Chapter 394

Looking back, Maja still found it amusing that the guy never bothered to ask her real name and she had no idea she had become Herbert’s apprentice. Herbert’s work was top–notch, but he was a social recluse and hated having his photo taken, so his face was unknown to most

It was only by chance that Maja found his style strikingly similar to a painter she adored. When she enquired, she was stunned to find that it was the same person.

And she had become Herbert’s last apprentice without even realizing it.

Herbert never participated in any social events, always ranting about how fake people were.

“Penny, I’m giving you this painting. See if you like it. Don’t stand on ceremony with me. The auction house has been nagging me for it. I gave them a non–committal answer. If you want it, it’s yours.”

His affection for her was plain as day.

In the initial years, Herbert taught Maja a thing or two. Especially when they were in Crystalbrook Valley; he taught her everything he knew.

That year, Maja improved by leaps and bounds.

Eventually, Herbert felt there was nothing more he could teach her, so he left to seek inspiration around the world.

Maja looked at that painting.

Herbert’s style was unique; his landscapes seemed to leap off the canvas.

more mature like you’ve reached a new level.”

of his apprentice. Hearing her praise, he

the painting sent to you. Ian’s Grandma is having a birthday, right? Give her the

didn’t live in Greenfield. After something happened to lan’s brother, she left that

she didn’t even know what he looked like. Only after Connie

now lan’s brother seemed to hold a high

could reply,

I had the painting sent to you. I’m off to create something new. If you’re wronged in Greenfield,

I’m

Herbert sighed.

suited for lan’s elder brother. He’s gentle and refined. Ian is wild and antisocial. I quite like him, though.

ease, Maja said, “He’s actually

you’re happy. Gotta

and continued looking

they were about to get married. It was only Holden who

rubbed her temples, foreseeing trouble if she was

document in front of him and pushed it forward after

and ran into Carlene

the office today as he

it was

is indeed going to the auction. Lots of people will want to be there, even Fitch Haskins. When

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