Chapter 31 I Will Handle It

• As soon as Evan Erikson made his appearance, silence fell upon the whole of Sapphire Lodge. Many people gazed at Evan with looks of respect and admiration. No wonder Sapphire Lodge is so renowned; its owner is part of the Erikson family.
• Harvey, of course, did not know of Evan’s identity; he wouldn’t have bothered even if he did. He simply raised an eyebrow and asked with a smile, “How much are you paying?”
• Many in the crowd gasped nervously at Harvey’s words. Is this young man an outsider? Everyone in Vanstead City knows who Evan Erikson is and would never ask him to name a price. After all, this painting originally belonged to Sapphire Lodge. Harvey had struck gold with minimal effort and had also revealed the masterpiece in front of its previous owner, so it would be no wonder if people disliked his guts.