The Jilted Heiress' Return to the High Life - Chapter 219

Chapter 219:

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A whisper rippled through the crowd.

“Who is that guy?”

“No clue, but from the way he’s dressed, he’s clearly not someone to cross.”

“Not just him. This room is filled with big shots!”

“Let’s just sit tight and see how this plays out.”

The crowd murmured in hushed tones before Cleaveland’s voice cut through the tension.

“I have the evidence you need.”

He gave a subtle nod to Edna Scott, who stepped forward and handed a thick brown envelope to the reporters. The moment they saw the red official seal stamped across it, hesitation flickered across their faces. It suddenly felt as if they were holding a scorching piece of coal.

The reporters exchanged uneasy glances, none daring to be the first to open it, as if the contents inside were classified secrets that could land them in trouble. Wilbur, though unfamiliar with Cleaveland, quickly grasped his significance just by observing Arion’s deferential stance. His fists clenched slightly, and he inhaled deeply.

Now was not the time to lose composure or look like someone out of his depth. Yet, the weight of his earlier misjudgment of Corrine made his knees feel alarmingly weak.

Cleaveland’s gaze swept across the gathered reporters, his expression grave.

“Miss Holland is not a suspect. She is a top-tier restoration specialist and a valued special consultant to our department.”

He let the statement sink in before his tone turned sharper, more commanding.

“I don’t know who is behind this deliberate attempt to stir chaos, but given the gravity of the situation, rest assured—we will launch a full investigation, and those responsible will be held accountable.”

When the head of the cultural relic department finished speaking, a stunned silence fell over the room. Even Edna, who had been following behind, found herself momentarily speechless.

When she first joined the department, she had heard whispers of an enigmatic expert in cultural relic appraisal and repair. The master appraiser’s keen eyes could detect authenticity in an instant. A brilliant mind who could unravel the very techniques used to forge counterfeits.

Three years ago, this same individual had even collaborated with law enforcement to crack a high-profile smuggling ring. But above all, what set this person apart was their unparalleled relic restoration skills—an artistry so rare, it was nearly mythical.

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Legends often carried an air of mystery, and Edna had spent years speculating about what this expert might look like. Perhaps a wise elder with silver hair, spectacles perched on the bridge of their nose, exuding meticulous precision in every movement. Or maybe a reclusive scholar, someone shrouded in mystery, rarely seen but widely revered. Never—not even in her wildest imaginings—had she expected the expert to be a young woman.

The reporters, too, were left utterly dumbfounded.

The revelation had blindsided them, leaving their preconceived notions shattered.

Leah’s gaze was fixed on her phone’s screen, anger etching her features as the live broadcast unfolded.

To her astonishment, the head of the cultural relic department had intervened directly to clear Corrine’s name.

It was even more shocking to learn that Corrine was not only a top-tier restoration specialist but also served as a special consultant for the cultural relic department. How was this possible?

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