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Kingsley shook his head.
Im no master I just know a thing or two.
Elsie could no longer take Kingsleys modesty at face value
Earlier, she had confidently shown off her antique knowledge while guiding Kingsley and Francesca through the collection, but now she felt embarrassed.
It was like teaching calculus to a math professor.
While some celebrated, others brooded.
Orions lace had turned dark as he reached out his hand and demanded, I don’t trust these worthless Jayrodale experts.
Give it to me I need to examine it myself.
Dream on, Orion, Cedric pulled back protectively.
Kingsley intervened calmly, Let him see it.
Lets put his doubts to rest.
Cedric reluctantly handed over the relic
Orion turned it over in his palm, examining it from every angle until his face went ashen gray, an uncontrollable glint of greed flickering in his eyes.
According to the auction rules, whoever authenticates a piece gets to keep it, Kingsley said.
Mr. Kelce, youve handled it enough, and its time to give it back.
Orions face twitched as he reluctantly returned the relic
Cedric snatched it back with a cold laugh, mocking, Orion, earlier you manipulated me into wasting a million dollars.
As fate would have it, that million bought me a priceless relic
Are you about to burst with jealousy? Orion was indeed close to bursting
He knew Kingsley had outplayed him, and the thought that such a treasure had slipped through his fingers made his heart bleed.
Mr. Kelce, is it really a genuine sacred relic ? Aspen asked in disbelief.
Yes, it is, Mr. Kelce admitted bitterly.
This kid got lucky that relic should have been mine.
Aspen refused to accept it.
If it was real, why didnt you buy the bronze statue earlier, Mr. Kelce? Orions face darkened as he snapped, Stop asking
If I had known there was a relic inside, would you even need to ask? Aspen exclaimed, If you couldnt spot it, how did Kingsley ? Are you saying he knows more about antiques than you? Orion spoke grimly, Hiding relics inside bronze statues is one of the most sophisticated techniques in antiquities.
Not even the most renowned experts in history could easily spot.
such treasures, let alone this amateur.
Aspen felt somewhat relieved
So Kingsley just got lucky? Orion replied, Either that, or he had inside information we don’t know about.
But one things certain he doesnt have the skill to spot these things
If he truly had such supernatural insight, then I’d be lucky to even be considered his junior! Well, even if he got lucky once, now its your turn to choose a plece for him to authenticate, Aspen said with a cold smile.
Orion immediately called out, Kid, luck wont save you this time.
I might have missed earlier, but to beat me, youll need real skill
I don’t need much skill to make you kneel before me, Kingsley replied with a smile.
Orion laughed in fury and barked to someone behind him, Bring it here!
GET IT NOW Under everyones watchful eyes, Orions assistant brought two identical porcelain bowls forward.
They were pristine white with delicate blue patterns adorning their surfaces.
Elsies expression turned serious as she warned, Mr. Baldwin, in authentication, the toughest challenge is the twin test.
Whats the twin test? Kingsley asked, which made Elsie sigh helplessly.
She could not understand how Kingsley seemed to know nothing, yet had spotted that sacred relic earlier. She quickly explained, The twin test is an authentication term.
It refers to two identical pieces -one authentic and one fake that are so similar, theyre impossible to tell apart with the naked eye.
These two bowls, for instance, appear identical
Usually, wed rely on professional knowledge, experience, touch sensitivity, and specialized equipment but the competition rules prohibit using tools, so youll need another approach.
Orion extended his hand with a smirk
You have five minutes to identify the authentic bowl.
Though I know that even with five hours or five months, you still couldnt tell which is real and which is fake
After his taunt, Orions assistant brought him a chair, and he sat down with a leisurely air.
Kingsley, luck doesnt stick around for fools forever, Aspen said with a mocking smile.
The twin test has stumped countless experts in the antique world.
Even though you know nothing losing to Mr. Kelce here would at least be a respectable defeat! The crowd turned their attention to Kingsley.
Many believed the young man had finally met his match.
Orion, you shameless bastard, Cedric shouted angrily.
Even seasoned experts can be fooled by the twin test.
Isnt it unfair to challenge him with this? Orion replied with a smug smile, A bets a bet.
In an authentication competition, anything goes.
Kid, if you can’t handle it, just surrender now kneel before me I’ll let you off easy.
Many spectators started urging Kingsley to give up.
Young man, Mr. Kelce has forgotten more about antiques than youve ever known, Come back in 20 years if you want to challenge him.
It was just sheer luck that you found the relic in the statue.
You need to know your place.
Just admit defeat
Its nothing to be ashamed of Mr. Kelce defeats many antique masters at the treasure appraisal conference every year.
The antique experts of Jayrodale looked troubled.
They wanted to help Kingsley take Orion down a peg, but they knew their expertise fell short of Orions, and speaking up would only make them look foolish.
Kingsley stared at the identical bowls and smiled slightly.
Is this supposed to be difficult? To me, the real and fake are obvious at first glance its actually quite simple ! His words caused an uproar in the crowd.
Such arrogance from a mere child! Orion fumed.
Even I could make a mistake if I’m not careful, let alone someone like you.
Aspen shook her head and laughed, Kingsley, if you can’t tell them apart, just admit it.
Stop trying to show off.
An antique expert approached with a wry simile.
Mr. Baldwin, you can’t spot the difference with just your eyes
You need professional knowledge and experience to convince everyone.
Orions assistant mocked, This kid knows nothing about antiques, and as for experience. Hell, hes barely old enough to drive! Just kneel before Mr. Kelce and admit you’re wrong, kid
Thats how youngsters like you should behave.
These jerks are going too far, Francesca grumbled.
Kingsley picked up both porcelain bowls, one in each hand, and asked with a smile, Ms. Santana, these bowls are competition property, right? Elsie nodded, puzzled by his question. Yes, Mr. Baldwin
Competition rules state that all antiques and items must be from registered dealers
Then I’d like to ask the owner of these bowls to step forward, Kingsley announced loudly.
Orion laughed coldly.
Do you really think the owner would tell you which is real? Stop playing games and just admit you don’t know anything.
Patience.
Youll be crying soon enough, Kingsley replied with a smirk.
The bowls owner, an elderly man in a burgundy suit with kind eyes, stepped forward and said politely, Young man, MA Kelce is a renowned expert.
I can’t interfere in your bet, so good luck.
don’t worry, sir
I wont ask which is real or fake, Kingsley assured him.
I just have a simple question.
The owner frowned but nodded.
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