Billionaire’s Missing Darling by Theresa Wilde

Chapter 317

Getting a summons to elucidate her artistic vision signified that Emma’s paintings had captured the notice of the Painting Association instructors.

She was on the brink of ascending to the celestial realm with just one stride, and soon, she’d be under the wing of a revered mentor. But at this pivotal juncture, how could Bettany possibly intervene?

If Bettany were present, wouldn’t her replication of the portrait be unveiled? Doris seethed with such rage that the edges of her eyes nearly ruptured, and her gaze turned crimson.

Without much contemplation, she leaped to Bettany’s side and inquisitively inquired. “What brings you here?”

Her inner musings went along the lines of, “Weren’t you confined by the Dillon family? How come you’re out now?”

“Doris?” Bettany was momentarily taken aback before warmly grasping her hand. “It’s all thanks to you. Elena informed me that if you hadn’t informed Olivia about my confinement in the Dillon family, I might never have been released.”

“Doris, I truly appreciate it,” Bettany replied earnestly.

Doris was speechless.

She truly found herself at a loss for words. Ultimately, she bore the responsibility for the situation!

After a brief interlude of silence, Doris regained composure. She glanced at

Bettany. With a self–assured tone, she remarked, “Bettany, I’m thrilled you’re here. The instructor assigned me to elucidate my artistic vision. The portrait I sketched was inspired by the artwork you shared with me.”

“My painting?” Bettany pointed at herself, appearing somewhat bewildered.

“Yes, indeed,” Doris affirmed with a firm nod. “The second round involves live painting, and there are no limitations. You can depict anything. I remembered that portrait you have painted and took it as a source of inspiration to craft a new piece. Bettany, you don’t mind, do you?”

Bettany didn’t hesitate and shook her head. “Why would there be anything to mind? But that prototype isn’t exclusive to me. If I can paint, so can you.”

Upon hearing this, Doris couldn’t help but have a slight curl of her lips, forming a smile.

She shifted her attention to Olivia and inquired with curiosity, “Sister, are you part of the Painting Association’s staff?”

Olivia raised her gaze and replied, “No.”

“Oh, Doris sighed in complete relief.

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Nonetheless, Bettany remained concerned that the plagiarism issue might come to light. It was crucial to firmly resolve this matter, ensuring that Olivia would refrain from uttering a word about it.

With these thoughts in mind, Doris’s smile broadened. She advanced and embraced Bettany’s arm, remarking, “I believe my painting should earn a good rank. I’m curious if it will capture the president’s attention.”

raised her gaze toward the staff.

has showered your painting with praise, and it

that so?” Doris was pleasantly surprised. Then, she turned to Bettany and inquired, “Bettany, my painting has received a decent ranking. If the portrait you painted enters the competition, it will surely achieve a favorable outcome,

regrettable. All your paintings were destroyed, and not a single one remains”

the two paintings bore a striking resemblance? The

flames. There was no tangible proof, and she had crafted the painting right there and then. There was no evidence of

best interest, they should remain silent and refrain

they were unable to provide any evidence. As long as she stuck to her assertion that she hadn’t

had become evident that Olivia wasn’t even a staff member of the Painting Association. It appeared she was merely a sponsor. The words of such an individual carried no significance whatsoever, and no one would take them

more Doris contemplated the situation, the greater her self–assurance grew. Eventually, she ceased

to the third floor

elevator, Doris inquired of Bettany, “Where are you

Upon hearing this, she raised her gaze to Olivia and inquired, “Olivia, where

whispered,

an even more contemptuous air. She casually nodded at Bettany and remarked,

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the staff to the judges‘

at the door, Doris straightened her collar, took a deep breath, and

profound bow to the judges, Doris composedly expounded on her creative concept. However, in the midst of her presentation, Ozymandias received a phone

to check the caller ID, and his expression suddenly lin up with excitement. He promptly left the room. After a short while, he returned accompanied by Olivia,

pallor washed over Doris‘ face, and her heart involuntarily

yet. The attention of everyone in the room had

Olivia, Nevertheless, she remained remarkably composed and displayed no signs

joy. She then turned to introduce Olivia to the others,

Taylor! Fourth

felt her face drain of color, and her entire body seemed

the Smith family, but she was also engaged to the wealthiest man in the city. Her fame had reached a point where practically

her.

remarkable woman before her with the gentle, reserved, and adept

“It truly doesn’t seem like it!

that even possible?”

Doris, and she nearly

equally astounded. She had never anticipated that Olivia would be Mrs.

can’t bel

she the fourth

opportunity to