Secrets Of The Neglected Wife: When Her True Colors Shine

Chapter 429:

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As whispers filled the room, Allison calmly withdrew her hand and addressed the group. “This is Keanu Stevens. The painting Lotus Pond Serenity belongs to him, but it has been damaged and needs restoration.” She wasted no time laying out the situation.

“Roderick, I need your assistance.”

Without any unnecessary small talk, Allison got straight to the point with her request.

Roderick smiled warmly. “I figured you’d be short-handed, so I brought a few skilled people along. Choose whoever you need.”

The crowd stood in stunned silence. Was this real? Not only had Roderick arrived, but behind him were several other prominent figures from the restoration world, masters whose names were revered and whom no one in the room ever expected to meet.

Some of the onlookers began to feel a sharp sting of regret. “Did we offend Ms. Clarke earlier?”

in control. Several people, particularly those

Some people always look down on others,

he tried to greet Roderick, the master didn’t even acknowledge him, making it painfully

even more was how eagerly the other masters offered to

brings you fresh

What an honor to meet you,” one of

at color removal. May I assist you?”

boasted. “I’m skilled

of them, seasoned experts, were practically begging to

to watch—older, well-respected men, humbling themselves to offer their expertise to someone

unwavering, responded without hesitation, “Just call me Allison, no need

smooth precision, she began assigning tasks. “You, handle the restoration of the plants and the birds. Roderick, help me with the colors…” She