Chapter 439 Encounter

Lizzie telling them not to overspend on the artworks would only result in them doing the opposite clearing the artworks in the entire exhibition.

As expected, the noblewomen agreed on the surface but hurriedly went to purchase the paintings as they visited the exhibition. Within 30 minutes, the gallery had sold half of the available paintings. "That painting is so strange..." A person noticed a painting in the corner and looked at it strangely.

When Rose and Miles arrived at the exhibition, she was startled by the crowd. Wasn't this supposed to be a birthday banquet? One could've mistaken this as an artist's exhibition.

Miles sensed her confusion and explained, "Cyrus' second wife used to be a somewhat well-known painter. Ever since he retired, he began to paint too."

That explained it. Cyrus was Jonathan's father, so his remarrying meant that Jonathan's biological mother had... Suddenly, she remembered him bringing her to a mountain villa in Aquastead.

"Mr. Miles..." While she was lost in thought, someone had recognized Miles. Following that, many began to rush over.

"Mr. Miles, I'm surprised to see you here. It's a pleasure to meet you."

"Mr. Miles, I heard Young Group will organize an antique convention in a month. Mr. Young Senior must be proud to have you inherit his legacy."

"I agree. Let's work together in the future, Mr. Miles."

Since Oliver's passing, the inheritance dispute between the adopted family members had been intense. Almost the entire city awaited the outcome. As Oliver's most trusted and beloved grandson, Miles' capability was beyond doubt.

Miles wore a polite smile and looked for Rose, who had been squeezed out by the crowd. When he saw her, she signaled him to handle the guests alone.

Then, she headed to the washroom, turned around, and entered a hallway. At that, he wanted to follow suit but the opportunistic guests held him back.

Her path to the washroom was her way to the Finches. Before coming here, she had read some information about the family online.

only ones in the older generation. On the flip side, the younger generation was mysterious. Aside from Jonathan, whom she knew well, there was also the second son, who was mildly exposed on the Internet. As for the eldest and youngest children, they were so secretive that even their genders remained

a painting caught Rose's attention. Almost instinctively,

mountain's summit. On the left, mountain ranges overlapped, while the sea met the horizon on the right, with a faint yellowish glow illuminating the water. The

These words came out of

the same mountain Jonathan brought her to, she stepped forward and explored the

a villa among the woods within the painting. Although the villa looked abstract, she was confident she had been there with Jonathan. According to him, his

the painting. She was so immersed that she didn't even notice a man by her side glancing at

came. He was engrossed in the artwork when

he would see Rose here, let alone her knowing the place in the painting! Had Jonathan brought her there? She had to

meet

sudden voice brought Rose's attention to him. She recognized him instantly despite the lowered cap and black mask concealing most

He was none

face, Rose

but be surprised. "You're here for the exhibition too?" Although she didn't find him to be an artistic

guess so. Are

"Nope."

but Ezra deduced she was here with Jonathan. As such, he was surprised to know his brother had finally come to their dad's birthday after so many years.

gently toward the painting. Then, he offered, "Do you like

taken aback. Why would he

a strong desire to buy the painting the moment she saw the artwork again. "Excuse me. I need

to him in farewell, and the seemingly immersed Ezra only grunted lightly in response. Before heading into

the gallery's second floor, heard her female assistant's

glint flashed across Lizzie's eyes. She walked toward

a man stood before the artwork. Although he wore a cap and an oversized

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