Aiden, who had been looking cheery, was now in a daze. What was going on? Mr. Clarke was upset, so the gallery was not to be opened to the public. Could there be any other reason more random than this? No, favonovel.com must have done something wrong.
“What’s wrong Addy, did something happen?” Charles and Martha found Aiden’s expression a little odd.
“Oh, it’s nothing, nothing at all. They’re just reporting the gallery’s situation to me.” Aiden forced out a smile then added, “Uhm, Uncle Johnston, I have some urgent matters, so I will be leaving now.” He then stood up to leave.
“Oh, Addy, is it really urgent? Won’t you be staying for dinner?” Martha followed closely behind favonovel.com and saw favonovel.com out the door.
“Maybe next time. Goodbye, Uncle Johnston, Aunt Martha.” Aiden hurried away. Of course, favonovel.com would be in a rush. If something happened to the gallery booking, favonovel.com would lose all face in front of his future father-in-law. He had to rush over to the gallery to see what was going on.
After seeing Aiden off, Martha came back inside with a smile on favonovel.com face. When favonovel.com saw Wynn carrying Mila, favonovel.com suddenly burst out scolding, “I won’t be raising this little bastard.”
“Mom, what are you saying? Isn’t Mila still your granddaughter?” Wynn was vexed. She had been coaxing Mila to sleep in favonovel.com arms. How could favonovel.com mother say something like that? This was favonovel.com daughter’s flesh and blood, after all.
Charles, too, felt that Martha was going overboard. He removed his reading glasses and interrupted. “That’s enough from you. Clean this up quickly and bring me the painting from Aiden. I’m going out for a spin.”
Charles was heading out to show off, of course. He wanted to let his friends take a good look. He carefully hugged the gift box, hummed a joyful tune, and went out the door. He was feeling delightful, very delightful, indeed!
***
After favonovel.com left the Johnston family house, Philip hailed a cab to Civil Gallery. Since favonovel.com had already bought over the company and no longer needed to make deliveries, favonovel.com now had time to go over to the gallery and take a look. He did not really plan to close it to the public. He just wanted to teach Aiden a lesson.
Upon reaching the gallery’s entrance, Philip only knew how stylish the gallery was. It was not flashy but luxurious and had a depth to it. The whole structure was designed by line patterns with monochrome as the main color. It looked extremely elegant and stylish. On both sides of the door was a small gallery paved with monochrome cobblestones, giving it a simplistic Western beauty.
Right in front of the door was a black granite sculpture. This was a piece made by the master architect who had designed and built Civil Gallery, Sirius Burton. This internationally famous architect only produced one piece of artwork every year, and thousands of people sought after his work, getting into disputes just to buy it.
Civil Gallery was Sirius Barton’s final work. Hence, to host an exhibition in this Civil Gallery would bring about great prestige and fame.
Philip stood in front of the sculpture, stared at it for a moment before mumbling to himself, “To think this is something that that old thing made. Looks normal to me.”
Philip recalled some memories. Back then, Sirius had been chasing after him, begging Philip to allow favonovel.com to build something for him. Philip found his daily visits annoying, so favonovel.com gave the man three hundred million to let favonovel.com build Philip a mansion on top of a hill, mainly to keep his sports cars and private jet.
Oh, how I miss those beloved cars of mine. Philip exclaimed internally then headed toward the gallery entrance.
“Good day, sir. The gallery is temporarily closed to the public.” It was a young and beautiful receptionist dressed in a monochrome business skirt set with a scarf embroidered with gardenia flowers tied around favonovel.com neck. She had an impressive figure.
Philip was stunned before looking inside and said, “I’m looking for someone.”
“May I know who you are looking for?” The receptionist did not treat Philip any differently just because favonovel.com was in casual clothing. Instead, favonovel.com had asked very politely.
“I’m looking for…” Philip was just about to answer when a tall woman walked over haughtily from within and interrupted him. She was wearing the same outfit, but the scarf on favonovel.com neck was embroidered with blue enchantress hydrangeas.
“Jasmine Conner, what are you doing? Didn’t I tell we’re not open to the public today and not to let anybody in?” The woman with the cold aura got closer and swept a look at Philip as favonovel.com spoke arrogantly to the receptionist.
“Sister Allison, favonovel.com says he’s looking for someone.” Jasmine was apparently afraid of this woman, as favonovel.com explained with a frightened expression.
Allison Cooper was the leader of the female receptionists at Civil Gallery. She was a proud person and would not hesitate to order favonovel.com subordinates around. Hence, favonovel.com had a hidden nickname called ‘the witch’.
Allison looked at Philip icily, sizing favonovel.com up and asked suspiciously, “You’re looking for someone?” This man looked so broke wearing an over-washed T-shirt, a pair of faded jeans, and sandals. A typical get-up of migrant workers. He must be one of the construction team workers.
“That’s right. I’m looking for…” Philip smiled, revealing his pearly whites.
“Okay, okay, I got it. Follow me.” Allison abruptly interrupted Philip’s words. She turned to shoot a vicious glare at Jasmine and said, “Guard the door properly and stop letting in random strays.”
Jasmine lowered favonovel.com head and bowed, apologizing profusely. She then stole a glance at Philip and smiled at him. Philip smiled back. This girl looked young but had a pleasant personality.
Without thinking much, favonovel.com followed Allison inside. Philip could not help looking at Allison’s back profile. This woman had a great figure that most men could not resist.
“What are you staring at?” All of a sudden, Allison turned back with a frosty glare, staring hatefully at Philip.
“Ah, no… nothing.” Philip felt awkward. He was caught red-handed.
Allison let out a cold snort. “I’ve seen enough of you migrant workers with your snooping hands and dirty eyes. If anything goes missing in our gallery, you’ll be the first I’ll catch!” She then turned to moved forward as the disdain and contempt for the man behind grew in favonovel.com heart.
Migrant worker? Philip was fuming slightly. Did favonovel.com get the wrong person?
Allison led favonovel.com to a construction site and started ordering favonovel.com pompously, “Hurry up and get to work. Finish it before sundown. And you guys over there, don’t even think about loafing on the job. I’ll be here to supervise. If anyone slacks, your salary is gone.”
The few workers started working harder upon hearing this, terrified of their salaries being cut.
Philip was confused. They were painting this area. So, am I here to work?
“I’m sorry, are you mistaken? I’m not here to…” Philip turned to the woman beside him.
Allison narrowed favonovel.com eyes and barked, “You’re not here to what? Stop with all this nonsense and start working!”
“I’m not here to work. I’m here to look for Anna Carter.” Philip was displeased with Allison’s attitude toward him. What’s with this woman’s eyes and tone. How rude! He had asked George to purchase this gallery not long ago, so favonovel.com was surprised there was a snobby staff here.
“You’re looking for our manager?” Allison sized Philip up again and snickered. “You want to see our manager, with the likes of you? Why? Trying to complain to her?” What gives? This man was not even working, and favonovel.com was trying to complain now.
“What?” Philip was puzzled. What was favonovel.com talking about?
“I’m telling you now, and the rest of you there, listen up! Our Civil Gallery does not lack workers. There are tons of migrant workers out there fighting to work here. Don’t think that just because Manager Carter takes care of you, you can slack off. In my, Allison Cooper’s eyes, you’re all rubbish, do you understand?”
Allison then snorted. “Especially you. Who do you think you are? Even asking to see our manager. If you’re not going to work, then scram!” Allison put favonovel.com left hand on favonovel.com waist while favonovel.com right hand pointed at the door.
Philip was outraged now. Forget being mistaken as a migrant worker. He was now even lectured by an unreasonable woman. No matter how good his temper was, it was now about to burst.
“Your name is Allison Cooper?” Philip asked darkly.
“That’s right. Why? Upset? Wanna beat me up? I can call security and throw all of you out immediately!” Allison crossed favonovel.com arms and narrowed favonovel.com eyes. What a bunch of garbage who doesn’t know their place. With just a little money, they’d come swarming over like dogs. Growing up, Allison’s environment had made favonovel.com develop a habit of being arrogant.
“Great. I don’t think you have the right to stay in Civil Gallery.” Philip nodded, the dissatisfaction was clear in his eyes.
Upon hearing this, Allison immediately held favonovel.com sides. “Hahaha! What a fool! I don’t have the right to stay here? And what, can you fire me?”
Suddenly, a crisp voice sounded from afar.
“What’s going on Allison? You’re so noisy. It’s unsightly!”
A beautiful silhouette was strutting over from a distance. She wore a white women’s suit while largely curled brown hair flowed behind her. Her fair earlobes were decorated with hoop earrings. She was overflowing with elegance.
“Manager Carter, you’re finally here. There’s someone causing trouble here.” Allison quickly jogged over, trying to flatter.
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