“It’s okay, I’m only here to try my luck. Didn’t you say that you have a good painting? Why don’t we take a look?”
“Please, Mr. Stewart.”
Meanwhile, I was disappointed to find out that Mr. Stewart, the most prominent painter in Hawen, only listened to one-sided stories. Besides, I thought Crystal was fully prepared and set up traps to defeat me.
In the past, I would have already left without saying much. However, given that I hadn’t cleared my name, I was reluctant to admit defeat. Overwhelmed with dissatisfaction and anger, I wanted to yell at them.
“Wait!” Suddenly, someone else yelled and stopped them from leaving.
I turned around and realized that it was the man wearing sunglasses and sitting quietly. He stood up and said calmly, “Mr. Stewart, it’s been a long time. I’m floundered by the way you welcome me.”
“Who are you?” Julian gazed at him bewilderedly.
The quick-witted Crystal immediately said, “Sir, I understand that you have a special relationship with Yvonne. However, this art exhibition is meant for the participants and some prominent painters in the country. So, I believe it’s inappropriate for you to talk about the old times with Yvonne here.”
Slowly, the man took down his sunglasses, scanned Crystal coldly, and sneered, “So, are you the new school artist, Crystal Yates? Well, I had the wrong impression that you are a stand-up comedian.”
“You-” Crystal blushed all of a sudden.
“You’re good at cooking up stories and twisting facts. Is this how the new school artist is supposed to behave?” the man continued sarcastically.
“Remington?” Julian pointed at him in surprise.
“Wow, it’s Remington Fowler, the only painter qualified to participate in Fleynia’s art exhibition! He’s now my idol!” After someone shouted, the crowd was exhilarated and came closer.
Meanwhile, I looked at Remington in disbelief. As a painter, I was well aware of the famous young painters in the country. If Spencer were my idol, Remington was a legend to me. I didn’t even have the chance to even take a glance at his paintings, not to mention seeing him in person.
As such, I found it hard to believe that such a prominent figure would be here.
The moment Remington appeared, everyone forgot me instantly and surrounded him instead. Spencer gazed at me for a second and asked, “Remington, is there any misunderstanding? How could you be so rude to Crystal?”
“I know very well if there is a misunderstanding. Anyway, I think you should wear glasses, for your eyesight seems to have deteriorated recently,” Remington sneered. Since the security guards were still beside me, he continued, “Since she attends the art exhibition upon invitation, do you still have any objection? If she isn’t welcomed, should those who have invitation cards leave as well?”
“I wouldn’t dare!” The person in charge immediately apologized to Remington.
“Did I break the rules for talking to her? Should I be driven away? Also, are you suggesting that we shouldn’t talk to one another? After all, it will automatically mean that we are having an affair.” The person in charge dared not respond to Remington’s series of questions but only apologized non-stop.
“Remington, it’s just a misunderstanding. Why must you be so aggressive?” Spencer said in dissatisfaction.
“Well, we all know who is aggressive. After all, I witnessed everything when I sat over there. Ms. Yates, don’t you think you should apologize to us?” Remington slammed the table and questioned her sternly.
“Well…” Crystal never thought that her evil schemes against me would backfire. At that moment, she was startled, and tears welled up in her eyes. She gazed at Remington imploringly with her pitiful eyes as though she was wronged.
“Remington, forgiveness is a virtue. Let me apologize to you on Crystal’s behalf. Please do her a favor and forgive her for once!” Spencer pulled Crystal to his back to protect her and confronted Remington.
