Chapter 966:

Chloe felt a sharp sting of jealousy but kept her thoughts to herself. She couldn’t risk saying anything that would ruin Marissa’s image in Aelfric’s eyes any longer.

She knew that if she tried, it would only backfire and damage her own image in Aelfric’s eyes instead.

Despite her hatred for Marissa, Chloe forced herself to smile, her expression soft and kind, masking the bitterness inside.

“Aelfric, you’re always so thoughtful and fair,” she said sweetly.

“Maybe we’ve been too harsh on Marissa. Sure, she is just a simple country girl who pretends to be Tiffany to fool others, but she might still have some talent.”

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idea of

pause, he said, “Even if she’s the great painter, Only, that doesn’t mean she’s all

at Derek’s comment. Her eyes lit up as she leaned in and asked, “Derek, are you saying something shady

collecting his thoughts, before responding, “I’ve only recently figured out the whole story. Here’s how

our village. He built a few thatched huts and settled in. Most folks

went to his place, spending time with him. As time passed, Marissa got to know him well. They’d cook together, share meals, and talk for

man. It wasn’t until recently that I realized who he really was. The old

because he was homeless—he was just trying to escape the crowds and find inspiration in peace. Marissa was young and naive, and visiting him could

student. With someone like Ritchie as a teacher, anyone could make a name for themselves, as long

Marissa’s fame boils down to pure luck. Ritchie might have even used his connections to push

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