Chapter 178 Returning What's Rightfully Yours

Peter looked baffled. He lowered his voice and muttered, "Hey, she's not wrong. Didn't you just agree to help Ms. Lane pick out a few treasures? Since when did you start obsessing over antique paintings?" The owner seemed visibly excited, but I remained calm, holding the painting firmly as I asked for the price. The owner raised three fingers. Peter frowned. "30 thousand dollars? That's ridiculous! It's just a replica. Even three thousand would be too much!" The shop owner shook his head repeatedly. "It's 300 thousand dollars. This is a genuine piece. 30 thousand? That's an insult to its value!" Peter's expression darkened. "300 thousand dollars? Are you crazy? That's highway robbery! Don't fall for it. There's no way this is real. He's just trying to scam you because you're new to this." The owner looked offended. "Buying antiques is about luck. If you want it, pay up. But questioning its authenticity after buying it? "That's not how this works. The appraisal center is right nex