The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 1462

Ellinor had never heard of this painting before. “How did you come across this painting?”

“In a friend’s house. The ink was still wet when I saw it.”

Ellinor’s eyes narrowed with curiosity. “So you think this painting is an original Lady Lotus?”

Balfour solemnly nodded. “Lady Lotus’ style and handwriting could be imitated, but there’s a quirk she had that not many knew about.”

Ellinor, who had vague memories of her mother, looked at Balfour with interest. “What quirk?”

“When she would paint, her grip on the brush was always proper, but once she started signing it, her hand would relax and rest on the paper, so it often picked up some paint.

And when she signed, the paint on her hand would smear next to her signature, forming a C-shaped mark.

away. She was afraid to leave

I’ve bought has that same mark next to the signature. That mark

Quinton, who was in the passenger seat, handed Ellinor a framed painting the size of an A4

Mendoza, please have a look.”

sure enough, she saw the

Her hands trembled.

If Lady Lotus was still alive, then these

these years, she finally saw solid proof

everydried? Does she know Lady Lotus?” Balfour frowned slightly. “My friend said that

Ellinor asked, “Did you ask your friend to arrange a meeting

eyes darkened. “Of

to meet the art teacher. She had gone out sketching with another student, and it wasn’t certain when she would be back. My friend promised

grabbed Balfour’s hand. “When your friend contacts you about the art teacher’s

noticing that Ellinor’s eyes were red, Balfour tried to comfort her. “Of course, that’s why I came to tell you as soon