Chapter 842

Yet Serena had her own reputation abroad. “Thank you, Prof. Monet,” she replied. “I anticipated your visit and have a special gift for you, in honor of your passion for art.”

A bodyguard approached, presenting an exquisitely crafted pearwood case. Serena began to unveil her gift, but Leonardo interrupted with a raised hand, “My visit today is to enjoy the art on display. Gifts are unnecessary.”

He studied a painting that captured an expansive seascape with towering waves beneath an azure sky. Where is this scene from?” he mused. “Scenery like this is rare.”

To the uninitiated, the scene was merely stunning, but those with insight recognized there was more than met the eye.

Serena responded, “It’s been quite some time. I’ve forgotten. Why don’t you come with me to see another piece?”

Leonardo scoffed, “You don’t even know what you’ve painted?”

At that moment, Mya interjected, “This painting isn’t hers.”

Leonardo waved his hand. Mya immediately kept quiet. However, some of the reporters had already caught on. But since Leonardo was there, no one dared to interrupt and ask any questions.

within. “Please be careful with your accusations. This is a professional setting, not a place for baseless claims. Continue,

Mya chose silence.

work would you

a grand painting shrouded in red fabric. At her nod, a bodyguard drew the cloth

wonder spread through the room.

tulle, her bare back to the viewer, arms crossed, gaze averted. The detail was immaculate, each hair on her back finely rendered, the fabric caught in an invisible breeze. The realism was such that it bordered on the illusion of life.

admiration, Leonardo’s voice cut through,

landed heavily, a public slight that left Serena

painting album. It seems the majority of these pieces are actually Madelyn’s handiwork.” Then, her gaze

talent stealing

scrambling for footing in the unexpected confrontation. “Prof. Monet, I had hoped to request your mentorship today. Even

irrelevant. My role here, upon your invitation, is to critique as a

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acknowledged his position, albeit reluctantly,” Of course, your judgment is

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