FreeGoodNovelChapter 432: ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ Under the watchful eyes of everyone in the room, he carefully opened the long mahogany box he had been holding.
In the bright, almost dazzling light, a painting lay nestled inside, its brilliance captivating the room.
"Ms. Clarke, here is the painting you requested," Sherman said, gently lifting the artwork from its box. "It is the last surviving original by Mr. Gregory Lloyd, Mr. Kellan Lloyd's grandfather.” Allison paused. She hadn't anticipated that the painting would be from Kellan's late grandfather, Gregory.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtIt dawned on her that she had recognized the artist's signature by coincidence, having seen a similar piece at the Lloyd family estate. That memory had led her to contact Kellan to borrow it, and now, standing before her was Gregory's other work, a legacy that had withstood time.
"It's my fault." Keanu spoke softly, gripping his cane for support as a servant helped him approach the painting. "My old friend, Gregory, was a true artist, unparalleled in skill, yet by the the passed, only these two paintings remained." His voice trailed off.
In truth, Gregory had spent his life laboring tirelessly, sacrificing for his family.
Even in death, he left behind a few physical remnants of his artistry.
As Keanu's hand lightly grazed the canvas, he was transported back to the carefree days of their youth.
"I never thought I'd have the chance to see another one of his works," he whispered, his eyes reddening with emotion.
"Kellan, I thank you, but this painting is far too precious," Keanu added, hesitating.
Sensing the weight of the moment, Allison finally spoke up. "Mr. Lloyd," Allison turned toward the doorway, addressing Kellan with a calm but serious tone, echoing Keanu's concerns. "I borrowed this painting from you to help restore another that's been damaged." She began explaining the restoration process to Kellan, carefully outlining the possible risks.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm"You'll need to reference and even trace your painting. Despite our best efforts, there's no absolute guarantee that an accident won't occur..." At this point, the unpredictable risks of the situation were becoming increasingly evident.
Allison, having just learned that this painting was Gregory's final masterpiece, felt a responsibility to make everything crystal clear.
"If you have second thoughts, it's not too late to change your mind," she added.
She braced herself for the possibility that Kellan might retract his offer.
She respected his choice. The m content is on Er .com!
After all, this piece was not just any painting; it was a relic of his family's legacy, something irreplaceable. The a content is on novelenglish.net!
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