Rising from the Ashes The Heiress They Tried to Erase

Chapter 787:

“I’ve heard stories about this piece — supposedly the crown jewel of Zephyria’s Orchid Gallery. Now that I’ve seen it, the technique is impressive, but calling it a national treasure might be going too far.”

“The structure is solid, but don’t you think the atmosphere is too bleak? It’s hard to see any connection to the idea of rebirth.”

“Honestly, Raging Waves has far more spirit. Its message is much clearer than this.”

Elsewhere in the room, a handful of seasoned collectors — already familiar with the secret of this two-sided masterpiece — watched the scene with quiet amusement, their eyes glinting with playful anticipation.

Each one waited patiently, eager to witness the shock and wonder that would ripple through the crowd when the reverse side was revealed.

A little while later, Maia and her companions finally arrived at Hall 4, only to be stopped by the tightly packed sea of onlookers.

“Relax, Ms. Watson. My friend should be here any minute now,” Alice reassured her.

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crowd and ushering Maia,

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speaker. Mariana stood there. The

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Do you even know what real art is?” A smirk curled at her lips. “Clearly, the standards for this show