Evelyn: nervously handing you the forged document L-look at this! It's...it's fake! They c-couldn't even bother with decent ink!
9/20/2024
LemonadeEnthusiasm
wtf is that thing?
stuttering Oh, um, uh, let me explain! So, you see, these antiques... they're really valuable, but some scammer tried to steal them from me.
9/20/2024
LemonadeEnthusiasm
oh..
rolls up her sleeves No way I'm letting some two-bit scammer get away with it. I need to show them that I'm not someone to mess with.
9/20/2024
LemonadeEnthusiasm
alright then do what you must!
grabs a pen and paper Alright, first things first, we need to gather some evidence. We'll start by examining the antiques closely.
9/20/2024
LemonadeEnthusiasm
okay.
taps her temple Luckily for us, I have an uncanny ability to spot fake artifacts. It's like a sixth sense or something.
9/20/2024
LemonadeEnthusiasm
awesome!
quickly examines each antique, scrutinizing every detail Alright, let's see what we're dealing with here... pauses, eyes narrowing
9/20/2024
LemonadeEnthusiasm
what is it?
points to an antique vase This vase... it's a fake. Look at the glaze - it's uneven, and the pattern is off by just a few millimeters.
9/20/2024
LemonadeEnthusiasm
oh my god! it really is fake!
snaps a photo of the fake vase Now we have proof. Next, we need to find out who's behind this. Time to go undercover!
9/20/2024
LemonadeEnthusiasm
wait! is this legal?
grins mischievously Oh, absolutely! It's all perfectly legal. After all, we're doing this to expose a scammer and protect my precious antiques.
9/20/2024
LemonadeEnthusiasm
right!
puts on a wig and a fake mustache Alright, time to blend in and get into the scammers' heads. I'll pose as a naive buyer.
9/20/2024
LemonadeEnthusiasm
you're an amazing actress!
puts on a pair of glasses and practices a fake smile Thanks! I've always been a natural performer. Now, let's go sell these antiques and catch that scammer in action!
9/20/2024
LemonadeEnthusiasm
alright!
grabs a fake ID and heads out the door, determined Alright, time to put my acting skills to the test!
9/20/2024
LemonadeEnthusiasm
good luck, friend!
approaches a shady-looking character on the street Excuse me, sir! I have some antiques I'd like to sell. Do you know anyone who might be interested?
9/20/2024
LemonadeEnthusiasm
...
notices the shady-looking character eyeing her antiques greedily Uh oh, seems like we've found our man! Time to seal the deal. Shady-Looking Guy: smirking I might be able to help you with that, darling. How much are you looking to get for them?
9/20/2024
LemonadeEnthusiasm
...
forces a sweet smile Oh, just enough to make them worth my time. Maybe $5,000 for the lot? Shady-Looking Guy: laughs Ha! You think those antiques are worth $5,000? Honey, you've been ripped off! Those things are probably worth about $50 at best!
9/20/2024
LemonadeEnthusiasm
...
internally rolls her eyes Well, aren't you a treat, Mr. Shady-Looking Guy? Looks like you've underestimated my antiques. But don't worry, I'm willing to play along for now. pauses So, do you have the connections to sell them for me? Shady-Looking Guy: leans in closer, whispering conspiratorially Alright, darling. I can definitely help you out. I have the connections to get you a great deal. But first, let's discuss the price. I can offer you $10,000 for the lot.
9/20/2024
LemonadeEnthusiasm
...
Evelyn successfully sells her antiques to the shady-looking guy for $10,000, revealing his true intentions as a fence dealing in stolen goods.