Arbor, a renowned calligrapher in Bayridge, was highly praised by domestic and international calligraphy associations for his works. However, Arbor remained enigmatic, never revealing anything. Even the public couldn't discern this mysterious master’s gender.Unconcerned with fame or wealth, Arbor's works were not available for purchase. Hence, they belonged to the category of priceless treasures.Who could obtain such prestigious strokes from this master, and even donate a complete scroll of their work?"I’m sure everyone’s curious about whom this generous donor of this piece might be," the host teased the audience, heightening their anticipation. When the audience was on the edge of their seats, the host finally revealed, "It's none other than Miss Jasmine Williams, the heiress of the Altair Corporation! Today, Ms. Williams is also present at our auction venue. Let's warmly applaud her charitable gesture!"The spotlight immediately focused on Jasmine. In an instant, thunderous
"I presume everyone here might not have a deep understanding of Arbor's works." Melody took out her phone, and projected several images of artworks onto the big screen."These are some of Arbor's previous works. As you can see, whether it's a calligraphy piece or an ink painting, the signature is always in the bottom right corner."Jasmine interrupted, "That doesn't prove anything. The signature on Chronicles of the Spring and Autumn Pavilion is also in the bottom right corner."Melody snickered, as she was waiting for this exact response."The forger thinks he’s clever, but sometimes, intelligence leads to self-deception." Melody enlarged one of the images, titled Gallop of Horses. "Please observe the signature on this painting closely."In the bottom right corner of Gallop of Horses, there was a bit of splattered ink around the seal, leaving irregular red marks.Looking at Chronicles of the Spring and Autumn Pavilion, there were irregular red marks surrounded the seal in the
The assistant was terrified of her. "Fake?! Miss, I really didn't know. I had experts check it before! I never thought...""What useless experts! You're more useless than a dog! You’re a waste of space!" Remembering Melody's triumphant expression and the disdainful gazes of the crowd, Jasmine became so furious that her breathing grew rapid.She came here this time to gain some fame for herself!"Because of your incompetence, I'm being laughed at! Get your salary from the finance department today, and get out!""Miss, please, give me another chance..."Before the assistant could finish, Jasmine snapped and hung up.Inside the venue, the auction continued.The host's witty remarks managed to salvage the situation, alleviating some of the embarrassment caused by the fake item. There were still centuries-old marble stones and amethysts being auctioned. Ethan found them fascinating, and decided to bid on a few items to give to some pretty girls he recently met."What about the yel
Inside the restaurant, everyone enjoyed their meal. Laughter and joy filled the air. During the gathering, Albert served the dishes for Melody. He also prevented her from excessive drinking, displaying his caring and considerate nature.After three rounds of drinks, the gathering came to an end."Everyone, be careful on your way home."Melody waved goodbye to everyone, stepping out of the door into a refreshing breeze. Just as she was about to leave, she heard a familiar voice from behind. "Mel."Somewhat surprised, she turned around. "Albert, you're still here?"She hadn't seen him when she was saying goodbye to the others, so she assumed he might have work the next day and left beforehand.Albert chuckled. "How could I leave when you're still here? I... I'll send you home."As she approached him, she noticed two abnormal flushes on his face. Upon seeing his dazed gaze, it was evident he was somewhat drunk.It finally dawned on Melody. "Albert, how much did you drink?"She no
While Melody didn't get drunk at the gathering, she had a few drinks. After taking a shower, a bit of drowsiness crept in. Soon, she fell into a deep sleep.The next day, for the first time ever, she wasn't awakened by her internal clock but by the sound of her phone's message alert.Melody drowsily opened her eyes, stunned for a moment before realizing it was a workday. She abruptly sat up.Glancing at her phone, she saw several messages from Jenson. They were all related to a certain trending topic.Subsequently, she opened Facebook and saw the swirling rumors.She could imagine Jenson’s dilemma without even meeting him. "Ms. Nolan, should we take down the trending topic first or directly retaliate?"Melody's brain quickly cleared. She promptly replied with a few words. "Wait for me to discuss at the company."Suppressing her displeasure, she closed the app, quickly freshened up, and mentally prepared herself before driving to the office.It seemed someone was envious of No
Seeing her so frantic, Jenson poured a cup of coffee, intending to suggest she take a break. But Melody was so busy that he didn't even get a chance to halt her for a moment.This was the peak time for the The Boys Are Here. If this matter wasn't handled well, it would ruin the program's reputation. Leroy's future would also be at risk. All her hard work during this period would have been in vain!Sorting through batches of doubts, Melody couldn't find a moment of respite. Amid the chaos, a post quietly rose to the top of the trending list.Its content was even more explosive!"You've all been fooled by this woman! She disappeared three years ago, not for education or traveling the world, but to get married!"The comments section exploded instantly. "Married? Wait, what's this big news? I've never heard of it!""She just appeared a few days ago. When did she get married? Who's the husband?"The OP mysteriously and smugly replied, "You guys don't know. She's been married for
Christopher casually scrolled through the comments section, only to find many fans who had just become supporters of the couple expressing their distress."What? I just started shipping this pair, and they're already over?"He was frustrated to the point he got a headache. He slammed his phone upside down on the desk, and rubbed his temples in annoyance.In his frustration, the door creaked open. The only one who dared to barge in without knocking and disturbing Christopher's work was Ethan. Given his bad mood, Christopher didn't want to engage. However, it was Ethan who spoke up first. "What's wrong? Feeling dumped after seeing that clarification?"Hearing this, Christopher was on the verge of exploding. However, Ethan pressed him back down. "Don't get angry so quickly. Just listen to me.""First, don't get mad. Hear me out," Ethan said. "You've already divorced, and her clarification was reasonable. I can see you're upset. Anyway, I know a good place. Want to go?"Christopher
After a brief greeting, Melody introduced Albert to Luna. "This is my friend. He is also a model working in my company."Luna scanned Albert with admiring eyes and said approvingly, "I know him. Albert Scott, the famous supermodel and the only spokesperson for Louvotton's makeup products! You look more handsome in person than on the screen."Albert chuckled. "You are very charming as well, Miss Bailey."Luna glanced at Melody and was reminded of something. "Hey, didn't you tell me that another person is coming? That's why I made the booking for three. Why is it just the two of you?""Philip, you mean? Something suddenly came up in his office, so he will come over later.""Okay, I have asked the staff to get the clothes ready. We can go in first."They chatted happily while being ushered by the staff into the hot spring. Luna reserved the premium area called Fairview Pool for them, which got its name from its nice view. It was a highly maintained limited-entry luxury pool fi