Chapter 333
When Andrew approached Orion, the latter believed he was about to concede. Orion said smugly, “Kid, it’s time to learn your lesson.”
Andrew simply replied, “I know whether it’s real or fake. Get ready to kneel before me.”
Orion retorted, “Then prove it. Is it real or fake? Announce it.”
“Andrew, it’s real! This old fox is playing mind games. He wants you to overthink it!” The experts in the crowd agreed. They had faced Orion before and knew his devious methods. Since the fake had already been revealed, they reasoned this bowl must be authentic.
However, Andrew suddenly smashed the second bowl to pieces. The crowd stood frozen in shock, wondering how he could destroy what might have been a million-dollar piece.
“You fell for Orion’s trap,” Elsie muttered in dismay. Francesca was extremely disappointed. If she had known, she would have tried to dissuade Andrew. Cedric grumbled, “Orion, you’re so cruel.”
Aspen emerged from the crowd, smirking. “Andrew, reaching a tie with Mr. Kelce is impressive enough, even if it was just luck.” Christina chimed in, “At least you’re not a complete laughingstock. But be ready to pay that million in damages!”
While everyone sympathized with Andrew, Orion’s face had turned ashen with rage.
“Everyone thinks I just broke the real bowl,” Andrew said calmly. “I disagree—Mr. Kelce, why don’t you give us your expert opinion?”
Orion stood up, his voice ice-cold. “How did you know the last bowl was also a fake?”
The crowd froze, some gasping, “Fake?” They were all puzzled.
Aspen asked urgently, “Mr. Kelce, what did you say? The last bowl was fake too? So he was right?”
Orion snapped, “Shut up, all of you! I refuse to believe this kid got that lucky!” His outburst confirmed everyone’s suspicions, and the crowd erupted in amazement.
“I can’t believe the young guy was right! Both bowls were fakes.”
Someone asked, “Wait—does that mean Mr. Kelce lost to Mr. Lloyd?”
“What’s going on? No expert in Jayrodale had ever beaten Mr. Kelce at authentication, yet this newcomer had done it effortlessly!”