Chapter 248

"What do you think?" Cole threw the question back at me.

I kept my smile steady. "Then I guess I'll be on my way."

I handed the bouquet back to him.

Cole raised his hand but didn't take it. Instead, he plucked a petal and brought it to his nose, inhaling deeply. "Just tell me, why do you want to see my father?"

I frowned a little. Was he changing his mind again?

Earlier, when I mentioned needing his dad's help to appraise something, he assumed I had some rare item. Now, it seemed like he realized there was more to it.

Since I was already here, there was no point in hiding the truth anymore. I decided to be upfront.

After listening, Cole's expression turned serious. "Then you should leave."

I felt something was off. "Why?"

"If you're planning to meet my dad for this, you're wasting your time. He's not going to tell you anything," Cole said, like he knew his dad's every move.

But if there was nothing to hide, why would his dad be so cagey? His dad's refusal would only make me m