The Rewritten Love: A Second Beginning Max Charming

Chapter 842

Yet Serena had her own reputation abroad. “Thank you, Prof. Monet,” she replied. “I anticipated your visit and have a special gift for you, in honor of your passion for art.”

A bodyguard approached, presenting an exquisitely crafted pearwood case. Serena began to unveil her gift, but Leonardo interrupted with a raised hand, “My visit today is to enjoy the art on display. Gifts are unnecessary.”

He studied a painting that captured an expansive seascape with towering waves beneath an azure sky. Where is this scene from?” he mused. “Scenery like this is rare.”

To the uninitiated, the scene was merely stunning, but those with insight recognized there was more than met the eye.

Serena responded, “It’s been quite some time. I’ve forgotten. Why don’t you come with me to see another piece?”

Leonardo scoffed, “You don’t even know what you’ve painted?”

At that moment, Mya interjected, “This painting isn’t hers.”

Leonardo waved his hand. Mya immediately kept quiet. However, some of the reporters had already caught on. But since Leonardo was there, no one dared to interrupt and ask any questions.

careful with your accusations. This is a professional setting, not a place for baseless claims. Continue, and you may be

Mya chose silence.

inquired, “Which work would

way, please.” All eyes followed as she led them to a grand painting shrouded in red fabric. At her nod, a bodyguard drew the cloth away.

spread through

arms crossed, gaze averted. The detail was immaculate, each hair on her back finely rendered, the fabric caught in an invisible breeze. The realism was such that it bordered

of admiration, Leonardo’s

critique landed heavily, a public slight that

her gaze piercing Serena, she continued, “Serena Smith, what depths will you stoop to? Adopting Madelyn’s name as ‘Madelyn Smith,’ presenting her

“Is your talent stealing

confrontation. “Prof. Monet, I had hoped to request your mentorship today. Even if you decline, there’s no need for accusations. You’re esteemed in the art world;

irrelevant. My role here, upon your invitation, is

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