CHAPTER 175

ARIA’S POV

I'm absolutely amazed that Tony is right here, taking the time to thoroughly examine my painting.

"Hey there! What brings you by today?"

Tony's voice carries a blend of curiosity and genuine warmth. As I return his smile, a wave of relief washes over me, grateful for his friendly reception.

"Hi Tony! I'm here to paint a gift for a friend."

I explain, motioning towards the half-finished painting. Tony's eyes light up with interest.

"Ah, a gift! How thoughtful. I'd love to see what you're working on."

Tony replies, moving closer to inspect the setup. He says that although it’s not yet done, he knows that it’ll be a masterpiece. I am shocked to see him here and also analyzing my work.

“It’ll take some time, though… What brings you here?”

“For the very same reason as you.”

I chuckle at his statement. As I continue to sketch out my design, Tony engages me in conversation about art, but informing me that he’s just a novice. I doubt he’s a novice because to be at the Global Art St