Chapter 175
Author: Prettypen
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Victoria let out a cold laugh as she folded her arms across her chest. "A painting only," she said with obvious contempt. "You are claiming that is the most expensive items here, then prove it."

Marcus remained completely calm. He didn't argue with her. Instead, he stepped closer to Sweedy, gently turned the painting around, and pointed at the lower right corner. "Look carefully," he said. "There's a signature."

Sweedy wiped the tears from her eyes before lowering her gaze. The moment she sa
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