Cecilia cast a frosty glance at Nancy. Her tone was bling. “You really think you’re some kind of star?”
Nancy’s expression stiffened. She didn’t get why Cilia was backing Ariel so fiercely.
Sure, the venue belonged to Cecilia, but they had pad to rent it today.
Sarah had finally calmed down. Facing the cameras how turned squarely on her, she took a deep breath and said, “This is all a misunderstanding. M. Pryce, you probably don’t know the history between Ariel and our family. I hope you won’t let her pull your strings.”
Cecilia gave a cold snort. “Let me ask you again. Isto Stillness‘ your painting or not?”
Sarah met Ariel’s icy gaze, then turned to Cecilia’s vaguely amused smirk. Something didn’t feel right, but she had already claimed “Into Stillness” as hers. Backtracking now would only make things worse.
“What are you trying to say, Ms. Pryce?” she asked.
A strange chill swept through Nancy. Her gaze darted instinctively toward Jayson, who remained calm and composed in his seat. That steadiness gave her just enough courage to sit tight.
Frowning, Frederick spoke up. “Yeah, Ms. Pryce. Surely there should be more solid evidence? This painting has no signature. Ariel can’t just claim it belongs to her mother and expect us to take her word for it.”
But many of the artists in the room remained silent Because they could tell that the brushwork in ” Into Stillness” and “Delusion” was nearly indistinguishable in strength and depth.
Sarah… really wasn’t clean.
The reporters in the room had already seized on the breaking drama, capturing every flicker of emotion on Sarah’s face without missing a beat.
Matt glanced over at Jayson. “What’s going on? Did Nancy piss Cecilia off or something?”
Jayson said nothing, his eyes fixed on the scene unraveling before him.
Cecilia knew what everyone was thinking. She let out a low laugh. “Evidence? Of course I have
evidence.”
Another painting was brought in from the back, this time with great care.
Ariel was the first to see it clearly. Her eyes widened in surprise as she glanced at Cecilia.
Cecilia had actually managed to borrow the top half of Elena’s two–piece series archived at Halread University,
The moment Sarah saw it, all color drained from her face. She staggered back, clutching her chest.
She knew that there was no talking her way out this time.
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“Dawnstay‘ and ‘Into Stillness‘ were painted as a set. Viewed separately, they may seem like two distinct works. But the brilliance becomes clear when you place them together.
“The subtle textures, layered tones, and overall composition only come together to reveal their full meaning when viewed together. Everyone here knows their craft. Surely you can all tell these were painted by the same hand, right?”
Cecilia swept her gaze around the room.
There were dozens gathered for this talk session. Beyond the invited guests, the room was packed with media and professionals from across the art world.
They would have the answer at just one glance.
Everyone surged forward.
The moment “Dawnstay” and “Into Stillness” were placed together, the impact was explosive.
That level of mastery was incredible..
When compared to “Delusion” beside it, the difference was clear. It simply didn’t measure up.
All eyes turned toward Sarah, now filled with disbelief. “Mrs. Stanton, how do you explain this? Did you really plagiarize?”
“You even claimed Ms. Walker’s work as your own? That’s just shameless.”
“If we take a closer look, every single piece in this exhibition carries traces of these two paintings‘ style! Have you really been riding on Ms. Walker’s work your entire career?”
Each word stabbed like a knife.
The room bristled with contempt, disgust, and outrage.
Sarah looked like she might collapse.
Even Nancy, rarely one to lose her composure, couldn’t keep her expression steady.
What used to be minor critiques about skill now threatened to topple all the glory they had built. And now, they stood in disgrace.
Sarah’s eyes grew cold with rage as she glanced toward Jayson seated below.
Jayson tilted his head slightly as he looked at Ariel. Did you come here today with nothing prepared? Are you planning to accuse her without a shred of proof?”
Ariel let out a sneer. That reminded her.
She motioned for Janice to take out the series piece over as she said, Since we’re laying it all out… The created after ‘Dawnstay‘ and ‘Into Stillness.‘
ayson had bought overseas. Her eyes frosted ece I have here is a series piece my mother
“Back then, Mrs. Stanton accused her of plagiarizin ‘Delusion.’ However, after today, I believe it’s clear to everyone that Mrs. Stanton not only plaglazed, but also framed my mother to cover it up.
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She slandered an innocent name. A parasite like the has no place in this industry,”
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