Chapter 425:

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Louis bristled. “I can’t do it, huh? And you can, I suppose?” His sneer was a flimsy cover for the rising frustration as he pushed back his chair, standing with a mocking flourish. He swept a hand toward the table, like a performer making way for the next act.

“Fine. Go ahead. Show us how it’s done, then. Let’s see if you’re any better than FrameMaker.”

For a moment, Allison remained motionless, staring them down, as though considering her next move.

Louis, mistaking her stillness for hesitation, pressed on, his voice dripping with disdain. “What’s wrong? Afraid you might fail?”

“What if I can?”

Louis laughed, the sound harsh and humorless. “If you can, I’ll drop to my knees and call you master.”

speak up, perhaps to calm the rising conflict, but Louis

You’re not qualified

with a grace that made it look

“Are you sure

that only came from

glanced up at him, offering a brief but reassuring smile.

in front

believe in you,” Keanu replied, stepping aside to give her

uncertain glances but said nothing, clearly unwilling to

on the other hand, crossed his

how you screw this up. You…” But his sarcasm died

peeling sections of the painting with a skill that made even the most seasoned restorers pause. Louis felt a jolt of something

were even

the texture. We’ll need to remove it layer by layer. After that, a strong adhesive will flatten the lifted

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