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.”

Mr.

was the case, things just

spread across her

“Mr. Raymond, cheers.”

glaring off her and

continuing his chat with the

the villa and rang the

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

owner sure had good taste.

a servant-like figure emerged. When he saw her, a

I help

heard he’s home today, just dropping

a few seconds before opening

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 see you.” Maja was attractive and charming, so the servant was willing to let her

the usual European elements with unique touches. Being the only student of the

a painting in the

treasure and was in the museum, unattainable no matter how rich you were. So many people had approached Herbert, hoping he

in the painting world made this replica

by Herbert to a certain place. As to where exactly, Maja

painting, and it was a surprise to

saw a man in his fifties

to be a fan of Herbert’s

surprised. After all, many masters in the country replicated this painting, Mystical Landscapes. How did this young girl recognize it as Herbert’s work

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