Nellie Nymphaea’s name took Lucas by surprise. He sighed and asked, “And? Did you see it?”

Corinne shook her head. “I didn’t. Jeremy bought that painting early on and deliberately refused to show it to me.”

“So, what is it you want to do?” Lucas raised his eyebrows.

Corinne answered bluntly, “I want you to help me buy that painting back from Jeremy at all costs! I’ll pay for it.”

Lucas narrowed his eyes. “Money isn’t a problem. Getting it from him is. He bought the painting on purpose because he knew you wanted it. He’s not going to give it up that easily.”

Corinne cocked her eyebrow and asked, “Are you saying it can’t be done?”

it for you even if it means risking my life. I won’t be able to get it that soon, though, so you’ll have

fine as long

had a heartbroken expression as he looked at his sister. “Are you that eager to see your

glanced at him. “Don’t you

aren’t around anymore shows empathy, but we can’t let our feelings

head. “I can’t move on! I won’t betray my mother even if the whole world does. You might be able to

and got up, saying, “Let’s not dwell on these unhappy things. It’s getting late. I’ll bring you to your room to get some rest now.

and followed behind him in silence. When Lucas opened the door, he and Corinne were both stunned to see Sunny standing outside with a

blank for a moment before he frowned. “When did you come back? What are you

Lucas, then at Corinne, and exclaimed in shock, “Lucas! Corinne

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