Trevor's voice trembled, a dull pain creeping into his heart. Though his residence housed two of Kyle's paintings, this was a genuine piece.

How could it be treated so poorly? It was an insult to Kyle and a tragedy for the artwork!

His hands shook as he directed someone to hold one side of the painting while he joined the pieces together. This painting was superior to the ones in his collection because the orchid depicted was in full, vibrant bloom. The orchids on Meadow Ridge were naturally more spectacular than those in a backyard.

Hearing it was an authentic piece by Kyle, Rafael could guess the situation. He remained silent, his gaze sweeping over everyone's faces.

Trevor was on the verge of tears, his lips trembling incessantly. "How could it have been torn? Who tore it? Who did this?"

The ladies watched Eleanor's expression, remaining silent. Helen had intended to speak, but upon seeing Eleanor's cold gaze, swallowed her words.

Forget it. It was better to endure and avoid trouble.

"I presented this painting to Grand Princess Eleanor as a birthday gift. Lady Adelaide claimed it was a forgery, and Lady Jessica tore it in anger. Since Lady Rosalind declared it genuine, Grand Princess Eleanor called for you to verify it, Lord Young," Carissa loudly declared.

Carissa's words, Rafael realized his guess

not realize she had offended Adelaide? This woman was bold,

gathered nobility and officials were stunned. Tearing a painting based on one person's claim it

it was confirmed to

he knew it wasn't his place to express it. His heart ached with regret, an overwhelming regret that pained him

face darkened upon hearing that his

had been insulted with the gift of a symbol of chastity, to present her with such a precious gift. Nor had she anticipated that Kyle was Carissa's senior in the same

the main hall for

defuse the situation, guiding the regretful officials

as he remarked, "If Mr. Spencer knew his treasured work

claiming he felt unwell. He left for

and her mother, Juliet Taylor, also took their leave. Juliet had

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