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Sir, You Don’t Know Your Wife Chapter 81
“Emily, let’s see what Janet has to say.” Megan tugged on Emily’s sleeves, feeling that the current situation was embarrassing.
Emily turned to look at Megan in a pitiful manner. “Mom, Janet is jealous of me and has intentionally belittled me on purpose.”
Megan seemed troubled because she was totally clueless as to what went on. Just then, Old Mr. Collins stepped forward and said, “Janet was right—you know nothing at all. You are poor in even the most basic color mixing and, at most, only know a thing or two. Now tell me this, where did you get the painting that you showed me from?”
Right after he said that, the banquet burst into an uproar, but he continued to speak, “All in all, I realized that you were not the person who painted the painting—it was Janet instead. Therefore, I have no reason to continue with the discipleship ceremony today. Do you understand?”
Upon hearing that, Emily felt as if her feet were frozen to the spot, unable to move even a muscle. There were plenty of renowned bigshots at the banquet, such as the partners of the Jackson Family, friends of Old Mr. Collins, and most importantly, Megan.
“This can’t be real. What he meant is that Emily Jackson took someone else’s painting as hers and showed it to him, so not knowing the truth, he nearly accepted Emily as his disciple?”
“What he’s saying is that Emily is an imposter?”
“Oh, my! It turns out that she is this kind of a person.”
“She hasn’t even learned to behave like a decent person, so what’s the point of even learning a skill?”
“What Old Mr. Collins meant was that Emily stole Janet’s painting? She really has such courage to have done that!”
While discussing among themselves, the crowd cast their gaze on Janet, who seemed calm and composed with an expression that accentuated her elegance and beauty.
As a matter of fact, the turns of events had shocked Megan the most as she couldn’t have thought that such a serious incident actually happened in merely over ten minutes. Emily. It’s Emily again. She was really at a loss for words. Previously, it was the incident with Brandon’s blue and white porcelain. Now, it was the discipleship ceremony, which eventually turned out to be a joke. She felt so humiliated that she couldn’t bear to look at her friends and relatives in their eyes. However, as it was a public occasion, she could only endure it and glared viciously at Emily.
Emily involuntarily trembled under her gaze—Megan had never looked at her in that manner.
Old Mr. Collins, who was onstage, continued, “Although the discipleship ceremony today didn’t work out, I discovered another talent today. Janet, are you willing to be my disciple?” He had asked in such a direct and confident manner, intending to let everyone in attendance know that Janet would be his disciple.
Janet raised her eyebrow as a beguiling smile appeared at the corner of her lips. Before she said anything, he added, “I’ll organize another discipleship ceremony and I guarantee that it will be larger and grander than the one today, but it all depends on you.”
Upon hearing that, everyone at the scene all tried to persuade him to accept his offer.
“Young lady, quickly accept his offer.”
“You shouldn’t let such a great opportunity pass you by.”
“If I had such a talent in painting, I’d definitely become Old Mr. Collins’ disciple.”
Anyone who saw how much Emily enjoyed showing off could tell how glamorous it was to be his disciple. After all, only the most outstanding person could bear the title of Old Mr. Collins’ first disciple. If anyone else were to be in her shoes, that person would surely agree without any hesitation. However, Janet was not anyone—she never had the intention to have a master as all she had was disciples.
Seeing that she was hesitant, Old Mr. Collins didn’t force her, but gave her sufficient time to consider instead. “You can head back to think about it if you can’t make a decision right now. If you have made up your mind to accept my offer, you can contact me anytime. My door will always be opened for you!”
Joshua didn’t know what to say. When did he become such a kind person? He would normally pinch my ear whenever I slack off. Meanwhile, Megan was at a loss for words too. I-Is this real? Could it be that Janet is gradually becoming more outstanding?
Everyone started to discuss among themselves again.
“The young lady would be foolish not to accept his offer.”
“It’s not wise to behave arrogantly. You shouldn’t burn your bridges!”
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“A capable person would have the qualifications to negotiate terms. Old Mr. Collins, do you think I have that capability?” Her red lips curled upward and everyone heard her calm words. “I’m refusing your offer.”
“Why?” Old Mr. Collins was flustered. Could it be that I’m too late and this young lady is already someone else’s disciple?
She tucked her hair and sluggishly replied, “I don’t acknowledge your skills.”
Her words stirred up another uproar at the scene.
“Has she gone mad? She’s embarrassing Old Mr. Collins!”
“She’s too arrogant. Old Mr. Collins is a skilled artist!”
“Is she questioning Old Mr. Collins’ skills?”
Upon hearing the discussion among the crowd, his expression instantly darkened. Although he admired her talent, he disliked her haughty way of speaking.
“Young lady, on what basis do you say so? How could you speak in an arrogant manner just because I’ve given you an opportunity to be my disciple?”
Megan attempted to step forward to explain. After all, Janet was also the daughter of the Jackson Family. Therefore, whether it was Emily or Janet who was accepted as his disciple, it would glorify their family’s reputation. Nevertheless, Janet was faster than Megan by a mere second. “No, it’s just that I’m not convinced by your skills.”
Everyone was rendered speechless.
With that, Old Mr. Collins was absolutely mortified as nobody had ever questioned his skills after many years, but the young lady had the courage to do so. “Hmph, what makes you think that you are so great? Such an arrogant kid!” He then rushed off in a huff.
He was pissed off and left while the crowd reprimanded her in fury.
“How could you speak to an elderly man like that?”
“You shouldn’t have said that to Old Mr. Collins. You weren’t even born when he started painting!”
“Don’t think that you can be so full of yourself just because you know a thing or two. With this attitude of yours, you will be screwed sooner or later!”
She was unperturbed by the crowd’s discussion, as if nothing had happened.
Joshua stepped forward and stopped her. “Young lady, you have angered my teacher! Aren’t you afraid that Old Mr. Collins may ignore you after this?”
He was conflicted because everyone was respectful toward his teacher and dared to talk to him in that manner.
“Don’t worry, that won’t happen.”
He uttered, “This…”
Upon hearing Janet’s words, everyone had a look of disdain on their faces.
At a corner of the banquet, Emily finally breathed a sigh of relief. Janet has offended Old Mr. Collins and it seems like her discipleship ceremony won’t happen either—just like mine.
Only God knew how staggered she was when she heard how arrogant Janet was, but at the same time, she was delighted. By offending Old Mr. Collins, you are doomed! Haha!
Megan, who stood at one side, felt helpless yet shocked. My two daughters—the incapable one likes to tell lies whereas the other one is too conceited and doesn’t know how to speak nicely. Emily’s another story; she has lied to me from time and time, causing me to be mortified. Looks like I’ll need to have a proper talk with Brian after this.
After the banquet ended, the three people, including the butler who drove, remained silent throughout the journey.
When they arrived at the Jackson residence, Megan locked herself in the room, refusing to look at Emily, no matter how hard she pleaded with her mother. Megan was deeply hurt by Emily’s actions.
It was at that time when Brian returned home. Upon seeing Emily pacing in circles in the living room, he walked up to her and asked, “Emily, what’s wrong? You guys are supposed to attend the discipleship ceremony today, right?”
Janet, who happened to see the scene from the bannister on the first floor, chimed in. “It fell through.” Then, she entered her room.
“Dad, please help me to console Mom…”
When he saw the guilty expression on Emily’s face, he could roughly guess the reason.
Upon entering the room, he saw the reflection of Megan sobbing in the mirror and immediately rushed to her, consoling, “Darling, why are you crying?”
Upon seeing that it was Brian, she immediately threw herself into his arms. “Brian, do you think that it was the correct decision to allow Emily to stay?”
“What’s wrong?” he patted her back in distress.
Megan quietly wept. “It was only today that I discovered that the painting, which Emily gave to Old Mr. Collins, was actually stolen from Janet.”
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Brian was appalled. “Stolen? Was this the reason why the discipleship ceremony today was cancelled?”
“Yes, I saw Emily previously sneaking into Janet’s room, but I didn’t know why she did it at that time. Only now did I know that she actually went in to steal her painting. I’ve never told Janet that Emily has entered her room before.”
“T-This… How could Emily do that? I must go and talk to her!” With that, he was angered and intended to look for Emily to question her.
However, Megan wrapped her arms around his waist. “Honey, please forget about it. If you point it out, our family will fall apart! I can’t bear to see this relationship that we have built for the past 18 years crumble!”
He felt helpless. Knowing that she had always loved Emily, the person who was hurt the most by the incident would be his wife.
“Darling, just let this pass, alright?”
He resignedly stroked her head and fiercely added, “If Emily repeats this, don’t blame me for being harsh on her as her father!”
“Yeah!” Megan agreed and she suddenly thought of something. “Honey, do you think that Janet was really raised in the countryside?”
“Why did you say so?” Brian was puzzled.
“It’s nothing. I just think that Janet isn’t as simple as we thought! She seems to know quite a lot of things.”
He frowned. “Darling, maybe you are being too sensitive or perhaps she is a fast-learner. Don’t think too much about it!”
She nodded. Although she was still doubtful, she brushed those suspicions aside for the moment.
At night, two black shadows leapt into Janet’s room, giving her a fright when she came upstairs and opened the door.
The men, who were sitting on the couch in the room, were stunned when they saw her.
“Boss, I really missed you!” After saying that, the little boys attempted to hug her.
When she tried to shove them away, they were aggrieved. “Boss, give us a hug!”
“Silly boys!” Her red lips parted as she pushed the two boys away.
The two boys were Dexter and Tyler. Another two boys, Luke and Leo, didn’t show up.
Janet had met the four of them in Markovia where she attended an underground auction and the few boys were auctioned off as slaves.
She initially had no intention to buy them. However, after seeing the desire to live in their eyes, she couldn’t bear to ignore them, so she bought them and sent them to an orphanage. When they were 16 years old, she started to make arrangements for them to learn all sorts of skills.
At that time, the higher-ups gave them a period of leave, but to her surprise, they came to look for her as soon as their holiday began.
“Where are Leo and Luke?”
Dexter teared up. “Boss, they wanted to come as well, but they were afraid that too many people here might cause you trouble, so the two of them remained in the hotel.”
Janet raised a brow. “How did the two of you find your way here?”
Tyler meekly answered, “It was Lara who told us.”
“How are your studies recently?” Her lips curled upward.
“Boss, we really studied hard. Otherwise, how are we able to come to your room? But the recent boxing practice is really exhausting!”
“Little brats, you guys must have had a hard time.” Janet affectionately patted Dexter and Tyler’s little heads.
Tears welled up in their eyes when they received her encouragement. “Boss, Leo and Luke really miss you. Let’s go over to meet them.”
She thought that since she had met Dexter and Tyler, she should meet Leo and Luke as well and have a meal on the way.
Dexter drove her to the hotel.
As soon as the door was opened, Leo and Luke pounced on her.
“Boss! We really missed you! Sob…”
The two boys, who had beautiful eyes, red lips and white teeth, seemed to be 17 or 18 years old and were excited to see her.
She patted their heads. “I haven’t seen you two for a long time!”
“Boss, I’m really glad. You are actually here to see us!” Leo, who had the most exquisite features, skipped in exhilaration.
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It wasn’t just the two of them; even Dexter and Tyler’s excitement hadn’t subsided.
Ever since their boss appeared, Dexter had a feeling that she was different than before. She used to send us flying with a kick whenever we seek her attention by hugging her legs. Now, she has only patted our heads. Sob…
As Janet’s red lips curled upward, she looked at the few boys before her.
Those four boys were like her children as she watched them growing up… Looking at them, she thought about her friends in Markovia.
It was 12AM when she left the hotel while being supported by the four boys.
Dexter frowned in worry. “How is she returning to the Jackson Family while looking like this? What if we cause trouble for her?”
Luke glared at Tyler. “It’s all your fault. I told you not to pour so much beer for her. Look at her—she’s now drunk, so what are we going to do now?”
Tyler had an innocent look on his face. “Boss looks strong on the outside, but who knows that she doesn’t have a strong alcohol tolerance?”
Leo quietly uttered, “Stop arguing. Should we send her to a hotel or back to the Jackson residence?”
Upon hearing their chattering voices, she gave each of them a punch in a drunken stupor. “Stop making noise! Let’s head to the Lowry Residence!”
Subconsciously, she remembered that Old Madam Lowry would be going abroad tomorrow, so she had planned to pay her a visit tonight. However, she overlooked the fact that she was now in such a drunken state!
Covering their eyes, the boys wept and glanced at one another. “It hurts! Sob…”
It wasn’t easy for them to find out where the Lowry Residence was. They looked at the grand villa before their eyes and exchanged glances with each other. “Is this the Lowry Residence?”
Dexter gave a simple and direct answer. “Why don’t we ask them?” He then pressed on the door bell.
Soon, the front gate then opened before one of the Lowry Residence’s housekeepers came out in a state of shock at seeing them. “This is… Miss Jackson. It’s late; why are you here? Who are you guys?”
Tyler stupidly answered, “We are B—”
Before he could finish his sentence, Leo stomped on his foot, instructing him not to reveal their Boss’s identity. “We are Miss Jackson’s friends. She’s drunk, but she said that she wants to come over to the Lowry Residence. Is this the Lowry Residence?”
The maid glanced at Janet and nodded. “I’ve met Miss Jackson before. Please come in.”
A drunken Janet raised her eyes to look at the four boys and pouted in displeasure. “You guys should quickly head back. Be careful not to reveal your identities!”
“But…” The four boys exchanged glances in hesitance.
In a fuddled state, she gave each one of them another punch. “Just leave when I ask you to. Stop dilly-dallying!”
With a hand covering an eye, Dexter was the first to stand up and uttered in between sobs, “With her combat abilities, we don’t need to worry for her. Let’s just head back so as not to expose her identity.”
Tyler, Leo and Luke nodded and gave their number to the maid so that she could contact them as soon as possible if something were to happen to Janet.
The maid then helped her into the living room.
Mason and Henry happened to head downstairs after completing their work with the former completely stunned to see Janet.
On the young lady’s clean and beautiful face, her cheeks were pink and tender like delectable flowers, and her usual coldness was totally replaced by a faint smile on her face.
“You’ve been drinking?” Mason softly asked.
“Yeah!” Janet nodded before waving at him. “Come over and drink with me. Don’t just stand there like an idiot. Hehe!”
Before he could react, she took two bottles of wine from the wine cabinet in the living room.
Those were strong alcoholic drinks. If she were to drink those, she would be practicing the boxing moves she learnt in Markovia for the entire night. “Those few brats were reluctant to drink with me…” She rarely revealed such a charming yet naïve look.
Upon hearing that, he frowned and his voice exposed his displeasure. “Those few brats? Who are they?”
“They are four little brats… They said that I’m terrifying after drinking.” As she spoke, her lips curled upward into a gorgeous smile, causing both Sean and Henry to be stunned.
Henry suddenly realized, It turns out that Mason likes a girl who’s as innocent as a bunny!
Sean, on the other hand, knew that Janet wasn’t a little bunny—at least she wasn’t as weak as she looked. However, it was his first time to see a different side to her.
“Leave!” Mason gave a cold look at those present with him.
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Sean straightened his posture and immediately left the place.
Henry was unfazed by Mason’s snarl, wanting to see the kind of charm that Janet had, which enticed the Lowry Family’s successor.
Upon seeing that Henry was standing still, Sean instantly dragged him away with his arm around the latter’s neck. “Young Master Moss, please forgive me for being rude!”
He would rather offend Henry than his master.
In that short while, she had already popped open the wine bottle. With trembling hands, she poured the wine into a glass.
Mason narrowed his eyes in a menacing manner and unrelentingly pressed on. “Those brats you meant… are they boys or girls?”
She was engrossed in observing the wine in her hands and did not answer him.
When he walked to her to grab the wine bottle, she already drank half a bottle of it.
Janet raised her eyes and looked at the man before her in a pitiful manner as she mumbled, “You are a bad man!”
She looked exactly like a kid whose toy was being taken away from her.
Upon hearing that, the man’s chiseled thin lips curved upward into a beguiling arc.
Those who were close to Janet all knew that she excelled in everything except drinking. Her alcohol tolerance was weak—and just a tad bit of it would be enough to transform her into an obedient little rabbit who would do anything that she was told.
In a daze, she looked at the eyes of the man in front of her. They seemed like an ancient well—bottomless, mysterious yet mesmerizing.
She murmured, “Really beautiful.”
“Beautiful?” The man, who had a bewitching smile, was suddenly stunned. With his eyebrows raised, the corner of his lips gently curled up. “Is he the most beautiful man you have ever seen?”
Her face was flushed red before she whispered, “No.”
Mason’s question was initially a joke, but upon hearing that, the smile on his face suddenly froze. He then leaned over toward her and his cold fingers landed on her cheeks. Although there was a trace of ruthlessness in his husky voice, his voice still sounded incredibly deep and sexy. “Then, who’s the most beautiful person you have ever seen?”
Janet furrowed her brows, as if she was seriously contemplating his question. “I think it’s Monalisa.”
…
It was a rare occasion where Mason was rendered speechless.
His fair slender fingers landed on her face, gently stroking her faintly heated cheeks. “It’s late. Why didn’t you head home instead of looking for me?”
“Looking for you… Why did I come to look for you?” She was stunned for a few seconds, dumbfounded by his question. After a while, she had a sudden realization. “I’m here to visit Old Madam Lowry… to paint.”
The grin on his face instantly froze. So, it turns out that the young lady is not here because she misses me? “To paint?”
Janet firmly nodded.
Mason had no idea why she had suddenly said so; he merely thought that she spoke nonsense since she was drunk.
However, her silly yet adorable side tempted him to be a bully. “Janet, do you think that I’m important to you?” His gaze was fervent and his attitude was adamant—he was determined to get an answer out of her.
She nodded at first, but then shook her head in denial after a few seconds. “So-so!”
As she was speaking, she softly burped.
Mason smiled, pressing his thin lips. He was quite satisfied with the answer ‘so-so’, but at the same time, he wondered whether the young lady treated everyone in the same way. “How about Sean?”
Sean, who had heard his name from the corner of the staircase, almost stood up and answered. However, he managed to make sense of the situation in time. This is an occupational disease!
Janet shook her head and did not change her answer.
Her reaction made Mason feel delighted as it was a solid evidence that he had a special place in her heart.
The next second, the man gently took her into his arms. “Janet!” He lowered his eyes and uttered in a soft voice. “I want to bully you.”
His words startled Sean and Henry, making the two of them turning to him almost instantly. What does Young Master Mason mean by ‘bully’?
“Mason…” Just when Janet’s lips were parted, Mason pressed his lips against hers in a light and gentle manner, as if she was his most precious jewel.
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Janet had no idea what went on; all she felt was that she could barely breathe, so she whimpered while trying to resist him.
Sean and Henry covered their ears almost simultaneously. Oh, my God! Young Master Mason actually coaxed a young lady and kissed her?
The next day, when she opened her eyes, she suddenly noticed that something was wrong with the room layout and the scent around her… This is not my room? Last night, I went to meet the four kids and drank a large can of beer. Then, in a fuddled mind, I said that I wanted to go to the Lowry Residence. Why did I suddenly want to go there?
She knocked on her own head in frustration, wondering if she had done anything foolish!
“Hiss—” All of a sudden, she suddenly remembered something. Today is Sunday, which is the day of Old Madam Lowry’s flight, but the painting is still in the Jackson residence. What should I do now?
After switching on her phone, she gave Dexter a call and instructed, “Go to my room and bring out the landscape painting on the table. Then, anonymously courier it. Don’t let anyone discover your identity!”
Dexter was extremely familiar with that sort of thing as he was trained for this, replying in seriousness, “Boss, I understand.”
Janet then responded before hanging up on the call. Just then, the door of the room was abruptly pushed open.
“Are you awake?”
She vigilantly jumped off the bed without realizing the red patch on her face and quietly answered, “Yeah.”
Mason looked at her and chuckled, “Come and have breakfast after your morning routine.”
She nodded before entering the bathroom. Looking at herself in the mirror, she tried to recall what happened last night but failed to remember anything, no matter how hard she tried. Forget it! I’ll just ask the man after this.
At the dining table, she asked with her head bowed. “Did I do anything in my drunken stupor last night?”
He pursed his lips and smiled. “What do you think?”
Looking at the tentative smile on his face, she had a sense of foreboding.
He put down his fork and spoon; there was a bewitching expression in his narrowed phoenix eyes. “You said that you wanted to become my girlfriend and—”
“Wait, that’s impossible… That’s impossible—” Janet interrupted before the man finished his sentence. I wouldn’t say this sort of thing, no matter how drunk I am, so I’m quite sure that he is making that up.
Sean was rendered speechless as well. I don’t remember Miss Jackson saying something like that!
“Don’t you remember?” Mason chuckled and whispered. “You even said that you want to kiss me!”
Upon hearing that, her face was flushed red all the way to her neck. She put down her fork and spoon and stared as she angrily stated, “T-That’s impossible! You are lying!” It would be impossible for me to voluntarily ask him to kiss me! How could I be so thirsty for a company?
It was the first time that he saw the young lady being agitated. He chuckled and kept quiet with his lips pursed.
She hit her head in regrets, secretly vowing to herself to stay further away from alcohol.
Sean, who was hiding in a corner, shuddered. Wasn’t Young Master Mason the person who asked for a kiss? He is really as cunning as a fox!
When they were eating, a sudden male voice broke the silence. “Mason, you have a delivery.”
Henry waved the rectangular box in his hands at him. “I coincidentally bumped into the delivery man outside the door when I arrived. When did you learn to shop online?”
Upon hearing his words, Mason raised his eyes in puzzlement. However, he shrugged it off after a few seconds and whispered. “It should be Master Nato’s painting, which has arrived!”
When Janet heard the name ‘Master Nato’, she curled her lips upward. Dexter has efficiently carried out the task!
Henry approached them and was finally able to clearly see the people at the dining table, greeting, “Mrs. Lowry, you are here as well!”
“Huh?” Her throat gave out a low voice.
“Sorry for saying it wrongly!” He waved his hands. It seems like she doesn’t like people to address her in this way.
Mason rolled his eyes at him before taking Master Nato’s painting. He then placed it on the table and carefully removed the wrapper.
“You have such slow movements. What treasure is this? Let me help you with it.” Henry’s hands were on the verge of reaching out, but Mason had instantly slapped it away.
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Henry awkwardly retracted his hands and laughed. “Young Master Mason, don’t be selfish to the point where you won’t even allow me to touch it. Is it really that valuable?”
Mason slowly rolled out Master Nato’s painting. “I’m afraid that you can’t afford to pay for it.”
Upon hearing that, Henry withdrew his hands with a look of disbelief on his face. “Really?”
The reason why Master Nato’s painting was highly regarded by the rich and famous was not only because of her exclusive method in color mixture, but also due to her realistic painting.
Everyone suspected that Master Nato could have been old with a weak body, which was why she never showed her face to the public and rarely painted after achieving fame.
Now, only the Lowry Family from Sandfort City could have her paint for them.
Anyone else besides them could never hire her, no matter how many billions were offered to her.
Upon hearing Mason’s description, Janet pouted without knowing what to say.
Henry giggled and intentionally made fun of him. “Young Master Lowry, could it be that Old Madam Nato has his eyes on you, so she was willing to paint for your sake?”
Old Madam? I’m still an 18-year-old young lady! Janet secretly rolled her eyes at him.
Mason shot a cold stare at Henry. This is not something he should say in front of the young lady.
His gaze landed on the painting again. When the painting was completely revealed, he was inadvertently stunned.
The mountains and water looked unfamiliar, but he seemed to have seen the flowers somewhere.
“Young Master Mason, this p-painting is really stunning! The flowers are so realistic and the mountains look divine! Looking at this painting makes you feel that you are in it. What a leisure!”
Mason’s dark eyes skimmed across the painting before he suddenly turned to Janet. “Is Master Nato your idol? I noticed that the flowers in this painting are quite similar to the painting you brought a few days ago.”
Upon hearing that, Henry glanced at her in shock. “Janet, you can paint? That’s surprising!”
Janet scratched her head. “I’ve told you before that I only know a little about it. Maybe I’ve seen Master Nato’s painting before, so I naturally slightly imitated her style when I was painting.”
“If that’s the case… Hey, look at this stamp with Master Nato’s name. Isn’t it a little similar to Janet’s?” Henry mumbled.
Mason squinted his deep eyes and suddenly looked at her. “The name looks quite similar.”
“Yes! Janet, could it be that you are Old Madam Nato?”
She rolled her eyes at Henry. “I think you are the Old Madam instead. Our names aren’t that special, so it’s quite common to have similar names.”
He fell silent, unable to reply. What she said was quite reasonable and irrefutable.
“Alright, I don’t have the time to talk nonsense with you.” She carried her bag beside her.
“Are you leaving?” Mason asked in a soft voice.
“Yeah, I’m going out to shop whether I can get anything for Old Madam Lowry as a gift.”
“Okay, do you need me to ask Sean to take you there?”
Janet waved her hand. “No, thank you.” With that, she quickened her steps. If I don’t leave now, my secret may be revealed.
Mason stared at her disappearing figure until she completely vanished from his sight before returning to the watermark on the painting—Master Nato.
His dark eyes deepened. Some things are just getting more and more interesting…
Carrying her bag, she arrived at the largest antique market at Sandfort City again.
When she was in Markovia, she heard that Crystal Jade could cure sickness and heal wounds. It would be extremely beneficial to wear one over an extended period. However, its price was incredibly expensive, which caused it to be overlooked by many people for a period of time.
Old Madam Lowry had undergone surgery, so if she could wear a Crystal Jade on her, her body would definitely become stronger than before, especially when it was complemented with the medicine prescribed by Janet.
Perhaps, something like that could be found in Sandfort City.
She returned to the place, recalling the days where she spotted a valuable treasure amidst the trash. As she strolled, she saw the old man, who previously took the amber bracelet as scrap and sold it to her, working diligently to set up his stall. Her red lips curled upward as she couldn’t suppress her laughter in her heart.
She also saw the foolish guy, who regarded the oriental jasper as garbage and threw it away.
“Hey, look at that young lady. Why is she staring at that old man without blinking?”
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“Hey, look at her. She is even staring straight at that young man. Tsk! Is she here to buy antiques or to fish a rich man for herself? Tsk, and in broad daylight as well. She’s really shameless.”
“Hey, old madam, why are you so nosy? You haven’t made a single sale today.”
The old madam fiercely glared at the stall owner beside her. “What does that have to do with you? Mind your own business.”
“Then, that young lady is here to shop, so why are you minding her business? That’s none of your business too!” The stall owner refused to budge.
“Me making comments about the young lady has nothing to do with you too! Do you have nothing else better to do?” The old madam yelled in a high-pitched voice, causing the people around to disperse.
A sneer was returned by a scoff, and just like that, the two of them nearly fought.
The onlookers were rendered speechless by the incident; even Janet was at a loss for words.
She entered a shop, which seemed rather spacious, thinking that she could find jewelry.
“Hello, do you sell Crystal Jade?” she asked the shop assistant.
The shop assistant did not immediately answer her, choosing to appraise her from head to toe before replying in a distant tone, “Sorry, we don’t have any!”
Janet was puzzled. I can’t find it even in such a large shop? Then, where can I find one in Sandfort City?
She politely asked, “Do you know where can I find a crystal jade, then?”
Miss Nolan cast a look at Janet and coldly replied, “I don’t know. Please ask someone else!”
Another sales person standing at one side seemed rather young—she was probably an intern and asked in puzzlement, “Miss Nolan, I think we have crystal jades here!”
The shop assistant, Miss Nolan, fiercely glared at the intern.
The intern—Stella—didn’t understand Miss Nolan’s gesture. Miss Nolan dragged Stella to a corner just when she was about to put down the goods in her hand to serve Janet.
Miss Nolan glared at Stella. “Are you blind? Why would you serve her when she is wearing such shabby clothes? Could you afford to pay if she breaks our crystal jade ? I think she wants to take some photos and show off on IG stories, but do you actually believe her words? Are you an idiot?” As she was speaking, she even used her finger to forcefully poke on Stella’s head.
Stella received a lecture from Miss Nolan, which immediately caused her eyes to be reddened. With her head bowed, she mumbled, “But, the boss told us to serve every customer in a genuine manner since they are our king.”
“Are you an idiot? What he meant was rich customers. Look at that young lady—does she look like someone who is wealthy?” Miss Nolan’s face expressed her frustrations.
Janet, who had sensitive ears, overheard their entire conversation and looked at Miss Nolan with her cold phoenix eyes. “Oh, your boss has taught you guys to only serve rich customers?”
Miss Nolan turned to glance at Janet and pressed her lips together out of guilt. I was actually speaking softly, but why was she able to hear us?
She carefully gauged Janet for a moment and was convinced that the person, who looked like a student, wouldn’t have the money to buy the jewelry. She intentionally uttered in a loud tone, “I’m sorry. We don’t sell crystal jade here. Please exit from the door and turn left to look for it in other shops.”
“Are you sure that you don’t have it? You don’t sell crystal jades in such a large place? Ask your boss to come. I would like to speak to him,” Janet sluggishly said.
“This…” Miss Nolan felt embarrassed. After thinking for a few seconds, she said to Stella, “I need to use the washroom for a moment. Why don’t you attend to her?”
“Miss Nolan, this—” Looking at Miss Nolan’s disappearing back, Stella’s voice trembled. “Let me serve you.”
As Janet’s patience was running then, she sulkily replied, “You guys really don’t have it? If you don’t, then I’ll leave. I won’t make things difficult for a young lady like you.”
“Yes, we have!” Stella firmly nodded, as if she had made up her mind. The boss once said that we need to genuinely serve all customers. Who knows there may be an unexpected surprise?
She carefully took out the crystal jades in the shop. They weren’t big—roughly the size of jade pendants, but there were many different styles.
Janet had bought plenty of high-quality goods, but none of them were of top-notch quality.
However, she could definitely select the best one by slowly perusing them. Her gaze was fixed on the crystal jades in an attempt to identify the one with the best quality. Suddenly, her eyes brightened and the corner of her lips curled upward. Found it!
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She caressed the smooth and delicate crystal jade with her fair hands, becoming extremely excited! When she touched it, it felt cooling, which rapidly eased her mood. I need to purchase this crystal jade, no matter what it takes. “Hi, may I know the price for this?”
Stella was stunned into silence when she heard that. Is this young lady standing in front of me serious about buying this? She tried her best to suppress her intense emotions. “This is slightly expensive. A gram costs hundreds of thousands, so this piece would most probably set you by a few million!”
“Go ahead and weigh it.” Janet carefully placed the crystal jade back on the table.
Stella took it in a daze and weighed it on the scale, which read 30g. The unit price for 1g was 500,000, so the total cost would be 15 million. “Miss, the total is 15… 15 million.”
Upon hearing that, Janet raised a brow. This small piece of crystal jade costs 15 million; it seems like there are benefits to things being expensive.
Stella thought that the girl standing in front of her couldn’t afford it, so she waved her hand while explaining, “If you don’t wish to buy this, it’s fine—”
“I’ll pay by card!” Janet immediately interrupted her.
The words, ‘I’ll pay by card’ had witlessly scared Stella, who exclaimed in shock, “Miss, are you sure you’d like to purchase this?”
Janet lazily fished a black card from her bag and placed it on the table with a resounding answer, “Yes!”
“I-I’ll w-wrap it up for you!” Stella stammered in anxiousness before moving in a state of shock as she swiped the card and wrapped the jade. “T-Take care!”
She was still in a stupor when Miss Nolan returned.
Miss Nolan took out her compact powder to re-apply her makeup while mocking, “Stella, look, I was giving you sound advice. Luckily you didn’t show her the crystal jade; otherwise, she would have boasted about it by uploading pictures on her IG Stories! She’s not dressed like a person who can afford a precious gemstone like the crystal jade.”
However, when she noticed that Stella did not respond to her, she approached the latter and loudly thundered, “Did you hear me? I am correct, aren’t I? She couldn’t afford the crystal jade!”
“But, Miss Nolan… She paid for it with her card!”
“What? Did you say that she bought it with her card?”
Miss Nolan stared at Stella in shock and almost lost her balance. Hence, she started to mumble, “How is that possible? She doesn’t look rich at all! How could she possibly afford millions?”
“I have no idea, but she paid using her card and it was 15 million in a go,” Stella answered as she stood rooted to the spot.
Miss Nolan’s palms were coated with a layer of cold sweat. I’m done for! I missed the chance of procuring a huge business deal, and if Stella, the intern, gets this deal, I’m afraid she’ll most likely be promoted to the supervisor position of some sort. She slammed the table in regret. Damn it, this is frustrating!
Janet left the shop in exhilaration. The more I rub the crystal jade, the more I feel better. I’m sure the old madam will love it.
Just when she was about to leave, she was distracted by a female voice.
“Boss, is this truly Master Nato’s painting? Is this authentic?”
Janet turned in curiosity to have a look when she heard that. Since when have my paintings been on sale in stalls?
The owner of the stall cackled. “How could this not be authentic? I bought it in person from Master Nato. Tell me, who could possibly reproduce such a realistic and high quality imitation?”
“Well, that might be true, but it doesn’t seem realistic for such a small stall like yours to be selling Master Nato’s painting.”
The owner’s expression immediately soured. “Why isn’t it realistic? Go ahead and buy the painting if you are interested, but leave if you aren’t. Do you know how many people are competing with each other to purchase Master Nato’s painting?”
Cheryl laughed awkwardly when she heard the owner’s comment before she stepped forward to touch the painting.
“Miss, don’t touch it if you aren’t planning to buy it! What should I do if you spoil it?”
She lowered her hand after the stall owner’s remark and instead turned to the man standing beside her. “Honey, do you think we should buy it?”
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Janet moved closer when she heard their conversation before coming to a halt when she saw the man. Isn’t that Uncle Brandon from Leaping Dragon Hotel? It turns out that he enjoys antique so much!
Nevertheless, I’m not sure whether Uncle Brandon has been discouraged after being deceived. I can’t believe he still has the courage to check out the antique market, which is filled with a mixture of authentic and fake pieces.
Her lips curled into a smirk upon glancing at the so-called authentic painting by ‘Master Nato’.
What the heck? If they wanted to imitate, why can’t they do a better job? This is humiliating my name.
Just when she looked over, Brandon noticed her from the corner of his eyes. Janet? Why is she here?
She crouched down to peruse the painting before glancing up at the stall owner. “Boss, where did you get this painting from?”
The owner gave Janet an once-over, immediately judging her as someone who couldn’t possibly afford the painting. Therefore, he made a perfunctory comment, “I personally bought it from Master Nato!”
“Oh? I see!” The corners of Janet’s ruby red lips curled into a faint smile.
“Are you guys buying this?” The stall owner glanced at the couple in annoyance.
Although Cheryl couldn’t be sure that the painting was authentic, she knew that she would have procured something precious if it turned out to be genuine.
She turned to face the man. “Honey, let’s buy it!”
“Well…” Brandon was obviously hesitant.
Janet squinted at them, warning out of kindness. “Uncle Brandon, you shouldn’t buy that if you trust me. This painting is a fake, without a doubt!”
Cheryl was rendered speechless when she heard that.
Then, she turned to look at him. “Honey, did she call you uncle?”
He nodded. “She is the daughter whom Megan has been reunited with, not too long ago.”
Once she heard that, Cheryl started to observe Janet. She does resemble Megan, but she has a cold and distant temperament unlike the former.
The stall owner panicked when he heard Janet announcing that he sold counterfeits. “Little girl, what are you saying? Do you know that I can sue you for making such accusations?”
Brandon looked at her while asking, “Why are you here? Do you have proof?”
Janet tiptoed and looked around before commenting casually, “Well, it’s just a fake; there’s no need for proof.”
“Whoa, is it a fake just because you claim it is? Who would believe you? Tell me—are you planning to purchase this painting? Is that the reason why you are preventing this couple from buying it? Are you trying to buy it at a lower price?”
The stall owner was hinting that she was merely being jealous, so she was trying to prevent the couple from purchasing the painting. After that, she would buy it at a lower price once they left.
Cheryl was alarmed when she heard the owner’s remark. “Honey, let’s buy it! We can’t let someone else purchase it!”
Janet jeered in disdain when she heard Cheryl’s unfounded statement. “Such a fool!”
“How dare you!” Brandon was furious. “Janet, why are you so rude? You might have helped me the last time, but that doesn’t mean you are well-versed in everything, isn’t it?”
His loud outburst attracted the attention of other owners and random passersby.
Chery tugged against Brandon’s sleeve. “Honey, didn’t you say that Megan’s daughter is from the village? How could she possibly be well-versed in such matters?”
Upon hearing that, the stall owner grasped onto the vital piece of information while pointing a finger at Janet. “Everybody, please judge fairly on my behalf. This little girl from the village is deliberately causing trouble here by accusing me for selling counterfeits! However, she can’t prove herself! You are from the village, so how could you possibly be well-versed in such matters?” he thundered.
It was chaos in that instant.
“Little girl, it’s not easy to have business nowadays. You shouldn’t create problems unnecessarily—let the owner off the hook.”
“The key here is that she doesn’t have proof and she’s claiming that it’s a fake. Would she be the one to compensate if the painting can’t be sold due to her comment?”
“Honestly, just look at her; she looks like a student. She doesn’t look like she’s at the antique market to purchase items. I’m sure she’s here to cause trouble!”
“That’s right, just leave. Don’t hinder other people’s businesses!”
Brandon was at a loss for words when he glanced at Janet, gesturing for her to head home with his gaze instead of embarrassing herself.
“Boss, how much is this painting?” Cheryl asked the stall owner.