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.”
at Marius, she asked, “What
will start registering new students
will last for
slave accompany you
before replying, “It depends on
goes,
also depends on whether
said, “Let Mr.
leave by car
University until it’s
in agreement and replied,
confirm with
“If I happen to run into Charlie tomorrow, what should I do
responded, “You can’t
Northern Europe, only the two of us walked
verify if there’s anything wrong
it, but you
he sees you, I won’t be able to keep
this time, stay in Zilian Villa
without hesitation,
will never leave
“Tell Mr. Cole that he doesn’t need to accompany
can drive
replied obediently,
is my
“Okay, that’s all.
leave
“Understood, Miss.
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