Addicted To The Genius Lady With A Thousand Faces

Chapter 967:

Worried that Aelfric wasn’t convinced, she pressed on.

“Aelfric, you really shouldn’t think so highly of Marissa. She’s just a naive girl from the countryside. Look at the art world—it’s full of painters complimenting each other, but that doesn’t mean they deserve the title of ‘great.’”

“… each other, boosting each other’s reputations. It’s all just flattery. And for people outside that circle, it’s almost impossible to tell who’s truly skilled. Since Ritchie is Marissa’s teacher, it’s no wonder the president of the Calligraphy and Painting Association would go out of his way to flatter her. He probably praised her just to stay on Ritchie’s good side.”

While Derek and Melinda continued speaking, Chloe stayed silent, watching Aelfric closely. She was desperate to see him finally dismiss Marissa.

But Aelfric remained unreadable. He still hadn’t made a decision, and Chloe’s patience was wearing thin. Anxious, she jumped in, her voice steady but urgent.

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I think Melinda might be

when Chloe spoke, something shifted.

few moments of thought, he finally responded…”Derek, is it true that

dropped by the main house to see Great-grandmother, I overheard her chatting with Uncle Glenn

news has been swirling around for a few days now. Connor hasn’t

about the kids?” Aelfric

Neil shrugged.

married a country bumpkin pretending to be someone she’s not

Aelfric frowned.

doesn’t add up. Everyone says the kids are Tiffany’s, with some

keep Arabella happy, obviously,” Neil said with a hint of