The storm had finally passed, and Caspian began his long, humble road to atonement.
The first thing he did was halt every overseas project designed to suppress me. He returned in full the exhibition resources, collaborative channels, and professional honors he had forcibly seized from me.
Then he issued a public statement to the entire international community, clearing my name of every false accusation and scandal with meticulous sincerity, declaring my innocence to the world.
Rare antiquities, top-tier restoration equipment, astronomical compensation, exclusive overseas resources, and an endless stream of gifts arrived daily at my restoration studio.
But I returned every single offering without keeping a cent.
His assistant once tried to reason with him.
"Mr. Sterling, if you keep s
