This was no ordinary gift.

It was a symbol meant for the wife of the family’s future leader.

Was Damari implying Andrew would be the future leader?

Bruno interjected, “Dad, it’s Madisyn’s first time here.

Isn’t this a bit too much?”

Damari gave him a firm look.

“What of it? I like her!”

Then, he said to Madisyn, “If my wife were still with us, she would have presented this to you herself!”

Damari’s affection for Madisyn was clear.

Courtney’s face flushed with jealousy.

That bracelet was incredibly valuable.

Did Madisyn truly deserve such a gift? Even if the painting was authentic, it seemed mere chance had favored her!

Sarai, feeling jealous herself, hid it behind a smile.

“Madisyn, you certainly have a discerning eye.

Who would have guessed a small investment could win over Mr.

Damari Klein so easily? My daughter Courtney is too sincere for such tricks.

She prefers to spend more to ensure the gift for Mr.

Klein is real,” she said, suggesting Madisyn was manipulative.

Courtney lowered her head, feigning humility.

“Although I’ve studied fine arts for long, I’m still afraid of making mistakes.

With so few authentic items available, I didn’t want to risk a mistake.

I hope my gift pleases you, Mr.

Klein.

Madisyn was taken aback by these two’s shamelessness.

Then, Stan frowned and remarked, “You do realize it’s a counterfeit, right?”

His statement stunned everyone.

Courtney’s gift was a fake?

She had spent eight million dollars on a fake?

“It’s a fake?” Courtney gasped, turning pale.

Stan nodded.

“Yes, it is obviously a forgery of Atley’s work.

” He looked at Damari.

“You figured it out too, didn’t you?”

Damari slowly nodded.

Courtney’s expression darkened.

“But… that can’t be right…”

She had meticulously researched Atley’s works.

It couldn’t be a counterfeit!

Stan pointed out specific details on the painting.

“Atley’s brushwork is distinct and robust.

This copy was well done, but the details don’t match.

The painting is old, but it’s not an Atley.

It was probably painted by a less prominent artist a century ago.

It’s worth maybe a few hundred thousand, certainly not eight million.

That can’t be true!”

Courtney examined the painting more closely.

Slowly, she began to recognize the discrepancies Stan had noted.

A cold fear gripped her.

How could this happen?

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