Chapter 706 You Are Thick-Skinned


    Chapter 706 You Are Thick-skinned


    Jimmy waited for a long time, but Melissa didn''t say anything. He blinked his big eyes and asked,


    "Melissa, do you like this painting?"


    The woman standing by the hospital bed snapped out of her thoughts and replied eagerly, "I love it!


    Your paintings are so beautiful. How could I not like it?"


    Melissa looked at Jimmy''s artwork with satisfaction. She had decided where to hang it.


    Seeing Melissa''s happy face made Jimmy smile too. To him, having someone appreciate his art was a


    great feeling.


    ...


    After Jimmy''s leg got better, they set off to Z Country.


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    Since Jimmy still had difficulty moving around, he went in a wheelchair.


    When they arrived in Z Country and settled into the Lucas Residence for their stay there, Jimmy,


    Melissa and Eden couldn''t help but marvel at how wealthy the Lucas family was while also being


    fascinated by the exotic culture here.


    Sam was delighted to see Jimmy. His smile never faded off throughout their tour around many ces


    until it was time for them to go back home, which made Jimmy tearful as they left.


    They stayed in Z Country for half a month before returning home. The day when Martha returned to the


    Doyle Manor from her trip abroad with her family members including Stefan who went elsewhere on


    business upon arrival back home; Rhys came over for a visit.


    Maxwell and Bianca were out shopping together at that time while Jimmy started his new semester.


    Rhys saw Martha standing at the door with raised eyebrows andmented, "You look good."


    "I just got back from traveling," Martha replied nonchntly as she turned around to walk inside.


    As soon as they sat down in the living room together, after being served fruit tea by one servant, Rhys


    said meaningfully, "He trusts you enough to let you be alone with me."


    Martha knew that ''he'' referred to Stefan when she heard thisment. She elegantly picked up her


    cup of tea and took a sip before smiling, "I''m his wife. Of course he trusts me."


    "After spending so much time on our honeymoon, Stefan''s assistant had to take care of everything at


    the Harrison Group. When Stefan left before, Eden was able to support thepany, but this time


    around Eden travelled together with them, so important documents are just piled up, waiting for Stefan


    toe back and sign them." Martha thought of it and knew that Stefan must be very busy during this


    time."


    Rhys'' eyes darkened and a slight smile appeared on his lips as he said, "You can get divorced though


    you''re married."


    Martha was slightly stunned but then smiled and blinked her eyes. "I wonder if Jimmy will still be close


    to you after hearing you say that."


    Rhys choked for a moment and a strange look shed in his eyes before he finally said nothing.


    After finishing her tea, Martha ced the cup back on the coffee table. "Why are you here today?"


    When she asked this question, she had known that Rhys hade to see her about their studio and


    their working project.


    But she didn''t mention that those paintings were already ready. Why would hee?


    As Martha thought about this, she looked at the man sitting across from her with some confusion in her


    eyes.


    Rhys regained hisposure as he lightly opened his lips, saying, "Have you forgotten our


    cooperation?"


    When Martha looked over at him, it seemed like he was indifferent but for some reason she could hear


    a hint of grievance in his voice.


    She raised an eyebrow slightly while saying, "I haven''t finished paintings yet."


    Rhys saw through the cunning expression in Martha''s eyes but pretended not to notice it as he picked


    up a teacup from the coffee table and sipped it slowly.


    After a long pause, he spoke slowly, "If you don''t make an appearance soon, you''ll be forgotten by


    everyone else. All your previous efforts will have been wasted."


    Martha''s long eyshes trembled slightly but there wasn''t any sense of urgency on her face when she


    replied, "Anyone who sees my paintings won''t forget them easily. Fame is only a matter of time for me."


    Seeing how confident Martha looked, Rhys shook his head helplessly.


    "If those who have worked hard for many years and only achieved sess were to hear this, they


    would probably criticize you harshly."


    Martha''s lips curled up involuntarily when she heard these words. She fixed her slightly disheveled hair


    and said gently, "I''ve already painted enough paintings. The rest is up to you."


    Rhys'' shock shed in his eyes before he responded gleefully, "No problem, I''ll take care of the rest."


    When Martha lived abroad, her paintings had gained worldwide fame.


    Later on, due to the Lucas family''s affairs, Martha stopped painting for about a year.


    Now that their studio was about to be established, Rhys was going to lead the first "battle" to put it on


    the map.


    He would make Martha famous again and double the value of her paintings while simultaneously


    cooperation.


    Thinking of this n made Rhys raise an eyebrow. He smiled at Martha while raising his tea cup. "Wish


    our cooperation a great sess, cheers!"


    Martha smiled as she picked up her tea cup in front of her and said towards Rhys, "Cheers!"


    After finishing their drinks together, Rhys'' gaze fell on a small golden retriever that had been squatting


    beside them all along.


    He suddenly remembered that Jimmy''s drawings were also very beautiful. His eyes darkened as he


    lightly opened his lips, "Will Jimmy follow your path in bing an artist?"


    If Jimmy wanted to be an artistter on, Rhys needed to get him under contract early so that the


    Williams Group could have an easier time ahead.


    Martha understood what was going through Rhys'' mind after thinking for a moment.


    She raised an eyebrow and replied warmly, "What he wants to do is his own decision. I can''t make


    decisions for him."


    Rhys nodded in agreement before adding, "He has talent in this area. If he bes an artist, I believe


    it won''t be long before he surpasses you."


    Martha responded softly with pride written all over her face, "It won''t be surprising. He''s my son after


    all."


    She knew deep down inside that Jimmy had more talent than herself when it came down to painting.


    If one day, Jimmy decided not to inherit the Harrison Group but chase after his own dreams, she would


    support him unconditionally.


    Rhys chuckled at the remark and said, "You are so thick-skinned."


    But Martha didn''t think there was anything wrong with what she had said.


    After chatting about a few other things, Rhys left the Doyle Manor.