Chapter 125

Everyone thought fakes would be rare at an auction, but it was not out of the question.

Madeline's gut told her something was off with that painting, probably because Bella had once shown her the ropes of art restoration, teaching her how to make a fake look like the genuine article.

By some twist of fate, the painting up for auction was none other than her own 'capstone project'. Her signature mark was still there, cleverly hidden among the brushstrokes.

Bella always said that a good forgery needed one deliberate flaw. That mark was Madeline's intentional slip-up.

However, Bella had insisted all those paintings were destroyed. How on earth did that one end up there?

Madeline's thoughts were a tangled mess, and she had not even noticed Trevon's return.

Trevon was aware that Lydia had outbid Caleb for a coveted piece. Seeing Madeline's sour expression, he mistook her dismay for lingering anger over the incident.

Trevon smirked mockingly. "You're getting all worked up over Caleb's