Triumph Above All Novel

Chapter 368

said in a mocking tone.“Watch your words, Yvonne,” Yulia shot her a glare before turning to the shopkeeper. “Sir, I know about the rules, but we have not even left your premises. Isn’t that just a tad unfair?” she argued.The shopkeeper cleared his throat and was about to defend himself when Skylar placed a gentle hand on his wife’s arm. “Yulia, it’s alright for him to do so. In the world of antiques, it’s all about who has the better eye. If the seller cannot recognize an undiscovered gem right in front of his own eyes, then it’s his loss. Take this painting for example. It is actually worth ten times more than an original Fontaine, but he won’t be sharing any part of the profit.” Skylar made a show of shaking his head, mourning the shopkeeper’s loss.Upon hearing Skylar’s explanation, the shopkeeper narrowed his eyes. “Sir, it’s alright to admit you made a mistake. You don’t have to keep bragging about it just to save some face,” he chided. “To be honest with you, this is indeed a piece from Fontaine’s era, but no one knows who painted it. Judging from the dull colors and the unrefined technique, it must have been some nameless apprentice. I don’t know how you have the confidence to say that it’s worth ten times more than a Fontaine!” Nolan and Yvonne giggled in glee as the painting’s true origin was revealed. Yulia clenched her jaw hard, wanting nothing more than to leave the shop. She tugged on her husband’s hand. “Sky, let’s go.” She had thought that Skylar only said what he said because he did not want Yvonne to think any less of them. However, there was no way the shopkeeper did not take stock of the origin of his own goods. Together with Nolan Oakley’s seeming expertise, she was quite certain her husband had bought a worthless piece of art. No matter how talented Skylar was, he could not possibly turn a worthless painting into something ten times more valuable than a Fontaine.Taking in his wife’s anxious expression, Skylar felt slightly cheeky as he discreetly gave her a light pinch on the buttocks. “Don’t worry, my dear, when have I ever said anything I was unsure of, hmm?”Yulia turned as red as a tomato. Did Skylar really just pinch her buttocks in public? She was completely mortified! Yet, the gesture felt a little sweet and scandalous at the same time. What was happening to her? she wondered.She did not have to dwell on her embarrassment for too long as Skylar fished out a little penknife thinner than an average dagger from his breast pocket. Under the scrutiny of everyone in the room, Skylar unfolded the painting and swiftly used the

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