Chapter 654
Aiken had seen Skylar’s photo an hour ago. He had seen pictures of her from every angle- side profile, full face, and everything in between.
Skylar nodded at Aiken before turning back to examine the antique paintings in front of her. There were only a few left to check.
Simona approached Aiken and said, “Aiken, why are you back so early? I was just about to introduce you to my friend. She works on Mr. Gardner Senior’s team and is incredibly talented. I invited her today to help us determine if our family’s antiques are genuine and estimate their value.”
Her confident tone implied knowing Skylar was a significant accomplishment.
Aiken lowered his voice, ensuring only they could hear. His expression grew serious. “When did you meet her?”
Hearing the sternness in Aiken’s voice, Simona raised her brow. Suddenly, she giggled. ” Isn’t Skylar just stunning? Did you fall for her at first sight? Compared to those women around you, she’s in a completely different league.
“Aiken, if you really care about me, win her over and make her my sister–in–law. If she becomes my sister–in–law, I promise to always listen to you.”
A beauty like Skylar could indeed leave a lasting impression at first sight. Even just seeing a photo of her had mesmerized him.
Those who brought him her photo had also named a high price.
Aiken glanced at Skylar again. She seemed focused, undisturbed by her surroundings and had a unique presence. Despite her youth, she possessed a deep understanding of these intricate objects.
No one on Alexander’s team relied on mere luck or seniority to get by.
Noticing Aiken’s involuntary gaze, Simona felt a surge of hope. This could work. Skylar as her sister–in–law would be fantastic.
“Aiken, say something. Don’t tell me you’re struck dumb. Let me tell you, don’t act up in front of Skylar, and don’t scare her off. Though, she isn’t that easily frightened,” Simona
reminded Aiken.
Aiken snapped back to reality. He frowned slightly and asked, “Do you know her well?”
“It doesn’t matter if I know her well. What matters is that Skylar is a good person and not someone who would take advantage of us. Moreover, Mr. Gardner Senior chose her for his team. Do you think he’d pick someone with questionable character?
“I trust my instincts. Skylar is the sister I’ve always wanted. And let me tell you a secret. Caleb likes Skylar, but she sees him as a brother. I think you’re more her type,” Simona
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said. She suddenly recalled some of the bossy CEO novels she had recently read.
While those novels were often exaggerated, Skylar truly had the charisma to captivate anyone, and those who did would willingly give up everything for her.
Aiken remained silent, deep in thought.
2/2
Skylar walked over and sent Simona a few photos from her phone. “Simona, the items in the photos I sent you are all fakes. The rest are genuine, but their true value is far from being priceless. The most expensive paintings among them are worth at most 10 million dollars.”
Simona’s eyes widened when she saw the photos. “Are these all fakes? I remember this vase was said to be a thousand–year–old antique worth at least 50 million dollars, and it’s fake? Aiken, someone’s definitely trying to con us,” Simona exclaimed. She turned to Aiken.
Aiken’s expression darkened.
“Maybe it’s not intentional deception. These fakes are very convincing,” Skylar suggested.
Although Simona was upset about being deceived, she wasn’t too concerned about a few tens of millions of dollars. There was something more important now. “Skylar, this is my brother, Aiken Parkinson.”
“Hello,” Skylar greeted Aiken.
Aiken and Simona shared similar eyes but different personalities. Simona was straightforward and candid, living her life with a carefree and unrestrained attitude. In contrast, Aiken was enigmatic and had a daunting presence that made people hesitant to look him directly in the eye.