at “Oh, so you know huh?” Yanina nodded, keeping her thoughts to herself. Christina, was with excitement. “Hmph, sure, everyone’s heard but he’s a recluse. Not just gets to meet him. Steven here, he’s the exception- last apprentice!” apprentice?” Yanina raised an eyebrow, looking Steven. Christina boasted, eyes sparkling with pride. “Sherman, a national treasure, just anyone into his Steven stood there, smiling serenely, seemingly unfazed Christina’s show, Meanwhile, face fell; clearly not listening to him. Ethan unhappy expression and exchanged a glance with Sherry. Sherry daughter, you say Steven brought gift for Where is to him. The mention a “gift” lit face. “Yes, Steven brought Grandpa a special painting by Sherman!” “Oh?” Carl’s interest was piqued, earlier displeasure Christina. Sherman Harnett’s work was highly sought after. He withdrawn from public eye in his forties, and no one knew where he’d gone. Every piece of his was a masterpiece, It was impressive that Steven had managed to get his hands As carefully unrolled a Peony Painting, the Zamora family gathered around, curious. Yanina stood up for a better but as saw the she out a “huh? “What’s with ‘huh?” Christina snapped at Yanina. Move over and stop the light!” gave Yanina a dismissive look. “It’s surprising Yanina doesn’t understand. appreciation a cultured thing. ” She barely stopping short of Yanina uncultured. Carl was getting angrier, but there, he had hold back. Quinci quickly painting is stunning; every stroke is magical. Look at like it’s about to dance. off the canvas!” Ethan agreed. “The colors are amazing, blending masterful. Steven’s got some real talent! It’s to find even couple of Sherman’s pieces, let a Painting such good condition. Christina was glowing with pride, but Yanina couldn’t help but chuckle painting. funny? smile vanished, replaced a frown. sighed, not wanting to with Christina. She up head her seat, but Christina grabbed her arm and said, “If you’ve got something to out. Stop being sarcastic!” thought, Is laughing at the or making fun of my boyfriend? “Christina Carl warned. “Grandpa, it’s fine, Yanina reassured him, turned to Christia. “You really want know what I was laughing at?” “Of course! You need to explain today!” Christina demanded, voice cold. Yanina sighed. She’d planned to Carl privately to Steven’s dignity, but with Christina’s insistence, there was no paint in back. 10:14 Tue, Oct 22 B B Chapter 14 “Go say it! Why are you just there?” Christina’s grew as hesitated. looked the others and softly said, “This is fake. Yanina’s declaration dropped like a bomb, leaving room in a stunned silence. Christina looked the most upset. “No way! Steven took this from family’s treasure vault. can’t be fake! You’re just jealous to him through the mud?” Sherry stood face clouding over as she Yanina. “Yanina, making false accusations is not something you should do as the Zamora family. Saying that in front of Steven hurtful. It could look you’re trying to Christina’s marriage. As continued, Sherry to Steven. “Steven, ignore her. I know your painting is genuine,” Just Quinci was about to pull Yanina away, Carl smiled at her and gently asked, “What you think painting is a fake?” question caught off guard. she’s just a young girl. What could she know? Are you taking her Sherry asked, clearly puzzled. managed a strained smile, fighting to keep his anger in check. Zamora, I went a get this painting from grandpa’s collection. He’s treasured for over a decade, and it’s definitely an by Sherman! But here it’s fake. Maybe she can point out what’s fake about it?” His tone Christina’s confidence. Christina at Yanina said, “What does she know? She’s just jealous us! Yanina, you explain yourself this over us,”