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.

Rafael realized

at Carissa in disbelief. Did she not realize she had offended Adelaide? This woman was bold, offending

stunned. Tearing a painting based on one person's claim it was a forgery? What if

it was confirmed

to express it. His heart ached with regret, an overwhelming

darkened upon hearing that his wife

gaze on Carissa was like a poisoned dagger. She hadn't expected Carissa, whose mother had been insulted with the gift of a symbol

main hall for tea. The banquet

stepped in to defuse the situation,

handed it back to the steward as he remarked, "If Mr. Spencer knew his treasured work was treated so poorly, he would be

he felt unwell. He left

Juliet Taylor, also took their leave. Juliet had clearly seen Eleanor's

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