Chapter 653

"Are there ripe grapes in our orchard? Pick a few bunches and bring them in," Simona instructed one of the nearby maids. Skylar followed Simona. She mentally calculated the time, figuring she wouldn't get home until around eight or nine o'clock in the evening. During the drive, Simona mentioned the sheer volume of items, implying she would need to dedicate time to inspecting everything. Once inside the mansion, they went upstairs. The third floor wasn't divided into rooms but filled with antique pieces. The array of items, big and small, was overwhelming. They ranged from paintings and antique pocket watches to bronze artifacts, emeralds, and emerald charms. "There are quite a few things," Skylar remarked, surprised. Simona felt slightly embarrassed. She explained, "My brother's birthday was a few days ago, and he received a lot of items. I haven't been up here for a couple of days and didn't realize how much had accumulated." Skylar began examining the items systematically. Wi