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.

careful with your accusations. This is a professional setting, not a place for baseless claims. Continue, and

Mya chose silence.

work would you have me view?”

to a grand painting shrouded in red fabric. At

spread through the room.

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

admiration, Leonardo’s voice cut through,

critique landed heavily, a public slight that

album. It seems the majority of these pieces are actually Madelyn’s handiwork.” Then, her gaze piercing Serena, she continued, “Serena Smith, what depths will you stoop to? Adopting

“Is your talent stealing

today. Even if you decline, there’s no need for accusations. You’re esteemed in the art world; isn’t this beneath your status?”

My role here, upon your

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corner, Serena acknowledged his position, albeit reluctantly,” Of course, your judgment

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