Chapter 838 Chapter 838: How dare Maia say such things in front of so many people! Wasn’t she deliberately dragging Cooper Group’s name through the mud? Meanwhile, Alice was buzzing with quiet excitement. “I didn’t think Ms. Watson would stand up for this man like that p> She had trusted
Chapter 837 Chapter 837: “Is she out of her mind? Losing and then trying to weasel out? She’s making the whole Cooper Group look bad. Is everyone in the company as untrustworthy as she is? Then who would dare to cooperate with them in the future p> Finally, Kiley stepped
Chapter 836 Chapter 836: “Who could possibly doubt Maia now? She had proven it all with her talent! Today would be etched in Otrultho’s art scene for many years. Her painting was destined to be legendary p> The applause swelled, cheers booming through the gallery, louder than ever before. Just
Chapter 835 Chapter 835: That woman was none other than Sophia S. Schrader — the famed painter who had once enchanted all of Otruitho before she disappeared without a trace. She stood at the center of the frame, her lips curved in a gentle smile. There was a glow about
Chapter 834 Chapter 834: In no time, a few pictures surfaced. Sadly, most were blurry or snapped from afar. The faces were unclear, making it nearly impossible to say for sure whether Maia’s painting matched. “Is this seriously all we’ve got?” Alice asked, her voice tight with worry as she
Chapter 833 Chapter 833: Bit by bit, the letters took shape in ink — right there on the paper. And then it was clear to everyone as the long signature revealed itself: “S. S. S p> “It’s truly her!” Alice gasped and drew in a shaky breath. Her voice wavered,
Chapter 832 Chapter 832: “Sophia p> “What are you talking about p> Chris’ words caused another wave of murmuring in the room. A faint change passed over the faces of some older guests and art collectors as soon as they heard that name. Hearing it seemed to stir something deep
Chapter 831 Chapter 831: The judges who had spoken in Maia’s favor shifted awkwardly. “Ms. Cooper, aren’t you pushing this too far? I haven’t taken any bribes from anyone p> “We’re simply doing our jobs. All we care about is the art itself p> None of them spoke with real
Chapter 830 Chapter 830: Emboldened by the rapt attention of judges and onlookers, she pressed her case. “Realism isn’t about weaving sentimental tales or plucking heartstrings. It’s about precision, the meticulous rendering of a living subject’s truth.” Her voice crescendoed, commanding the room. “Who among you has seen the woman
Chapter 829 Chapter 829: Around them, the energy in the room buzzed. People were clearly thrilled. But Mariana was different — her expression turned grim. She had been certain that her artwork would stand out, but yet again, she found herself in Maia’s shadow. Whatever pride she had left crumbled
Chapter 828 Chapter 828: A thin veil seemed to drift across the painting’s surface. It didn’t look like paint at all — it resembled real fabric, delicate and weightless. Right then, Mariana clearly caught the sound of chairs dragging across the floor from the judges’ table. Some of the judges
Chapter 827 Chapter 827: His cold fingers reached for hers, clasping them tightly. “Your painting… it brought her back. My mother’s face, her voice — memories I thought were gone forever p> His eyes softened, holding Maia’s. “Thank you, Maia. Truly p> Joy sparked in Maia’s expression, her heart swelling.
Chapter 826 Chapter 826: He stepped closer, each movement deliberate, as if to imprint the portrait into his soul. Maia, sensing his unspoken need, pivoted the easel. The painting of his mother now faced him fully, her gentle features glowing with serenity. Her eyes, vivid and warm, seemed to pierce
Chapter 825 Chapter 825: Mariana’s hands shook, her brush slipping from her fingers to clatter on the floor. She knew that face. How could she not? “Is that… Nicola?” Mariana’s voice climbed, sharp with disbelief. She took two unsteady steps toward Maia’s canvas, her heart pounding. Her reaction startled everyone.
Chapter 824 Chapter 824: Chris stared at the painting, a feeling of familiarity scratching at the back of his mind. Why did Maia’s painting seem so familiar to him? Kiley’s eyes, on the other hand, widened in disbelief when she saw the painting. As the CEO of Radiant Jewels, she
Chapter 823 Chapter 823: Time went by, and Mariana was almost through with her sketch. She smiled victoriously as she wiped the sweat off her forehead. She then turned to look at Maia. Maia had stopped painting again and had her eyes closed. Mariana, confused, wondered what this woman was
Chapter 822 Chapter 822: “This is absolutely extraordinary! Kiley’s portrait on the canvas looks incredibly lifelike, capturing feminine beauty with such vivid detail. The brushwork is meticulous, and every element feels remarkably authentic! The outcome seems clear already. Mariana is without question the most gifted young artist of this entire
Chapter 821 Chapter 821: “Mariana’s pretty skilled. You can already see who it is from just those few lines p> On the other side, Maia suddenly stopped drawing and looked straight at Chris, who was standing nearby. This caught everyone’s attention, and the cameras quickly focused on what Maia had
Chapter 820 Chapter 820: Kiley’s research into Maia’s background had been thorough. Social media posts and school records revealed a first-place win in a middle school art competition, but her work leaned heavily toward impressionism, with noticeably amateur technique. Daily practice since then still wouldn’t be enough to match Mariana’s
Chapter 819 Chapter 819: “At last, we’re about to see the contest kick off! I’ve been waiting for this all week. Maybe the judges will actually choose the theme I sent in p> “Just thinking about it gives me chills. Mariana’s Raging Waves is unforgettable, and Maia’s Rebirth still has