A fake! The crowd in the gallery burst into an uproar. It was actually a fake!
“Impossible! How could this be a fake? We’ve all seen it before. It’s a genuine piece.” Charles quickly explained. “Although I’m not as famous as Master Russell, I can still tell a painting’s authenticity. How could this be a fake?” Russell knew that Charles would be in denial, so he analyzed the painting on the spot. “This painting could be said to be mistaken for the genuine piece. It’s not surprising if you guys can’t tell. But if you all take a closer look, the lines on these few figures are not full enough. There is an obvious gradient shown on the lines and color. This is a defect caused by machines, and it’s very subtle so many people can’t actually tell…” As the crowd listened to Russell’s explanation, they finally realized the truth. “So, it’s a fake! Charles Johnston, you’re too much!” “Yeah! After a whole day of suspense, you ended up showing us a fake instead! What gives?” In an instant, the crowd started unleashing their dissatisfaction. Charles was now nervous and ashamed. How could it be a fake? How was it possible? Aiden frowned hard as he stood aside, looking at Philip, who was still standing in a corner. Suddenly, he tugged Charles’s arm and whispered into the man’s ear, “Uncle Johnston, could Philip have taken the wrong painting?” Took the wrong painting? Charles immediately came to his senses. It must be!
in anger, “Philip, did you bring that fake painting of yours over instead?! Were you trying to embarrass me on purpose?”
wrong one. I’ll go back now and get it again.” “Go, now!” Charles was seething, his gaze ice-cold. How could he have such a useless son-in-law? Aiden was standing behind Charles with a cold smile playing on his lip. The
cut off Aiden’s words, still boiling with anger. Aiden was
he quietly clenched his fists in
left, Charlese apologetically said, “I’m sorry everyone, it was the wrong painting. I’ve already sent my son-in-law back home to get the correct one.” As Charles kept apologizing, someone perked up and asked,
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