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Hearing Ian’s angry complaint, Joyce laughed. Her eyebrows relaxed.
“That piece of land almost became a hot potato. Since he wanted it, he can have it.” » “Then I got a beating for nothing!” Ian felt aggrieved and wailed in pain over the phone.
He lowered his voice and said, “You didn’t even come to visit me…” Joyce smirked. “Little Princess Carter, what good would it do if I visit you anyway?” There was silence over the phone, lan took a deep breath.
His face turned red with anger. He gritted his teeth and yelled, “Joyce, how dare you mock me?!”
Joyce could not help but laugh lightly.” Don’t be a little b*tch.
Just stay at home and admit your fault. Otherwise, you might not even have the strength to call me next time!” Ian was so exasperated that he hung up the phone.
He felt like his lifespan was shortened by a few years. It was dark outside. Joyce read some documents before she went to bed. She slept soundly all night.
Early in the morning, the morning light spilled in. Joyce stretched her back and got out of bed. Logan came to pick her up with the driver, then they went to the opening ceremony of the new International Convention Center.
Joyce read some documents on the way and their car arrived in no time. Inside the exhibition hall of the International Convention Center. The opening ceremony was impressive.
The people who attended were specially invited members of high society. Joyce refused to let the Chairman of the Convention Center greet her personally.
As soon as Joyce got out of the car, she walked over to the painting exhibition with Logan. Different art styles, romantic, realistic, and abstract, were all placed in the same area, separated by the semi-open walls.
Most of the paintings that were displayed here were collectors’ pieces, which made them all the more precious. Joyce stopped to appreciate almost every painting seriously.
Logan saw that Joyce was so immersed in the art, so he went to see his favorite paintings.
Joyce walked to the last painting, which was covered by a black cloth, so the contents could not be seen.
She paused for a moment and thought that perhaps it was a mistake by the staff.
Joyce picked up the tool on the table next to her and gently lifted a corner of the black cloth, which slowly revealed the true painting There was a large door inlaid with gold gems amidst the darkness.
The door was slightly ajar, and the light spilled out from the gap abruptly, like a sharp sword piercing the night. Standing in front of the door was a young woman’s back.
The woman was wearing a long red dress. She had a slender figure and her long wavy hair was draped over her shoulders, Her red dress almost blended in the darkness of the night.
The sense of breathlessness and anticipation slapped Joyce in the face. She had such an intertwined and complex surge of emotions when she saw this painting.
Her feelings were so intense that she could feel that moment. There was such a subtle balance between the heaviness and flamboyance, which gave her an obscure feeling.
Joyce’s fingers stiffened slightly. Her eyes were frozen. The image in front of her seemed very familiar. “Joyce?” A gentle voice called out to her from behind.
Joyce subconsciously turned around and smiled when she saw the person. “Mrs. Carter?”It was Ian’s mother, Gillian.
Gillian was on vacation in Switzerland before this and seemed to have returned home on a good note.
“It’s really you! I thought that your back looked particularly familiar…”
Joyce went forward and hugged Gillian gently.
She then saw another person standing beside her, Chloe Snyder. Her smile gradually expanded. “Ms. Snyder, what a coincidence.”
Chloe hooked her lips into a perfunctory and polite smile.
The last time they met, she was played by Joyce, and she had also insulted Joyce.
Thus, they both would not pretend that nothing had happened.
However, in front of lan’s mother, they did not make a scene. “Ms. Powell, it’s indeed a coincidence.
I didn’t know that you’re so interested in the painting exhibition as well.”
Joyce chuckled. She could hear the coldness in Chloe’s words. “Ms. Snyder, do you think that I’m only interested in making money?” Gillian was slightly stunned.
She could sense that the atmosphere between these two ladies was not quite right. Just as she was about to speak, the curator of the exhibition came over quickly.
“Mrs. Carter, Ms. Powell, my apologies for the poor hospitality. Is there any painting that you like?” Chloe immediately spoke.
“This is a nice painting. Mrs. Carter also likes it. Why don’t I buy it for you?” Gillian was taken aback. A satisfied smile appeared on her face. “Oh, no… There’s no need to break the bank.
You’re the guest here…” Chloe was being generous to get in Gillian’s good graces.
Thus, she would not let go of this good opportunity. She immediately turned to look at the curator.
“I’ll get this painting. Wrap it up for me.” The curator shook his head firmly.” Sorry, that won’t be possible.”
The curator said, “This painting is Mr. Wilheim’s artwork. He usually doesn’t sell his work. Oh, look, here he comes…”
As they were talking, an old man with a white beard walked towards them with a stiff gait, clutching a cane. Mr. Wilheim was a Medianian that had migrated to Liberty long ago.
He was an internationally renowned painter, and his paintings were hard to find. Ian’s mother, Gillian, had certainly heard of Mr. Wilheim’s thundering name.
In addition to jewelry, bags, and other luxury items, all women of high society would collect works of art by famous artists at home.
Otherwise, they would be ridiculed as a parvenu. However, Mr. Wilheim’s paintings were not something that could be bought with money.
This old man had a strange temperament and was fussy about his buyers.
Gillian thought, ‘If I could buy his painting, wouldn’t I be more respected in my circle? In the blink of an eye, the old man with the white beard had arrived in front of them.
The curator politely went up to greet Mr. Wilheim. The white-bearded old man nodded perfunctorily without saying a word. He went forward to take down the painting hanging on the wall and turned around to leave.
Chloe Snyder saw that Gillian really liked the painting, so she immediately went forward to stop him. “Excuse me, how much is this painting? I want to buy it.” The white-bearded old man frowned slightly and glanced at Chloe.
“You can’t afford it.” He walked past Chloe to leave. Chloe Snyder, who was belittled by this old man, felt a little embarrassed.
She was such a business mogul, so what could she not afford? “Just state your price, then we’ll see if I can afford it.” Chloe’s face was cold with such arrogance that could not be ignored.
The white-bearded old man snorted coldly. “You’re such a stinking rich brat. If I sell you my painting, my reputation will go down the drain! You’d better just wreak havoc on other people’s paintings…” ) Chloe was dissed by the old man. Her face was grim, and her eyes darkened.
After all, Chloe was belittled in front of Ian’s mother, so she felt humiliated. For a while, the air was filled with an awkward silence.
The white-bearded old man swept a glance and spotted Joyce. He narrowed his eyes slightly. “Are you buying or not?” Joyce pursed her lips.
“Nope, because I’ m stinking rich too!” The old man was so exasperated that he laughed.
Chloe was resentful and questioned him in a cold and stern tone.
“Old man, why did you offer it to someone else if you’re not willing to sell it to me?” “Because she’s pretty!” The old man said rightfully. Chloe choked with anger.
She just stood there and glared at him viciously.
Gillian could not care less about anything.
She winked at Joyce from the side.
‘Don’t refuse! I want it!’ Joyce pursed her lips and hesitated for a moment.
She made a counteroffer. “How much is it? I’ll buy it.” » Joyce did not plan on going against Chloe.
It was Gillian who wanted it so badly.
Since Gillian was Ian’s mother, Joyce could not just turn her back on her for lan’s sake.
“Lil Brat, I sold a painting to a royal family in Europe back then for nine million pounds. How much will you offer?” Joyce was a little surprised.
Gillian and Chloe were even more shocked.