"This is obviously a conspiracy." After Leonard returned and told Joan about his earlier experience, Joan quickly analyzed the possible situation.
"If I'm not mistaken, these items probably come from an illegal source, which is why the other party fled in such a hurry when they realized something was wrong."
"What you're saying makes sense," Leonard agreed. "But after I finished the appraisal, my job was done, and what happens next has nothing to do with me. We just need to enjoy the auction event."
Leonard was indeed interested in the upcoming auction event, especially since the appraisers, including himself, had been promised that the organizer would cover 1/10 of the highest bid for an auction item for them.
So, taking advantage of the remaining time, Leonard went to the exhibition board near the podium and carefully read up on the detailed introductions of the auction items for today.
