The Years Between Signing and Seeing novel Chapter 511

"Take a look at this. I know you'll love it."

With a deliberate, unhurried motion, he let go of her hand and pulled away the velvet cloth.

Suzie's eyes were instantly drawn to the object. A vintage camera lay nestled in a custom leather case. Its solid metal body bore the subtle, faded patina of time—a weathered elegance that only added to its charm. The unique design, the smooth curves, and every single dial seemed to whisper stories from a bygone era.

This... this was an antique camera she had once marveled at during an international photography exhibition.

Models like this weren't for sale. In the industry, they were considered priceless. How on earth did Jamie get his hands on it?

Unable to resist, Suzie reached out, her fingertips grazing the cool metal. A memory flashed through her mind—the multimillion-dollar equipment from a few years ago couldn't even hold a candle to this masterpiece.

Forget her own quiet desperation for it; if Hayden were here, he would probably lose his mind. Only true photography purists understood this kind of visceral greed for legendary gear.

"Not many people know how to appreciate something like this anymore," Jamie's voice suddenly broke the silence. "A masterpiece deserves a master to truly realize its worth. With this in your hands, you'll make a name for yourself in the industry in no time. Given your skills, becoming a top-tier professional is practically guaranteed."

Startled, Suzie snatched her hand back as if she'd been burned.

"..."

What was she doing? Drooling over a bribe?

She probably looked no different from someone with dollar signs in their eyes at the sight of gold.

Suzie pressed her lips together. No matter how priceless it was, it wasn't hers. And no matter how much she wanted it, she absolutely did not want it from him.

"Since when?!" Suzie demanded. "Is your corporation so massive that it monopolizes every single industry? You even own a random photo lab?! Fine, even if you do, that's still illegal data theft. I could sue you for this."

Jamie took a slow step closer, his voice remaining infuriatingly smooth. "Your studio just opened today. Filing a lawsuit before you've even welcomed your first client... that's just bad for business."

"You...!"

Suzie glared at him, momentarily at a loss for words.

Sue him? With what proof?

Besides, the two promotional posts he had orchestrated were officially signed off as Iris Dream Studio. Anyone looking at them would assume she had commissioned the ads herself.