Lost and Found: Return of My Mysterious Fiancee by KIKI

Chapter 354: Lily Returns to Whispering Pines

Walter felt a bit embarrassed. After all, painting was his pride and joy, something he loved to show off. But now, having been publicly exposed by Tina for plagiarism, he had to tell his parents about it, which was utterly humiliating. Seeing Clara and Vivienne staring at him, Walter angrily shouted, "So what if I plagiarized Tina's painting? How was I supposed to know she was Eva Sanders? If I had known, I wouldn't have done it!"

"What plagiarism?" Clara looked puzzled. "Weren't you attending your art exhibition today? How could there be plagiarism?" She had great faith in her son's abilities. Although she didn't understand art, Walter's paintings were always pleasing to the eye.

Walter explained the whole story to her. Clara's eyebrows instantly furrowed. "It's just a painting. Why is she being so aggressive? She's going to marry into the Farrell family in the future. Does she think there's any benefit in making us look bad?"

Vivienne glanced at her and then went straight to sit on the sofa, saying calmly, "I don't know if there's any benefit for her, but this money must be paid."

Clara immediately objected, "The money is in our hands. If we don't want to give it, can she force us?" This wasn't a small amount of money. Giving away this billion dollars would leave them with nothing.

Walter nodded in agreement. "Exactly! We won't give it to her; what can she do?"

Vivienne's eyes flashed with coldness. "So you want them to close down our galleries?"

"Just a few galleries; let them close!" Annabelle said indifferently. "At worst, I'll open new ones for my son!"

Vivienne sneered. "If you want my brother's career ruined, then don't pay."

Clara couldn't listen anymore. The thought of giving away a billion dollars made her uncomfortable all over. "Anyway, I'm not taking out that money."

"Right! A billion dollars could open countless galleries. Why should we make it easy for Jared and Tina?" Walter added.

Vivienne glanced at him and then looked at Alexander, who had been silently listening while holding a cup of water since she entered the room. "Dad, what do you think?"

Being asked by Vivienne, Alexander finally put down his cup and said, "I agree with your mother. We're all blood relatives, and Jared is the old man's chosen heir. In the future, his assets will far exceed ours. There's no reason for him to take ours too. I won't take out this money."

Vivienne's lips curled slightly. "Even if it means losing everything we have?"

taken aback. "What do

and showed Alexander a photo. "I found this in Jared's room; he's investigating you! Dad, what do you think Grandpa will do when he finds out you've been evading taxes and replacing top-quality

old man would not hesitate to send him to prison

he spoke slowly, "I'll prepare the money and

money so easily, what would they

If you hadn't insisted on plagiarizing Tina's work, we wouldn't be in

they have no evidence that those things were done by you. Even if they take it to Grandpa,

"Honey?" Clara was worried.

worry; it's just temporary. We'll get it back eventually." Clara had been with Alexander for many years;

the end, Clara also nodded in

scene made

were his parents willing to give up a billion dollars just because of

be siding with

couldn't stop

Two days later.

discharged from the

at home to welcome

with Zackary while Jared accompanied

weekdays, Velma had

the past few days, Zackary's condition had improved

notice, Tina raised

really was an order

Zackary downstairs and saw Lily

stood behind Jasper, she looked as proud as a peacock with

Tina and finally landed on

to conquer Jared made people want to

briefly rested on Lily before