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.

She was afraid to leave a trace, but she’d forget and do it

same mark next to the signature. That mark wasn’t wiped away, probably because it was

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

please have

and sure enough, she saw the mark Balfour

Her hands trembled.

smudge mirrored the fine lines on the side of her hand. If Lady Lotus was still alive, then these lines

finally saw solid proof

ink hadn’t everydried? Does she know Lady Lotus?” Balfour frowned slightly. “My

ask your friend to arrange a meeting

eyes darkened. “Of

gone out sketching with another student, and it wasn’t certain when she

reached out and grabbed Balfour’s hand. “When your friend contacts you about the art teacher’s return, please take me with

her. “Of course, that’s why I came to tell