“It’s okay, I’m only here to try my luck. Didn’t you say that you have a good painting? Why don’t we take a look?”
“Please, Mr. Stewart.”
Meanwhile, I was disappointed to find out that Mr. Stewart, the most prominent painter in Hawen, only listened to one-sided stories. Besides, I thought Crystal was fully prepared and set up traps to defeat me.
In the past, I would have already left without saying much. However, given that I hadn’t cleared my name, I was reluctant to admit defeat. Overwhelmed with dissatisfaction and anger, I wanted to yell at them.
“Wait!” Suddenly, someone else yelled and stopped them from leaving.
I turned around and realized that it was the man wearing sunglasses and sitting quietly. He stood up and said calmly, “Mr. Stewart, it’s been a long time. I’m floundered by the way you welcome me.”
“Who are you?” Julian gazed at him bewilderedly.
The quick-witted Crystal immediately said, “Sir, I understand that you have a special relationship with Yvonne. However, this art exhibition is meant for the participants and some prominent painters in the country. So, I believe it’s inappropriate for you to talk about the old times with Yvonne here.”
Slowly, the man took down his sunglasses, scanned Crystal coldly, and sneered, “So, are you the new school artist, Crystal Yates? Well, I had the wrong impression that you are a stand-up comedian.”
“You-” Crystal blushed all of a sudden.
“You’re good at cooking up stories and twisting facts. Is this how the new school artist is supposed to behave?” the man continued sarcastically.
“Did I break the rules for talking to her? Should I be driven away? Also, are you suggesting that we shouldn’t talk to one another? After all, it will automatically mean that we are having an affair.” The person in charge dared not respond to Remington’s series of questions but only apologized non-stop.
“Remington, it’s just a misunderstanding. Why must you be so aggressive?” Spencer said in dissatisfaction.
“Well, we all know who is aggressive. After all, I witnessed everything when I sat over there. Ms. Yates, don’t you think you should apologize to us?” Remington slammed the table and questioned her sternly.
“Well…” Crystal never thought that her evil schemes against me would backfire. At that moment, she was startled, and tears welled up in her eyes. She gazed at Remington imploringly with her pitiful eyes as though she was wronged.
“Remington, forgiveness is a virtue. Let me apologize to you on Crystal’s behalf. Please do her a favor and forgive her for once!” Spencer pulled Crystal to his back to protect her and confronted Remington.
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