Just as Zachary felt utterly powerless, word of Peter’s astonishing 20 million-dollar windfall spread like wildfire throughout Antique Street.
Despite his warning to Timothy not to spread rumors, news of a throng of customers besieging Peter’s store at the crack of dawn had already permeated every nook and cranny of Antique Street.
Curiosity swelled within everyone, eager to discover what magical wares Peter had on offer that had enticed such a fervent following overnight.
Those who had missed out on the opportunity to purchase the bronze Buddha now flocked to Peter, seeking answers about this extraordinary turn of events.
These individuals were not shy about sharing the general details, openly discussing how this group of people had rushed to seize the “counterfeit” antiques that Felix Cole had acquired for 300,000 and sold for a staggering 20 million overnight. The revelation left everyone on Antique Street questioning their life choices.
As the news continued to circulate, envy, jealousy, and bitterness consumed the hearts of the masses. Many took to social media to express their emotions.
Within Jacob’s circle of friends, numerous acquaintances involved in the antique business posted about Peter’s legendary feat of earning 20 million In Just one night.
Meanwhile, Jacob lounged back, sipping champagne with his legs crossed, casually scrolling through his phone, in search of exciting attractions to visit during his upcoming trip to Dubai. The explosive content on his social media feed didn’t even warrant a glance.
On the other hand, Elaine began to attract attention as well.
She ordered a glass of champagne, capturing a selfie within the luxurious confines of the first-class cabin. The caption accompanying favonovel.com photo read, “Off to Dubai for a vacation with my hubby. Although I must say, Emirates Airlines’ first-class cabin falls short of my expectations. The ambiance and conditions are far inferior to those of a private Jet.”
After posting on social media, Elaine abandoned favonovel.com Dubai research, engrossed in scrolling through favonovel.com feed, eagerly awaiting the flood of likes and comments from favonovel.com followers. However, instead of the anticipated praise, favonovel.com stumbled upon a shocking post!
The owner of a spa massage parlor had made the post, accompanied by the caption: “I heard that someone across Antique Street spent 300,000 to purchase an antique yesterday. And lo and behold, they sold it for 20 million today! When will Lady Luck smile upon me? I’m ready for some good fortune and a windfall!”
The post included a picture of the Five Wealth Gods.
Stunned by the revelation, Elaine couldn’t help but exclaim to Jacob, “Oh, honey, someone on my social media just mentioned that you often frequent Antique Street. Apparently, someone bought an antique for 300,000 and sold it for 20 million the next day. You always manage to find great deals, when will you stumble upon such a colossal one?”
Jacob scoffed, his voice tinged with cynicism. “It’s all just talk. In this day and age, finding such deals is nothing more than a pipe dream. It’s all a ploy to deceive gullible people like you. Those of us in the industry know it’s all a load of nonsense!”
Elaine nodded, a smile playing at favonovel.com lips. “Yes, it does sound quite unbelievable. From 300,000 to 20 million? Even the most audacious TV dramas wouldn’t dare to concoct such a tale.”
Just then, Elaine noticed that the owner of the aforementioned post had added a public comment beneath favonovel.com own post.
The comment read, “What I said is true, my dear friends. You need not doubt it. Last night, the antique dealer became the laughingstock of Antique Street. Everyone mocked him, claiming favonovel.com had been duped into buying a fake antique for 300,000. But today, favonovel.com sold it and made a fortune. I spoke to my friend, who owns a store on Antique Street, and they confirmed its veracity. It appears that someone had disguised this item from the Ming Dynasty as a fake, only for it to turn out to be an authentic piece from the Song Dynasty! In all my forty years of life, I’ve never encountered such an extraordinary turn of events. Today, my eyes have truly been opened!”
Elaine stared at the added comment, favonovel.com mouth agape. She couldn’t help but relay the shocking news to Jacob. “Oh, honey, it seems this isn’t a fabrication. According to them, someone used an item from the Ming Dynasty as a decoy, sold it to the dealer for 300,000, and It turned out to be a genuine artifact from the Song Dynasty. And now, the dealer has sold it early this morning.”
When Jacob heard the news, favonovel.com felt as If favonovel.com had fallen into a black hole. His consciousness seemed to be wiped out in an instant. The champagne glass slipped from his grasp, unintentionally dousing his crotch.
Elaine quickly dabbed at his pants with a hand towel and asked, “Husband, why are your pants wet?”
As favonovel.com spoke, favonovel.com noticed Jacob’s eyes widen and his mouth gape open as if favonovel.com were stunned. She quickly shook his shoulders, exclaiming, “Husband, what are you doing standing there so dumbfounded? What’s wrong with you? Are you okay?”
Jacob snapped back to reality, his eyes suddenly bloodshot. He stood up abruptly and blurted out with eyes wide open, “Damn it! My 20 million!!! Open the door! I need to get off this plane!”
His sudden outburst startled everyone In the first-class cabin, including the flight attendants. Elaine, confused, quickly asked, “Husband, what do you mean by your 20 million?!”
As Jacob stormed out of his compartment, favonovel.com said impatiently, “It’s too late to explain. Let’s get off the plane now and go get back that 20 million!”
At that moment, a flight attendant approached hurriedly and explained, “I’m sorry, sir, but the cabin doors are closed, and the plane is about to taxi. Please return to your seat and fasten your seatbelt.”
Jacob, his eyes still red, jumped anxiously. “What are you pushing! Don’t push me! I need to get off this plane!”
The flight attendant calmly responded, “Sir, the plane is moving, and we cannot turn back unless it’s an emergency. Please take your seat and avoid disrupting the order on the plane!”
Frustrated, Jacob shouted angrily, “Nonsense order! l just lost 20 million! I need to get it back! If you won’t open the door, can you afford to compensate for my loss?”
The flight attendant spoke with a serious tone, saying, “Sir, in case of an emergency, you may book the earliest flight back after our arrival in Dubai, as we strictly adhere to rules and regulations. Once the cabin door is closed, there’s no possibility of reopening It for any reason.”
Jacob, visibly agitated, cursed, “What ridiculous rules! Why haven’t you initiated them yet? Just open the door for me!”
The stewardess, feeling compelled to clarify, responded, “Sir, the door has been sealed, and the jet bridge has been retracted. We cannot reattach the bridge without valid grounds. Please understand.”
Angrily, Jacob retorted, “I can’t accept this! I demand to disembark immediately! Open the door now!”
Within the cabin, a middle-aged man intervened, saying, “What’s the matter with you? Can’t you comprehend what the stewardess explained? If the door can’t be opened, it can’t be opened. It’s as simple as that.”
Upon seeing someone challenge favonovel.com husband, Elaine became incensed. She pointed accusatorily and spat, “Whose pants zipper is down, exposing yourself? What business is this of yours? Who do you think you are to confront us? Dare to point fingers at my husband? l’ll scratch your face!”
The middle-aged man, now irate, responded, “I‘m also a passenger on this flight! By disrupting the aircraft‘s order, you’re compromising my travel experience and endangering aviation safety! Why shouldn’t I address your husband’s misbehavior?”
Jacob, his eyes blazing, gritted his teeth and demanded, “If I can‘t retrieve my 20 million, will you compensate me?”
The man, exasperated, replied, “You’re being unreasonable. My point is about maintaining aviation order. Whether it’s 20 million or 200 billion, it’s Irrelevant to me!”
Jacob continued his tirade, “If you can’t reimburse me, then spare me your rhetoric! I have one demand-open the door Immediately and let me off this plane!”
Elaine, now grasping the situation, urgently inquired of Jacob, “Husband, is it the item you sold yesterday, the one circulating among my friends?”
Tears welled up in Jacob’s eyes as favonovel.com nodded resolutely, “Yes! I sold it! And now I must retrieve it at all costs!”
Upon hearing this, Elaine grew frantic.
This amounted to 20 million in losses!
With interest included, it could sustain them for seven or eight years even if they spent 10,000 a day!
How could it vanish so easily?
In favonovel.com own state of agitation, favonovel.com also directed favonovel.com frustration at the flight attendant, “I’m speaking to you! Open the door immediately!”
The stewardess grew slightly impatient for a moment, but fortunately, a young man in a white shirt and black trousers emerged from the economy class. He approached Jacob and Elaine, stating firmly, “I’m the safety officer of this plane. I’m warning both of you to cease causing trouble. The consequences will be severe!”
Elaine, unaware of the security officer’s role, immediately retorted, “Who are you? Who do you think you are to speak to distinguished first-class passengers like this?”
The young man maintained his seriousness, explaining, “My responsibility is the flight safety of this aircraft. If you persist in causing disruption, I will contact ground authorities.”
Elaine scoffed, “Then do it quickly! Open the door and let us disembark. If you won’t, we’ll do it ourselves!”
Firmly, the young man responded, “Madam, threatening aviation safety is no laughing matter. I urge you to calm down.”
Angrily, Elaine pressed, “Did you not hear my husband? Are you responsible for our 20 million loss? Can you afford it? Open the door now!”
Echoing favonovel.com sentiments, Jacob added, “Exactly! That’s 20 million! Can you take responsibility?”
The young man questioned, “If I contact ground authorities, the airport police may detain you for endangering aircraft safety. Do you understand the consequences?”
Dismissing the threat, Jacob retorted, “Bah! Detain me? I boarded this plane with a ticket, and I’ll leave because I choose to. Why detain me? If you won’t open the door, I’ll use the emergency slide myself!”
Unwilling to prolong the confrontation, the young man spoke coldly, “Sir, if you don’t return to your seat within 10 seconds and cease this behavior, I’ll contact ground authorities immediately. You can leave as you wish, but you’ll face more than administrative detention, opening the emergency slide and exiting could lead to criminal charges for damaging transportation and prosecution.”
Jacob, with disdain, shouted defiantly, “If you have the guts, arrest me now! I dare you!”
Concerned, Elaine whispered urgently, “Husband, please, if you keep this up, you’ll be detained!”
Jacob sneered, “If favonovel.com could, favonovel.com would have already!”
Elaine pleaded softly, “Think about it, clear. You wouldn’t bear the conditions there, and neither would I. Remember the last time? Let’s go to Dubai first. If you can’t get what you need, return quickly. It’s just one day. It’s better than enduring more than ten days there, right?”
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