Chapter 199
After getting the keys to Carney Artful Reverie, Seraphina had a place to spend her free time.
Even though the exhibition opening was scheduled after her wedding with Leandro, most of her time was consumed by preparations for the exhibition, apart from dealing with Leandro
That day, Seraphina stayed late at Carney Artful Reverie again. When Leandro left the company and found out she hadn’t left yet, he instructed his driver to come here.
The lights in the gallery were still on. Leandro got out of the car and saw Seraphina standing with her back to the entrance.
In front of Seraphina was a spot originally meant for her childhood portrait, but now a painting of a rose had taken its place.
Seraphina stood in front of the rose painting, silently observing it
Leandro approached her slowly and stood beside her, “What happened to the previous painting?”
Seraphina turned her head to look at him and gave a slight smile, “What do you think of this one here?”
“It doesn’t quite match your father’s usual style.” Leandro responded.
Seraphina suddenly burst into laughter.
Leandro was not wrong, Carney’s painting style was usually cold, simple in color yet strong in style, like the portrait of Seraphina at the age of ten, which only used two tones of black and red. But when he painted roses, he used the most vibrant and full colors, making the roses extraordinarily vivid and eye–catching.
painted it for the woman he loved most.” Seraphina said, “Such intense use of color represents his full lave. When painting these roses, he was not a painter, but
paintings, Malcom rushed over, only managing to save this one. He had kept it in good condition over the years, and as soon as Seraphina asked about it, he immediately sent someone to deliver it
the best representation of her father’s inner emotions. It wasn’t her childhood portrait that
unfortunately, she never wanted to see these paintings again.” She fell silent for a moment, then continued, “But this is my father’s exhibition, so
listened quietly but didn’t offer any comment. After a long time, he finally
somewhat exaggerated gasp, she covered her mouth, “Did you
walked out, she asked, “Hey, I heard the owners of the two auction houses on this street are acquainted with you too, is it true?”
favor
was still tightly holding onto Leandro. Even though he didn’t respond, to outsiders, they looked like a very loving
In the midst of this playful fuss, a couple across the street suddenly caught her eye.
familiarity. She looked directly at them, and sure
followed her gaze and
their gazes,
them. Quickly, he brought Tania over and said, “Sera, Mr. Reynolds, what a coincidence!” Seraphina glanced at the hand Tania had placed
to a concert here” Bowen replied. “Our car happened to be parked nearby and didn’t expect to run into you two. Did you come for the
concert?”
if she wanted to say something. But after she looked at Leandro, she didn’t say anything.
if she wanted to say more but held back, her scornful look was not concealed. Seraphina turned to look at Leandro, “Do you know Tania? Does her family have many famous
Martin family has any famous paintings, Leandro responded bluntly. They do have
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