NovelOnlineChapter 1034 President Charles always wore a gentle smile, "By a lucky chance, t also possess a piece of art by Labella, personally gifted to me." At that revelation, everyone was left dumbfounded.
Even Mya was taken aback. Could it be that the esteemed elder that Labella gifted the painting to was President Charles? That was turning into quite a spectacle.
“Labella and | have been acquainted for years. | can recognize her brushwork." President Charles turned his gaze to Lynn, "The original piece is with me. The one you have is definitely a counterfeit." Lynn was utterly flabbergasted. Nothing could be more humiliating than being publicly called out by the college president.
But how could it be fake? The painting was sold to her mother by Auntie Elvira.
Auntie Elvira had charged her mother fifty thousand dollars! Lynn's friends were equally shocked. Could it be that Director Elvira had sold a counterfeit to Lynn's mother? Asking fifty thousand dollars right off the bat? That's outrageous.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtWhoever befriends someone like that was just asking for trouble.
“No, it can't be." Lynn shook her head in disbelief.
Her family owns several other paintings by Labella, two of which were sold by Auntie Elvira.
If Auntie Elvira did sell them counterfeits, how much money would her family lose? But why? Auntie Elvira and her mother have been best friends for years. Why would she do something like that? “| heard you bumped into Bella and refused to apologize?" President Charles's words left Lynn in a difficult position, “That's not how it happened." “Don't even try to say Bella bumped into you first. There are cameras everywhere. Would you dare to lie in front of your president?" Mya's words further deepened Lynn's humiliation.
“If you bump into someone, you should apologize. Is that not what Summerfield College teaching you?" President Charles's tone held a hint of pressure.
Lynn had no choice but to mumble, "I'm sorry" "I didn't hear you, speak up.” Mya deliberately said. "You were very loud when you were boasting about owning Labella's artwork, weren't you?" Although Lynn was angry, she couldn't find any words to retaliate.
"In front of your president, you can't even sincerely apologize. | wonder why Summerfield College would allow a student like you?" Mya deliberately stirred the pot.
Lynn bit her lip and finally approached Bella, "I'm sorry for bumping into you earlier. Please forgive me: Bella looked at her coldly, showing no signs of forgiving her.
If it weren't for Grandpa Charles being here, Lynn would never apologize! “Let's go, Lynn" “You should call your mom and ask if Director Elvira sold you a fake painting.
If she did, your mom should confront her." “Yeah, give your mom a call. If necessary, get it appraised by a professional.
The girls offered Lynn a way out.
Lynn looked at President Charles, "Then, President Charles, I'll be leaving now: With that, she was swiftly escorted away by her friends.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmBella didn't bother pursuing her mistake.
"Being envied is an inevitable consequence of having something valuable.
It's no doubt true in your case." President Charles laughed heartily, looking at Bella with affection, "How about, do you have tto cover for a cup of tea.
"I have to lead the team back." Listening to their conversation, Mya was completely stunned. It seemed that President Charles and Bella knew each other, and their relationship seemed quite deep.
Bella was really amazing. She had so many hidden talents and seemed to know many important people, but she never showed off.
Unlike that Lynn was so ignorant and superficial.
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