Caught Him Cheating My Life Restarted (Natalie) novel Chapter 36

"Does getting old just make you run your mouth? The old guy isn't even done, and you're over there blabbering on. So annoying!"

Lucas dug a finger in his ear, his expression a perfect picture of disdain for Marie.

Marie was fuming. Darren whispered in her ear, "Don't stoop to a child's level. As long as the painting is real, securing the partnership is what matters. Don't complicate things."

"Relax. There's no way Natalie painted it. Who would believe her nonsense? The painting is fine, and so is the partnership."

As Marie reveled in her confidence, Mr. Winslow spoke again. "The artistry is superb. However, it was not painted by Lucien Hartvelle himself."

The painting was a fake.

Mr. Winslow's declaration shocked the entire room, especially Marie.

"Mr. Winslow, how could this painting not be authentic? Please, take another look. Don't tarnish your lifelong reputation."

"This is one of the finest forgeries I have ever seen, but a fake is a fake. It can never be the real thing. The paper shows signs of artificial aging. It is definitely not authentic."

Mr. Winslow's final verdict made Marie's face drain of color.

A wave of whispers rippled through the guests.

"My god, I can't believe the painting is a fake. Ms. Ward, who's known throughout high society for her intellect, actually treasured a forgery."

"And she tried to give that forgery to Old Mr. Fairchild. How embarrassing. What's even funnier is that she put her own fake up for auction and then bought it back for a hundred million. That's just... wild."

"Do you think she really didn't know it was a fake painted by Natalie?"

"Judging by her reaction, she had no idea."

"But speaking of which, did Natalie really paint that?"

"Does it matter who painted it? The point is, the painting is a fake. Marie and her family tried to deceive Old Mr. Fairchild, and that's a fact."

At that moment, Terence was watching Natalie. Her expression was calm, her composure unshakable.

The painting she created was magnificent.

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