Chapter 22: The Skilled Restorer and Severed Ties
(Olivia's POV)
A graceful, refined woman around her thirties entered the private room of the Crescent Moon Hotel in Riverdale. Her confident stride and elegant posture immediately caught my attention.
Connor's voice softened as he made the introduction. "Livvy, this is the top-tier artifact restorer I recommended—Ruby Montgomery."
Joy sparked through me instantly. I had expected an elderly master with weathered hands and a stern expression. Instead, this beautiful woman with warm eyes stood before us.
I quickly stood and stepped forward, extending my hand with barely contained excitement. "Master Montgomery, hello, I'm Olivia Winters. I entrust my ceramic wolf figurine to you."
Ruby Montgomery couldn't help but burst into a soft
