Chapter 42

eeFeeling quite touched, Suzanne turned to look up at Nathan, who

to stood next to her. He was only six feet tall, yet he exhibited a

vpowerful air that made him look reliable and dependable.

allSally approached Vera with a paper tube in hand. She flashed her a misatile before saying, “Grandma, I’m Sally Hoffis. Do you still

memember me?”

era’s so smile slowly faded away as she narrowed her eyes in sponsense. Of course, she’d always remember that homewrecker’s upid taccace.

Not really, MerVera replied lightly.

ally didn’t mind that answer at all. It was completely normal for Vera

forget her, seeseeing as she had Alzheimer’s.

he couldn’t care les less about what Vera thought. All she wanted to do as steal the thundender at the birthday banquet so that she could leave 1 even more flawlessess impression on Nathan and the Morrisons.

ally wanted to amaze eve everyone in the banquet hall with both h eauty and her compassiossion for Vera.

iring them in!” she ordered tod doudly.

few housekeepers moved a deafew tables into the banquet hall up ceiving the order. After that, theyhey joined the tables together.

veryone was perplexed, to say the the least.

ally then unscrewed the lid of the puppaper tube and took a roll of thick aper out. She asked for Wendy’s helpieniin unfurling the paper and acing it on the row of tables, which wasvas estimated to be six feet nd five inches long.

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Just like that, a breathtaking ink wash painting was revealed for all to see. Countless guests were astonished to see the painting.

Sally walked over to help Vera to her feet. “Grandma, I know you love Sunterland’s traditional culture. You also love collecting classical and vintage items. Also, you have a soft spot for ink wash paintings.

“I’ve put in so much effort just to bid for this painting at an auction. It’s an actual painting named ‘An Ole to Fall’, and it happens to be a masterpiece created by a famous modern artist named Inkwell. I hope that you’ll lead a long, blessed, and healthy life.”

All of the guests attending the banquet were wealthy, to begin with. Therefore, it was only natural for them to know a thing or two about antique trading and painting collections.

When they heard that Inkwell was the painter of the masterpiece, they crowded around the painting to study it closely. Clearly, they were all interested in the painting.

Sally knew Vera very well. As expected, Vera’s interest in the painting was piqued. The smile on her face began spreading as she studied the long painting seriously.

Inkwell was extremely skilled, that was for sure. Even though. ink was the only medium used in this painting, she was able to the painting depicting the essence of fall to life.

A blend of elements could be seen adorning the paper, including nature, the setting sun, a stretch of maple trees in the distance, a small boat, as well as a ferryman wearing a long coat.

The painting was so beautiful that one might think they were transported inside it.

At that moment, an elderly guest, who was passionate about collecting famous paintings as well, exclaimed in amazement,

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Goodness gracious, this artwork readally is one of Inkwell’s actual paintings!”

He added, “The value of her most expensive painting has increased to 50 million dollars! All of her artwork is sovorth collecting!”

“The only artist I know is Van Gogh. Whoo is inkwell?” someone asked curiously.

Excited by the prospect of showing off her unknowledge, Sally gushed,” Inkwell is the most famous young painter in Subunterland. The way she paints is very unique, as she only strearns her pabainting process on the

Internet..

Whenever she finishes a painting, she’ll conduct anan online auction right away. The profits she’s earned from her paintingsos will be donated to various charity organizations in full.

No one has ever seen Inkwell’s face before. All she reveabals are just get hands and her paintbrush, yet she’s able to rise as a legegend of the

ew-era.

Inkwell has never sought out fame nor fortune, not to mention the 10megysshe’s earned so far has been given away to charity. Hetence, ountless charity organizations constantly shower her with pr

nd adronization.

This is how inkwell became world-famous overnight. People buy aintings noot just to collect them, but they also wish to make the wn contributions to charity so that they can spread more love and

‘armth to the whole world as well.”

uzanne was an arti dover as well, so she was fairly interested in these ainting. After walking around the painting and studying it for some me, she returned tochenoriginal spot.

ust then, Vera approcathed her and murmured, “Chubs, do you think he painting is beautiful??

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Suzanne nodded seriously in response. “Yes. The essence is there, but

She was hesitant to continue speaking.

Vera prodded gently, “It’s fine. Just speak your mind.”

Suzanne mumbled into Vera’s ear, “Grandma, I don’t think this

painting is authentic. It must be an imitation.”

Vera widened her eyes in shock. She exclaimed loudly on purpose,” What? It’s an imitation?”

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