The Queen They Buried

Chapter 332

If Aubree knew what Carmen was thinking, she’d surely find it hilarious. After all, the mentor’s final words back then were that if Carmen just kept at it, she’d make something of herself someday.

Now, Carmen seemed to have finally found her footing. She understood where her true strengths lay. With Percival as her mentor, even Aubree had to admit that Carmen’s progress was remarkable. At this point, she genuinely had what it took to hold a solo exhibition.

The showstopper of the entire exhibition was the centerpiece painting. It wasn’t Carmen’s work, but a priceless masterpiece by a renowned modern traditional painting master. Bryan had specially acquired it out of guilt after misunderstanding Carmen..

Many were drawn here by this masterpiece alone.

“Do you like this painting, Aubree?” Carmen asked. “Such a shame Bryan got it especially for me. Otherwise, I’d give it to you. Even Stan, the former vice president and now president of the Art Association, is coming specifically to see this masterpiece.”

Aubree smirked and thought, ‘Stan is willing to come? Has Carmen forgotten that her most humiliating moment was exposed by none other than Stan himself? Yet she still dares to invite him here?‘

Aubree was starting to piece together what Carmen was up to.

“Really? It seems you’ve prepared quite thoroughly,” Aubree said with a smile.

meaning in her words made Carmen slightly uneasy.

Carmen’s mind, but she quickly regained her confidence. She thought, ‘Who cares if Aubree knows or not? This is my carefully laid trap. Even if Aubree hadn’t shown up, every part of my

“Percival is here!”

suddenly erupted in commotion. Percival

rest of the Wilson family kept their distance. Some played along with Carmen, while others were wary

over and said, “your mentor is here. Let’s

go together. I told Mr. Xaver how exceptional your oil paintings are. He’s been eager to meet

into a smile. “Alright

followed Carmen into the main hall, where Percival stood

the talent to host her solo exhibition. Artistically, she

as Percival, not holding back his admiration, praised Carmen warmly, “Carmen is

praising me like this, I’ll

cue, Carmen introduced, “Mr. Xaver, this is my sister, Aubree, the one I’ve

Percival confirmed Aubree’s identity, his attitude