The Understated Dragon Lord

Chapter 434: Set on Winning

Gary thought briefly before asking coldly, "Leo, are you certain you want to do this?"

"Absolutely sure!" Leo replied with a grin.

"If that's the case," Gary warned, "let me be clear. If Xavier's appraisal reveals that 'Gray Tree' is a fake, I won't buy it. Furthermore, I'll have Xavier issue a statement broadcasting to the world that your 'Gray Tree' is a counterfeit, ensuring it will never sell."

"If Xavier determines that 'Gray Tree' is fake, I’ll torch it on the spot!" Leo retorted, brimming with confidence. He was certain that Gary was desperate to possess the Mondrian. Authentic works by Mondrian, especially those as well-preserved as "Gray Tree," were a once-in-a-lifetime find. A hundred million might be astronomical for the average Joe, but for the Evans family, it was pocket change – akin to a hundred bucks to an ordinary person.

"Deal!" Gary nodded in agreement.

He turned to Xavier and instructed, "Xavier, begin. Be meticulous, we can't afford any mistakes. Losing a hundred million is trivial, but a dent in your reputation would be a true loss."

The subtext of Gary's words was not lost on Xavier, who quickly nodded, all smiles, and reassured him, "You have my word, Gary. Art appraisal is my forte. Mondrian is one of my favorite artists, and when it comes to his work, if I'm second best, then nobody dares claim to be the first."

"That's what I like to hear!" Gary nodded in satisfaction.

Xavier pulled out a custom-made magnifying glass from his bag, designed specifically for examining artworks. With the ability to reveal every detail of paper and ink, combined with Xavier's appraisal skills, the evaluation was virtually fail-safe.

Xavier scrutinized every detail of the painting through the magnifying glass, and finally, he nodded.

Is 'Gray Tree' a genuine Mondrian?" Gary asked

art aficionado, particularly fond of Mondrian's works. If "Gray Tree" was authenticated, presenting it as a birthday gift would surely earn Elliot's appreciation and catapult Gary to the forefront of the Evans grandchildren. It was an opportunity to truly shine at Elliot’s

appears genuine,"

left

by 'appears genuine'?" Gary

genuine Mondrian. Whether it's the brushwork used, or any of the details, even the canvas—it's all typical

Gary sought confirmation, "that 'Gray Tree' is indeed painted

'Gray Tree' is a true Mondrian original;

434: Set

"Leo, are you certain you want to

sure!" Leo replied with

clear. If Xavier's appraisal reveals that 'Gray Tree' is a fake, I won't buy it. Furthermore, I'll have Xavier issue a statement broadcasting to the world that your 'Gray Tree'

to possess the Mondrian. Authentic works by Mondrian, especially those as well-preserved as "Gray Tree," were a once-in-a-lifetime

nodded in

Be meticulous, we can't afford any mistakes. Losing a hundred million is trivial, but a dent

Xavier, who quickly nodded, all smiles, and reassured him, "You have my word, Gary. Art appraisal is my forte. Mondrian is one of my favorite artists, and

like to hear!"

bag, designed specifically for examining artworks. With the ability to reveal every detail of paper and ink, combined