NovelEnglishChapter 177 Mr Stroudsburg "Ms. Perez? What a coincidence!" Jennifer forced a polite smile, masking her irritation from her last encounter with Seraphina, whom she had thoroughly embarrassed. The harsh words still stung.
She wasn't about to pretend it hadn't happened.
With Monica present, she didn't want to make a scene.
"Yes, it is quite a coincidence, Ms. Cross. I'm surprised that you would be interested in art exhibitions as well," Seraphina replied with a smile, sensing the coldness in Jennifer's tone. "Do you think all I care about is making money, Ms. Perez?" Seraphina asked with a raised brow.
Monica noticed the tension between the two.
She was about to intervene when the gallery owner hurried over.
"Mrs. Colombo and Ms. Cross, I apologize for the lack of hospitality. Have you found any paintings you like?" Jennifer immediately spoke up.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"This painting is quite nice. Mrs. Colombo, if you like it, why don't I buy it for you as a gift?" Monica paused with the offer, and a satisfied smile spread across her face.
"There's no need to go to such an expense. You're a guest." Jennifer was generous, and she was always eager to please Monica. She wasn't about to let the opportunity slip away.
She turned to the gallery owner.
"I'll take this one. Please wrap it up," she ordered.
The gallery owner shook his head firmly.
"I'm afraid that's not possible. This painting by Mr. Stroudsburg is not for sale. Ah, here he comes now." Just as he spoke, an older man with a dignified posture walked over, hands clasped behind his back.
Lucas Von Stroudsburg was an Oflar gentleman knighted by the Queen of Oflar. He was a highly esteemed figure in the international art world. His paintings were nearly impossible to acquire. Monica also recognized the name, which was practically legendary.
High society ladies often mocked those who didn't own works by renowned artists as nouveau riche. However, acquiring one of Lucas's paintings wasn't just a matter of wealth.
His eccentric and demanding nature meant that only a select few met his stringent buying criteria.
1/3 Chapter 177 Mr Stroudsburg Finished Monica mused that if she could obtain this painting, her status among the elite would be even more secure.
Lucas had walked up to them.
The gallery owner greeted him courteously.
Lucas barely acknowledged him. Without a word, he reached up to take the painting off the wall and leave. Jennifer could tell how much Monica.admired the painting. She quickly stepped forward to stop him.
"Mr. Stroudsburg, how much would you like for this painting? I'd like to buy it." Lucas glanced at Jennifer, a slight frown forming on his face.
"You can't afford it," he said curtly, brushing past her.
Jennifer felt embarrassed when Lucias answered, clearly showing a lack of confidence in her ability. She was a woman of immense wealth, and this old man doubted her ability, saying that she couldn't afford it? "Mr. Stroudsburg, nyour price, and then we'll see if I can afford it." She replied, her expression turning cold and her tone now tinged with pride. Lucas snorted.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm"You're young, but you reek of nouveau riche vulgarity. Selling this to you would ruin my reputation. You'd be better off ruining someone else's art." Jennifer's face darkened at his insult, and her eyes grew colder.
Being demeaned like this, especially in front of Monica, was hard to swallow, no matter how thick-skinned she was.
The air grew thick with an awkward silence.
Lucas glanced around, his gaze m landing on Seraphina. His eyes narrowed slightly. "Are you buying?" he asked.
Seraphina pressed her lips together and said, "No, I'm just as much an nouveau riche," Lucas chuckled at that.
Jennifer, unwilling to back down, retorted sharply, "Mr. Stroudsburg, why won't you sell it tobut offer it to someone else?" "Because she's beautiful!" Lucas replied matter-of-factly.
Speechless, Jennifer stood there coldly, glaring at him in anger.
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