Climbing Up to The Top Summit novel Chapter 151

Mandy Zimmer did not deny that, and she only nodded slightly.

Harvey York stretched his hand out to put it on her small hand. He then smiled and said, "Then as your husband, I'll present that to you as a gift!"

Mandy was stunned for a short while, because she did not know how to respond to that. However, Rosalie Naiswell glanced at Harvey, and she could not help but sigh.

'It’s fine if he's not capable. But he's so bad at pretending! That thing now belongs to the Yorks. How could anyone else retrieve that?’

'You're just a live-in son-in-law. Do you even have the right?'

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"Subsequently, we'll have the sixth lot for auction.

Regarding this lot, even our appraisers could not identify its authenticity. But we heard that the origin o f this item was exceptional. Ladies and gentlemen, you're welcome to come forward to assess it. Then, you can decide whether you want to bid for this lot..."

At that moment, the female auctioneer’s eyes brightened. She noticed that the atmosphere was quite lively. After that, she clapped her hands. Soon, there were some staff who pushed a tall and large

wooden shelf out from the back of the auction stage slowly.

Everyone fixed their gazes at that large wooden shelf curiously. They wondered what that was since even the appraisers from the Mountain Top Auction could not even identify its authenticity and value.

Soon, the mystery was revealed. A painting was shown on the shelf, and it was surrounded by tempered glass. One could only look at the painting closely but not touch it.

Seeing a painting like that, a lot of people drew in a cold breath. They were filled with disbelief.

Soon, someone cried out inadvertently, "Is that "The Rocky Mountains, Lander Peak" by Albert Bierstadt? How is that possible?"

That auctioneer appeared quite helpless. 'I just merely said that. How could there really be somebody who would offer such a price...'

"Sir, do you really want to bid for it? Regarding this lot, we need to make some announcements beforehand. It's because our auction house couldn't assess its authenticity. That’s why we are offering this item up for auction without any starting price. So if you're able to gain this lot, please don't ask for any compensation from the auction house concerning the authenticity of this lot. Besides, you can’t spread any negative rumors about the auction house in public." Although the auctioneer had pulled a face, she still announced it seriously and responsibly.

"No problem." Harvey smiled. "I think this thing is authentic. It's definitely my gain since I can buy it at fifteen dollars."

Wyatt Johnson burst into laughter. "Harvey, are you out of your mind? How dare you say that this thing is authentic? Do you even know what "The Rocky Mountains, Lander's Peak" is? You know nothing, but you still want to come to join the auction like the others. You indeed have no common sense!” Wyatt was filled with contempt. "Do you need me to elucidate you on that?"

After Wyatt said that, a lot of people turned to look at them, including Rosalie. She could not help but look at him.

Harvey said lightly, "Then, can Master Johnson teach me about that?"

Wyatt said coldly, "So that's why you're a worthless piece of trash. Literally, everyone knows what "The Rocky Mountains, Lander's Peak" is. That was a painting which Albert Bierstadt gave to his junior-Yael Woodford as a present. After that, the painting was passed around to different people before it came t o a person called Hugo Wolley in the 1900s. He loved that painting tremendously. So before his passing, he intended to burn that painting to be buried with him. Although his family stopped him at the end, that "The Rocky Mountains, Lander's Peak" was divided into two paintings. One of the paintings was called "Mount Adams" and another one was called "The Art of Yael Woodford". Those remaining two paintings are currently being displayed in two different museums. Now, there’s "The Rocky Mountains, Lander's Peak" here. How could this be authentic?"