Chapter 55 Scheming
"The gathering was eerily quiet, and no one could believe that the name written behind the genuine painting was William. In other words, theis painting that had been presented by the poor man William was actually a genuine artwork by Van Gogh.
No one dared to believe this result, but the person most shocked on the scene was Krister was the most shocked among them.
""How is this possible?"" Krister also sawhad seen the name written behind the genuine painting, and it turned out to be William, not himself, Krister.
"This"It can't be true. How could thatis poor man's painting be authentic? While I spent 38 million dollars to buy a fake."" Krister couldn't accept it for a moment. Everything he had planned had failed at this moment, and he seemed somewhat dazed.
The crowd below was also surprised, especially and the relatives of the Wilson family, who found it hard to believe.
""I never expected that Krister spentwould spend 38 million dollars on a fake painting. This is unbelievable.""
""The fact that the poor man's painting is genuine is quite ironic.""
""This is so unexpected. I wonder where this he person got thatis painting from?""
The crowd discussed it one after another, shocked by this outcome. However,But Michelle's dad, Noad, seemed to have expected this result and wasn't too shocked. He secretly thought to himself, ‘
""What a bunch of clowns. Can Krister, a second-rate family's heir, compare to William, who comes from a wealthy and influential family?’""
Noad was feeling quite good at the momentright now. Finally T, thoese influential relatives had finally experienced a setback, which further solidified his intention to please William. If he followedFollowing William, meant havinghe would have wealth and power, but if he while followed someone else, he would being others only meant being taken advantage of.
Munro, who was still on the stage, was also incredibly shocked by theis result, but he quickly found solace.
‘So that was why ""No wonder William wasis so calm. It seems he has something to rely on. He's not a simple man.’"" Munro had lived for eighty years and experienced a lot in the business world, but yet this was the first time he encountered a poor person like William, who had been born in a poor district.
Despite his humble background, he exuded confidence and tranquility, as if he had everything under control!
As for Michelle, she was extremely delighted.
""William, you're amazing. Where did you buy thisget that painting from? That genuine artwork It must have cost a fortune for such a genuine artwork.""
Thatis was the question that everyone present wanted to ask. It was absolutely impossible for someonea person from a poor district to afford a genuine Van Gogh.
For a moment, everyone'’s gaze focused on William, and even Krister couldn't help but shift his gaze towards him.
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The attention shifted to William, who and everyone was eager to know how he had acquired this authentic oil painting.
""I bought it from a street of antique shops in the East district, from an old man who claimed it would make a great gift. I asked him if it was genuine before buying it; I didn't want a fake. He assured me that if it was fake, he would compensate me tenfold. So, I paid $3,800 and brought it hereback,"" William casually fabricated a story for them to hear.
However, everyone was dumbfounded after they hearding him.
""You spent $3,800 on an authentic Van Gogh oil painting?!""
""Thatis is unbelievably lucky! I can't believe it!""
""Are you kidding? An antique shops offering compensation? This is incredible!""
""This is truly ironic. One of them sSpent $3,800 to get something real, and the other one spent $38 million to get something fake. This isIt's just too hard to accept.""
The onlookers wore expressions of disbelief. No one cwould believe that he had acquired an authentic Van Gogh oil painting for just $3,800.
The most humiliated person at the scene was Krister.
‘""He bought a genuine painting for $3,800 and even humiliated me!’"" Krister was furious. His well-planned backup plan was useless at this moment.
As Krister saw Looking at William being admired by everyone, Krister he clenched his fist, feeling resentfully. How could a poor inhabitant of the poverty-stricken district repeatedly humiliate him repeatedly?
In contrast, Munro was delighted by this outcome. He admired William, who had not only gifted him something precious but also had good character. Munro wanted to help him, a man n individual from the impoverished district, rise above the struggles of theis big city, sparing and spare him from decades of hard work.
""WilliamY, you’ve gaveiven me such a valuable gift, William. Do you have any requests? Just let tell me know, and I'll do my best to fulfill them,"" Munro had considerable many connections in New York. If he made a request, it would generally be respected. Munro would assist William, evenEven if William he desired his own business, Munro would assist him.P
Munro's words made everyone at the scene even more envious.
""Master, I don't want anything, Master. I didn't give you this painting expecting anything in returnwith any expectations of benefiting from you,"" William calmly replied.
""You really don't want anything?"" Munro thought William was merely just being polite or putting on a show. After pondering thinking for a moment, he continued, ""I have a wide network in New York. With just a word, I can spare you from struggling for several decades. I can even let have you take over an established company as aits CEO with a seven-figure salary. How does that sound?""
These words elicited envious gazes from everyone present. With Munro's support, thatis poor man was likely going to turn his life around.
However, William replied calmly, ""Master, I still want to rely on my own abilities...""
""WorkI want to work hard and strive. I, if you really want to thank me, I want the crown by the door.""
""The crown by the door??"" Munro was shocked, and the others were confused.
This was Such a good opportunity to get anything he wanted, and thatis poor man just wanteds a crown?? What wais he up to?
""Well, yes, the crown. I don't want anything else,"" William confirmed calmly once again.
Munro furrowed his brow, but still instructed someone to fetch the beautifully crafted antique crown from the door.
""Is this the one? This is not a valuable crown is not valuable. Are you sure you want this instead of mye help withing you in your career?"" Munro confirmed again.
""Yes!"" William accepted the crown from Munro's hand, and then handed it over to Michelle.
""DMichelle, didn't you like this crown, earlier Michelle? Now it's yours,"" William said with a smile.
Once again, everyone at the scene was shocked by his words. WaIs this poor man really so foolish? He gave had given up his future career for a crown., Bbut Michelle's eyes were filled with love for William.
""Thank you."" Michelle didn't expect thathadn’t expected William towould remember her liking the crown, and he had even give up his own future for the sake of making her smile.
Saying this, Michelle blushed, tiptoed, and kissed William lightly on the cheek like a dragonfly, her heart beating fast."
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