Chapter 319
Chapter 319
“It’s over!
“It waspletely over!”
Doris took a step back, herplexion paling.
The others remained silent as well. Those who had advocated for Doris appeared somewhat
embarrassed.
Someone even interjected forcefully, “When ites to painting, it’s difficult to im giarism.
Furthermore, Doris can replicate a painting after just one viewing. It demonstrates her remarkable skill.”
“Who said we’ve only met once?” Olivia raised her head and spoke calmly, “The circumstances
surrounding the Fulham family starting the fire and whether the painting was truly destroyed remain
uncertain. We must await the results of the investigation for a definitive conclusion.”
Doris suddenly raised her head, her eyes reflecting astonishment. She lightly touched her nose and
asked, “Are you suspecting me?”
As she spoke, she wiped away her tears and continued, “What authority do you have to suspect me? I
confess to the giarism of Bettany’s painting, but that doesn’t imply I set it on fire. Moreover=”
Before she could finish speaking, Olivia’s tone had already grown impatient, and she furrowed her
brow.
Ozymandias acted swiftly and promptly stepped forward to signal Doris. “Candidate, please head
downstairs.”
As he uttered these words, he escorted her out.
Doris gazed back in a state of confusion. She hadn’t had the chance to finish her
statement.
Observing the situation, Winona couldn’t help but chuckle and mockingly remarked, “Ms. Taylor is quite
overbearing, not even allowing aplete sentence.”
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She deliberately made this for Mrs. Liebsig to hear, insinuating that Olivia was imperious and
unyielding.
Surprisingly, after Mrs. Liebsig overheard this, she not only didn’t view Olivia as domineering but even
nodded in approval. “We ought to escort her out. She’s a giarist, and it’s typical for her to argue.
Listening to her is merely a futile endeavor,” she asserted.
Winona seethed with anger, grinding her teeth in secret frustration.
“This is excessive!
“Before Olivia arrived, Mrs. Liebsig had always shown care and admiration for
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we Hewer, since Olivia’s arrival, Mrs. Liebsig seemed to focus solely on Olivia. We couldn’t seem to
notice anyone else anymore.”
Relecting on that time, it was Olivia who had prevented her from bing Mrs. Liebeg’s disciple. A
sharp glint of resentment flickered in Winona’s eyes.
Thebination of past and present grievances intensified her aversion towards
She was merely an individual who hadn’t wielded a paintbrush in years. What justified Mrs. Liebsig’s
high regard for her?
Winona Surrowed her brow slightly, contemting a clever n.
She turned her gaze to Mrs. Liebsig and proposed with a smile, “Mrs. Liebsig, SüNCE EMELJONEe is
gathered here today, why don’t we all create a painting and auction in The proceeds from the auction
can be donated to charity in the name of the Pining Association.”
That’s a fantastic iden” everyone concurred.
Winona cast a nce at Olivia, seemingly considering her interests. “Ms. Taylor, boxing ceased
painting for a while and not being particrly renowned in the art world may not garner a substantial
bid if the painting is auctioned openly. To ensure firness, why don’t we leave it unsigned?” she
suggested.
What do you think? Winona turned to the gathered crowd for their input. All present nodded in
agreement, finding the proposal to be a favorable one. tu gure a nonchnt nod.
She didn’t care about this.
Observing Olvin’s nod. Winona’s lips curled into a contented smile.
Rolling her eyes yfully, she remarked, “Painting can be quite time–consuming. Crafting a quality
piece may require ten days to half a month. To ensure charity isn’t hindered why don’t we auction our
existing artworks?”
Winona’s proposal did indeed make sense. Once more, everyone nodded in
agreement
Every individual in the gathering was either a member of the Painting Association or held significant
recognition in the artmunity. As a result, there were a plethora of exceptional artworks avable for
auction.
Ofta on the other hand arrived alone and without any artwork in tow.
Around noon everyone took a break and went out for lunch.
inona reclined in a lounge chair, closing her eyes to rx.
Her assistant. rissa, who was seated nearby, mumbled, “Winona, why don’t you suggest having
Olivia paint it live? She’s been away from painting for years, so she’s probably out of practice. She
might end up embarrassing herself.”
inona chuckled. Without opening her eyes, she spoke casually. “It would be too
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perest if we deliberately make things difficult for her. What one person desires, exy as well. It’s better to
be magnanimoux and allow her to select the finest
As he brought up this topic. Wmona’s eyes formed a sly crescent shape, heredysing a chilly and
disdainful expression. “She’s been under Mrs. Zebs’s tage for countless Fears, yet none of her
artworks have gained recognition. It’s clear her skills are subpar. Even if I extend the offer for her to
select the finest piece she likely won’t possess one”
rissa tallyprehended Winona’s motive and couldn’t help but chuckle, giving her a thumbs up
“Winona, you’re truly considerate,” she praised. Following Auch, everyone reconvened and assembled
in the third–floor hall. A few individuals couldn’t help but express their curiosity upon noticing Olivia’s
empty–handed arrival. “Ms. Taylor, you didn’t return to fetch your artwork?” Olivia responded
nonchntly. “There’s no need to return for it. Here-” Before she couldplete her sentence, rissa
burst intoughter. “Ms. Taylor, you don’t have any artworks, do you?”
Winona interrupted firmly. “Hush, what nonsense are you saying?”
rissa felt aggrieved. Tm not saying nonsense. Olivia didn’t have any works to start with. Despite
being Mrs. Liebsig’s disciple, she’s virtually unknown, and she Jacks any artworks. She’s tarnishing
Mrs. Liebsig’s reputation for no reason.” Despite the emotional tone in rissa’s words, they held a
degree of validity. Among Mrs. Liebsig’s six disciples, the remaining five were well–known figures in the
art world. It was solely Olivia whocked this recognition, and it indeed seemed quite embarrassing.
A meddlesome individual even attempted to stir the pot. “Ms. Taylor is only a few years younger than
Ms. Manson. Ms. Manson has garnered fame for several years, whereas Ms. Taylor remains rtively
unknown. The contrast is quite stark.”
I heard that in the past, Mrs. Liebsig had to decide between Ms. Manson and Ms. Taylor, and she
ultimately picked Ms. Taylor. Well… even the wise can make mistakes, the busybody added, trying to
fuel the fire.
The Painting Association was not a cohesive unit. While everyone held Mrs. Liebsig in high regard.
Vice–President Milton had been experiencing a
remarkable upturn in his fortunestely. His wealth had soared, and he had long aspired to secure a
full–time position.
Vice–President Milton raised his hand to quieten the mor. “Let’s not cause such a ruckus. It’s not
appropriate.”
He then directed his attention to Olivia, wearing a frown. “Ms. Taylor, now that you’ve consented to
auction your artworks, you must produce quality paintings. Otherwise, if your pieces are included
alongside the other works of the Painting Association, it might give the impression that a Painting
Association member is
merely here to fill the quota. There’s an assortment of mediocre pieces. This could needlessly dilute the
reputation of the Painting Association.”
Ozymandias had been positioned behind Olivia all along. Hearing this, he couldn’t hold back any longer
and sneered, “How intriguing. Since when did Olivia state that she won’t be providing any artworks?
Have you already seen her creations? It appears you’re underestimating her. Do you happen to
possess irvoyance or the ability to predict the future?”
“Then why don’t you present your artwork?” rissa scoffed and approached The Girl Gracefully
Performing Ballet. She bore a smug expression. “This is Winona’s masterpiece. It has received
unanimous acim from everyone in the Painting Association, including President Luo, who has
awarded it a perfect 6 out of 6 points. There’s no need for Ms. Taylor’s work to excel; it just needs to
reach 2 points to match Winona’s creation.”
“Isn’t this standard quite reasonable?” she inquired, addressing Vice–President Milton.
Vice–President Milton nodded in agreement. “A score of 2 points is indeed not demanding. Anything
lower than that wouldpromise the association’s reputation.”