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That woman actually walked out as if nothing had happened. 

There was no sign of shame on her face at all. 

Linda felt a bit surprised. 

She hadn’t thought Alice would improve so fast, handling that woman so quickly. 

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After all, judging from how that woman looked earlier, she had a very strong presence. She was probably one of Torenridge’s new elites. 

Alice was just a country bumpkin, even though Eric had kept her by his side and taken good care of her. 

Many people still didn’t respect her. 

But today, Linda started to see Alice in a new way. 

What she didn’t know was that the person in that room wasn’t Alice. 

And that woman wasn’t trying to charm Eric at all. 

She was Nicollo’s trusted assistant, only there to give a work report. 

The next day. 

Torenridge’s Heritage Painting Exhibition began. 

They called it an exhibition, but it had different levels. 

Regular people could only walk around the first floor to see the famous paintings. 

There were guides to explain the artworks, and reporters filled the hall. 

It was considered a major event in Torenridge. 

But the real exhibition was on the top floor. 

Glasses clinked, and all the important people were there. 

It felt more like a high–society party where the upper class gathered. 

At events like this, the process is always the same: they reveal the most important artwork and then hold 

an auction. 

The money collected is donated to charity. 

Most of the time, wealthy people used this chance to do some good deeds. 

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It also helped improve their public image and their companies‘ reputations. 

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So no matter which painting was put up for auction, there was always someone willing to pay for it. 

Of course, there are special cases. 

Like Aurelia Flamehart. 

Her artworks had always been priceless and almost impossible to buy. 

Lately, it seemed she was planning to stop painting altogether, which made her work even more valuable. 

At auctions overseas, just one of her paintings has sold for hundreds of millions of dollars. 

People adore her art, not only because her skills are outstanding, but also because the queen of Heswil favors her style. 

When someone so powerful likes something, it becomes a kind of golden key. 

For example, if you want to work with the government, things the queen liked would naturally come up in conversation. 

Owning an Aurelia’s painting puts you in a completely higher class. 

Many people wish Aurelia would paint seven or eight pieces every day. 

But sadly, she is known for taking things slow. 

Over the years, only about ten paintings of hers had ever appeared in public. 

For all those company bosses, that is far from enough. 

Alice was able to attend this event only because of Eric’s connection. 

Eric checked the auction schedule and took a booklet handed to him by a nearby server. 

The booklet showed every item up for auction. 

He flipped through it quickly, then passed it to Alice. 

“If you see something you like, just bid and bring it home.” 

Alice flipped through the booklet casually. Then her eyes stopped on one painting. 

It wasn’t her own work. It was her mentor’s work. 

“This one.” 

Eric took a look and nodded. 

He didn’t ask for a reason. 

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After Alice took her seat, the party had not started yet. Feeling bored, she went to the restroom. 

There was a window there, perfect for getting fresh air. 

A warm wood smell filled the room, helping her clear her head. 

“Stella, you’re here too? Do you even have money with you? Want me to lend you some?” 

Alice stopped halfway and didn’t move forward. 

She leaned against the wall and listened to the voices nearby. 

Sophie’s rude behavior always made people uncomfortable. 

So Stella’s voice was naturally sharp, with no hint of patience. 

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“If you’re that worried about me, why don’t you just give me the company, too? That way I won’t end up broke and miserable.” 

Sophie shot back, “So that’s your real goal. You want Mom and Dad’s things. You’re such a fake.” 

Every word Sophie said was meant to shame her. 

Stella laughed coldly. “Do you really think what you took from me back then was because you were so smart?” 

Sophie stayed full of herself. 

“What, now you’re trying to say you weren’t useless after all?” 

Stella did not bother to argue with her. 

“Just remember this. If you don’t bother me, you can still be the heiress of the Previns.” 

Sophie burst out laughing. “You dare talk big today because you’re close to that country bumpkin, right? 

“You don’t seriously think that country bumpkin can convince Mr. Eric to help you take control, do you? 

“My dear sister, how can you be so naive? 

“Who do you think Mr. Eric is? Do you think he doesn’t know how to weigh gains and losses? Or do you think your looks are enough to make him forget that you’re already married? 

“You’re ridiculous! 

“But if you’re willing to use yourself and rely on the little friendship Mr. Eric has with our family, maybe you really could succeed. 

“Don’t worry. We’re sisters anyway. I’ll help you hide it.” 

Stella clenched her hands tightly. 

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A cold light flashed in her eyes. 

Sophie gave a mocking laugh. 

“What? Isn’t that exactly what you’re thinking? 

“Being Mr. Eric’s mistress is better than staying with a nobody, right?” 

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