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.”

the team started to speak up, perhaps to calm the rising conflict, but Louis silenced them with a glare. Things had

necessary. You’re not qualified to

sliding into Louis’ spot with a grace that made it look

standing nearby, spoke softly. “Are you sure

that only came from knowing someone deeply. If she said she could do

offering

she took Louis’ place in front of the painting and began the delicate

in you,” Keanu replied, stepping aside

Colton exchanged uncertain glances but said nothing, clearly unwilling

the other hand, crossed his arms, a

screw this up. You…” But his sarcasm died

with tweezers, lifting the fragile, peeling sections of the painting with a skill that made even the most seasoned restorers pause. Louis felt a jolt of something unfamiliar in his chest

next words were

it layer by layer. After that, a strong adhesive will

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