Meanwhile, at the Zilian Villa…

The moment was tranquil yet charged with creative energy.

Maria stood before the desk, admiring the breathtaking landscape painting that lay before her.

The mountains in the painting stood tall and mighty, winding their way around Dr.

Simmons Lake, which was depicted in its full rippling glory.

It was a sight to behold.

Maria stretched out her slender fingers, tapping the thickest part of the painting with a lightness akin to a dragonfly.

Feeling no stickiness, she gazed at her white fingertips, relieved to see no ink stains.

The painting was dry.

With utmost care, she mounted the painting onto a prepared scroll, the golden frame shining in the sunlight.

Once it was rolled up, she secured it with a silk ribbon.

Marius’s voice echoed from outside the door.

“Miss, may I come in?”

Maria replied with a clear and concise “Yes…”

Marius, slightly hunched over, stumbled in, catching a glimpse of the magnificent landscape painting that now hung on the wall.

He exclaimed, “Congratulations, Miss, on your masterpiece!”

Maria, nonchalant in her response, replied, “It’s not a masterpiece.”

Looking up at Marius, she asked, “What can I do for you?”

University will start registering new

last

old slave accompany you there?” Mr. Cross

a moment before replying, “It depends

she goes,

depends on whether

“Let Mr. Cole handle the

leave by car tomorrow

Hills University until it’s confirmed that Claudia has

agreement and replied, “Yes,

with Mr.

to run into Charlie tomorrow, what should I do to avoid

indifferent as she responded, “You can’t be seen

Europe, only the two of

do everything to verify if there’s anything wrong with

it, but

be

this time, stay in Zilian Villa

responded without

never leave

in agreement before adding, “Tell Mr. Cole that he doesn’t

can

replied obediently, “Yes,

is my

“Okay, that’s all.

may leave

“Understood, Miss.

Marius bowed respectfully before leaving the

hands as she walked towards the long table

tablet, eight bold characters shone bright, paying tribute

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