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.

delicate precision, he began examining the artwork, his magnifying glass moving 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

a hammer, his heart seeming to fracture under

continued somberly, “you’d need the world’s top restoration experts. At best, they might recover eighty or ninety

breath coming

the few tangible connections he had

arm in silent

heavy sigh, his shoulders slumping. “Maybe it’s just fate.” He gave Allison’s hand a gentle pat, the silent gesture telling her not to worry.

room as

they aimed to finish

proceedings. “You can’t use such a rough technique to clean the discoloration. If you want to preserve the original details, you’ll need a

up, but watching them mishandle such a fragile piece of art was