Chapter 823

"Mr. Lewis, you're amazing! If not for you, who knows if this Mystic Ruby would ever be revealed?" Zane exclaimed excitedly. He turned to Kenneth disdainfully. Zane said, "With your level of skill, you dared to look down on Mr. Lewis? Didn't you say that you'd resign earlier?" Since Kenneth had shown him no respect before, Zane was now determined to do the same, mocking him mercilessly. "Mr. Quarry, I… I was joking…" Kenneth's face turned pale. His earlier threat of resignation had been nothing more than a threat. His respected position came entirely from being the appraiser of Everbright Auction. He was under the protection of the four great families. He had offended many people because of his arrogance. If he truly resigned and lost the families' protection… Kenneth didn't dare to imagine what would happen next. "A joke? Do you think this is funny?" Zane stepped forward and slapped him hard across the face. Known for his pride, Zane wasn't about to let Kenneth off so easily af