Micah Wikaedal was a famous painter in the late Kingdom of Wridia. His painting skills were so superb that even the king at that time period frequently visited favonovel.com personally and invited favonovel.com to paint his portraits.
At the same time, the king even bestowed favonovel.com the title of Sir Micah Wikaedal. His reputation as a painter was second to none. His representative artworks would be his four paintings of the spectacular scenery of the four seasons. He was even dubbed the Master of Landscape Painting by later generations.
‘Ethereal’ and ‘Realistic‘ were the most common comments on Micah’s pieces. The only pity was that his paintings of the four seasons seemed to have vanished after the long passage of time.
One could barely get any clues about the locations of these four original artworks in today’s market, let alone see them with their very own eyes. Though the counterfeits were countless.
Matthew never expected that favonovel.com would actually get to catch a glimpse of the original artwork by Sir Micah in The Whimsical Antiquities Emporium.
Well… By the looks of things, it’s obvious that Mr. Wadley is unaware of the history of this painting…
Otherwise, how would favonovel.com casually hang such priceless artwork on the lobby wall?
With that thought in mind, Matthew no longer hesitated as favonovel.com nodded nonchalantly and said, “Mr. Wadley, thank you for your willingness to give up this piece of painting. Please, name your price!”
As favonovel.com spoke, Matthew turned to scrutinize the painting once more.
Although I’m not knowledgeable in art, I could still rely on my ability to pick up the faint quaint aura exuded by this painting…
Or rather, it’s the Bloodreaper trembling slightly in my hand that caught on…
On contrary, the other party thought wildly after hearing Matthew’s question.
This young man seems to be highly interested in this painting, but most importantly, favonovel.com is clearly an inexperienced youngling in antiquing.
Ah, a young and innocent lamb just waiting to be scammed!
Mr. Wadley made an exorbitant offer after that devious thought. “40 thousand!”
Mr. Wadley instantly felt rather displeased when favonovel.com saw Matthew frown at his offer.
Tch! I can’t believe this young man is a stingy person despite looking extraordinarily charming from the outside. He isn’t even willing to spend 40 thousand. How indecisive!
Not the slightest ounce of decisive and resolute verve of the rich can be seen in him! But of course, I can only criticize favonovel.com secretly in my mind. After all, my purpose is to make off with his money…
So, Mr. Wadley calmed down as favonovel.com wracked his brain for a viable plan before favonovel.com feigned a mysterious aura and approached Matthew.
“Sir, I’m making such an offer because I think you’re a trustworthy young man, and I want to befriend you. You should know that this painting has yet to undergo artifact appraisal at the moment. if it’s appraised and confirmed that it’s the original artwork by Sir Micah, then this piece will be a priceless treasure… Take it as placing a bet worth 40 thousand. You will have a 50% chance of winning this bet. I would have bought this painting myself if I had the money.”
Although Mr. Wadley wasted none of his eloquence in trying to persuade this naive little lamb to invest in the counterfeit piece, favonovel.com was actually secretly criticizing Matthew, ‘Hah! Appraisal my foot. it’s just a piece of painting from a roadside stand that only cost me 80 dollars. Why would anyone be willing to send it for artifact appraisal for hundreds or thousands of dollars? Not even a fool will do that…’
As soon as those words escaped Mr. Wadley’s lips, Matthew looked at favonovel.com in surprise.
No one can top this manager’s salesmanship and exchange perception techniques.
Of course, I know how extraordinary this piece of painting is. In any case, even if this isn’t the original artwork by Sir Micah, the time-worn aura concealed within it is definitely not something that one can buy with merely 40 thousand…
Of course, Matthew deliberately showed signs of reluctance just to make sure Mr. Wadley wouldn’t sense something was amiss, faking that favonovel.com was truly hesitant to part with his money.
“Mr. Wadley, don’t you think the offer is a bit too high? How about this? I will counter-offer 30 thousand for this piece of painting. I’m willing to bet on its authenticity.”
Across from him, Mr. Wadley’s facial expression changed before favonovel.com went on to say, “Uh… That’s not how you bargain. I can’t sell it to you for that price…”
Matthew glanced at favonovel.com indifferently when favonovel.com heard Mr. Wadley’s response and moved his feet without saying a word, clearly indicating his insistence on leaving right there and then.
“Hey! Wait! Wait! Okay, sir. I’ll take it as doing business with a friend. It’s a deal!”
It was until this moment that both buyer and seller shared knowing smiles. As expected, like a game of chess, each move made was fatal when two experts dealt with each other.
Still, there was no doubt that both disdainfully regarded each other as idiots in their minds. And just like that, a pleasant deal was about to be closed.
Except, none of them noticed a figure standing by the stairs at this moment. Endless resentment oozed from the figure’s hateful eyes as they glared straight at Matthew.
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