A SUBSTITUTE BRIDE

Vivien sensed that this matter was a bit serious. He hastened to take the list in his hand and his gaze landed on the last item.

Stone wall painting!

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Muriel frowned slightly. She had a bad feeling about it.

Vivien, who was standing on the stage, looked at Lyana and asked:

– Miss Dubois, how did you know?

Although everyone had a tacit understanding, they were still a bit surprised to hear Vivien asking herself.

Lyana stood there calmly, enunciating every word clearly.

– I brought the painting on the stone wall. Moreover, Mr. Harris and I have already discussed this. This painting will be the final object.

When Muriel heard Lyana’s words, her face turned pale. She couldn’t believe her painting was a fake. However, seeing Lyana’s confident expression, she felt a little uncertain…

Ines, who was standing nearby, frowned.

Ines was not an idiot. She had fallen in front of Lyana several times in the past, and she understood one thing.

If Lyana weren’t completely confident, she would never talk nonsense on such an occasion.

Ines clenched her fists involuntarily.

It was because of this that she felt extremely indignant.

Lyana was a wild girl who grew up in the countryside. How did she get her hands on the paint on the stone wall?

Denise stood there obediently, her face extremely pale. She still remembered having lost her job at the kindergarten because Lyana had called Matheo.

Denise dared not express her doubts, but she did not get along with Lyana. She couldn’t stop talking.

– Since you said your object is the final object, why did it appear as the second object? Why didn’t the host discover anything abnormal? Could it be that everything has been arranged?

Denise’s words were directed at Vivien.

The doubt in his words spoke for itself.

Even though Vivien had hosted so many programs, he was still sweating profusely.

He raised his hand to wipe his sweat. How could he make such a pitiful mistake at such a grand auction? If this became known, he could never be a host again for the rest of his life.

Fortunately, Vivien was experienced. He quickly calmed down and explained:

– What item will appear in this auction? That there are repetitions is not my responsibility. In addition, this stone mural is covered with a red fabric. Before the red cloth is lifted, I don’t know, like everyone else, what object is inside.

Hearing Vivien’s words, everyone instantly understood.

The reason for the appearance of this stone mural was that this object had been auctioned off as a mysterious treasure.

The person who brought the stone mural was Muriel Johnson.

Muriel was a member of the Royer family, and she was an international celebrity. How could she pull out a fake at such an auction to ruin her popularity?

Everyone’s eyes gradually fell on Muriel.

Muriel graduated from An City Film Academy. Her acting skills were considered exceptional among modern young actresses.

She quickly regained her composure. A slight smile formed on his lips, and the dimples on his cheeks appeared. She turned to Lyana and asked her seriously:

– Miss Dubois, why are you so sure that there is a problem with my painting and not with yours?

Many people in the banquet hall were Muriel fans.

Muriel played the female lead in many of her dramas, and what she said subconsciously made her believe her.

The fans could no longer sit idly by. They spoke up to help.

– Miss Johnson is also very competent. How could she use a fake to fool everyone?

– Miss Johnson has always had a passion for charity. Additionally, she made donations to three schools in the poor mountains.

– I also believe Miss Johnson’s words.

– Is there any need to think about such things? An’s town is not that big. I’ve never seen Miss Dubois at any of these auctions in the past, but Miss Johnson is at every charity auction, so I believe her painting is definitely real.

– Lady, I know you want to enjoy the benefits of Miss Johnson, but what you’re doing is going to make people hate you.

…

Lyana wasn’t angry at all when she heard their words. She could even understand what they were saying.

In the past, Muriel had done a lot of charity work, and she had helped many poor mountain children. She had changed her destiny, and she didn’t deny it.

Moreover, she had never appeared in the upper class circle of An City before, so it was only natural that everyone was suspicious of her.

However, that didn’t mean the paint in Muriel’s hand was real.

A trace of smile shone in Muriel’s eyes. She pursed her lips and gave Lyana a way out.

– Miss Dubois, did the person who gave you this painting lie to you? Or the person who gave you this painting did not know that this painting was fake?

Ines had believed Lyana at first, but seeing Muriel’s calm attitude, she couldn’t help but believe her.

Ines’ lips curled slightly. Lyana had met her opponent this time. There would be a good show to watch.

Lyana’s lips curled slightly. Her gaze fell on Muriel’s face and she said with a smile:

– Miss Johnson, you may also think carefully. Have you been cheated on by someone?

As soon as Lyana finished speaking, everyone present sighed.

Lyana was truly an unscrupulous person.

– Has water gotten into this Dubois’s brain? She does not know what is good for her.

– How dare she suspect that our Goddess Johnson has a fake? Who is Goddess Johnson? It is a woman who stands at the top of the pyramid. How can she be deceived? Lyana Dubois doesn’t even know how to speak properly. She should think about it.

– Everyone, don’t stoop to his level. She’s just a doctor. She hasn’t seen many things in the world.

– She was in the most common searches two days ago. How can she be so stupid?

– I know. She is a musician personally invited by Mr. Timothee.

– I also went to the concert. He is indeed a musical genius, but his EQ is a bit low.

– All right, everyone, don’t be so calculating. No one is like Miss Johnson. Not only is she beautiful, but she is also very intelligent.

– It’s true. He’s just an ordinary person. Unfortunately, she is so beautiful.

…

Lyam’s phoenix eyes swept over everyone, and a trace of coldness flashed there. His voice was slightly cold as he said:

– The case is not over yet. Isn’t that a bit too much for everyone to come to such a flippant conclusion?

Hearing Lyam’s words, Muriel’s breathing quickened. She looked at Lyam in disbelief.

Second Brother…

Why would Second Brother defend Miss Dubois?

Muriel pursed her lips.

Suddenly a different voice sounded. Everyone watched.

When the socialites present saw this man, they all blushed.

Oh my god, there really was such a handsome man in this world!

Incomparable. That word had already paled in comparison to him.

When Muriel’s fans saw such a handsome man, their expression darkened instantly. They rushed to reply.

– What do you know about that ?

– Yes, Miss Johnson would never slander him.

– Look how arrogant he is. If I didn’t know him better, I would have thought he was Mr. Matheo Harris.

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Vincent’s expression darkened instantly. His deep voice echoed throughout the banquet hall.

– We should get the stone wall painting out of Doctor Dubois and let the professionals evaluate it at the same time. We should not judge the authenticity of the painting without any proof.