Secrets Of The Neglected Wife: When Her True Colors Shine

Chapter 422:

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Meanwhile, Allison seemed oblivious to Melany’s verbal jabs, her eyes following a clown performing tricks nearby, utterly detached from the tension swelling in the room. If Melany hoped to push her out of the spotlight, she was blind to a crucial truth — when it came to relic restoration, all the boasting in the world wouldn’t hide incompetence.

Without real talent, anyone would be exposed the moment they started working.

Just then, the leader of the restoration team, a man with salt-and-pepper hair and an air of professionalism, stepped forward. “Sir,” he said respectfully, addressing Keanu. “Would it be possible for us to inspect the painting’s damage up close?”

After a long pause, Keanu nodded, allowing them access. For the sake of the painting, he could only hope for a miracle from them.

slowly over the surface. After a few tense moments, he lifted his gaze, meeting Keanu’s eyes. “It’s quite unfortunate,” he said, shaking his head slightly. “This painting is hiding another beneath it.” He

hit Keanu like a hammer, his heart seeming

somberly, “you’d need the world’s top restoration experts.

breath coming

painting was one of the few tangible connections he had left to the past, to memories he had long cherished. It was a lifeline, keeping him

silent

his shoulders slumping. “Maybe it’s just fate.” He gave Allison’s hand a gentle pat, the silent gesture telling her not to worry. “Do what you can,” he instructed

silence descended on the room as Louis signaled his

aimed to finish the restoration

they had barely started when a calm voice interrupted the proceedings. “You can’t use such a rough technique to clean the discoloration. If you want to preserve the

an awkward silence enveloped the room. Allison hadn’t intended to speak up, but watching them mishandle such a fragile piece of