The Pigeon Pair Saves The Marriage by Janice Gold

Chapter 19

On the other side, at the Peterson Group, Ray received a new email. He subconsciously clicked on it, finding it was from Gideon.

“No way!”

Ray blurted out, staring at the email content in disbelief.

[I’m a very stupid man!]

The next day, the groupmail sent by Gideon spread throughout the company, and he didn’t know about it until noon.

Gideon looked at his email box, which he had finally logged back in with a dark face.

‘Who did it?’ he wondered.

Gideon remembered the last prank in which his computer was hacked, which showed a pig dancing. He was filled with rage but couldn’t do anything.

Just as Edith finished her day’s work, she received a call from Shane.

“I sent you the address.”

Edith glanced at the location on her phone and said softly, “I got it. Are you feeling better these days?”

Edith was too busy at work and couldn’t spare time to visit Shane.

“Don’t worry. I’m feeling much better.”

After hanging up the phone, Edith glanced at the time and found it was still early. She could drive to the place near the auction and have a quick dinner.

The auction time was set at nine o’clock in the evening. Edith needed to complete all inspections before it started.

When Edith got there, a staff member came to greet her.

“Ms. Jones?”

Edith nodded in response and followed the staff member.

She looked around and found the auction was far bigger than Shane described.

There were hundreds of seats at the venue, but it was not the key to measuring this event. Finally, she saw the lots that were about to be auctioned.

Among them was a painting. Others from the same period were bid for whopping prices, let alone the one in the auction.

Edith raised an eyebrow and instantly felt this was a good chance for her.

She majored in cultural relic restoration in college, making her understanding of cultural relics much different from others.

Edith put on her gloves and began to check the lots carefully.

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The reason why cultural relics were valuable was that they had endured the test of time, but their beauty had never faded away.

Edith held her breath and carefully picked up the painting.

It captivated her deeply until she saw the signature.

Edith frowned, making the staff member next to her tense up.

“Ms. Jones, what’s wrong?”

Edith didn’t speak but checked the painting carefully, more confirmed about her discovery.

“Where did you get this painting?” Edith asked.

The staff member didn’t know these secrets, but the auction items were generally obtained legally.

“Is…it fake?”

The staff member said in disbelief, “No way. Our boss bought this from overseas. How could it be fake?”

“I didn’t say that.”

Edith returned to a calm look and said, “But it’s better to ask the person in charge to come.”

She put down the painting and tapped on the desk, lost in contemplation.

When the person in charge showed up, he couldn’t tell the origin of the painting either, so he called over the owner of all these items.

The moment the woman came in, a trace of surprise flashed across Edith’s eyes.

“I’m Deborah Stevens, the owner of these relics.”

It seemed Edith didn’t expect the owner to be a woman. She said in a deep voice, “Ms. Stevens, there is a problem. I don’t know if I should say it.”

“Please go ahead.”

Deborah appeared to be in her early forties. She dressed sharply, looking like a business elite.

“Ms. Stevens, you have been deceived.”

Edith went straight to the point. “This painting was from a royal family. It’s indeed a cultural relic, but I don’t think it’s worth such a high price.”

Deborah was shocked and said seriously, “You’re Ms. Jones, right?

“I may have to remind you that you must be responsible for your words!”

Edith pressed her lips and explained word by word, “Normally, painters won’t sign their signatures on the conspicuous place of the painting.

“But this painting’s signature is too conspicuous.”

Deborah frowned and motioned for Edith to continue.

Edith said, “The paintings from the royal families should be more professional, and they should have strict requirements on details like the signature places of painters.”

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“Don’t you think you’re leaping to the conclusion with the only reason?”

The person in charge on the side said, “Our appraiser had confirmed several times before. purchasing the lot and didn’t find anything…

Edith shook her head. “I didn’t say this painting was fake.”

The painting was produced in the past, but it didn’t come from the royal families.

As for why some people hyped about its background, Edith felt there was no need for her to explain.

Deborah pondered for a moment and said in a deep voice, “The price of royal paintings is higher. They’re much more valuable than ordinary ones.”

“What should we do now?”

The person in charge was anxious. “The auction is about to start. A lot of people outside came for this painting.”

Edith took off her gloves as she had finished her work.

As for how to solve the problem, it was not her turn to decide.

Edith thought for a while but still added, “Ms. Stevens, if I were you, I would send it to a professional institution for appraisal first.”

She stared at Deborah and said confidently, “If you need it, I can help arrange it.”

There was a professional team in her laboratory that specialized in appraising paintings.

They needed to check the lines and do some research on the material of the paper.

The process wouldn’t take long, and it wouldn’t be late after the painting was identified.

“Well, it seems we have no choice.”

Deborah was a smart woman. “If it’s true as Ms. Jones said, we will get into trouble even if we sell it.”

As it was related to their interest and reputation, no one dared to fool the guests.

“Ms. Jones, wait a moment.”

When Edith was about to pack her things and leave, Deborah suddenly stopped her.

“Is there anything else?” Edith was a little confused.

“Ms. Jones, you’ve been a great help today. Thank you so much. This is a reward for you.” Deborah handed over a check.

The amount above was 20 thousand, which was a small number for a big shot like her.

Edith waved her hand and refused tactfully. “I’m just here to stand in for my friend. Ms. Stevens, it’s the least I can do.”

Edith didn’t want to accept the check.

She could even anticipate how this matter would develop. Edith worried that if she actually accepted the check today, she might have to help Deborah out more often in the future.

Deborah smiled and didn’t persuade her to take the check anymore.

“Ms. Jones, I’m very impressed by your capability:

Deborah stretched out her hand. “I wonder if we can make friends or if you are interested in working for me.

“You can name your salary.

Edith didn’t expect Deborah’s offer to be so generous.

She subconsciously stretched out her hand, shook Deborah’s hand politely, and then said, “Thank you for your appreciation. It’s my honor to be your friend,”

Edith ignored Deborah’s job offer, assuming that Deborah could understand her refusal