The Night Before the Auction: The Appraisal Report They Hide

The night before a glamorous art auction drawing wealthy collectors from around the world. A serious discrepancy is found between the restoration marks on the star masterpiece and the ledger. Takaomi Shimba, the young director who has staked everything on the sale's success, and Shizuku Hagano, the conservation specialist determined to protect the truth of the work. “If we go public, our company's credibility will hit rock bottom.” “Putting a fake up for auction is simply unacceptable.” In the silent storage room at night, the two clash over how to handle the appraisal report. A suspense romance where the dark side of the art world and the pride of adults collide.