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.

out her phone and showed Alexander a photo. "I found this in Jared's room; he's investigating you! Dad, what do

hesitate to send him to prison and even kick them out of the

spoke slowly, "I'll prepare the money and transfer it

they handed over the money so easily,

If you hadn't insisted on plagiarizing Tina's

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

"Honey?" Clara was worried.

temporary. We'll get it back eventually." Clara had been with Alexander for many years; although their relationship

Clara also nodded in

this scene made Walter

willing to give up a billion dollars just because of a few words from

Vivienne be siding with Jared

couldn't stop them

Two days later.

discharged

at home to welcome

anime toys with Zackary while Jared

weekdays, Velma

few days, Zackary's

hearing Jasper's notice, Tina

an

took Zackary downstairs and saw Lily

stood behind Jasper, she looked as proud as

smug gaze swept past Tina and finally

Jared made

rested on Lily before sweeping away