Chapter 90 Chapter 90: The guy who placed the billion-dollar bid looked nothing like what anyone expected—just a quiet guy in glasses, more like a librarian than a billionaire. He didn’t fit the image at all. Someone dropping that kind of money should have a larger-than-life vibe. This guy? He
Chapter 89 Chapter 89: Rosa’s paintings were the stuff of legend—exceptionally rare and fiercely coveted. Besides two early pieces floating around, there was nothing else out there. Her focus had long shifted to jewelry and fashion, leaving the art world starving for her canvas pieces. That scarcity drove collectors wild.
Chapter 88 Chapter 88: The real spectacle wasn’t just the guy stripped to his boxers—it was the other one, equally underdressed, grabbing him and shrieking like a lunatic. The second guy, clearly furious, had ripped off his own clothes in the heat of the moment. Clad in nothing but his
Chapter 87 Chapter 87: “Paige, get off the stage!” someone shouted from the crowd. The shout pierced the air, and in seconds, the whole crowd had taken up the chant, their voices rising in a unified roar, demanding Paige leave. If Luciano’s disgrace hadn’t erupted first, Paige’s forgery might’ve drawn
Chapter 86 Chapter 86: Luciano was hauled off by the police, with Ethan close behind, ready to cooperate in the investigation that was about to rip through the art world’s underbelly. The grand event, however, had descended into chaos. The once elegant stage looked like a battlefield. Just minutes earlier,
Chapter 85 Chapter 85: As soon as Ethan lifted the mic, silence swept through the room—every face turned toward him, expectant. Ethan drew in a slow, steadying breath before letting the words pour out. “A decade ago, I walked out of Ublento Art Academy as the top graduate. Rosa was
Chapter 84 Chapter 84: Once he composed himself, Clement turned to Elliana, his posture crisp, voice steady. He bowed his head slightly and said, “Rosa, thank you for gracing the Starry Oil Painting Competition with your presence. It’s an honor—for this museum, and for the art world p> His declaration
Chapter 83 Chapter 83: Luciano’s mind was a storm of static—thoughts collided, fragmented, and then vanished before he could grasp them. He could see, hear, feel everything, but none of it made sense. His body stood frozen, his brain adrift in fog. He stared at Elliana like she was an
Chapter 82 Chapter 82: Luca’s latest jab hit its mark, and Luciano’s patience snapped, his rage rising like a tide ready to crash. “Luca! What is that supposed to mean? How exactly am I the fraud here p> Luca didn’t flinch. He lifted a brow, voice drenched in sarcasm. “Come
Chapter 81 Chapter 81: The entire panel of judges, much like Luca, were devoted enthusiasts of oil painting. They shared his peculiar passion. In their world, prestige and social ties held little sway—what truly mattered was the art itself. That was why no one cared that Luciano was the president
Chapter 80 Chapter 80: From a young age, Paige had turned manipulation into an art form, wearing manufactured innocence like a tailored gown. Her tears weren’t just convincing—they were a performance, expertly crafted to tug at every heartstring in the room. Whispers of sympathy began to stir, and one by
Chapter 79 Chapter 79: Right now, Luciano had only one thing on his mind—Elliana must not win the championship. If she outshined Paige, his name would be dragged through the mud. Of course, Luca’s bold declaration of Lonely Sunset as the winner broke the competition rules. According to the guidelines,
Chapter 78 Chapter 78: The judge gawking at Elliana’s Lonely Sunset had silver-streaked hair and carried the vibe of an old-school artist, his eyes practically glowing with a lifelong love for the craft. This wasn’t just any judge—he was Luca Wilde, a legend in the art world. Luciano, much younger,
Chapter 77 Chapter 77: Paige’s painting, Riding the Waves, captured a lone white-sailed boat battling a wild, churning sea. It was a masterpiece of detail, with a composition that sang and a vibe that screamed. It was like a pep talk on canvas, radiating ambition and progress. Its direct and
Chapter 76 Chapter 76: The moment the racket hit his ears, Cole lifted his eyes with cool detachment, sizing up the trio who’d barged in without so much as a knock. The trio and Cole had grown up thick as thieves, their bond a rare thing, giving them more guts
Chapter 75 Chapter 75: The competition had entered its final stretch—only the champion, runner-up, and third place remained to be named from the top three entries: Elliana’s Lonely Sunset, Paige’s Riding the Waves, and Bentlee Potter’s Brick Bridge. Tension crackled in the air as the judges deliberated. Both Luciano and
Chapter 74 Chapter 74: Online discussions erupted. “Didn’t Luciano call Elliana’s Lonely Sunset and Hailee’s Sunward Bloom complete failures? How did these two paintings end up in the Starry Competition finals? Don’t tell me they rigged the results p> “My friend works in the art scene, and according to him,
Chapter 73 Chapter 73: As president of the Calligraphers and Painters Association, Luciano held deep influence across the art world. With his access to insider information, it was no surprise that Paige had secured an early peek at the finalist list for the Starry Oil Painting Competition. Among the ten
Chapter 72 Chapter 72: The Starry Oil Painting Competition was a big deal, the kind of event that sent shockwaves through the art world. The pieces that made it to the finals were top-notch, and the guest list was a who’s-who of heavy hitters. When Elliana and Hailee rolled up
Chapter 71 Chapter 71: The moment Hailee’s words sank in, Elliana found herself caught between a smile and a sigh. She had originally planned to step in as Rosa to offer help, but fate had played a strange trick—Hailee’s wish was tied to her other identity. Hailee explained, “My boyfriend