Chapter 165

Quite the plan you've got there. The moment Xander heard that, his temper flared up again. Vanessa gave him a quick shake of her head, signaling him to stay calm and wait to hear what else they had to say. Seeing the siblings didn't refute him, Director Cooper assumed they were on board. His tone instantly turned enthusiastic. "I happen to know a jewelry dealer who's really into Steven and his wife's old designs. He's willing to offer a fair price to buy them all..." Vanessa flashed a small smile and cut in, "Director Cooper, I think you might not be fully aware. It's true my parents' designs are valuable, but just how valuable? That's hard to say. If we go straight to auction without proper market understanding, we might not only undervalue them, but also fail to reflect their true artistic worth." Director Cooper's expression darkened at the pushback. "Then what do you suggest, huh? You could ask Leander to invest some more if you've got a better way." Vanessa snorted softly. "Just b