Orson sneered. ‘It seems like he will not admit it until he confirms it! However, in front of


    so many people, as an uncle, it is not good for me to cling to my nephew’s mistakes.’


    Joshua hadn’t spoken yet. If Orson acted too excessively, he might raise suspicions about


    himself.


    Fortunately, Orson was prepared.


    Orson retracted his expression and frowned slightly. He looked like he was deep in


    thought. “Ian, you’re so sure. Could it be that I misunderstood


    you? Is this painting really authentic?”


    “It’s so ridiculous.” Walton sneered and said bluntly, “Orson, are you confused? If the one


    in Ian’s hand is authentic, doesn’t that mean that the one in Dad’s study is fake?”


    At this point, everyone finally understood.


    It turned out that there was also an identical painting in the Phil family.


    Of the two paintings, one must be fake.


    Upon seeing the situation, someone suggested, “How about we have someone appraise


    this painting? Traditional art appraisal expert Mr. Harrington is present here.”


    This suggestion received unanimous approval from everyone.


    “Dad, what do you think?” Orson turned to Joshua.


    Joshua frowned and pondered for a moment. “Today is my birthday and there are so many


    guests here. There’s really no need to make a fuss over such a small matter.


    “Whether it’s true or not, it’s Ian’s gift for me.”


    Orson understood that Joshua was trying to protectn.


    Orson wondered, ‘Heh, I have nned this meticulously for so long. This


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    time, there is no way I will let Ian off.’


    Orson turned around and gave someone a look..


    Someone immediately said, “Mr. Phil, how can this be a small matter? Someone dared to


    lie to Mr. Walter. We can’t let him off easily.


    “It just so happens that Mr. Harrington is here. Why not ask him to help appraise this


    painting?”


    Joshua looked coldly at the person who spoke.


    Joshua’s aura was still very strong. His sharp gaze instantly silenced that


    person.


    +5


    When Walton saw this, he could not take it anymore. He snorted. “Dad, are you trying to


    protect Ian? No, we have to appraise this painting today.


    “Didn’t he insist that it’s authentic? Then let’s see if he is right.”


    Walton was starting to y hardball. He strongly insisted on going to appraise the


    painting.


    Joshua had a headache. He sighed and thought, ‘It seems that Ian haspletely


    offended Walton. Walton will not let him go this time!’


    Joshua was in a hurry to help Ian out of his predicament.


    Ian had already sent someone to look for Nichs Harrington. “Uncle Walton is right. We


    must conduct an appraisal. I don’t want to have the reputation of giving away fakes.”


    Ian’s words were the final nail in the coffin.


    Since the person involved was so certain, even Joshua couldn’t say anything else.


    Orson’s eyes were smiling. ‘Ian is really stupid. He brings all this to himself.’


    Soon, Nichs arrived.


    When Nichs heard that he was going to appraise Darian’s painting, he


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    was so excited that his face turned red. He put on his sses early and walked forward


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    with a magnifying ss to take a closer look inch by inch.


    +5


    “This painting does look old. It’s not easy to preserve it for so many years,” Nichs said


    as he nodded.


    “It indeed looks like Darian’s brushwork. Darian’s strokes are so light that they seem not


    to exist. It’s tough to imitate.


    “Moreover, the atmosphere conveyed by this painting is serene and expansive, truly


    reflecting the masterful touch.”


    The more Nichs spoke, the more gloomy Orson’s expression became. He couldn’t help


    but say, “I heard that someone can imitate Darian’s paintings very convincingly. The


    subtle difference between an authentic piece and a forgery lies only in the signature.”


    Nichs shook his head. “No, I don’t think so. If it was an imitation, how could it be


    exactly the same? If it is really an imitation, there must be ws everywhere.


    “This painting is indeed Darian’s work. I promise.”


    As soon as Nichs finished speaking, the entire ce fell silent.


    Orson’s eyes widened in shock.


    If this painting was authentic, could the one in Joshua’s study be fake?


    For a moment, everyone was stunned.