Chapter 47: Priceless Painting
Although Samson knew it wasn’t all Lucasta’s fault, because he didn’t want things to become complicated, he apologized to Jenny on behalf of his sister.
However, Jenny responded to him with a disdainful attitude.
– That painting was drawn by the famous artist Drake. Its value cannot be calculated in money. If you can restore it to its original state then I will let you two go. Jenny crossed her arms, turned her face towards the painting, and said.
– I know, Drake is a talented artist, but if possible, please give me the opportunity to redraw it. I can guarantee you will be more satisfied than the old painting.
Jenny shrugged and looked at Eric. She really didn’t understand what the guy opposite her was saying.
Does an ordinary person like him want to compete with Drake? How could she be satisfied when the precious painting was replaced by the work of an unknown person?
However, she really wanted to see what this handsome guy would do because his confidence drove her crazy.
– How many days do you need to complete it? David spoke up before his niece could speak.
– Fifteen minutes. Please help me prepare all the tools and I will finish it right here.
– That’s crazy. Jenny hissed.
David nodded slightly and then signaled to the two assistants next to him.
They quickly left to prepare drawing paper and paints for Samson.
Lucasta, Calantha, Michael, and everyone else present turned their eyes to the handsome guy, their faces expressing both disbelief and shock.
That painting was drawn by Drake within ten hours but he dared to commit to only needing fifteen minutes.
Furthermore, the entire face of the girl in the painting was damaged and could not be seen clearly because of the watermelon juice and the large tear.
– Brother. Lucasta held Samson’s hand tightly and whispered.
– Don’t worry, I can do it, you know that, right?
Lucasta nodded but her heart was extremely uneasy. She knew her brother was very good at drawing, but she had never seen him draw a painting in such a short time.
Every time he and she paint, even a simple painting takes eight hours.
– Can your brother really do it? Calantha was no less nervous than the others. She leaned into her friend’s ear and asked softly.
– I don’t know. Lucasta replied morosely.
– What?
Even so, Calantha was still convinced by the handsome man’s confident face and for some reason, she suddenly believed that he could do what he said.
She originally wanted to expose that bad boyfriend right now, but it seemed like waiting another fifteen minutes wouldn’t be too late.
She will let him enjoy his last moments with his beautiful, rich girlfriend who despises others.
Calantha is eager to know what Jenny’s attitude will be when she realizes that the guy holding her hand is a poor man who takes advantage of his girlfriend.
– Sir, everything has been prepared. An assistant spoke up as soon as he returned.
– Okay, give them to him.
When David finished speaking, the crowd quickly backed away. At Samson’s request, a small makeshift room made from pieces of white silk and a few aluminum bars was erected.
After glancing at the damaged painting, he immediately went inside.
The image of Eirlys had never faded from Samson’s memory, so the look just now was just a way for him to conceal the fact that he and she had met and lived together for three years.
If he remembered correctly, the dress she was wearing in the painting was the dress she was wearing when she was in trouble and he saved her.
If he hadn’t come here today, he wouldn’t have known that Eirlys lied to him. Turns out, she is not an orphan but she is the young lady of a noble family.
However, he did not understand why she fell into the hands of kidnappers and was almost taken to the border by them.
They should have blackmailed the Anthony family because that would have given them a lot more money than selling her away.
The famous artist’s beautiful hands moved continuously on the drawing paper, sketching every line of the girl he once loved with all his heart.
Outside, everyone was intently looking at the shadowy figure inside through the white cloth even though they couldn’t see anything except knowing he was moving left and right.
– Only two minutes left. Calantha said and squeezed Lucasta’s cold hand.
The moment the fifteenth minute had passed, Samson placed the last stroke of his brush on the ear of the girl in the painting and leisurely walked out.
David’s bodyguards quickly moved the pieces of the makeshift room, revealing the masterpiece to countless stunned eyes.
– Oh my god, could he really do it? Jenny exclaimed because she couldn’t believe her eyes.
At the moment when Lucasta should have been happy, her heart was heavy with sadness.
Through her brother’s drawing, she confirmed that the girl in the painting was Eirlys, an image so deeply engraved in his mind that he could draw her even without looking.
Although the Anthony family had not said whose portrait the damaged painting was, she could be sure it was Eirlys.
Following David’s orders, the assistant pushed the wheelchair closer to the painting.
David’s eyes looked around and then stopped on the small black dot on the girl’s ear. His hands gradually clenched to stop the emotions rising in his heart.
– Who are you? How… how did you get in here? I never wrote an invitation to you. And your sister, how did she get here? She is definitely not a hotel waitress because our staff are never this careless. David looked straight into Samson’s eyes and asked seriously.
– They come with me, I have an invitation card and there is no limit to the number of people who can come along.
While Samson had not had time to think of a reason, Calantha stepped forward and spoke to relieve him and Lucasta even though she did not know how he got in.
– You are…
– Let me introduce myself to you, my name is Calantha Watson, the heir to the Workday company. Today I came here on behalf of my father at your invitation and the two of them are my friends.
David had heard that the girl holding the position of vice president of the famous company was the daughter of the founder of Workday, but he did not expect her to be so young.
Eric was also extremely surprised because he couldn’t believe he missed a big fish like Calantha.
She had mentioned marriage a long time ago and if he agreed, he would now be the son-in-law of Workday company.
The current relationship with Jenny still cannot go far because she just accepted to be his girlfriend not long ago.
Furthermore, around Jenny, there are still many guys flirting with her because she always gives them a chance, unlike Calantha, who only knows one person, him.
– But why are you wearing a waiter’s uniform? Jenny’s father expressed doubts.
– Because I have something to do. I… need to expose a scumbag.
Calantha said as she walked closer to Eric and gave him a hard slap.
Next, she took out an earring with a purple diamond named Hope and put it on her ear as proof that she was the golden lady of the Watson family.
Anyone in the upper class knows that this expensive diamond was bought by her father at the auction and as a gift for his daughter on her eighteenth birthday.
– This man used to be my boyfriend. I didn’t criticize him for being poor, I truly loved him and even intended to get married. Because I was worried that he would feel inferior, I hid my identity. However, this guy took advantage of me, took my money to create a flashy appearance, and flirted with other rich girls, specifically Miss Jenny.
The words from billionaire Calantha made Jenny almost fall because she could not believe that she was deceived by this man.
Many rich young men pursued her, but in the end, she chose a poor guy who specialized in taking advantage of women.
– Bastard, how dare you tell me you’re the heir to the Kelly family? Jenny grabbed Eric’s collar and asked with wide eyes.
– Jenny… no… let me explain…
Eric had not finished speaking when Jenny pushed him down. She didn’t expect that today, she would be humiliated in front of so many people.
The Kelly family is a wealthy and extremely mysterious family. So, she believed Eric when he didn’t reveal too much about his relatives and said he would introduce her to his family on the day they got married.Text property © Nôvel(D)ra/ma.Org.
– Take him out of here. Jenny ordered.
Immediately, two tall men approached, picked up Eric, and dragged him outside.
Suddenly remembered that a week ago, Calantha cried when he proposed to break up, so he immediately tried to escape from the two bodyguards and rushed to hug her legs.
– Calantha, I was wrong, please give me a chance, I realize that I still love you very much, please…
Once again, Eric fell to the floor because of his ex-lover’s kick.
Calantha in front of him was no longer a gentle girl, always resigned and tried to please him.
As soon as she put on that earring, the distance between her and him was a vast ocean.
When she loved him, he loved so much, and when love left only hatred, there was no more pity left.
The sweet memories of the past are not enough to save the dead love in the heart.
– Drag him away. Jenny continued to command.
The goal was achieved, but Calantha’s heart was completely empty, neither happy nor sad.
As soon as Lucasta held her hand, she squeezed it tightly to find some warmth to fill her wounded heart.
Seeing Lucasta being close to Calantha and hearing her admit that she brought Lucasta and Samson here, Michael became even more confused with his speculation.
Perhaps Lucasta still has an older brother, but if so, why don’t they come and reclaim the property from their uncle?
Rich people often find it difficult to make friends and get close to people they don’t know well.
Michael told himself he needed to learn more about the identities of these two people.
– Can we leave yet, sir? Calantha turned to look at David and asked.
– Okay. Thank you for coming. David nodded.
When the three people had just left the building, Michael’s phone call made the people around him confused by the information that a car suddenly exploded while moving.
Because curfew was approaching, a large number of vehicles were pouring onto this route and there was congestion due to the incident, so the police asked him to inform people inside the building not to leave to avoid causing chaos.
– Everyone, don’t leave here, we need time to handle traffic because there was an explosion.
After saying that, Michael and Bevis quickly ran away.
David’s assistants also quickly told the technical department to use loudspeakers to notify everyone inside the building.