Heartstrings On Fire

Chapter 549

Beatrice thought Agnes was here to just throw a wrench in the works, just to make her embarrassed.

She was itching to march over there and wipe that calm smirk off Agnes‘ face.

But Jared was there.

All Beatrice could do was bite her tongue, step forward and say, “This painting is definitely not a fake. If it turns out to be a fake, I’m willing to compensate Mr. Manuel tenfold its price. But if it’s proven to be authentic, then the one spreading rumors will have to pay the price.”

Beatrice thought to herself, what does Agnes know about art?

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In the past couple years, with Laura’s antique shop, she had learnt a thing or two.

This painting, with its technique and color use, was perfect. It couldn’t possibly be a forgery.

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And she had it authenticated by an expert when she bought it. It was definitely not a fake.

!

stirring the pot, trying

just shrugged with a smile, “If I misunderstood you, I’m

J

doubt herself,

in the room

sister? Why would

a touching reunion scene.

how long had it

member of the press suddenly piped up, “Mr. Whitfield was married once before. His ex–wife was the eldest daughter of the Pritchard family.

news spread like wildfire among

started whispering among

complicated. No wond Beatrice addressed him as her brother–in–law.”

divorced, why would Beatrice try to mimic her

was Beatrice’s sister who dumped Mr. Whitfield. After being hurt, Mr.

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be with Beatrice’s sister. Beatrice is trying

focus quickly shifted from the authenticity of the painting to their complicated relationships.

whispering, Beatrice heard

attention and spill the beans on all the past events.

of almost being jailed would be exposed, and all her effort to build up her

anger on the inside, she maintained a