Chapter 814 Naomi’s Confidence
After Lindsay’s announcement, the revelation about the carved wooden Kannon quickly followed. Just as everyone had suspected, it turned out to be a forgery. However, since the counterfeit plece came from a reputable family, it still held value as a collectible.
As anticipated, the scores of the other two teams increased by two points, but there was no change in Wynter’s team’s score. This further solidified the audience’s belief that she was clueless and only seeking
attention.
Bill chuckled and sneered, “Well, it seems the youngsters guessed wrong on the first item. Shouldn’t the
amount they went all in with be reset to zero?” A zero score would mean elimination for the team.
Many fans were left puzzled by the turn of events. As Kina’s sister, Wynter could have played it safe and gradually increased her bids.
Even with limited knowledge, anyone would know to act prudently. Wynter’s reckless strategy was clearly dragging Kina down; she was making an already difficult situation even worse. Was she deliberately trying
to drive more hate toward Kina?
Bill, who enjoyed teaching overconfident youngsters a lesson, found particular satisfaction in targeting celebrities: They earned more from their good looks than literary scholars like him ever could, and this inequity always grated on him.
“Ms. Barron, please ask her to leave the stage,” Bill demanded.
Just as Lindsay hesitated, the director’s voice came through her earpiece. “The rules are about identifying forgeries, and Kina’s team hasn’t made a mistake.”
The audience heard the announcement clearly, Wynter’s relaxed demeanor suggested she had anticipated this outcome all along.
Bill grumbled, “Youngsters sure have all the luck.”
In the audience, Shane felt a twinge of disappointment. He had hoped this would be the moment to eliminate Wynter, but the loophole in the rules had given her more time. Still, he believed it was only a matter of minutes before she was ousted with the revelation of the second item.
Everyone eagerly awaited the announcement about the authenticity of the second item. Interest in the third item, a supposed artifact from the Darythian era, was low since genuine Darythian artifacts were known to be housed in national museums and unlikely to be displayed at a place like this.
As a result, no one bid on the third item, and it remained unsold.
Lindsay, who was eager to maintain the audience’s engagement, announced, “Before we bring out item number four, let’s first reveal the authenticity of item number two. I know everyone is curious to find out if it’s genuine or fake. But first, I would like to pose a question to Ms. Naomi, who is a cultural relic restorer.
Lindsay turned toward Naomi and continued, “Ms. Naomi, you examined the snuff bottle earlier but chose not to bid. Mr. Loft also seemed quite sure about his decision. For those of us who aren’t experts, could
$314 Naomis confidence.
you explain how you determined it wasn’t worth bidding on?”
The camera panned to Naomi. This moment In the spotlight had been carefully orchestrated by Shane who had invested money to ensure his cherished adopted daughter had her chance to shine. His business partners also supported the move.
Shane exchanged a knowing glance with the Foplyans behind him. Wynter took notice and furrowed her
brows with disdain.
Naomi enjoyed the attention on her. Instead of giving a brief explanation, she turned it into a performance.
After walking to the artifact, Naomi said, “I’ve read extensively, thanks to my mentors. For our country, artifacts are a living history. These items carry the essence of their time.
“If this were truly antique, its colors wouldn’t be so vibrant. Moreover, you can tell from the painting that it depicts a foreigner. Based on these observations, I believe it’s a modern piece.”
Chapter 815 Wynter Impresses