How a Dying Woman Rewrote Her Epilogue

Chapter 492

Andrea glanced at Patricia, her eyes flickering uncertainly, before finally turning to Sylvie. "Ms. Fielding, Mr. Silverstein is considering taking the painting back. Would you like to think it over one more time?"

Sylvie still didn't understand why Jarrod had suddenly decided to buy the painting after all, but now that Patricia was involved...

"Andrea, don't worry about it," Selma interjected smoothly. "Just let Mr. Silverstein know that I've made the decision-this painting is a gift for Miss Aldridge."

Selma was well aware of Patricia's status. If a single painting could forge a good connection, why not take the opportunity? Besides, she'd soon need to work with Patricia's art museum. This painting was really just a favor-a gesture that would be reciprocated in the future.

Sylvie understood Selma's reasoning immediately. "It's fine, I'll explain it to Jarrod myself."

Andrea looked as if she wanted to say something more, but Patricia, her expression cool and distant, shot a glance at Sylvie. "Well, I won't stand on ceremony with you, Ms. Fielding. You've just saved me a small fortune."

Sylvie knew Patricia's reputation-she wasn't exactly known for her warmth. While Sylvie would have preferred to give the painting to Jarrod, she had no doubt he'd understand her intentions.

"Miss Aldridge, you're too kind. I'd be glad to count you as a friend."

As soon as the words left Sylvie's lips, Patricia's mouth curled in a faint, mocking smile. "Well, I don't make friends with just anyone, you know."

With that, Patricia turned to Faust. “Wrap it up and have it sent to my car."

Faust glanced at Andrea, then signaled the staff to take care of it.

watched the scene unfold,

Sylvie's shoulder reassuringly. "Don't worry about Jarrod being upset. He's always been good to you, and I can send him a few more pieces to make

Patricia was hugely influential in the art world-her reputation had been built on both wealth and early international

"who's willing to go to bat for people she cares about? If she's on your side, Elodie won't stand a

that way,

exhibition was scheduled for one, but

the gallery, her brow furrowed. The show

member at random. "We opened three hours early today,”

She had no idea the opening had been moved up- and

issue, heading straight to

got there, the wall that should've displayed the painting

dropped. Spinning around, she found

said. "It was sold two

point of coming early, only to

me

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sure

it