The security guard in blue uniform and the manager in a black suit were angrily reprimanding Nora and Danielle.
Their voices were sharp and full of anger. "Do you two have any idea whose artwork this is? It's something you can't afford to pay even if you sell all your valuables!"
There was no signature on the painting, and the label below only displayed the title, "Flowing Waters," with a single letter in place of the artist's name.
Nora was left stupefied by the scolding, unsure of what to do. She looked up at Cheyenne for help.
"Sis, please help me out. I didn't mean to do this."
Now, she remembers me as her sister.
Cheyenne stood by, arms crossed, and sneered, "I've told you, my mom only gave birth to me. Your mom's name is Malaya. You better find her to help you."
Upon hearing this, Nora's tears flowed even more vigorously. She looked at Cheyenne with teary, pleading eyes.
"Sis, you can't just leave me like this. I'm your sister."
Sister?
Nora's audacity was truly something to behold.
Cheyenne pursed her red lips, walked slowly over to Nora, and gave her a contemptuous smile. Her mocking laughter sent shivers down Nora's spine.
"You know, I hate you."
Everyone in the room turned their attention to Cheyenne, awestruck by her beauty. They had never seen such a stunning woman before and watched her with bated breath.
Meanwhile, the elderly man gazed at the ruined landscape painting, his smile fading instantly, replaced by a deep frown.
The manager responsible for this gallery noticed the elderly man behind Cheyenne, and his astonishment grew.
Cold sweat trickled down his back, and he watched in horror as it threatened to roll down his forehead. He opened his mouth to speak, but his words were soundless.
"Hmm?" The elderly man's sharp gaze fixed on him like a chilling blade, a clear warning.
The manager fell silent.
Anxiety gnawed at him as the most crucial painting had been damaged because of his negligence.
'I am done! Wish I could keep my job."
With this turn of events, the manager grew even more disgusted with Nora and Danielle. He snapped, "The rules for entering clearly state 'no touching.' You two not only violated the rules but also damaged the painting. Tell me, what should we do?"
If this painting were to be auctioned, it would likely be priceless.
The owner of the painting had made it clear it wasn't for sale; he merely displayed it for everyone to appreciate its beauty.
Who would've thought such an accident would occur?
Danielle immediately called her older brother, Teagan, who had been engaged in conversation with important guests. When he heard the news, his mood plummeted.
His handsome face hardened, and he told Jane to stay and attend to the customers while he went to take care of it.
"I'll be right back."
Teagan arrived, and Danielle rushed into his arms as if she had found her anchor, tears streaming down her face. "Teagan, I messed up. Please help me."
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