Chapter 111


    If Carme could enter their world, the connections and status she’d gain would be beyond the reach of


    others.


    Not only would they be able to enjoy this glory with her, but in the future they’d also be respected in the


    whole Macin family and all of J City.


    Simone couldn’t help but get excited as she thought about it, as if she could already see the scene


    where friends and rtives woulde to their door to tter and praise them.


    Carme had her own ideas – she wanted to establish a firm position in the Macin family and make


    sure that everyone in the Macin family recognizes her worth, so she wouldn’t be treated like some


    disposable asset anymore!


    The next day at noon, Albert called to tell them that Old Mr. Quintin had time on Saturday and they


    could take Carme to visit him.


    When Bet shared the news with Simone and Carme, they were all thrilled, hardly getting any


    sleep for days, trying to figure out Old Mr. Quintin’s preferences and preparing variousvish gifts.


    On Saturday, Albert took the Macin family to Old Mr. Quintin’s house.


    In the car, Simone repeatedly reminded Carme to behave properly and try to make a good


    impression on Old Mr. Quintin.


    Aware of the significance of this visit for her future, Carme nervously clutched her fingers,


    determined to put all her knowledge and


    abilities to win Old Mr. Quintin’s favor.


    When the car stopped outside the building, Carme took a deep breath, put on a faint smile, and


    followed Albert gracefully.


    A servant weed them inside, with Old Mr. Quintin waiting in the living room.


    Upon seeing Old Mr. Quintin, Bet and Simone also felt nervous, expressing full of respect.


    Albert introduced Carme to Old Mr. Quintin with emphasis.


    With a soft smile on her face, Carme sweetly greeted, “Mr. Quintin, I’ve heard so much about you


    from Mr. Mullins, and now I finally get to meet you in person.”


    Old Mr. Quintin, elegant and approachable,ughed and said, “I’ve also heard of you from Albert, who


    says you’re his most outstanding student.”


    Carme quickly replied modestly, “It’s because Mr. Mullins has been a good teacher. I still have much


    to learn.”


    Old Mr. Quintin smiled and nodded, asked them to take a seat as the servant came over to serve tea.


    They engaged in small talk focused on respecting Old Mr. Quintin. After half an hour. Simone gave


    Bet a hint, who then spoke about the purpose of their visit today.


    “Mr. Mullins thinks highly of Carme and wants to promote her, so he wanted her to participate in the


    painting exhibition. Carme has been taking it very seriously, spending all the time painting in her


    room every day. Eventually, her painting was selected, but we found out on the day of the exhibition


    that her painting was taken down.”


    He paused for a moment and became even more humble, “We’ve been wondering if her painting


    maybe wasn’t good enough, which is why it got taken away from the exhibition. So, we’vee to


    bother Old Mr. Quintin today and hope he can give her some guidance.”


    He didn’t say that they came to Old Mr. Quintin to have Carme’s painting exhibited again; instead, he


    said they came for advice. Simone kindly smiled, adding, “Carme has been losing weight from not


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    eating, drinking, or sleeping. We feel sorry for her, so we made every effort to ask Mr. Mullins to bring


    us and meet you.”


    Old Mr. Quintin took a sip of his tea and spoke slowly, “I’ve seen Carme’s painting, and about taking


    it down from the exhibition…” “It was my suggestion!” came a cold voice from outside the living room,


    startling everyone as they turned to see someone leisurely walking down the staircase.


    Carme stared with blinking at the personing down, her heart pounding, as if something had


    exploded deep within her.