A SUBSTITUTE BRIDE

In the past, it had taken him about half a month to draw this painting.

Because of this, every detail of this painting was deeply etched in his mind. Therefore, this time she only took five hours to complete it in one go.

At this time, Old Master Claude Jones, who was standing at the side, was so excited that tears welled up in his eyes.

Throughout his life, Old Master Claude had dominated the world of painting and calligraphy. However, he never expected that he would be blind this time. He had mistaken a stone for a pearl. His integrity was truly ruined.

Moreover, he questioned the person he admired the most, Miss Chuan Tanguy.

At that moment, he was truly filled with regret.

Tears of remorse flowed involuntarily.

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Mr. Claude’s voice was choked with emotion as he staggered towards Lyana.

Lyana turned to look at Mr. Claude. Her eyes were covered in a layer of mist, and traces of time had covered her entire face.

Putting aside the status of Old Master Claude, it seemed that he was just an old man.

At that moment, Lyana remembered her grandfather, who had raised her. She and Matheo searched for her grandfather for so many years, but there was still no news from him.

She wondered if her grandfather was still alive…

Thinking of her grandfather, Lyana looked at Old Master Claude with a much softer gaze. As she was about to speak, she saw Old Master Claude kneel before her.

Lyana took a step forward and hurriedly pulled Claude up. Frowning, she asked:

– What are you doing ?

– I am guilty. I let you down.

At that time, the Old Master’s face

Claude was filled with regret.

– Actually, I mistook your genuine work for a fake. I…

Towards the end, the Old Master was already sobbing uncontrollably.

Lyana hurriedly helped Mr. Claude to his feet and said:

– Old Master, let’s talk slowly. Hurry to get up. You make me ashamed.

Old Master Claude shook his head, seeming to disagree with Lyana.

– I am guilty…

Lyana spoke up to comfort him.

– Sir, it is quite normal for you to admit your mistake. After all, there are two paintings, and everyone will have a preconceived idea. Subconsciously, everyone believes that Miss Johnson’s painting is authentic. It’s human nature.

Although Claude had just sternly said that his painting was a fake, and Lyana was a bit unhappy, she could tell that he really liked Miss Chuan Tanguy.

Even though Lyana had comforted Claude, he still couldn’t get over it. Trembling, he said:

– I’m really ashamed. I really let you down.

Lyana smiled and shook her head.

– Since the truth has been revealed, it means that the matter has already passed.

The Old Master felt a little upset. He still blamed himself, but he knew deep down that if he continued like this, it wouldn’t be good for his reputation. He looked at Lyana gratefully and said:

– Thank you for forgiving me.

Lyana smiled and shook her head. Her gaze fell on the stone wall painting she had just drawn. She looked up at the Old Master and asked:

– Old Master, can this copied stone mural be placed in your living room window?

Lyana also knew that Claude had once collected two of her paintings.

When Lyana said this, everyone present was stunned.

The Old Master looked at Lyana in disbelief, almost thinking he had misheard her.

Lyana continued,

– Although this is only a painting copy, and most painting copies will be destroyed, I know you really like this painting. You can keep this painting, but I want to write the word ‘copy’ on it.

Old master Claude was stupefied. When he came to his senses, his hands began to shake involuntarily. He asked incredulously:

– Are you… are you giving me this painting?

Lyana gave a slight nod, then said:

– If I write the words ‘copy’ on this painting, it will be just an ordinary painting. I wonder if you are still ready to accept it?

The Old Master was so excited that tears welled up in his eyes. He quickly nodded.

– Yes yes. I am more than ready!

The surrounding people instantly looked at Lyana with starry eyes.

– It is the temperament of a genius painter.

– Although there is no commercial value in the copied works, those of Miss Chuan Tanguy still have value. This is something many people can only dream of.

– Miss Chuan Tanguy is so good with old people.

…

To everyone’s praise, Lyana pulled out a small square box. She opened it and took out a seal made of Hetian jade. The surface was delicately carved.

Everyone saw Lyana holding the seal and placing it heavily on the lower right corner of the stone wall.

Everyone wanted to take a look at Miss Chuan Tanguy’s seal, but they realized that there was no trace of it on the stone wall paint.

Had Miss Lyana been hit by something?

Old Master Claude was also perplexed. He politely says:

– Miss Chuan Tanguy, you haven’t used any ink on your seal just now.

Lyana’s gaze fell on the drawings copied from the stone wall. Smiling, she explained:

– I think that each drawing is a complete work. I don’t want this work to be superfluous, so my seal can only be checked by UV light.

Hearing Lyana’s words, he was suddenly enlightened. No wonder Miss Chuan Tanguy’s previous works were not signed or stamped.

When Old Master Claude heard Lyana’s words, he said:

– In fact, as long as we take out the counterfeit detector and scan them, we can confirm which of the two paintings is the real one.

– Yes.

Lyana nodded.

Everyone rushed out their phone and found a function to verify the authenticity of banknotes. Then they scanned the two paintings on the table.

There was no seal on the coin Muriel had brought.

On the painting that Lyana had brought, there was a seal in the lower right corner.

Chuan Tanguy.

Vincent’s gaze fell on the seal. He frowned slightly, his fingers gently stroking the jade ring on his hand. Her eyes sparkle, and an intriguing smile appears on her face.

His guess was correct.

Lyana indeed had an easier way to prove that the painting she brought was genuine. However, she did not choose this method. Instead, she chose to come forward and expose her identity.

After some hesitation, Lyana chose to reveal her identity.

Vincent narrowed his beautiful phoenix eyes.

– No wonder I couldn’t find the signature on Miss Chuan Tanguy’s painting. So that’s the reason.

– Miss Chuan Tanguy really likes painting and calligraphy. She doesn’t want her painting to have the slightest defect.

– I’m still a bit confused. I really can’t believe that an eight or nine year old girl can draw such a beautiful painting.

– It’s just unbelievable, but everything in front of me tells me it’s real.

– Do you know where Miss Chuan Tanguy studied?

– We don’t understand the world of geniuses. Didn’t you say a while ago that a four-year-old could solve a high school physics problem?

…

Just as everyone marveled at Lyana’s talent, a low, soft voice made their hearts sink.

– Miss Johnson, shouldn’t you explain where you got that forgery?

Everyone looked and saw Vincent staring at Muriel with no expression.

Muriel’s heart skipped a beat in her throat.

She knew very well that Vincent was defending Lyana.

It was only then that everyone came to their senses and remembered this case.

By now, everyone had almost bought a fake version of the stone wall painting. If it were actually sold at a high price, not only would it violate Miss Chuan Tanguy’s rights, but it would also be illegal.

– Miss Johnson, did you bring in a fake paint on purpose?

– Miss Johnson, how can you slander Miss Chuan Tanguy?

– Miss Johnson, where did you get the fake?

…

For a while, Chuan Tanguy fans pushed Muriel into the center of attention.