he never painted again
Chapter 60
Faith was stunned by kyle’s words, surprised that the painting camed such a profound story. If what Kyle said was true, this final masterpiece would be invalu
kyle shipped lightly. “Believe it or not, that’s up to you, but since you enjoy studying paintings, buying them for research or just to pass the time wouldn’t hurt. “What mattered most is that bean tell you like it!
His comment left many in the room visibly unsettled. To Kyle, spending over a million dollars seemed as trivial as loose change,
Premione infuriating to some was the playful way he seemed to flirt with Faith Spending, over 10 million dollars simply because she liked it? How outrageous! But what they didn’t low was that Kyle truly had the meam to back it up.
Faith lowered her head, biting her lip, her cheeks flushed with embarrassment. Het heart brimmed with happiness.
Belle. All she could do
she loved Kyle deeply, more than anything. But since Kyle hadn’t chosen her, she couldn’t bring herself to interfere in his relationship with B was silently bless them from afar
Now, however, Kyle’s actions toward her seemed to fill the void left by her unfulfilled love.
Evenrisking her life to find Kyle had been worth it.
grown much closer than before. She believed that once Kyle overcame his
Though their relationship still lacked a definitive label, Faith couldn’t deny that they had gi innerstruggles, they could be together and live a happylite.
Still, the tugged lightly at Kyle’s sleeve. “I believe you, and yes, like it. But it’s just too expensive. We could always find something else to study.” “gar million dollars.”
Kyle directly raised the bid to go million dollars, always staying one step ahead. To outsiders, it might have seemed like he was deliberately targeting Belle. By now, Belle’s eyes were practically blazing with anger. “That damned kyle I can’t believe this! He’s doing it on purpose he raises the price by leaps and boursds, acting like he’s swimming in money!”
ever made.
She clenched her teeth in frustration. “How did I not see before how shameless he was? Leaving him was the best decision I ever “File, You want to act all high and mighty in front of Faith? Let’s see how long you can keep it up!=
Belle raised her paddle, her voice trembling with anger “41 usillion dollars ”
“50 million dollars,” Kyle responded calmly, without a moment of pause. “Sumillion dollars!”
Belle was so furious she nearly stood up, but chloe quickly tugged at her sleeve to stop her. Losing composure in a setting like this would “Belle, this is over 50 million dollars. It’s not worth it. Let’s just leave it. Kyle definitely can’t pay up, and when the time comes, we’ll figure something out ” only invite ridicule. Before Chloe could finish, helle interrupted through gritted teeth. “No way! I want everyone to see that this shameless ex–convict is nothing but a pretentious fraud who cair’t pay his way!”
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Sering Belle’s agatation, Chloe quickly tried to calm her down. “Belle, think this through. This is the Rivas family’s event. If things get out of hand he Trouble to them and tamid, ont reputation
“Besides, once the Rivas family realizes Kyle can’t afford to pay, even if Mr. Rivas tries to smooth thir all his goodwill, and we’ll have plenty of opportunities to deal with him later.”
Belle seemed to regain some composure, biting her lip as she nodded reluctantly.
Chloe was night–starting a public feud with Kyle here would look bad.
things over, Ms. Rivas will be displeased. Kyle will burn through
Still, Belle’s face was tight with frustration. “Fine. I’ll make one last bid. If Kyle still insists on out bidding me, I’ll let him have it. Let’s see how he dies lumself out
of this mess
“55 million dollars”
Helle’s voice rang out clearly, drawing all eyes to her. She looked pointedly at Kyle, raising her voice for effect. “It seems you really like this painting, sir. But the prior has tar exceeded its actual value. Will you still continu ?
“I should remind you that this auction requies payment in cash. It’s one thing to embarrass yourself, but causing a disruption at a Rivas family event could have serious consequelices. Can you handle that?”
The poor buzzed with murmurs.
Everyone knew Belle Cotton she was a prominent Coin Redonia While spending tens of mill
Emilions was a significant bi
blow, it was still within her means.
but she was Kyle Archer? Where had he come from?
Hyle calmly raised las paddle “Gomallion dollars.”
The room fell silent as all eyes tumed to kyle, who appeared utterly composed.
“Whether it’s worth this price is one of your concem,” he said calmly. “What matters is that the woman next to me enjoys studying art. So, I’m buying it for her 11 It makes het happy, sproding a bilbligowy is worth it.”
Kyle wasn’t being reckless or wasteful. To idim, the painting genuinely beld this value.
