Chapter 765


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    At home, the antique painting looked even better than it had at the auction.


    Its traditional charm was irresistible. The artwork depicted portraits of people and scenes from daily


    life, creating the illusion of stepping into another world.


    Vera was equally enchanted by it, while Denton gazed at it in silence for a long time. Finally, he


    pped his thigh and eximed, “Excellent! This is a marvelous painting. It surpasses any of the


    ones I’ve collected before.”


    “I’m d you like it, Grandpa.”


    “This is the best birthday gift I’ve received this year.”


    It was rare for Denton to show such enthusiasm. This was the first time Vera had


    seen him so animated. His reaction confirmed that he truly appreciated the gift, and Vera felt


    relieved for winning the painting at the auction.


    She hadn’t expected Alexander’s pettiness after losing the bid on the painting he wanted to give


    Skr, heined to her grandfather. He even imed the two items she had bought were


    cursed and would bring misfortune, but to Vera, they were just fine pieces. She couldn’t see where


    any trouble could arise.


    Jenny finally had a private moment with Joe in the underground parking lot. Seeing him brought


    back all the recent turmoil, and her eyes filled with tears. “Joe…”


    Before college, they didn’t see each other daily but met frequently. Even after she moved to Korel


    City, he visited her at college. Although he only came when she was hospitalized, it still showed that


    he cared–so being neglected now felt particrly hurtful.


    Paul noticed Jenny’s reddened eyes and quickly scanned their surroundings. Thankfully, no one


    else was nearby.


    “Is something wrong?” Joe asked.


    As a tear rolled down Jenny’s cheek, she quickly wiped it away. “I’m just… I’ve been dealing with a


    lot at worktely and am starting to doubt myself. Since you taught me so much when I was


    younger, I wanted to see you first.”


    Her eyes were earnest, revealing no hidden motives.


    Paul was perplexed by Jenny’s transformation since returning to Jipsburg. He wondered if she truly


    believed a seemingly usible excuse could conceal her


    intentions. If he could discern her deception, Joe, with his keen intuition, would surely see through it


    as well.


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    “There’s no need to doubt yourself. Just focus on doing your job well,” Joe said. He Towered his


    gaze and maintained his usual demeanor.


    Joe questioned whether crying over work issues was helpful. Had he ever taught her


    that?


    Jenny was stunned. “Joe, can we have dinner together?”


    “Concentrate on gaining experience and honing your skills. There’s no need for dinner,” Joe said


    before turning and walking away.


    Paul didn’t follow Joe. Noting Jenny’s clear dissatisfaction, he gently advised, “Ms. Scott, staying


    with the Martin Group might not be the best use of your time. Mr. and Mrs. Martin have a solid


    rtionship. It might be better to focus your efforts elsewhere.”


    Jenny bit her lip, her expression hardening. After a moment, with tears forming in her eyes, she


    looked at Paul and said, “I’m not sure I understand what you meant.”