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.

!

just stirring the pot, trying to

Agnes just shrugged with a smile, “If I misunderstood you, I’m ready to face any

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confidence made Beatrice doubt herself, what was her real intention?

the room changed

that girl Beatrice’s own sister? Why would

had just had a touching reunion

long had it been?

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

spread like wildfire

whispering among themselves. ̈

their relationships are so complicated. No wond

sister are divorced, why would Beatrice try to mimic her sister? That’s really

who dumped Mr. Whitfield. After being hurt, Mr. Whitfield became a

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be with Beatrice’s

the authenticity of the painting

they were whispering, Beatrice

Agnes‘ goal, to attract attention and spill the beans on all the