A Warm Marriage After Rebirth

Chapter 140: Chapter 140: Seraphina Takes On the Galloway Father and Daughter (Part 5)

Having navigated the business world for years, Miles Galloway exuded the powerful authority of a leader. His solemn expression radiated an indescribable dominance as he tried to exert immense pressure on Seraphina Sterling!

An ordinary person would have been so intimidated by his exceptionally powerful presence that their thoughts would have scrambled, leaving them speechless. But Seraphina Sterling was no ordinary person. In her eyes, at least, Miles Galloway’s authority didn’t even measure up to half of Terrence Grant’s!

Everyone around them could feel the imposing aura radiating from Miles Galloway. The students in the front rows were so intimidated they lowered their heads, not daring to meet his gaze!

Seraphina Sterling, however, calmly met his gaze. ”Mr. Galloway is very knowledgeable about the characteristics of Master Mengchen Holloway’s work. Your explanation was also quite accurate. Those are indeed the first things to consider when appraising one of his pieces. However, Mr. Galloway, you’ve made a mistake that many Appraisers are prone to!”

At that moment, all eyes were on Seraphina Sterling. A warm smile played on her lips as her gentle voice reached everyone’s ears. She exuded an innate confidence from head to toe—an enviable, free-spirited ease.

”If this pot were truly a piece by Master Mengchen Holloway, it would never look this worn! Master Mengchen Holloway’s works are so precious and rare that any collector would preserve them meticulously. They would never let a piece fall into its current state!”

The moment Seraphina Sterling finished, a derisive laugh rang out. ”Seraphina Sterling, you’re absolutely hilarious! I’ve never met anyone as ridiculous as you! You’re calling it a fake just because this Purple Clay Teapot looks a little old? Don’t you find your own words laughable?”

Michelle Galloway shot her a scornful glance. ”It’s clear you know nothing about this Purple Clay Teapot. Everything you’re saying is just utter nonsense! Even if you can’t find a real reason, you shouldn’t make up one this pathetic! I’ve been studying antiques for years, and this is honestly the first time I’ve ever heard such a ridiculous justification! If any professionals heard you, you’d be a total laughingstock!”

”You shouldn’t be so arrogant, especially in front of your elders! When you don’t know something, you should have the humility to learn! Humbly ask for guidance! Don’t stand there pretending to be an expert. Besides making a fool of yourself, you won’t accomplish anything! You’re lucky it was my dad you ran into. My father is very forgiving. As long as you truly understand your mistake and sincerely apologize to him, I’m sure he’ll forgive you!”

Michelle Galloway maintained her haughty posture, acting as if she were the one who had bested Seraphina Sterling in the confrontation! Anyone would have felt uncomfortable seeing such a domineering attitude.

In the crowd, Genevieve Churchill had already rolled up her sleeves. If she could, she would have rushed right up there and given Michelle a hard slap, knocking that arrogance right off her face!

But Seraphina Sterling wasn’t the type to swallow an insult and let others fight her battles. Her smile only grew brighter. ”I wasn’t finished speaking. Don’t you think it’s a bit premature for you to be jumping to conclusions, Galloway?”

”If you want to keep embarrassing yourself by spouting more childish theories, then by all means, don’t let me stop you! I’d love to see what other absurd excuses you can cook up.” Michelle Galloway crossed her arms, looking like she was settling in to enjoy the show.

”Although this Purple Clay Teapot was made to look extremely similar to a piece by Master Mengchen Holloway, it is still nothing more than a forgery! If you observe the details of the craftsmanship, the lid doesn’t fit perfectly snugly. The lines of the handle, body, and spout are visibly stiff at the curves, not nearly as fluid as they should be! The base of the pot also lacks refinement!”