Chapter 798 Chapter 798: Certain of her talent, Mariana refused to be rattled by empty theatrics. Arms folded, she arched a brow and smirked. “Your art? It’s hardly worth my attention. But if you want to make things interesting, I’ll match your wager p> Without warning, she raised a single
Chapter 797 Chapter 797: But Maia acted as though Raegan didn’t exist, refusing her the dignity of acknowledgment. With deliberate calm, she turned her gaze to Mariana instead. Her voice carried a casual ease. “My terms are straightforward. If you take first place, I’ll walk away from the art world
Chapter 796 Chapter 796: Right then, Kiley placed a gentle hand on Mariana’s shoulder, urging her to stop fueling the fire. With a graceful step forward, she drew everyone’s attention. Her eyes, steady and sharp, locked onto Maia with an air of calm superiority. “Miss Watson. Word travels fast. They
Chapter 795 Chapter 795: All of it lived on that canvas. The bird that had fallen was the woman she once was. And the phoenix rising? That was her. Right then, many people began rallying behind Mariana, convinced her reasoning made perfect sense. “I agree with Miss Cooper. That woman?
Chapter 794 Chapter 794: Even Mariana’s painting had someone willing to pay eighty million for it. Maia’s work could not be worth any less. Chris narrowed his eyes slightly, his mind already turning. He would place a high bid on Rebirth, high enough to preserve it forever. Meanwhile, Alice stood
Chapter 793 Chapter 793: Unlike fashion, which could be mastered with flair and speed, true painting demanded not only talent but years of sweat, failure, and relentless refinement. Even for Mariana… Hailed as a prodigy since childhood, producing such a flawless work would have been a rare triumph even for
Chapter 792 Chapter 792: Whatever it took, she wasn’t about to let this chance slip away. Surrounded by artists and buyers, she was determined to drag Maia’s name through the mud. Only by ruining Maia’s reputation could Mariana finally feel at ease. Her tirade didn’t just target Maia and Alice;
Chapter 791 Chapter 791: Her lips trembled slightly, searching for words, and she murmured, “So, Grover, are you saying you want my mentor and me gone? Be honest… Is this really how you feel p> Grover stayed silent. He lowered his gaze, avoiding her eyes, saying nothing at all. Sometimes
Chapter 790 Chapter 790: Every gaze turned instinctively toward the painting titled Rebirth. Slowly, the base of the stand began to rotate, revealing the “dead bird” that had been… Shown before, the image of a phoenix emerged — its head held proudly, eyes sharp as if cutting through the ordinary,
Chapter 789 Chapter 789: Raegan sneered, realizing that her earlier comparison was utterly ridiculous. She had no interest in earning favor with the illegitimate son when she could seek approval from the true Cooper family. Wasting no time, she mocked him. “An illegitimate son? What a crude and rough character
Chapter 788 Chapter 788: A slow, chilling laugh drifted from nearby. “Is that so? Are you Alice Byrd?” The speaker’s tone dripped with arrogance and authority. Maia glanced up to see an elegantly dressed woman emerge from behind Mariana, icy and poised, her presence casting a hush over the crowd.
Chapter 787 Chapter 787: “I’ve heard stories about this piece — supposedly the crown jewel of Zephyria’s Orchid Gallery. Now that I’ve seen it, the technique is impressive, but calling it a national treasure might be going too far p> “The structure is solid, but don’t you think the atmosphere
Chapter 786 Chapter 786: Alice was equally impressed, letting out amazed gasps again and again. She never would have guessed that Maia’s understanding of art ran so deep. “Ms. Watson, I had no idea you knew so much about modern art. It’s really impressive. Inviting you to this exhibition was
Chapter 785 Chapter 785: Mariana gave a small nod, not bothering to hide it. “Aren’t you curious to meet the artist too, Kiley p> “Absolutely,” Kiley said, her smile wide and genuine. “I don’t just want to meet Matias — I want to bring him on board p> Without hesitation,
Chapter 784 Chapter 784: When it rotated halfway, the reverse side came into view. A beat later, the crowd gasped in unison, stunned. On the back was the image of a phoenix, soaring upward from smoldering ashes. Its wings stretched wide in triumph, beak lifted in a fierce cry toward
Chapter 783 Chapter 783: Alice was clearly over the moon—she almost danced down the hallway, humming cheerfully as she disappeared from sight. The following morning arrived at the Paul Klee Center, nestled in Burlwood Grove in Sceibar. Golden sunlight poured in through the center’s gleaming, modern glass dome as the
Chapter 782 Chapter 782: Chris had told her the same thing. He had knocked on many doors, consulted numerous experts — but no one had dared attempt what might end in irreversible disaster on the operating table. She had braced herself for bad news, yet Lenny’s words still struck like
Chapter 781 Chapter 781: Lenny stood beside her, his graying hair catching the light, his expression thoughtful. He seemed to be weighing every word before speaking. Maia finally turned to him, her voice hushed but urgent. “Professor Bryant, considering his condition… how much hope do we have p> Lenny’s brows
Chapter 780 Chapter 780: Raegan turned slightly, nodding once with a light smile, offering no explanation. Shifting closer, Kiley draped an arm across her shoulder and gave her a sideways glance. “That’s not like you. I thought men weren’t your thing p> Raegan arched a brow in amusement. “That’s not
Chapter 779 Chapter 779: The woman who appeared wore a silk robe that draped lightly over her elegant frame. Her features were delicate, her charm effortless, and her presence carried the ease of someone accustomed to being watched. For a moment, Mariana forgot to breathe. A strange flutter stirred in