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?”

clearer who was truly in control. Several people, particularly those who had previously disrespected

people always look down on others, and now they’ve brought disgrace

Roderick, the master didn’t even acknowledge him, making it painfully obvious how irrelevant

even more was how eagerly the other masters offered to

you fresh

Ms. Clarke is Master Clarke? What an honor to meet you,” one of

excellent at color removal. May I assist you?”

in replication!” a third boasted. “I’m

them, seasoned experts,

to watch—older, well-respected men, humbling themselves to

without hesitation, “Just call me Allison,

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