all

ar Paige bouncing on the

o since college. It had earned a respectable name in the industry, but it was more

ation. "You made it sound like the world was

eized the moment before Adelina could reco

eep in sleep when a relentless stream

ally from the entrance. Before Adelina could even take a breath, Paige had d

ing to meet the expert in person. They've been h

e to Paige's dramatic introduction,

The modest office space was packed. At the sound of their

could possess such expertise. They couldn't believe she could possibly r

hed the table. The painting was indeed in a dire state-stained and yellowed with age

elina asked, her gaze fin

l s

ff, who brought over the materials

nse scrutiny. With methodical grace, she be

, looking almost luminous agains

indecipherable painting slowly began to

t back to life. I

by her skill. The awed exclamation shattered the silence, an

that needs repair as well. Wou

sand! Please, Ms. Spencer,

on! Ms. Spenc

flying from ev

ther, terrified that a moment's hesitati

information with the eager crowd did Paige, who had

pened this studio in the first place. If it hadn't been for that marri

e in the slightest; it was still top-tier, the kind of

d to say what was on her mind. She phrased

been thinking of getting back int

stared at her, utterly

ents, take a ten percent commission, and you keep the rest. On top

back by the shockin

... you don

bject, Paige cut her

omised you this a long, long time ago. It's y

Paige's face, Adelina felt a rush of

ige

ust work your magic and help me make this studio the biggest

a playful eye

cs, Adelina gave a firm nod,

booked a private room at a five-star restaurant for a celebration, waving off all protests. Unable

est efforts to shield her, Adelina still end

lightheaded, she excused herself to

hat are you

y. The speaker quickly approached, thei