Chapter 104

The truth was, the landscape oil painting had cost a staggering twenty million, while the watercolor went for five.

Yasmine was at the auction in person, and McNeil made sure to record everything on video for Victoria.

By sheer coincidence, that very watercolor had once belonged to Victoria's late mother, Edith.

At the time, there were only two landscape paintings up for bid, so McNeil recorded both.

Just as McNeil was about to let Violet present the oil painting as a gift to Mrs. Simms, he got a call from his father. That's when he found out that the news had already gone viral-his purchase of the painting was trending everywhere.

Left with no choice, McNeil gave the oil painting to his father and handed the watercolor to Janice.

"No way," Simms muttered, taking a closer look. Sure enough, Edith's signature was there—and everyone knew Janice absolutely despised Edith.

Violet looked mortified, while McNeil remained perfectly composed.

could blame McNeil for the awkward turn of events, and though Janice was fuming, she didn't dare make a scene. At least there were still the jade sculpture

even worth

Things like this shouldn't offend Mother's eyes. Since it belonged

painting. McNeil took a long sip of his wine, expressionless and

this be my welcome gift to

even finalized her divorce from McNeil, and yet Violet was shamelessly offering a painting McNeil had acquired-how could she show

cared about was reclaiming her mother's artwork and belongings-nothing else

sitting beside Edith, looked on

putting on airs, dragging out their worthless

make a snide comment when, suddenly, a force

how dare you try

slap landed across

over, grabbing the furious woman's arm.

any idea how long she's been after you? I've got all her filthy texts saved-how about, 'I get so lonely at night, big brother, will you keep me company?"" Kaley Hughes shrieked, winding up to slap Marian again. But the man

fiancé defend Marian, Kaley

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