Chapter 2020

Claire Wilson laughed. “Mom, the more you talk, the more mysterious you become. You’re digging yourself into a hole! Did you think you were some kind of Midas?”

Elaine Ma saw Claire’s disbelief and grew anxious. “Claire, why don’t you believe me? My grandmother’s family has discovered several large tombs over the years. A few years ago, not far from her house, they excavated the famous tomb of Marquis Holland. Have you heard of it?”

Claire nodded. “Yes, it was a significant archaeological discovery. What happened to the tomb?”

“After the villagers called the police, the heritage department discovered a large tomb—Marquis Holland’s, and his wife’s as well. Dozens of holes had been dug into them!”

Claire was dumbfounded. “This tomb-raiding gang is that powerful?”

Elaine Ma, anxious, said, “Don’t believe me? Search the internet!”

Charlie Wade nodded in agreement. “Honey, you’re underestimating things. There are many highly skilled individuals in the private sector. Those tomb-raiding novels? They’re based on real people. If you don’t believe me, ask Dad. There have been many…”

Claire smiled. “A big shot? What kind of big shot could interest all the families in Eastcliff?”

She pointed at Charlie and teased, “Many people in Aurous Hill call you a real dragon on earth. Is he the hidden big man?”