Chapter 179 The One Million Tip

Finished

Seraphina stood there. She could sense the suffocating tension in the air. Jennifer's affection was overwhelming and could make one feel suffocated.

Hansen begrudgingly went down. He muttered a few polite words and quickly grew impatient.

His eyes never strayed from Seraphina.

Walter enjoyed chatting with Seraphina and peppering her with questions.

Meanwhile, Monica seemed uncharacteristically cold, though she was exceptionally warm towards Jennifer.

After dinner, Jennifer offered to make dessert.

Monica pulled Hansen along to help.

After a brief chat, Walter went off to rest.

Seraphina and Monica sat facing each other. Monica's smile faded as she reached into her purse, pulling out a check and placing it on the table in front of Seraphina. Seraphina was puzzled.

She looked down at the check-one million dollars.

"This is...?" she asked.

Monica gave a small, disdainful smile.

She explained, "That's the payment for the painting. Though I know it's not worth that much, we have known each other for a long time; just consider it a little something for your trouble."

414

Chapter 179 The One Million Tips

Seraphina watched as Lucas stormed out, and she hurried after him.

toward Monica and said, "Mrs. Colombo, you can go home and expect the painting delivered

way back, Jennifer noticed the barely concealed smile on Monica's face, and

spoke up at the right

if it's authentic, that painting was once auctioned for a billion dollars. Is

faltered for a

you mean? Mr.

after all.

did have several flawed pieces in his studio. They were worth some money, but they were not

masterpieces.

heart sank at

distress, Jennifer offered a gentle

case. I've heard that Mr. Stroudsburg marks all his completed works with a signature in the lower right corner. You'll know at a

her way to rouse Hansen from his feigned illness and

to host a family dinner at

to get up, whining in a way that made him look like he

meal? What kind of nonsense is

don't want

heard Seraphina's name, Hansen's demeanor changed entirely. He jumped out of bed,

invitation,

her reluctant to involve herself too deeply

thought, Perhaps it was just a courteous gesture in return

1/3

68%

The

Finished

at the Colombo estate as promised, she was

there.

arrived much carlier

chatting and laughing

handed over the prepared

thanked her and took a quick glance

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255