Chapter 41 Now It's My Turn to Demand Compensation
"After William sat next to MasterMr. Munro, Noad and Michelle also sat at the main table. This was an absolute honor within the family, causing envy among relatives and friends.
Michelle's mother, Katharine, who had observed seen the what happened earlier scene, now anxiously returned to Noad's side. Her opinion of William, thatis poor man, seemed to have changed slightly.
""Why did you come get back so late? Mr. Jones just came over to meet us just now and gave me his business card. He said that I can contact him ifshould I need to. He also gave Michelle a Power Group's ssuper ggold card. TYou should know that the card is extremely valuable. If you were here too, you would definitely have received a gift too.""
Noad couldn't help but complain about his wife. Not just anyone could receive a gift from Antony's gift was not something an ordinary person could receive, and it was a pity to missing out on it was truly a pity. After pausing for a moment, he turned his gaze to William and continued speaking.
""ABut all of this is thanks to William. It was him He who connected us with Mr. Jones. WNow, we’re can sitting at theis main table, indirectly benefiting fromthanks to William.""
""Why aredo you talking so much?"" Katharine was impatient, but she still apologized to William in a low voice., ""WilliamI, Auntie might have been a littlebit harsh with her words earlier, William. Please don't take it to heart.""
Although Katharine had softened her attitude towards William, she still couldn't entirely overlook this poor man from the impoverished area. However, since William knew Mr. Jones and thethey seemed to have an extraordinary ir relationship seemed extraordinary, she reluctantly accepted him to some extent.
But William's lack of money still bothered her.
""It's alright, AuntieMa’am, I’ have alreadylong forgotten about it."" William naturally wouldn't engage in conversation on the same level as Michelle's mother.
""I told you William is a good man, Mom; butyet you still looked down on him."" Michelle was now very happy. because Ithe more her f parents accepted William, the greater the chance for hershe would be able to be with him.
""You're beingthe cheeky one. After thise gathering ends, you should go'll go shopping with withMom."" Katharine already had her eyes on many precious items, and now there wasthey could get a 50% discount with the gold card now. She couldn't miss theis opportunity to go shopping.
""Sure, Mommother,"" Michelle giggled and replied.
Soon, the banquet for Master Munro's 80th birthday began.
The room was filled with people, bustling and lively.
""Alright, everyone, we can start eating,"" said Master Munro cheerfully. It was his 80th birthday, and it brought him great joy to havehaving all his descendants all around him brought him the greatest joy.
The dishes on the table were lavish. A, after all, everyone here was worth billions, so money was not a concern.
Glasses clinked and laughter filled the air. As they reached the halfway mark, everyone took out their gifts to present to Munro, the star of the celebration.
""Master, this isI have an oil painting by an Italian artist that I carefully prepared for you. I hope you like it!"" Kevin, the eldest, was the first to reveal his gift.
""Hmm, you have good taste. This European oil painting is quite nice. You must have spent quite a sum of money,"" Master Munro replied, clearly pleased.
""Master, this isI have a Greek sculpture that I prepared for you. Please take a look and see if you like it,"" Noad also presented his gift.
Benjamin and Megan followed them. Their gifts were both antiques.Following them were Benjamin and Megan, who both gifted antiquities. It seemed they were familiar with Master's affinity for antiques and had decided to gift accordingly.
""You four have truly put a lot thought into your gifts this year, u. Unlike the previous years, when you brought me all sorts of random things,"" Munro expressed his satisfaction as he accepted the presents, his face beaming with a smile.
After the four elders, it was time for Munro's students and third-generation grandchildren to present their gifts.
The younger generation's gifts were diverse, catering to evidence of their youthful tastes. Some of those gifts made Master's head spin, as he couldn't appreciate certain items favored by the younger ones in his old age.
Nevertheless, he accepted them all with a smile. After all, they were gifts from the heart. H, and how could he refuse?
Krister finally stood up from his seat after waiting for a while. He confidently opened upopened a painting he held in his hands.
""Professor, do you like my painting?""
As he spoke, Krister swiftly revealed the painting he held. Instantly, a lifelike oil painting appeared before everyone's eyes.
Seeing When everyonen saw this painting, everyone they couldn't help but curiously crane their necks for a closer look. Master Munro was particularly excited and stood up from his seat, using his handheld magnifying glass to examine it up close.
William also glanced at the painting in Krister's hands, but what shocked him was that it looked identical to the oil painting he himself possessed.
‘I can’t believe ""tThatis guy actually managed to obtain a highly authentic reproduction of a Van Gogh piece,"" William thought to himself, astonished. However, he didn't say anything, as his painting had been appraised by New York's top appraiser, Earle. Otherwise, William would have thought Dylan had given him a high-quality replica.
But he remained calm since he had now; with thisthat knowledge, he remained calm.
""Could this painting be the Van Gogh oil painting that was stolen by a foreigner five years ago?"" Master, who had also made a name for himself in the antique world, mused.
Many years hadve passed since this oil painting was ultimatelyhad been taken away by a foreigner for a price of 30 million dollars. ""Yes, this is a Van Gogh's painting. When I was on a business trip the other day, I specifically had someone buy it from that foreigner for 38 million dollars just to present it to the professoryou today, Professor."" Krister was feeling particularly proud at this moment, as it was a demonstration of his wealth and power.
While speakinghe was talking, Krister also disdainfully glanced at William disdainfully, thinking to himself, "‘"You, a poor person, could never afford athis painting like this in your lifetime since you’re so poor. Don't think you can show offthat just because you have asome connection with Antony, you can show off.’""
""Is this really a painting by Van Gogh?"" Everyone's attention was immediately drawn to the mention of Van Gogh's painting. They all came forward, eagerly wanting to see the masterpiece of the famous artist. After all, Van Gogh was very well-known.
SAmong the people present were also several good friends of Munro in the antique industry were also present at the gathering. They were even more curious about this painting and came forward to take a look.
While they were all admiring Krister's oil painting, he glanced at William and said disdainfully, "disdainfully, "I wonder what you’ve brought to present to the professor, gift Mr. Brown has brought to present to the professor?""
As soon as these words were spoken, many other people also turned their gaze towards William. After all, he was a poor person who came from a poverty-stricken area. Although he had asome connection with Antony, he definitely didn't have any money.
They were very curious
Therefore, their curiosity about the gift William had brought for the professor now heightened.
""I have prepared the gift for the professor. I'm afraid it might surprise you."" William smiled slightly and took out a scroll from his pocket.
When everyone saw that William had also brought a painting, they couldn't help but be curious. What kind of painting could compare to Krister's offering of the Van Gogh oil painting?
Everyone was very curious about what painting William would present. All eyes were on William when he stood up from his seat and slowly unfolded the painting, quickly revealing its content.
It was a remarkably lifelike oil painting. When everyone saw the content of the painting, they all showed were shocked expressions.
""Isn't thatis the same oil painting as Krister's?""
Soon, someone identified the painting in William's hands as another oil painting.
""How couldan there be two identical oil paintings?""
Many people had this questionwondered about it, but they quickly figured it out. One of thoese two paintings must be a high-quality imitation, and everyone had their own guesses about which one was real and which one was fake.
""William, I didn't expect you to bring a high-quality imitation to present to the professor, William. Don't you feel ashamed?"" Krister's face turned ugly when he saw that William also brought out an oil painting. He immediately accused William's painting of being fake. After all, his painting had cost 38 million dollars.
""You didn't say that the your painting in your hand is a high-quality imitation.,"" William's lips curled slightly. The oil painting that he held now had been appraised by New York's foremost antique appraisal expert, Earle. It was undoubtedly definitely authentic, unlike the painting in Krister's hands.
""How could youYou, a poor man, can afford a painting worth 38 million dollars?"" Krister sarcastically mocked, showing no mercy.
In fact, most people present around them did not believe that William's painting was real. How could a poor man possibly afford a genuine work by Van Gogh?"
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