Heartstrings on Fire

Chapter 549

Beatrice thought Agnes was here to just throw a wrench in the works, just to make her embarrassed.

She was itching to march over there and wipe that calm smirk off Agnes‘ face.

But Jared was there.

All Beatrice could do was bite her tongue, step forward and say, “This painting is definitely not a fake. If it turns out to be a fake, I’m willing to compensate Mr. Manuel tenfold its price. But if it’s proven to be authentic, then the one spreading rumors will have to pay the price.”

Beatrice thought to herself, what does Agnes know about art?

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In the past couple years, with Laura’s antique shop, she had learnt a thing or two.

This painting, with its technique and color use, was perfect. It couldn’t possibly be a forgery.

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And she had it authenticated by an expert when she bought it. It was definitely not a fake.

!

was just stirring the pot,

shrugged with a smile, “If I

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herself, what was her real

vibe in the room changed

that girl Beatrice’s own sister? Why would she stir up trouble at this time?

just had a

had it

was married once before. His ex–wife was the eldest daughter of the Pritchard family. So if

like wildfire among the crowd.

started whispering among themselves.

relationships are so complicated. No wond Beatrice addressed

Mr. Whitfield and Beatrice’s sister are divorced, why would Beatrice try to mimic her sister? That’s really puzzling.”

heard that it was Beatrice’s sister who dumped Mr. Whitfield. After being hurt, Mr. Whitfield became a

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Whitfield’s heart must still be with Beatrice’s sister. Beatrice is trying to get his attention

quickly shifted from the authenticity of

whispering, Beatrice

goal, to attract attention and spill the beans