Chapter 1294

• Lydell shook her head with a feigned sense of helplessness, trying to maintain her composure. “Liza, I’m not afraid of anything. Since you’re insisting so strongly on the appraisal, I’ll have to trouble you, Mr. Juan,” she said, her tone almost sweet, as if trying to feign politeness despite the tension in the air.
• Juan glanced over at Liza, his expression unreadable, and then slowly spoke, “Are you certain you want me to proceed with the appraisal?”
• His voice was calm and slightly hoarse, carrying an alluring, subtle charm that made the women in the room visibly fluster. Lydell smiled nervously. “Mr. Juan, I don’t want to waste your time, but this is a serious matter. If we don’t have you assess the necklaces, we may never reach a conclusion today. Since Liza has agreed, please, do the appraisal.”