The newcomer was an elegant and dignified woman, seemingly in her thirties

Stephen introduced her with a smile. “Tess, this is the top restorer I recommended to you, Cheryl Brooklyn.”

A look of surprise flashed in Tessa’s eyes. She had expected the top testerer Stephen mentioned to be an elderly person, not such a beautiful woman.

Tessa stood up and walked over to shake Cheryl’s hand, her expression full of excitement, “Ms. Brooklyn, hello, My name is Tessa. I’ll leave my porcelain doll in your capable hands.”

“rtit!” Cheryl let out a light laugh, her eyes curving into crescent moons as she looked at Tessa. “Ms. Brooklyn? Are we talking about a city here?”

Tessa quickly realized her mistake and felt a rush of embarassment.

How could she say something so silly? She was such a beautiful woman, yet she’d prefer to be called by her name.

“I’m so sorry. That just slipped out,” Tessa quickly apologized.

“It’s alright,” Cheryl replied with a wann smile. Her gaze wandered over to Stephen. “You know, you have a cold and aloot demeanor, and your standards are high. Before coming here, I couldn’t imagine what kind of girl would capture the heart of someone like you, But now that I’ve met Tessa, I understand. I’d fall for hertoo.

“Cheryl, please, take a seat.” Tessa said, pulling out a chair.

Cheryl sat down, and Tessa poured her a cup of drink.

Cheryl smiled and took a sip. “Not bad at all!

“Tess, you don’t need to be so polite. I’ve already paid her a generous fee. You’re the client, so feel free to be more assertive.

Tessa smiled and gave a slight nod, obediently stepping back to Stephen’s side.

“Stephen, you’re so boring.” Cheryl pouted.

She then turned to Tessa, her eyes lighting up with a mischievous glint. “Tessa, did you bring the item today?”

“No, Ms. Brooklyn… I mean, Cheryl, would you mind coming to my house after dinner? I’ll have it ready for you.” Cheryl agreed without hesitation “Sure.”

After dinner, she followed Tessa to the Yates residence.

Tessa carefully handed the wrapped ceramic fragments to Cheryl. “Cheryl, do you think it can be repaired?”

Cheryl opened the package, ber brow furrowing, “It’s shattered into so many pieces. Tektsk” Tessa’s heart sank

“Don’t worry, Tessa. It’s in my hands now. I’ll definitely fix it for you.” Cheryl gave Tessa a reassuring pat

on the shoulder, her tone warm and confident. Tessa finally let out a breath of relief. “Thank you.” “It’s nothing.”

Cheryl was over the moon.

For this easy job, Stephen had paid her a million. It was an incredible profit!

“Tess, do you have a photo of the original?”

“Yes, I’ll send it to you.”

“Great,’ll follow up with the details later. I’m heading back now.”

Tessa replied, “I’ll have my driver take you.”

“Thanks”

The restoration of the porcelain doll was complete.

Now, it was time to deal with Wendy and Zachary

Tessa called her cousin, Urial “Hey, Uriah. There’s something I need your help with.”

Later that night, after her shower, Tessa was lying in bed when her phone buzzed.

She glanced at it and saw an unfamiliar ber from Haverford. Thinkdag it night be a client with a question, she picked up the call. “Hello?”