I sprang to my feet and stared intently at the painting that the staff was unscrolling slowly. The painting was preserved very well. Subsequently, the blooms under the autumn moonlight and the back of someone missing her mother were then revealed right before my eyes. That was the painting I painted stroke by stroke as I wept during a rainy night when I missed my mother.

 

I cast my gaze into the crowd, and sure enough, I spotted Crystal sitting right in the middle. When she saw me looking at her, she flashed me a wide grin. Then, she gave me a thumbs-up which she then inverted provocatively.

 

Fury built within me bit by bit until my eyes were blinded by rage.

off my painting! Back then, I didn’t know that she stole my paintings, and when I did realize it, everything was too late. And now, she actually dares to auction off my painting

and gentlemen, please place your bids now! The

Christopher spoke out of the

he remarked with a chuckle, “You’re

painting, my price is very apt. There’s no amount

 

you pick trouble with me, Christopher? Are you telling me that this painting

coming from you, then it’s only worth that much. Do you need me to share the news

dare you?” Crystal’s countenance paled before it flushed bright red. But when Christopher swept a sharp gaze over her, fear showed on her face, and she bit her lip

 

that the atmosphere had turned dreary, the host cracked a few jokes to ease the tension. Then, he resumed the auction. “Earlier, Mr. Lane made a joke, so please continue

this painting, so I hope all of you will do me a favor. As such, I don’t think any of you will fight me on this, yes?” Christopher stood up and looked around arrogantly

up bidding. Meanwhile, others felt that it

the auction. At that precise moment, the

auction.” The host wiped the sweat off his forehead as though having been saved from a fate worse than

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