The Wrong Woman

Chapter 43

Suzanne felt awkward because of Vera’s sudden shout. Her cheeks flushed slightly in embarrassment.

But Vera intended to humiliate Sally in public, so she pointed at the painting. “It’s fine if this is an imitation. Thank you for the gift, but please don’t tell anyone you meet that this painting is authentic.”

Everyone in the banquet hall was stunned.

Sally’s complexion paled for a moment before her cheeks turned crimson out of fury.

“What do you know about paintings?” she questioned Suzanne. “Do. you even know the art of ink painting? Have you ever seen an actual painting created by Inkwell? Who gave you the right to call my

painting an imitation?”

Suzanne was stuck between a rock and a hard place. If she was proven to be wrong, then she’d end up humiliating herself in front of

everyone.

However, Vera didn’t think of it that way.

Only experts in art could tell authentic paintings from their fake. counterparts when it came to famous paintings. Since someone had claimed that Sally’s painting was an imitation, everyone would naturally assume that it really was one.

Even if Sally were to show her receipt or certificate of purchase, they’d all think that she got scammed.

The same guest, who was obsessed with collecting paintings, quickly put on his reading glasses. Then, he bent over and started studying the painting seriously.

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Meanwhile, Sally rushed over to Nathan and hugged his arm while looking aggrieved.

“Nate, please judge the situation for me! Suzanne has no right to

claim that my painting is an imitation! What does she know, anyway? How could she humiliate me in front of everyone? She’s being outrageous!”

Nathan was unbothered by what was going on. In fact, he even pushed Sally’s hands away while looking slightly irritated.

“I don’t know what’s going on, either. But since the painting is your gift to Grandma, I’m sure that she’ll appreciate your gesture

regardless of its authenticity.”

Sally stomped her feet angrily. She felt that Nathan no longer sided with her like he had in the past, so she started whining in frustration.

to embarrass me

too far this time. She knows nothing about art, yet she thinks she

can run her mouth and spout nonsense just because Grandma trusts her. Thanks to her, Sally’s gift for Grandma is

“Exactly! If you’re really that amazing, Suzanne, why don’t you show everyone one of

nonsensical claims, the guest who had been studying the painting

onto the

startled everyone.

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It’s not authentic at

flooded Sally’s system the moment she heard the guest’s words. She couldn’t say anything in

took off his reading glasses while continuing, “The core essence of Inkwell’s ‘An Ole to Fall is basically a beautiful autumn day where the southern wind blows across the

river currents toward the north.

wind is supposed to come from the south, but the ferryman’s coat is flapping in the

basic

earlier were extremely embarrassed. Meanwhile, everyone else gasped and started gossiping. They were more or less mocking the ones who

had planned to gloss over the matter, seeing as she just wanted to embarrass Sally in public. She didn’t expect the painting

was a delightful surprise. She was a lot happier when she fou that “An Ole to

chuckled. “I know, right? My youngest

guest asked curiously, “Wait, your granddaughter-in

that Suzanne had become the topic of the conversation, Vera couldn’t help but feel smug. “Of course! She was the

“Wow, how amazing!”

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how to paint! She can easily work with mediums such as watercolor and oil paints. Not only that, but she’s also excellent at it! You should see

any longer. She was so nervous that

mumbled in an attempt to stop Vera from rambling. “Please don’t boast about me in front of everyone. I’m nothing

boasting at this point. It’d

for the sake

endure the fact that Suzanne had ruined her plan in front

Sally think that she was definitely a talentless hack.

couldn’t be only one getting embarrassed in public. In any case, Suzanne had

“Suzanne, since you’re such a skilled painter who knows how to appraise famous paintings, why don’t you demonstrate your skills to

brilliant suggestion! We’d like to

to hear the most. She went

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flow

the butler prepare some

not to mention the paints were vibrant and colorful.