Chapter 37 Apology
"As time passed, William ’s heart became increasingly restless. He wasn't sure if Dylan had deceived him. Fortunately, Earle quickly came to a conclusion.
""Mr. BrownT, this ancient painting is indeed an authentic piece, Mr. Brown. However,But I'm curious. W, where did you acquire it from?"" After putting away his magnifying glass, Earle couldn't help but ask with curiositycuriously.
""I obtained this painting from a brothersomeone on the road."" William furrowed his brows, suddenly worried that the painting might have an unclear origin. He feared that he might have inadvertently caused trouble by sending taking it out.
""As far as I know, this ancient painting went missing after it wasbeing auctioned off to a foreign buyer for 30 million dollars five years ago. I can’t believe w Unexpectedly, we've come across it here today. But it's fortunate to have such a historical artifact return to our country.""
Earle's eyes flickered with a hint of relief. In the antique world, they always felt a pang of remorse when valuable cultural relics ended up abroad.
""This painting is worth 30 million dollars??"" William was slightly surprised. Dylan didn't have the means toprobably couldn’t have purchased this painting at all. It seemed that he had used alternative means to acquire it from the foreign buyer. However,But since the buyer had beenwas a foreigner, William found himself rooting for Dylan instead.
After appraising the ancient painting, William asked Earle to help appraise the amethyst bracelet. It too was genuine too, an authentic bracelet from medieval Europe, valued at around 300,000 dollars in the market.
William was very satisfied with thoese two antiques.
The next morning at the Grand Hotel.
Today was the 80th birthday celebration of Munro Wilson from the Wilson family of New York. Many guests came had come to the hotel to extend their well wishes, but most of them were members of the Wilson family. Some were also friends and students whom Munro had invited.
Munro used to be a professor in the economics and management department of a university. He had many students. Sensing He had sensed the trend of the domestic economic boom at an early stage, he voluntarily retired from his position and, with his extensive network, gained success in various industries in New York with his extensive network.
AHowever, as he grew older, he had retired and divided thoese industries among his three sons and one daughter. He focused solely on his passion for antiques, paying no attention to the outside world.
Therefore, Munro's children were all well-established and influential figures in New York, each holding shares in second or third-tier conglomerates. Their children were all second-generation wealthy individuals.
There were already over thirty people present iIn the VIP super suite at the Grand Hotel, there were already over thirty people present. When close friends and relatives reunited, it was only natural for them to praise each other.
However, Michelle and her family chose to sit quietly at a corner table today, keeping a low profile.
““You usually enjoy mingling with them, why are you sitting here quietly and smoking quietly today?”” Michelle’s’s mother, Katharine, curiously asked Mr. Wilson., who was calmly smoking in the corner, ""Why do you bother wasting energy on thoese second-rate characters? It's a waste of time to boast brag and pretend with to be nice to them."" Ever since Mr. Wilson had attached himself to William Brown, a mysteriously wealthy young man, he had been dreaming of soaring success. Naturally, his standards had risen, and he no longer looked thought highly upofn the mediocre individuals in his family.
""Your own company is on the brink of collapsineg, yet here you are pretending to be someone you're not. You're becoming just like Michelle’’s poor boyfriend, who’s always trying to impress other peoples."" Katharine couldn't help but criticize him when she saw how infuriated he had become.
Previously, Mr. Wilson had used loans for cars, houses, and his company's liquid assets to purchase a plot of land in the eastern part of the city. Unfortunately, he was had not been allowed to build a hotel on that land, rendering the money he invested worthless. Furthermore, his company was losing money every day. Bence, a member of the board of directors, constantly aimedwanted to bring Mr. Wilson down and take his place as the chairman.
Mr. Wilson was in
In such a difficult situation, Mr. Wilsonbut he wasn't thinking about networking with influential figures or seizing the opportunity to secure additional funds to cover the company's losses. Instead, he sat there calmly, trying to impress other peoples. How couldThere was no way Katharine wouldn’tnot be angry.?
""Don't worry about the company, it won't go bankrupt! Our family won't go bankrupt either,"" Mr. Wilson said confidently. With Now that he had William Brown as his future son-in-law, he had nowas no longer worrieds about money.
However,But Mr. Wilson hadn't told his wife or daughter about William’s situation, which causeding Katharine to worry even more.
""It's pointless toThere’s no point talking to you!"" Katharine gave up on convincing Noad and turned to her daughter, Michelle.
""Michelle,Y your father's company might go bankrupt, Michelle. Our house and cars are have all been mortgaged. If it fails, you won't be able to enjoy the luxurious life you have now.""
""What are you trying to say, Mom?"" Michelle frowned and asked.
""You see, your grandfather's most proud student, Krister Miller, was a genius in school. He graduated only five years ago and has already established a real estate company that ranks in the top ten in New York. His net worth is over a billion dollars. What's more, he comes from a wealthy and influential background and is considered a diamondan eligible bachelor. He used to chase after you, didn't he? Maybe you should go see him pay him a visit now,"" Katharine suggested.
""MomW, what are you talking about, Mom?! I only have feelings for William."" Michelle couldn't understand her mother anymore. SLately, she had been constantly urging her to find a wealthier boyfriend lately.
""How did William captivate you when he comes’s from a poor neighborhood? What can he do to help us? It's trulyThis is frustrating. Let's just wait for bankruptcy, liveing on the streets, and becomeing the laughingstock of our relatives.""
""Katharine was so angry that she couldn't believe it. Just then, a handsome young man with a fair complexion approached them.
""Michelle, long time no see!"" said the charming man who spoke. This He was none other than Krister, the rising star in New York that Katharine had mentioned."
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