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“My grandfather appreciates someone smart in buying gifts. I don’t think he will spend eight million on something worthless,” Andrew said lightly. His words were simple but sharp. Courtney’s face turned pale at once. Anyone who heard his words would know he was mocking her, and he did it for Isabella.
Courtney always had a strong sense of self-esteem, so she found Andrew’s attitude unacceptable. At that moment, she didn’t say anything more. Her face turned a little red, and she pursed her lips tightly.
When Tatiana noticed that the atmosphere around them became tense, she tried to lighten the mood. She gently said, “Mr. Damari Klein likes antiques. I think he will like this.”
Andrew sneered but didn’t say anything. Isabella didn’t want to waste time on these two women, so she left with Andrew.
Courtney bought the painting but was still in a bad mood. Tatiana noticed Courtney’s bad mood, so she said comfortingly, “Courtney, don’t be sad. Isabella is good at bewitching men. She came back from the countryside, so she doesn’t know anything. She’s just an ignorant bumpkin who uses crooked means. But who is Andrew? As time goes by, he will realize she only has a pretty face. By that time, who will he choose?”
Sure enough, her words made Courtney feel a little better. Tatiana was right. Isabella was nothing. She would let Isabella be arrogant for a while. But she would ensure she had the last laugh.
With this thought in mind, Courtney cheered up again. After Isabella and Andrew left the store, they couldn’t find suitable antiques in other shops. So, they thought of trying the street stalls. Most items there were imitations, and only very few were genuine, bought by ordinary people for fun.
Suddenly, one stall caught Isabella’s attention. She pulled Andrew toward that stall. She picked up a ring, looked at it carefully, and asked, “Sir, how much is this?”
“Just one hundred for you.”
The stall owner glanced at the ring casually and continued playing the game on his phone.
“Can you give me a discount?” After saying this, Isabella picked up a landscape painting and asked, “How about this one?”
The stall owner raised his head, looked at the painting, and said, “If you buy the ring, I’ll give that to you for free.” He waved his hand impatiently. He found this landscape painting in an old house in his hometown. It was old and had not been preserved well, so he thought it wouldn’t be worth much.
Isabella didn’t haggle anymore. She paid the bill and left with Andrew. They had just left when Courtney and Tatiana walked out of the shop. When she saw Isabella’s receding figure, Courtney was shocked. “Did she really buy that thing?”
Tatiana narrowed her eyes suspiciously. “Is she seriously planning to give Mr. Damari Klein that landscape painting?”
Courtney couldn’t contain her laughter. “Oh my goodness. I can’t believe how foolish she is. Mr. Damari Klein can definitely tell it is a fake.”
Tatiana glanced at Courtney and said, “This is a golden opportunity for you. Isabella is so clueless that she can’t even tell if a painting is real or fake. In comparison, Mr. Damari Klein will undoubtedly see you as the smarter, more genuine one.”
Courtney mulled over what Tatiana had said but remained silent.
After leaving the market, Isabella and Andrew decided to have dinner together before heading back home. Once she was back in her bedroom, Isabella carefully opened the landscape painting. The ancient piece held an inexplicable air of mystery, as if it contained secrets within its brushstrokes.
After staring at it for a while, Isabella began working. She knew she couldn’t possibly give such a worn-out gift to Damari, even if it was real. When she first saw it at the street stall, she instantly recognized its authenticity. But the seller didn’t seem to care, completely unaware that it was a genuine antique.
She realized she’d been incredibly lucky to stumble upon it. However, she knew it needed some restoration before she could present it to Damari. The light in her bedroom stayed on until the early hours of the next morning as she worked tirelessly to make the painting worthy of being a gift. Finally, exhaustion took over, and Isabella drifted off to sleep. She and her family had planned to visit Damari around noon for lunch.
At eleven o’clock, her alarm jolted her awake. After freshening up, she left the house with her parents. The Klein family’s ancestral home was located in a secluded area, far from the city. After a lengthy drive, they finally reached the base of a mountain. Isabella admired the breathtaking scenery, noticing the Klein family’s mansion in the distance, resembling a castle hidden in the forest.
With just one glance, she could tell this was an exceptional location, perfect for such a grand estate. Wealthy families always seemed to have homes in the most ideal locations.
“How much longer until we get there?” Isabella asked.
“We’ve already arrived. This entire mountain is owned by the Klein family,” Glenn explained. “It’ll take us another ten minutes or so to drive up to the gate.”
She was left utterly speechless. In other words, the moment they drove onto the mountain, they were already on the Klein family’s property. It was no surprise that people disliked the wealthy; she felt the same way.
At last, they reached the gate of the Klein family’s estate. After parking, they stepped out of the car and made their way into the grand living room. Laughter and familiar voices reached their ears.
“Mr. Klein, it’s been such a long time since we last met! You look fantastic, and I must say, I’m a little jealous,” Sarai’s voice rang out.
The normally stern and composed Sarai was now laughing cheerfully in front of Damari. Even Rowan and Courtney were smiling, a stark contrast to their usual haughty and self-important expressions. What a group of hypocritical artists!
Isabella looked at them and felt even more repulsed. Rowan and his family had a knack for putting on a show. It was no wonder her grandfather didn’t care much for them.
“Glenn, you’ve finally arrived,” Rowan exclaimed as he stood up to greet them. “But didn’t we agree to arrive at ten o’clock? Why are you here now at eleven?”
What was he talking about? Isabella and her parents exchanged puzzled looks, clearly confused by Rowan’s comment. Noticing their confusion, Rowan turned to Sarai and asked, “Wait, what’s going on? Didn’t we plan to visit Mr. Klein at ten?”
Isabella and her parents understood exactly what was happening. It was clear that Sarai had misled Rowan about the timing of their visit.
Glenn responded coolly, “Is that so? It sounds like maybe your wife made a mistake.”
After embarrassing Sarai, Glenn turned to Damari and greeted him warmly, “Mr. Klein, it’s been a while. How have you been?”
Damari looked at Glenn with a hearty laugh and replied, “I’m doing well. How about yourself?”
“I’m good too. I’ve been staying in Ansport lately, so I made it a point to visit you. And by the way, this is my daughter, Isabella,” Glenn said, introducing Isabella to Damari.
Isabella stepped up gracefully, offering a warm smile. Her voice was soft and pleasant as she said, “It’s a pleasure to meet you, Mr. Klein.”
Damari examined her carefully. Being a man of high status, he was accustomed to people trying to win his favor, like Rowan and his family, who always seemed pretentious and unable to hide their flattery. On the other hand, Isabella’s gaze was clear and genuine, neither obsequious nor overbearing. She stood out as more sincere compared to Rowan and his family. Damari nodded with satisfaction, thinking to himself that Andrew clearly had good taste.
“It must have been challenging to find your daughter back, Glenn. I’ve heard she’s had quite a difficult time out there over the years. Please, have a seat,” Damari said kindly. Isabella and her parents took their seats beside Damari. Rowan and his family were left to the side, quickly disregarded. Courtney’s smile faltered, and her eyes grew cold. She felt justified in her resentment toward Isabella and her parents. Their presence had immediately drawn Damari’s attention away.
Did Isabella and her parents have the nerve to claim it wasn’t intentional? Their behavior was utterly disgraceful.
Just then, Bruno Klein, Andrew’s uncle, arrived with his wife, Dora Klein. “Damari, who are these people…” Dora began as she noticed the crowd in the living room. Her eyes quickly found Isabella, who stood out with her stunning beauty.
“They’re from the Patton family. This here is Rowan Patton,” Damari said. Dora and Bruno recognized Glenn but weren’t acquainted with Rowan. Hearing the quick introduction, they simply nodded in acknowledgment.
With little work to occupy their time, they often visited Damari. With more people around, Courtney thought of an idea. “Mr. Klein, since this is my first visit, I brought a gift for you,” Courtney said with a warm smile as she presented the painting she bought.
The moment the painting was revealed, it caught everyone’s eye. “Is this a piece by Atley?” Bruno asked right away.
“Yes,” Courtney replied, surprised by Bruno’s knowledge. She smiled and continued, “Atley’s works are extremely rare. This painting was particularly hard to come by.”
“It’s fantastic,” Bruno said, clearly admiring the painting. He turned to Damari and added, “Dad, Miss Patton must have put a lot of effort into getting this gift for you. Knowing your love for antiques, she bought this landscape painting by Atley specifically for you.”
As Bruno spoke, he glanced at Glenn, thinking of the marriage agreement between their two families. If Glenn’s daughter married Andrew, it would put Bruno at a disadvantage. Consequently, Bruno was determined to sabotage the marriage agreement and chose to heap praise on Courtney instead.
Courtney, feeling a bit embarrassed, blushed slightly. Damari accepted the painting and examined it with a neutral expression, giving a slight nod. “This painting must be quite pricey,” Dora remarked.
“Yes, it cost eight million dollars,” Courtney replied quietly. Even the Klein couple were taken aback by the high price. An eight-million-dollar painting was indeed expensive. Damari looked at Courtney and said, “Thank you for the gift!”
Sarai seized the moment to say, “Courtney has always admired you, Mr. Klein. She was really thrilled that she could come to visit you today.”
Courtney smiled and added in a soft, sweet tone, “Yes, I truly believe you’re amazing.” Compliments are certainly well received by everyone. Damari responded with a slow, approving nod. Courtney felt a surge of pride and deliberately glanced at Isabella.
“Oh, Isabella, you’ve also brought a gift, haven’t you?” Glenn carefully retrieved the tea he had prepared and explained, “Mr. Klein, this tea is a favorite of both my father and you. After my father passed, I realized it would be a shame for me to drink it since I don’t know much about tea. So, I brought it here especially for you.”
As Damari looked at the tea, his expression shifted suddenly. Memories of his long friendship with Nolan flooded his mind. Damari sighed deeply and said, “You have always been a thoughtful person.”
Glenn continued, “Really, I don’t know much about tea. Since you enjoy it so much, I figured it’s better off with you. It would just go to waste if I drank it.” Damari understood that Glenn was being modest. He knew that, as a businessman, Glenn would be well-versed in tea. He simply wanted to offer a thoughtful gift.
Damari carefully set the tea aside, handling it with care. He and Nolan had once selected these tea leaves together, and such a moment could never be repeated.
Courtney was surprised that Glenn could once again catch Damari’s attention with just a few words. This only made her dislike him even more.
“Isabella, what about you? Didn’t you prepare a gift too?” Courtney asked with feigned innocence. Isabella glanced over at her. Though she appeared sweet, Courtney was cunning inside. She was only hoping to see Isabella stumble.
Given the circumstances, Isabella decided she wouldn’t hold back. “Yes, Mr. Klein, I’ve brought a gift for you as well,” she said with a slight smile.
“Oh, really?” Damari responded, looking at her curiously. Isabella reached into her bag and carefully pulled out a beautifully crafted box. Inside was the landscape painting she got from the street stall. She gently laid the painting on the table, unfolding it slowly and deliberately.
The painting revealed a magnificent waterfall and towering, lush trees. The powerful imagery immediately captivated everyone, drawing their admiration. All eyes were fixed on the breathtaking scene in the painting.
Courtney was stunned. She stared at the painting as if time had stopped, completely lost in its beauty. She hadn’t seen this painting when Isabella bought it, and now she realized just how breathtaking it really was.
The rest of the group was equally captivated by the painting’s artistic depth, with even Damari unable to take his eyes off it. Despite the awe in the room, Courtney found the situation absurd. What a fool Isabella was! Did she really believe this painting was valuable just because it was beautiful?
“This is an impressive painting,” Damari admitted, clearly impressed. “But I can’t say I recognize the artist.”
“Why don’t you take a guess?” Isabella suggested with a playful smile.
Damari rubbed his chin thoughtfully before speaking. “The brushwork here is deep, and the artistic vision is exceptional. It’s certainly not the work of just any artist. It actually reminds me of Curtis Vasquez, Atley’s teacher. However, most of Curtis’s works were taken abroad, leaving only a few in our country.”
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