Ian felt even more upset.

It did not have any effect on comforting him.

Nicole nodded and patted his shoulder.

“My dad knows a few experts. I’ll introduce some to you tomorrow?”

“I can’t wait any longer.”

Ian looked down. He did not have the patience to sit down at all because of Julie’s words.

Julie said, “Let him go. He won’t give up until he goes.”

Ian stumbled and ran away.

Yvette clapped her hands. “It’s over. We’re down one member before we even started. Forget it, just let him go!”

Julie sighed.

“I just heard from my friends abroad that there’s a new type of swindler abroad. They specialize in tricking those who have cultural sentiments and often forge antiques, paintings, and calligraphy to sell to Medianians overseas. Many people have already fallen victim.”

Nicole and Yvette fell silent for a moment.

So that’s how it is.

They could only hope that Ian was mentally strong enough to endure this.

The room was silent.

Suddenly, there was a loud cheer outside.

Yvett