Chapter 42 Great Gains
"""Let Master Munro should appraise it, then we'll know if it's real.,"" William didn't want to waste any more time with Krister. He immediately asked for Master's appraisal. TMoreover, there were also several other Masters present, Munro’s esteemed friends within the antique industry. Having If they them all appraised it, it would be more effective than a mere verbal arguments.
""Yes, let my father appraise it. There areHe has several friends present who are quite knowledgeable about antiques.,"" Kevin, the eldest brother, agreed with his this proposal. Why not test its authenticity? It would be as simple as that.
Many guests nodded; considering this proposal was the simplest and most effective way to prove authenticity.
""Go ahead and test it, but I'm afraid you'll be embarrassed when you can't won’t be able to prove anything."" Krister smirked. He had spent 38 million dollars on this painting; it couldn't possibly be fake.
""Focus on your own worries!"" William shook his head, finding it hard to comprehend Krister's self-confidence.
William then handed his painting to Master Munro. The latterHe cautiously accepted the painting; his expression becoming serious.
Master Munro and his close friends in the antique industry began to carefully examine the two paintings. The onlookers strained their necks, looking wearing expressions as if they were watching a play, silently discussing among themselves.
""Guess which painting is real?""
""Of courseI, it's Krister's, of course. After all, he spent 38 million dollars on it. How could it be fake?""
""I think so too. Although William has somemight have a connection with Mr. Jones, but he is, after all, a poor man. Where would he get the money to buy such a famous painting?""
"H"Now he's going to be embarrassed now. If he doesn't have the money, why bother with a fake painting? It's truly disgraceful.""
The guests kept whispering, hardly showing any confidence in William. They believed his painting was fake.
However, Noad had great faith in William. As a mysterious scion of a prestigious family. H, he would never bring a fake painting and to disgrace himself here since he was a mysterious scion of a prestigious family.
Michelle was somewhat worried and nervous, not caringand didn’t care of the painting was authentic or not about its authenticity. On the other hand, Katharine's face looked unpleasant, and she couldn't help but blame herself inwardly.
"‘"He has nNo money; yet but he’s pretending to be something. Insisting He insisted on bringing a fake painting to act as if he's rich. What's the point of all this?’""
Master Munro and his companions studied the two paintings carefully for a long time.
They couldn’t really tell the difference between the two paintings did not show any difference upon inspection, not even in the delicate ink concentration. This left them feeling helpless.
""These two paintings are exactly the same. With our limited expertise, we wouldn't be able to determine which one is genuine,"" murmured one of Master's friends, furrowing his brow.
After all, they were not professionals, but rather they were driven by their midway interest, so it was understandable that they couldn't appraise such a masterpieces like that.
""Indeed, the artistic level of both paintings is extremely high. They would still be valuable eEven if one of them were to bewas revealed as a fake, it would still be valuable,"" Master nodded in agreement.
""PTo truly determine their authenticity, perhaps only Earle, the foremost appraiser in the antique world of New York, would have the ability to truly determine their authenticity,"" another old man explained.
After a brief discussion, they quickly reached a decision. Master Munro spoke up and announced, ""Given the exceptional artistic level of these two paintings and our limited expertise, we are unable to determine their authenticity. Therefore, we will privately seek Master Earle's appraisal. privately.""
""Now, let's continue with our meal!"" Munro felt that this was the best course of action. By not revealing the truth immediately, neither William nor Krister would have the opportunity to feel embarrassed. If the authenticity was determined on the spot, one of them would undoubtedly lose facebe ashamed.
""Let's continue eating,."" Tthe relatives and friends present could only return to their seats reluctantly and continue feasting and drinking since no conclusion had beenwas reached during the appraisal.
However, Krister was not willing to let it go. He couldn't bear the thought of not exposing William's fake painting in front of everyone. And so, he felt a surge of anger when he saw Michelle feeding William affectionately.
""Professor, I heard that you’ are holding an exhibition of your personal collection exhibition in three days, is that correct?""
""That i's indeed the case. Are you interested in attending?"" Munro placed great importance on this personal collection exhibition, as it was his first one after retirement.
""Professor,H how about this, Professor? Hang both of theseboth paintings during the opening of the exhibition and let the visitors judge their authenticity. Then, we can invite Earle, the top antique appraiser from New York, to determine the truth. This way, we can attract crowds and alsoand distinguish between real and fake,"" Krister suggested, seeking. He wanted to completely embarrass William in front of everyone and make Michelle realize that William was a pretentious poor man.
""That’sis is a great idea, Father. Krister's proposal would certainly attract many people to come and see. Let's go with his suggestion,"" Kevin, the older brother, proposed.
""I agree with Krister's idea. It’ll can attract people to come and view the exhibition while professionally determining which painting is genuine,"" others also agreed, as they were curious to know which one of the two paintings was authentic.
Munro hesitated. He originally didn'thadn’t wanted to make a public appraisal and only wanted , only seeking Earle's private evaluation. Thatis way, he could save his two sons from embarrassment. However, with the momentum of the discussion, it seemed difficult to reject Krister's proposal.
They could save faceprevent themselves from being embarrassed, but Krister was too aggressive, which made him unhappy.
""LGrandfather, let's go with Krister's proposal, Sir!"" William smiled faintly. Earle had already appraised his painting, so he had nothing to worry about. Since Krister had put himself in a position to be embarrassed, he had no choice but to comply.
Facing Krister's provocation, William would never back down.
The two paintings were temporarily entrusted to Munro Master for safekeeping. To avoid any confusion, Krister suggested signing their names in pencil on the back of each painting, so there would be no mistake.
William naturally wouldn't didn’t refuse this request. Since Kristerhe wanted to be embarrassed, he could only fulfill his demands.
After the banquet, everyone dispersed. However, Michelle had received a Power Group super gold card, and the second-generation rich and young friends in the family suggested continuing the party at the BTY Club in New York. It was a high-end entertainment club in New York, and they hadn't been there before, so they were eager to seetry it.
""William, are you going?"" Michelle turned her head and looked at William with a longing expression. It seemed that this girl alsoshe wanted to go to the BTY Club and experience it too.
""Yes, I'll bring the car over."" William smiled faintly.
The BTY Club was a high-end entertainment club owned by the Power Group, which was his father's business. William had never been to such a place.
Krister would also go too, of course. He was thinking about showing off his wealth and strength in front of Michelle, while also finding an opportunity to suppress William. It would be best if he could make William look bad and make Michelle despise him. That was his ultimate goal.
The group of
This group was all rich second-generation individuals, driving all had Porsches and Maserati’s. Krister's car was a Rolls-Royce worth over 10 million dollars, which showed just how wealthy he wasing his wealth.
However, when William arrived in a Ferrari worth over 5 million dollars, they couldn't help but cast some sidelong glances at him.
""WilliamAren’t, weren't you from a poverty-stricken area, William? How come you'reare you driving a Ferrari?"" The one speaking was Michelle's cousin, Lauren, who was quite sexy and beautiful. She was fashionable and had was wearing exquisite makeup.
""This is my boss's car. I couldn't afford to buy it myself.,"" William casually made up an excuse to brush it off.
""So, it's your boss's car! How boringdull."" Lauren immediately lost interest and silently scorned William. She thought it was pathetic to show off without if he had no money. Then she turned and got into Krister's Rolls-Royce.
The others also secretly looked down on William for borrowing a car to show off.
‘Oh, William!’ Krister smirked secretly. Poor people were poor, even. They would even borrowing a car to show off when they had no money.
‘""Watch how I embarrass you later."’" Krister was not a simple personman. He had amassed billions at a young age and had many tricks up his sleeve.
William smiled and didn't mind.
The group of eight drove straight to the BTY Club in three cars.
The underground parking lot of the club was filled with luxury cars like Porsches, Bentleys, Maseratis, and Rolls-Royces. Even BMWs and Mercedes, which were considered low-grade here, were present.
""These cars are verytoo extravagant."" Tim's eyes gleamed as he saw thoese luxury vehicles.
""What a disappointmentI’m disappointed. It's not like we’ are from an impoverished areas. Is it necessaryDo you really have to act to be so surprised?"" Lauren glanced at William and sarcastically rebuked him.
""Yes, Lauren’ is right."" Tim looked down on William, and when he found out that William had borrowed a car to show off; he looked down on him even more, and flattered Krister in passing."
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