Rebirth In Divorce: My New Mr. Perfect by Henry Foster

Chapter 374

The piece finally sold for nine hundred thousand, leaving James with clenched fists.

Mr. Anderson's lack of interest meant their plan for the birthday celebration had failed.

He didn't bid on the next few items either, watching silently as others claimed them.

Then came Vivian's contribution.

The attendants brought up a long case containing a painting. Uniquely, it was a portrait of a religious figure - but with a striking twist: the face bore a clear resemblance to Mr. Anderson. When the image appeared on the large screen, Mr. Anderson's fingers twitched, unconsciously tapping the table.

Vivian smiled, knowing this wasn't just any religious portrait. She was sure Mr. Anderson had noticed its significance immediately.

Sarah watched the painting with grave concern. Vivian had been too bold - creating a religious portrait with Mr. Anderson's likeness.

Everyone could see this was Vivian's special tribute to Mr. Anderson. No one wanted to cross the

Zachary, who looked as shocked as

she had

religious icons sacred and inviolable. Altering a holy figure's appearance was sacrilege - and using Mr. Anderson's face had inadvertently implicated him

raised. Vivian anxiously looked toward Mr. Anderson. By her calculations, he

uncomfortable silence, even the whispered

over to whisper something

were about to remove the painting, Melvin stood up and declared firmly,

She rushed through the closing

froze, suddenly understanding as Melvin won the bid. But she was trapped - bidding on one's own

she had made a serious mistake. In focusing on Mr. Anderson's faith, she'd forgotten the most crucial

had both saved Mr. Anderson from embarrassment and smoothed over the auction's

tightly, realizing all her efforts had benefited