Chapter 716

Their eyes met, both surprised to see each other.

Vernon stared at Briony, stunned.

It was a long moment before he finally stood up, looked at her, and asked, "Are you the owner of this gallery?"

Briony approached, eyeing the boy's serious expression-so mature for someone so young. After a pause, she said, "You're still a minor. If you want to sign up for classes, you'll have to bring a parent or guardian."

"My mom doesn't care about what I do." Vernon looked straight at Briony; although he was only eight, he spoke with the composure of an adult. "I can make my own decisions. Sunday afternoons are mine to spend however I want."

For a boy his age, he already had an air of authority about him.

To put it plainly, he seemed far too grown up.

But he was Xenia Cooper's son-Stewart's stepson.

Briony didn't much want to take him on.

"I'm sorry," she replied, her tone strictly professional. "Our gallery doesn't admit minors without parental consent. That's the policy."

"Is it because my mom is Xenia Cooper that you don't want to let me in?"

Briony paused. "Yes. So let's not force this. I run a business, but I don't have to take every client."

"But your sign out front says that gifted students could represent the gallery in international competitions," Vernon shot back, lifting his chin. "I think I could do that."

Briony was left speechless. For someone so young, he spoke with remarkable confidence.

family's heir.

Vernon froze.

Briony, a flash of

he couldn't even have the chance to compete on a level playing field, like

being the Cooper

didn't like it one

the dejection on his face so obvious that even the parents waiting nearby felt a

them stepped forward

plead

Briony. "Ms. Kensingtoet

seems eager to learn.

not just

the boy a

Ms. Kensington,

of

spoke one

making it harder for

a sigh, she relented

know how to paint

Vernon nodded. "I do."

the wall and

over

were all Briony's own

to one. "I'll take

a landscape she'd painted last year, seeming simple at

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