Chapter 322
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Owen looked Mono in the eye and said eninestly , “ I’m certain . It’s her and only be there won’t be anyone else ”
Mano shook his head and said , “ Life is unpredictable . It’s too soon to make such promises . ”
Owen nodded . “ Yeah , it’s too soon . She doesn’t like me yet – I’ve got to try harder . ”
Mono was speechless .
What Mono meant by “ too soon ” was clearly not what Owers had in mind .
As Aria walked over , their conversation came to an end .
Ana handed Owen a thermometer . “ Take your temp ”
“ Got it .” Owen took it naturally , skipping the “ thank you ” as that would feel too formal between them .
One gave it naturally , and the other took it just as naturally – neither realizing they’d already developed an unspoken bond that let no room for anyone
else .
Mono didn’t know much about Owen , but he understood Aria , his own disciple , perfectly .
“ Looks like the lad still stands a chance with Aria , Mono thought .
Owen wasn’t running a fever . He went back to his apartment , took his meds , and soon drifted off to sleep .
The next day , Aria drove Mono and Gael to the Fine Art Society .
She had just unbuckled her seatbelt when Mono said , “ Stay in the car – it’s better if the others don’t see you . With Gael here , you’ll be fine . ”
If she were recognized , her quiet life would be thrown into chaos .
A smile lit up Aria’s eyes . “ Mono , just call me if you need anything .”
Mono nodded . “ Got it ”
After months apart , Mono made a special trip to Mayen Garden just to check on Aria . Only after confirming she was safe and sound did he finally feel truly
relieved .
As Mono walked in , Westin , who had just arrived at the entrance , hurried over to greet him . His gaze lingered on the dep eagerly , “ Mono , was it my fellow apprentice who brought you here ? ”
Mono gave a slight nod . “ She did . ”
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Westin sighed in frustration at being just a step too late . Then , with eager anticipation , he asked , “ Mono , when will you bring her to meet us ? ”
Mono replied vaguely , “ We’ll see .”
Westin noticed the perfunctory tone and smiled helplessly . Then , as something occurred to him , his face it up and he said eagerly , “ Mono , the Fine Art Society has just acquired three of my fellow apprentice’s paintings ! ”
Mono frowned , puzzled “ Bought them ? ”
That girl never sells her own paintings he thought .
Westin replied , “ It was Liam Cole . At the competition , Hannah Gibson , who was with Liam Cole , accidentally damaged his ex – wife’s paintings . I heard they had to pay one hundred million dollars in compensation .
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“ Liam Cole then hired experts to restore the three paintings and sold them under my fellow apprentice’s name . Society and bought them .
Mone’s face darkened instantly . “ How dare be sell her paintings ! ”
“ Mono , someone like that isn’t worth your anger , ”
Westin said , trying to soothe him .
After calming Mono down , Westin finally voiced the question bursing in his heart . “ Aria Savon has three of my fellow apprentica’s paintings . It of apprentice herself ? ”
He also learned that Aria had donated a replica of Mono’s painting at a charity auction .
He believed she was most likely the famous apprentice .
Mono nodded , “ That’s her ”
Westin blurted out in surprise , “ Wow , my incredible fellow apprentice is really this young ! ”
Mono’s lips curled into a faint smile . “ She’s exceptionally gifted .” But he thought to himself , it’s just a pity her taste in men leaves much to be desired
Mono silently repeated Liam’s name in his mind , his gaze growing cold .
At the dinner party , a man with a foreign look spotted Liam and blurted out in surprise , “ Liam ? ”
Liam spotted the man , his face breaking into a smile as he immediately strode over . “ Diegol ” he called out warmly . “ I didn’t expect you to come to Huthailia .”
Diego shook his hand and , in halting Huthailan , said , “ Well , I come to Huthailia for my studies . I didn’t expect to meet you here ! How are you and yo wife ? ”
Hannah was still in custody ,
Liam looked embarrassed . “ Hannah isn’t my wife yet – we’re not married . ”
Diego looked surprised and asked , “ But isn’t your wife Madelyn Colton ?
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