Triumph Above All Novel

Chapter 368

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 knife to free the canvas from its frame. Once the frame was undone, Skylar used his fingers to feel the texture of the painting and found a corner where he could peel the painting, revealing an entirely new second layer underneath the first!Without waiting for a response, Skylar picked up the original first layer and tore it neatly by half, and then once more into quarters. It was then when the layer revealed another hidden layer! Just like Skylar had said, the painting was an undiscovered gem! Everyone in the shop, including Nolan Oakley and the shopkeeper, were in silent shock and amazement.Skylar peeled off the remaining

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