Chapter 459

Samuel was adamant about keeping Maja’s identity under wraps.

Maja’s

He’d already done one dumb thing last time; he couldn’t afford to screw up again and hand Maja over to lan on a silver platter.

Wasn’t lan supposed to be into Carlene?

Well then, he can keep his mitts on Carlene!

Maja wasn’t part of the Raymond family.

Samuel was ready for this. He took Maja to a private makeup studio.

The makeup artist worked her magic, painting Maja’s face with loads of pimples, topping it off with a bulky hat, and even dressing her in a brown and green outfit. Her aesthetic was beyond comprehension.

Maja caught a glimpse of herself in the mirror, now sporting black–framed glasses and bangs covering her face, with only her mouth and a few “pimples” visible.

Samuel stood behind her, marveling at the transformation.

“Even your dad wouldn’t recognize you if he was standing right in front of you. Just say you’re allergic to pollen.”

Maja glanced at the time. That crowd must be getting antsy. So she picked up the painting.

“I’ve got to bail.”

“I’ll walk you there.”

drama–loving guy that he is, wouldn’t miss

Shepard family’s place. Maja got out first, leaving Samuel behind to avoid

painting, she

any rumors.

a big setup. Right in the middle was a four–meter–long table, with the appraiser already waiting.

ignoting all the stares and heading straight

a cold laugh at her getup.

your game?”

contagious disease. I wouldn’t want to infect any of you fine folks. But if you don’t

lift her mask and

felt a wave of nausea and

here is of

unfurled the painting

torn in two, with a gap in the middle. She placed

two paintings looked so alike that the onlookers couldn’t tell which was the fake.

and caught Carlene walking out of the corner

was dressed to the nines and couldn’t help but chuckle at

this was lan’s

was all pimples. It was disgusting to look at.

lan was blind, he’d know who

stand out against Maja’s shabby appearance.

know that she was

I’m Carlene. it’s nice to meet you.

attire, her

I heard about how you got a tongue–lashing from Grandpa Holden when -you

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room went quiet.

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