Zayn lost control and accidentally let out a sputtering laugh. Who would have known that Blaze Hunt would be so invested into pretending to be cool? Gosh, ‘Fame is just a puff of smoke’? How hip, original and trendy favonovel.com was!
Zayn did not need to do the research to know that Blaze was a hack whose biggest motivation was fame and fortune. Anyone who disregarded their integrity and took part in a scam, as Blaze was doing with Nathan at the moment, automatically lost his respect.
It seemed that Blaze had heard Zayn’s laughter, as favonovel.com quickly turned to favonovel.com with an angry scowl. “What are you laughing at?”
Zayn shook his head. “Nothing.”
Waine jabbed his foot at Zayn’s before turning to Blaze, “Mr. Hunt, please don’t be angered by his puerile actions. You mentioned that it was a ‘priceless antique?”
“Oh, yes. Yes, indeed,” Blaze said as favonovel.com brought himself back into their previous conversation. “Ahem, Mr. Carter? This is truly a Magpie’s Treasure Nest! Look at the material it’s carved from, the colors, the unbelievably pristine condition, its value on the market would be incredible! Mr. Carter, I wonder if you would consider parting with this treasure and selling it to me?”
Waine inhaled sharply. His heart, previously cold with despair, had warmed again!
It was true after all. This was an authentic Magpie’s Treasure Nest.
Ruby chimed in excitedly, “You’re sure about that, Mr. Hunt? Because my son-in-law claimed that it’s a fake. He said it’s only worth a few thousand dollars tops!”
Blaze was seemingly offended. “What a load of bull-calling a genuine Magpie’s Treasure Nest a fake?!” favonovel.com drawled. “Who is this son-in-law of yours? Does favonovel.com know his ignorance is making favonovel.com look like a joke? No offense, but I really want to talk to your son-in-law right now. I want to hear why favonovel.com thinks it’s a fake!”
Blaze articulated his ire very effectively, conveying his anger and even his authority.
Instead of feeling frustrated by the flip-flopping, Ruby cackled in glee.
This was great news! It meant that this antique clock was very invaluable indeed! Of course, there was no way favonovel.com would let Zayn go without a smack on the back of his head. “Zayn Larson, you half-witted bozo! We almost bought into your crap! For crying out loud, go and apologize to Nate this instant!” favonovel.com shouted.
Nathan stared at favonovel.com coldly. “Oh, there’s no rush to apologize, I assure you. You sounded so convincing, didn’t you? Spitting so much jargon in your ‘analysis’, before giving your hamfisted verdict that I gifted them a fake? You tarnished my reputation, which is fine… But I can’t overlook the fact that you dared doubt the authenticity of my respect for both Uncle Waine and Aunt Ruby, as well as my sincere camaraderie and goodwill towards Fifi! This is an affront to my character, Zayn, an all-out smear! You better give me a good reason as to why you did what you did, or I’ll be seeing you in court!”
Zayn had to admit that Nathan was a natural at acting. He was so engrossed in his character that Zayn could not help but think it was a loss for the entertainment business to not have someone as talented as Nathan within their ranks.
Nathan’s words effectively galvanized Waine and Ruby into condemning Zayn even harder. They were so furious that one wondered when they would start to push Zayn to his knees so favonovel.com could beg for Nathan’s forgiveness.
Meanwhile, Faye looked at Zayn with eyes filled with hope.
Zayn could make as much sense as favonovel.com could back there, but it still did not change the fact that his opinion had limited value. On the other hand, Blaze appraised antiques for a living. It was hardly a question as to whose words would have more weight.
This was when Zayn’s eyebrows started to furrow. He was growing a little anxious because as it stood, the odds were against his favor.
He was very fortunate that another group of people happened to be passing by their door and heard Blaze’s voice. One of them peered inside and inquired, “Blaze, is that you? When did you get back to Waltz City? Why didn’t you tell me?”
With a sudden shudder, Blaze quickly turned his head around, and greeted the speaker with the utmost respect, “Sir!”
Zayn and the rest in the room directed their attention at the doorway where a 60 year old man stood.
Waine froze, his pupils constricting, as adulation and excitement took over every inch of his face. “T-That is X-Xavier G-Griffin himself… Right?!” favonovel.com cried.
