How a Dying Woman Rewrote Her Epilogue novel Chapter 491

She glanced over at Jarrod, who was deep in conversation with Andrea about business. A satisfied smile flickered in her eyes.

Meanwhile, Jarrod noticed the women chatting. Just then, his phone buzzed. He glanced at the caller ID, excused himself, and stepped out to take the call.

The art gallery was spacious. Today’s exhibition featured abstract oil paintings, but the place was still nearly empty, lending it a hollow, almost chilly silence.

By the time Jarrod finished his call, he found himself wandering the gallery halls, eventually stopping in front of a particular painting.

He knew this piece intimately.

It was the one Elodie had once asked him about...

He stood there, quietly contemplating the painting.

Footsteps sounded behind him.

He turned, ready to move on, and saw Patricia not far away.

She was clearly surprised to see him as well.

But Jarrod only gave her a brief, impassive glance—no greeting—then strode away, his long legs carrying him quickly down the hall.

Patricia frowned, watching his retreating figure. She took a few steps forward and finally noticed the painting he’d been standing before.

For a moment, Patricia was transfixed.

The colors and composition struck her immediately. She knew, in an instant, this was exactly her taste.

Without hesitation, she went to find a staff member—she wanted to buy it, price no object.

All the paintings here were for sale, and Patricia was willing to pay whatever it took. She waited for someone to come discuss the details.

As she walked toward the spiral staircase, she overheard a conversation:

A man’s voice: “Mr. Silverstein, Mr. Faust is still with Ms. Fielding discussing the contract. Did you want to purchase the painting you were just looking at?”

Jarrod checked his watch as he walked. “Yes. I’ll speak to Faust directly in a bit. Let’s take that painting off the floor for now.”

Andrea hesitated. “Mr. Silverstein, you do realize Ms. Fielding’s mother is suspected of plagiarizing Winifred Thorne’s work with this painting…”