Meanwhile, at the Zilian Villa…

The moment was tranquil yet charged with creative energy.

Maria stood before the desk, admiring the breathtaking landscape painting that lay before her.

The mountains in the painting stood tall and mighty, winding their way around Dr.

Simmons Lake, which was depicted in its full rippling glory.

It was a sight to behold.

Maria stretched out her slender fingers, tapping the thickest part of the painting with a lightness akin to a dragonfly.

Feeling no stickiness, she gazed at her white fingertips, relieved to see no ink stains.

The painting was dry.

With utmost care, she mounted the painting onto a prepared scroll, the golden frame shining in the sunlight.

Once it was rolled up, she secured it with a silk ribbon.

Marius’s voice echoed from outside the door.

“Miss, may I come in?”

Maria replied with a clear and concise “Yes…”

Marius, slightly hunched over, stumbled in, catching a glimpse of the magnificent landscape painting that now hung on the wall.

He exclaimed, “Congratulations, Miss, on your masterpiece!”

Maria, nonchalant in her response, replied, “It’s not a masterpiece.”

Marius, she asked,

Aurous Hills University will start

last for

should this old slave accompany you there?” Mr. Cross spoke with

moment before replying, “It depends

goes,

whether Charlie will go with

to Marius, she said, “Let Mr. Cole handle

leave by car

near Aurous Hills University until it’s confirmed that

agreement and

with

I happen to run into Charlie tomorrow, what should I

remained indifferent as she responded, “You can’t be

two of us

if there’s anything

can handle it, but

be able to keep it hidden

in

responded without hesitation, “Understood,

will never leave Zilian

agreement before adding, “Tell Mr. Cole that he doesn’t

Michelle can drive

obediently,

is

“Okay, that’s all.

leave now,”

“Understood, Miss.

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