Chapter 317 You Are Selling All Fake Goods
After writing that sentence, Alexander raised his paddle.
"Six and a half million dollars."
Everyone was shocked to see him bid.
Weren't Ezekiel and Alexander supposed to have a bad relationship?
Or maybe, at the end of the day, they're still family, part of the Howard family?
Ezekiel forced a smile that looked worse than crying.
Catherine's words were still echoing in his ears!
Seeing Alexander now, Ezekiel couldn't shake the feeling that Alexander was here to watch him sell off his assets...
The Howard family motto: Only losers sell their assets!
Ezekiel's face burned with embarrassment!
Fortunately, with Alexander's bid, others in the room started raising their paddles too.
"Four million dollars."
"Four million and one dollars."
Ezekiel was hosting his own antique auction, but the items were being sold through the usual procedures.
To ensure the rights of both buyers and sellers, everything was handled by a professional auction team.
Backstage, a team wearing white gloves and masks was ready for action!
Saturn said seriously, "This thing can sell for nine million dollars? These people must have more money than sense."
Brad had already taken the real painting; the one up for auction was a fake!
A fake painted by Mars himself...
Mars chuckled, "You don't get it. It proves they appreciate my art."
Uranus added, "These people never consider that what they're getting might be fake."
Who would have thought that Ezekiel's grand auction was full of fakes!
Ezekiel stood on stage, beaming.
"Next is a piece by Ryder. I spent a fortune to acquire it. Let's start the bidding at one million dollars."
A lifelike jade sculpture appeared on the table.
The classic welcoming pine tree design was striking under the lights, the jade translucent, the craftsmanship exquisite, every detail meticulously carved!
Immediately, someone raised their paddle!
"Two million dollars!"
"Two and a half million dollars!"
Catherine yawned, feeling a bit bored.
Though the jade sculpture was a masterpiece, it wasn't her work!
These days, there were plenty of people pretending to be her.
Catherine smirked, watching several so-called Ryder pieces being successfully auctioned off.
Owen wanted to bid but was stopped by Arabella beside him.
"Fake."
Arabella, who had spent her life dealing with artifacts, had a sharp eye. Her words made Owen squint and take a closer look at the items on stage.
Catherine raised an eyebrow from the back row.
Arabella was indeed impressive!
Catherine knew she hadn't carved that jade sculpture, but Arabella could judge its authenticity just by looking at it!
The trust and understanding between old partners made Owen put down his paddle.
"How did you spot it?"
"Anyone with eyes can see it. You're blind, so normally you can't."
Owen was speechless.
But he was used to Arabella's sharp tongue!
Owen sneered, "Don't bring out these worthless items to embarrass yourself. People might think the Howard family is going bankrupt! Ezekiel, don't you have anything good?"
Owen was a true expert in antiques.
His words made everyone crane their necks.
Ezekiel forced a smile.
"What does Mr. Harrison want to see?"
"You have a small bracelet. Bring it out."
Ezekiel almost choked on his own breath!
That bracelet was his prized possession!
Being asked to bring it out now threw off his entire plan!
"Mr. Harrison, that bracelet will come out later! The other auction items are also valuable!"
Owen scoffed.
"Catherine, what did your grandfather say when you came out?"
Catherine chuckled.
Marcus hadn't said anything!
But with Marcus not here, whatever he said was up to Catherine!
"Grandpa said they're all worthless fakes, just come and take a look."
The crowd was in an uproar!
Ezekiel's auction items were all fakes?
Alexander also sneered, "Ezekiel, even if you can't part with your treasures, there's no need for this."
Ezekiel carefully selected today's attendees, people who could help him in business!
Ezekiel snapped, "How could my items be fakes! Alexander, watch your words!"
After stepping down as CEO of the Howard Group, Alexander, as the largest shareholder, had even more influence within the company.
Alexander smiled and shook his head.
With an air of nobility, Alexander exuded a natural kingly presence, making the place feel like his domain!
"Whether they're fakes or not, a test will tell."
Ezekiel gritted his teeth.
"Test them! I know my items are genuine! If they're proven to be real, you owe me an apology!"
Ezekiel thought he had it all figured out.
Alexander was surely trying to sabotage him by claiming the items were fake!
Alexander didn't know that Ezekiel had spent a fortune to authenticate them, ensuring they were genuine!
Alexander sneered, "Fine, but if they're all fakes, it's your reputation on the line, not the Howard Group's!"
Ezekiel glanced at the confident Alexander, feeling the pressure.
He had no choice but to bring out the auctioned antiques and call in a professional appraisal team.
Seeing the well-dressed experts on stage, Alexander's eyebrows twitched, a smile playing on his lips!
These people, if he guessed right, were from the Galactic Aurora Collective!
Uranus said seriously, "They're all fakes."
Ezekiel was shocked, "What did you say? How could they be fakes! Are you professionals or not?"
"Have you been bribed to smear me?"
As Ezekiel spoke, his gaze occasionally fell on Alexander, the implication clear!
Catherine smiled faintly.
"Grandpa said, since Ezekiel is selling fakes, he won't admit it, so the Windsor family brought in an expert who can't lie!"
Catherine's smile was meaningful, and Alexander, seeing her smile, also curved his lips.
Their bright, matching smiles were a painful sight for Ezekiel!
"I want to see what an expert who can't lie looks like. The Windsor family's lies, are they amusing?"
A man stepped into view, Brad's eyes serene and pure, with a hint of pity!
Seeing him, everyone was stunned!
This was Brad! They usually couldn't even get an appointment to see him!
"I am Brad from Eternal Light Cathedral. Your items are indeed fakes!"
"Because the real ones, coincidentally, are with me!"
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