieces. The crowd stood frozen in shock, wondering how he could destroy what might have been a million–dollar piece.
“You fell for Orion’s trap,” Elsie muttered in dismay.
Francesca was extremely disappointed. If she had known, she would have tried to dissuade Andrew.
Cedric grumbled, “Orion you’re so cruel.”
Aspen emerged from the crowd, smirking. “Andrew, reaching a tie with Mr. Kelce is impressive enough, even if it was just luck.”
Christina chimed in, “At least you’re not a complete laughingstock. But be million in damages!”
ready to pay
that
While everyone sympathized with Andrew, Orion’s face had turned ashen with rage.
“Everyone thinks I just broke the real bowl,” Andrew said calmly. “I disagree–Mr. Kelce, why don’t you give us your expert opinion?”
Orion stood up, his voice ice–cold. “How did you know the last bowl was also a fake?”
The crowd froze, some gasping, “Fake?”
They were all puzzled about what was going on.
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Aspen asked urgently, “Mr. Kelce, what did you say? The last bowl was fake too? So he was right?”
Orion snapped, “Shut up, all of you! I refuse to believe this kid got that lucky!”
His outburst confirmed everyone’s suspicion, and the crowd erupted in amazement.
“I can’t believe the young guy was right! Both bowls were fakes.”
Someone asked, “Wait–does it mean Mr. Kelce lost to Mr. Lloyd?”
“What’s going on? No expert in Jayrodale had ever beaten Mr. Kelce at authentication, yet this
newcomer had done it effortlessly!”
