Reborn As Super Heiress

Capítulo 1904: Chapter 1807: Two Clues

Clayflo seemed to have anticipated Huo Sining’s request and immediately curled the corner of his mouth into a smile:

“Naturally, I can assure Miss Huo that at the black market auction, you have the priority to purchase those two large Huaxia antiques, as long as you can gather enough money within three days. No matter who finally succeeds in the bidding, I can sell those items to Miss Huo.”

Huo Sining was taken aback, then smiled and looked playfully at Clayflo: “Mr. Duke, your bait seems quite tempting, but how do I know that these two Huaxia antiques are exactly what I’m interested in?”

“After all, the box of antiques I have with me contains the Changxin Palace Lantern, which you long to take back, a piece of great significance to you. As a wager, this could be considered full of sincerity, yet you remain elusive, only mentioning two large antiques without specifying what they are, leaving me completely in the dark.”

“To be blunt, if you happen to lose in the gambling game with me, wouldn’t you potentially swap those two antiques for worthless items? If that’s the case, I’d certainly suffer a great loss.”

Huo Sining is no fool. Clayflo’s words undoubtedly contain hidden traps. If she were truly tricked by his smooth talk, she would be the one deceived. It seems Clayflo indeed was a cunning old fox, not easy to deal with.

Clayflo couldn’t help but laugh: “Miss Huo doesn’t need to worry about that. These two items are definitely things that intrigue Huo Sining.”

The assurance intrigued Huo Sining, who suspiciously glanced at Clayflo.

Although she hadn’t been in the Huaxia antique appraisal community for long, over the past two years, she has seen more antiques than many appraisers who’ve worked for decades, possessing even more precious antiques compared to Zhou Shitao. She was far from an ignorant novice.

It’s not surprising that Huo Sining didn’t trust Clayflo’s claim. Antiques that would pique Clayflo’s interest, yet aren’t in Huo Sining’s possession, do exist, but are rare and mostly unique items she no longer hoped for.

Seeming to sense Huo Sining’s skepticism, Clayflo reluctantly revealed several critical hints:

“I can give you two clues. These two items are connected to the two Huaxia antiques you won today, one being the Changxin Palace Lantern my grandmother left behind, the other being Lang Shining’s painting.”

Huo Sining was puzzled by Clayflo’s hints. The Changxin Palace Lantern was unearthed from a Han Dynasty Ancient Tomb, while Lang Shining belonged to the Qing Dynasty, separated by a thousand years, one a lantern, the other a painting—there seemed to be no common link. What was the nature of these large items that related to both?

Huo Sining couldn’t fathom it, instinctively glancing at Su Qingqing and Li Jun, who also appeared baffled, watching her with confusion from where they stood.

A mutual bewilderment hung between them, as they shook their heads collectively.

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Feeling discouraged, Huo Sining intended to decline but, ultimately intrigued by Clayflo’s cunning challenge, glanced at her watch, pondered briefly, and then said:

“The day is getting late. Let’s return now, and I’ll think it over. Tomorrow I’ll respond to Mr. Duke. Does that sound acceptable?”

Not wishing to commit fully, Huo Sining planned to call home, consult her mentor on what connections might exist between the Changxin Palace Lantern and Lang Shining’s painting.

If the item truly had enough allure, she’d accept Clayflo’s offer to gamble. Otherwise, she’d tactfully retreat, content to return with this box of cultural relics.

Clayflo didn’t insist on gambling today. Being in America and given Huo Sining’s attendance at the black market auction, she wouldn’t leave empty-handed, especially on his turf—there was no fear of escape.

So, he nodded and said: “If Miss Huo agrees, let’s gamble here again tomorrow at two in the afternoon. Do you have any objections?”

Huo Sining naturally had no objections and smiled: “Sure, we’ll be in touch.”

With Windsor Caesar present, contacting Clayflo posed no issue, allowing Huo Sining and her companions to leave with ease.

Outside the bar, a car awaited them. Clayflo maintained his grace despite Huo Sining’s advantage over him and Semiya. Instead of showing anger, he graciously ensured their departure—demonstrating the distinctive conduct of esteemed families—unlike Semiya, truly an outlier in the Rothschild Family.

Upon returning to the hotel, Huo Sining and her group prepared to retire. The time neared two in the morning, and Qibao had long settled to sleep on Gu Xu’s back.

After bidding farewell to the others, Huo Sining recalled something and halted Windsor Caesar, who was heading to his room: “Emperor, I have a question for you.”

Caesar paused, seemingly aware of Huo Sining’s inquiry, and he smiled: “You want to know, what gambling skills does Clayflo possess?”

Huo Sining nodded.

Caesar seriously regarded Huo Sining and said: “What I should tell you is that Clayflo is completely ignorant of gambling. He knows nothing about it and deeply despises it. This is why he opposes Semiya’s casino visits, reprimanding him harshly whenever he sees Semiya gambling.”

Huo Sining’s expression instantly turned to astonishment, her eyes widened in disbelief as she said:

“Doesn’t gamble? How is that possible? If he doesn’t understand gambling, how could he propose a wager with me? And he’s the hidden Boss behind JK, the grand proprietor of Las Vegas’s Gambling City, yet detests gambling—are you joking with me?”