As an archaeologist, Sylvie could tell right away that the vase beside Frank's feet was a genuine artifact.

"Really? That's an artifact?"

Alda was not that interested in antiques and certainly found it a lot less interesting, with its dull luster and rustlike texture. It showed age but really fell short in preservation. "You don't get it, huh? Artifacts never make a good first impression, but you'll eventually understand the endless charm it has in store."

Sylvie laughed, knowing that she could not explain what made that artifact incredible, and gave up on explaining. "Everyone has their own preferences, so it's understandable." "You like it?" Frank asked just then. "You can have it."

"Really?!"

"Of course. This company is mine anyway-what's a vase in that respect?"

Sylvie was at once surprised and delighted by his generosity, and she could barely stop herself from smiling. "Perfect. The museum has never had an ancient vase this big-I'll send it to them." Alda was confused. "What? Why? A museum won't be missing an artifact or two."

wouldn't get it, but this vase is so well preserved that one might even qualify it as a national treasure. These vases are exceedingly rare, making it all the more

Sally that everyone in this building would do your bidding. Is that true?" Sylvie's eyes lit up. "Now that's a headline! The always quiet and mild Ms. Ingram saying something

it was just a

her just then as she studied the vase,

Frank's side and smiled. "May I put that theory

don't go too far," Frank said, though he was just as surprised as Sylvie how Alda felt like a completely different person just then. He was actually eager to see

permission, Alda smiled like a

to Sylvie, Frank asked, "By the way, has anything else caught your eye? I have a hunch that everything here has been preserved for generations, and it'd be better to send them to a museum instead of letting them rot

alone is huge. I'd even feel

wry amusement. "It's not for you, it's for the museum, though I must ask that everything be preserved

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