One of Orion's followers shouted, "Hey, Mr. Kelce is graciously lowering himself to challenge you in an appraisal contest, and you don't even have the guts to agree?"

Another chimed in, "Calling us dogs? Kid, you're biting off more than you can chew. Words like that will get you into real trouble—if you don't crawl out of this appraisal event on all fours today, I'll take your last name!"

A third laughed mockingly, "Even Jayrodale's antique experts wouldn't dare utter a word against Mr. Kelce, yet here you are, some nobody playing the hero. Didn't your mom ever teach you that sticking your neck out doesn't make you brave? It makes you reckless, and reckless fools tend to end up regretting it!"

No one could believe that Andrew, who was not even part of the antique world, would dare provoke someone as influential as Orion.

Christina snapped angrily, "Andrew, apologize to Mr. Kelce and Aspen right now!"

Andrew replied nonchalantly, "Why should I apologize?"

Gritting her teeth,