CHAPTER 220: CHAPTER 220: TANYA SINCLAIR’S GIFT IS A FORGERY!

Old Master Kendall... How could he invite Tanya Sinclair!!

Cindy Lynn could hardly believe her ears. Her fingers stiffened as she clenched her hand, almost breaking her carefully done nude nails into her palm. The sharp pain was the only thing stopping her from screaming.

Shelly Sullivan couldn’t contain herself and retorted, "Mr. Kendall, are you sure? Isn’t Old Master Kendall inviting Cindy?"

What on earth is wrong with this family?

Why do they all seem as if they don’t understand human speech?

Felix Kendall was a bit impatient but maintained his composure, politely and indifferently, "Mrs. Lynn, my hearing is still alright. Please, Ms. Lynn, step aside."

"Mr. Kendall..." Cindy Lynn unwillingly tried to speak, but was interrupted by Sean Lynn, who had a gloomy expression and hadn’t said a word.

"Cindy, sit down. Don’t block Mr. Kendall’s way."

Cindy Lynn met her father’s slightly warning gaze and could only swallow her humiliation and anger, stiffly sitting back in her seat.

Vincent Hawthorne was also baffled. He never expected that the one who ultimately won Old Master Kendall’s favor wasn’t Cindy Lynn but Tanya Sinclair!

He stared intently at Tanya Sinclair’s figure following Felix Kendall to the main table, while every gaze in the banquet hall was fixated on her.

As for Tanya Sinclair, whom he once considered unworthy of the spotlight, the orphan from a poor family of traditional Chinese medicine, she showed no sign of timidity. She was composed and dignified, showing a demeanor of remaining calm in the face of honor or disgrace.

"..." His large hand, tightly gripping the cup, slowly relaxed, his palm feeling numb.

Vincent Hawthorne exhaled a murky breath, his gaze darkened and complex.

Tanya Sinclair...

She was once the one beside him in bed, clearly the person he should know best!

Yet ever since the divorce, she has become more and more elusive... How many secrets about this woman remain unknown to him?

How could she hide things from him for so many years!

"Grandpa Kendall." Tanya Sinclair stopped in front of Old Master Kendall, smiling gracefully. Her demeanor was neither humble nor pompous, nor did she intentionally try to endear herself, but just looking at Tanya Sinclair’s face brought Old Master Kendall to tears.

"You resemble someone I used to know..."

Tanya Sinclair knew very well that Old Master Kendall saw the shadow of her grandmother in her.

In fact, she had deliberately dressed up today to resemble her grandmother in her youth. Sean Lynn hadn’t seen her grandmother’s photo; he assumed that Old Master Kendall favored The Sinclair Family because of his friendship with her grandfather, Horace Sinclair.

But Tanya Sinclair, even at a young age, could see that Old Master Kendall did not like her grandfather and was instead very fond of her mother and herself.

He had once said that compared to her mother, she resembled her grandmother more.

And her grandmother had a photograph from her youth, kept by her mother in a locket. This locket wasn’t worth much, so it hadn’t fallen into The Lynn Family’s possession.

Tanya Sinclair had dressed up according to that photo...

She smiled slightly and said, "It’s my honor to resemble someone dear to Grandpa Kendall."

Felix Kendall sitting beside her took another look at Tanya Sinclair.

She is quite composed, unlike others who might immediately try to curry favor.

Old Master Kendall realized his own blunder and restrained his emotions, speaking gently, "Good child, sit down."

Tanya Sinclair graciously took a seat beside Old Master Kendall.

"Grandpa Kendall, today is your birthday celebration, I have prepared two gifts for you. I hope you will like them."

Old Master Kendall now found Tanya Sinclair increasingly pleasing to the eye. He smiled kindly, his tone as gentle as if he were coaxing a child.

"What are the gifts? Let Grandpa see."

At present, the attention of the entire banquet hall’s guests was focused in this direction, eager to see what was happening!

The previously favored Cindy Lynn had been neglected, and it was this sudden appearance of Tanya Sinclair that won Old Master Kendall’s favor!

The most concerned, naturally, was The Lynn Family.

Cindy Lynn was holding back a mouthful of resentment, eager to see what kind of gift this wretch Tanya Sinclair could present!

"Grandpa Kendall, inside this is a prescription made into pills. One pill a day can alleviate your leg pain." Tanya Sinclair handed over a fortunate pouch to Old Master Kendall and said gently, "I trust The Kendall Family can procure the finest and best herbs, so I didn’t presumptuously mix them for you."

Cindy Lynn almost laughed coldly.

She had expected Tanya Sinclair to give such a gift—a mere traditional Chinese medicine, always some sort of cure.

"Good, good, good. Truly thoughtful." Old Master Kendall did not hand the pouch over to his butler, but personally accepted it.

"The second gift is a small object, and the name is quite interesting." Tanya Sinclair smiled, "It’s called ’Phoenix Dance’."

Upon hearing the four words ’Phoenix Dance,’ The Lynn Family’s expressions slightly changed, even the most composed Sean Lynn craned his neck towards Tanya Sinclair.

Cindy Lynn nearly lost her composure.

The ’Phoenix Dance’ bronze piece, hadn’t they already gifted it?

Where did Tanya Sinclair get another one from?!

What trick does this wretch have up her sleeve!!

Old Master Kendall was incredibly excited and rarely impatiently urged, "Quick, let me have a look!"

Tanya Sinclair then took out a seemingly unremarkable box and handed it to Old Master Kendall.

As soon as Old Master Kendall received it, he couldn’t wait and immediately opened it. He carefully cradled the bronze piece, stood up excitedly despite his leg pain.

Felix Kendall, who had been lounging, immediately rose to assist him carefully.

Now the eyes of the entire banquet hall were fixed on the bronze piece in Old Master Kendall’s hand!

What treasure could possibly make a collector like Old Master Kendall so excited and out of composure?!

"’Phoenix Dance’..." Old Master Kendall held the bronze piece in his hand and examined it closely, his sharp and aged eyes gradually filling with tears of excitement.

Cindy Lynn grabbed Shelly Sullivan in anxiety and anger, whispering, "Mom, what’s going on? Isn’t the genuine ’Phoenix Dance’ in our possession?"

"..." Shelly Sullivan also looked troubled.

They had multiple experts authenticate that their ’Phoenix Dance’ was undoubtedly genuine, no doubt about it!

Reflecting on this, Shelly Sullivan suddenly stood up and pointed loudly at Old Master Kendall’s bronze piece, "Old Master Kendall, that ’Phoenix Dance’ is a forgery, be careful not to be deceived!"

As she spoke, the crowd erupted into hushed chatter.

"Who would dare send a forgery to Old Master Kendall’s birthday celebration, no one would be that bold, right?"

"Moreover, Old Master Kendall himself is an expert, surely he can recognize authenticity, right?"

"It’s hard to say, Old Master Kendall is quite old, he might make mistakes..."

One guest suggested, "Isn’t our national treasure-level antiques appraiser Dominic Trentson also here? Why not ask him for a live appraisal to determine authenticity!"

Upon hearing this, Shelly Sullivan felt a bit more confident.

One of the appraisers she hired to authenticate the ’Phoenix Dance’ bronze piece was a direct disciple of Master Dominic Trentson!

Old Master Kendall frowned and refused gently, "I don’t think an appraisal is necessary. Ms. Sinclair’s gift is very much to my liking!"

Shelly Sullivan shouted with a hidden intent, "Old Master Kendall, better to let Master Trentson check it out for you to avoid being deceived by scoundrels!"

At this point, Master Trentson had already put on his glasses, stood up actively, and walked towards Old Master Kendall.

"Old Master Kendall, rest assured, my appraisal will be quick, won’t delay your birthday celebration."

Old Master Kendall: "..."

Dominic Trentson had dedicated his life to dealing with relics, having appraised the most bronze artifacts particularly among them. Dominic Trentson didn’t even need to look closely; he could tell at a glance upon walking near!

He confidently declared on the spot, "This bronze piece is indeed a forgery!"

As soon as he spoke, the crowd erupted again, and even Felix Kendall couldn’t help but furrow his brows in looking at Tanya Sinclair.

This woman... how can she dare present a forgery to Grandpa in front of all the guests?

Does she have a death wish?

Zion Monroe almost spat out water.

Originally, he had full confidence in Tanya Sinclair, but unexpectedly, the situation took such a dramatic turn!

With this Sister Tanya making such a grand gesture, how was he supposed to resolve it? He wasn’t her brother Jasper Monroe, nor Declan Pierce to handle everything!

Old Master Kendall’s aides held guns around him!

Zion Monroe could only frantically message Declan Pierce.

[Bro, where are you?! Future sister-in-law has stirred up a big mess, SOS!!]