Chapter 224

lari didn’t look at the orange. He just felt his heart beating irregularly. He frowned, trying to ignore the feeling

“Just leave if there”

Maja thought lan didn’t like the orange, but he didn’t throw it away due to his good manners. After all, it was a gift from someone, so he kept it

there.

So, she put the orange back where it was and sat back in her seat.

The subtle tension filled the silence like a lingering fragrance.

lan looked down at his documents, but his peripheral vision stayed on the side of his leg. There was a sensation there as if the heat was still lingering

Seeing him engrossed in his documents, Maja dared not disturb him and silently arrived at their destination

Bob stepped out of the car, first thanking lan, then pointed to a villa in the distance.

“That’s where you’ll find who you’re looking for. We can take Mr. Raymond there for a look-see. I’ve done the bit Daly asked me to, now off you go.” Maja turned to thank lan, then Mr. James, before heading toward the villa

But she’d only taken a few steps when she heard lan’s voice:

“If they give you the cold shoulder, drop my name.”

aback. Was Mr. Felton chummy with lan?

the case, things just got a whole lot

smile spread across her

“Mr. Raymond, cheers.”

midday sun was blazing, glaring off

away, continuing his chat with the

arrived at the villa

villa was designed in a European style, even with the door half open,

had good taste.

saw her, a hint

I help you?”

I heard he’s home today, just dropping

servant hesitated for a few seconds before opening

is indeed home today but doesn’t usually entertain uninvited guests. Come in; I’ll put in a word for you. Let’s see if he’ll

intricately designed, blending the usual European elements with unique touches. Being the only student of the famous painter Herbert, Maja had a bit of insight

doors opened, and she saw a painting in the middle, a work by

national treasure and was in the museum, unattainable

world made this replica highly sought

ultimately donated by Herbert to a certain place. As to where exactly, Maja didn’t delve

it was a

saw a man in his fifties sitting in

expect you to be a fan of Herbert’s work.”

this painting, Mystical Landscapes. How did this young girl recognize it

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