"Of course, no objections, although I didn’t anticipate Miss Huo Sining would redeem these two Beast Heads so soon. It seems the external estimations of Miss Huo’s wealth have been quite biased. I imagine that when Miss Huo takes these two Beast Heads back to the country this time, she will surely receive praise and a warm welcome from the people nationwide."

Clayflo had a smile on his lips, but the malicious intent in his eyes was unmistakably apparent.

Huo Sining naturally understood the subtext of his words, which was no more than to indicate that those earlier reports published by journalists were leaked by him. He intended to watch her lose composure, hoping for an amusing mishap.

However, Clayflo was destined for disappointment, as Huo Sining did not succumb to rage but even managed to display a smile.

For the implicit meaning revealed by Clayflo, this woman seemed to already have a complete understanding; she merely cast a mild glance at Clayflo and his siblings, shrugged her shoulders, and replied:

"The twelve zodiac animal heads symbolize the cultural emblems and historic legacy of the Huaxia Nation, so their return is highly anticipated. Whether it’s praise or criticism that greets this transaction, I, Huo Sining, seek only a clear conscience. Regardless of what awaits me, there will likely be no better moment in my life than this since soon, I will be able to take them back."

Huo Sining’s words carried an air of bravery and determination like warriors heading for battlefield sacrifice, with resilience and persistence on display. This expression moved even Zhou Shitao Huang Zhenlong and others beside her.

Clayflo was taken aback as well; he had prepared a slew of words intending to mock or provoke Huo Sining. Yet upon witnessing her demeanor and hearing her bold, spirited declaration, he was momentarily staggered, standing still for a long while until Huo Sining impatiently urged the staff. Only then did he snap back to reality.

"Proceed with the paperwork for Miss Huo Sining."

Clayflo curled his lips and gestured for the staff to hand over the two Beast Heads to Huo Sining.

Two hundred fifty-five million US dollars were directly transferred to the Philadelphia Black Market account, and after Huo Sining signed her name on the transaction contract, the staff formally handed the two Beast Heads over to her along with the box.

To ensure the items’ authenticity, Huo Sining opened the box right in the hall under the eyes of many.

She took out the Snake Head and the Rooster Head, examining them meticulously with hands cradling them, fearing any discrepancy.

No wonder Huo Sining was so cautious; Clayflo’s reputation was extremely questionable. This brief interaction had already given Huo Sining a profound insight into this so-called family Duke, even though she did not wish to have a petty heart. Necessary precaution was essential; otherwise, falling victim to this D Country fellow’s scheme would leave her regretful when efforts were too late.

Meanwhile, Zhou Shitao Huang Zhenlong and others closely watched the objects in Huo Sining’s hands, yet none dared to reach out.

Firstly, since Huo Sining was the buyer, the Beast Heads were still on Clayflo’s territory. They were not auction attendees; hence, touching the Beast Heads could result in unexplained issues if something were wrong.

Secondly, even Zhou Shitao acknowledged Huo Sining’s expertise. Her knowledge and experience might not surpass Zhou Shitao’s in historical artifacts analysis, but in terms of determining an item’s authenticity, even Zhou Shitao might not match Huo Sining.

Precisely because of this confidence, Zhou Shitao and others felt at ease watching her slowly inspect the two Beast Heads and subtly nod toward them. Their previously tense nerves relaxed instantly, assured that the objects had no problems.

"Miss Huo, having checked the items, are there any issues?" Clayflo asked with a smile.

Huo Sining nodded; with the artifacts in hand, her heavy burden was finally lifted, prompting a smile:

"Mr. Duke indeed kept his promise; the items are faultless. I must thank you for your generous concession. I’m taking these two Beast Heads. If you have information or auctions of other Beast Heads, I hope you’ll inform me beforehand. On behalf of the entire Huaxia Nation, I thank you in advance."

Clayflo’s eyes glinted with a faint, ambiguous smile: "Naturally, doing business with Miss Huo is delightful. If I indeed have information on other Beast Heads, rest assured I won’t forget Miss Huo."

With such a significant spender, how could he not capitalize? Clayflo’s inner mockery was evident, marking Huo Sining as a prime target for exploitation.

Upon hearing Clayflo’s words, Huo Sining’s lips curled slightly too; a hint of triumph surfaced discreetly, soon masked away.

Is doing business with her truly delightful? Perhaps not. Her facial expression unchanged, Huo Sining inwardly chuckled.

At this moment, Clayflo could still smile and use the word "delightful," but after a couple of days when he discovers how this money was acquired, he might even find crying futile.

Both sides harbored their intentions and were naturally unlikely to exchange more words. Zhou Shitao and others were visibly growing impatient, urging with their eyes, prompting Huo Sining to bid farewell to Clayflo without delay.

Gu Xu and Li Jun stepped forward swiftly, each carrying one box and heading outside, with others following closely behind. 𝐟𝕣𝗲𝕖𝕨𝗲𝐛𝗻𝗼𝐯𝗲𝚕.𝗰𝚘𝐦

Clayflo watched as Huo Sining’s group departed the hall, only then did the smile on his face fade.

A subordinate hurriedly approached, whispered something into Clayflo’s ear.

Clayflo suddenly froze, raising his head sharply, his expression full of surprise: "You’re sure they stayed in Oregon for two days and went nowhere else, just spent time at Polante Volcano Park? Is that park really that entertaining?"

The subordinate nodded: "No, they likely weren’t there for fun. Volcano Park is an abandoned diamond pit; many tourists visit to dig for diamonds. I verified with the park staff; Miss Huo indeed spent two days there with her companions, constantly digging pits. I suspect their purpose in visiting was digging for diamonds."