Chapter 150 A Slap in the Face
Chapter 150 A Slap in the Face
Alice didn’t need to turn and to preognize that wice
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Alice glanced at Erie with a helpless look.
That’s your mess to deal with, she sand dryly “Handle it yoursel
Just as her words faded, Vette marched rigla up to them, her tone darp and accusatory.
“This per some grassy field. You clearly have no understanding of what this even is, the scrutted, pointing at the painting
“This is a representation of the cerebral camos! These are galactic nebula
Disdain painted her expression “Eric, your tate has really gone downhill
The umpeen message? The fact that he would actually marry someone like her was almost laughable.
Alice didn’t inch. She asked coolly, “Have you ever spoken to the artist about this piece? How would you know what she was thinking when she painted in
Yvette gave a condescending sort.
Of course, Huse. We wer dose friends bark when we were leath living overseas
Alice’s gaze woltened with faux pity
Aral shame. A painder with such poor judgment. No wonder she’s lost her edge. I denda shell ever produce another great
Yvette’s expression turned som “Alice, all you do is talk. What else are you even goed as Vou know nothing about art. I doulat you and Pic have anything in common at all”
She shook her head with theatrical sorrow. “Honestly, it’s just tragic. A marriage built on a contract is doomed to fall apart in
Then, with a twisted sort of sympathy, she added, “Alice, I truly feel sorry for you”
Alice turned to Eric and tilted her head dightly. “Mr. Eric, do you feel sorry for me too?”
Eric looked irritated.
How my wife and I live, on whether we’ll stay together, is none of your business
He paused, then added only, “And frankly, I feel sorry for your painter friend. It must be pure agony trying to talk art with someone who clearly doesn’t get it
That hit hardd
Yvette’s eyes welled with angry tears.
“Eric, how could you say that? You know I
The artist is here! Get your cameras ready!”
Suddenly, the crowd surged forward, and the gallery erupted into chaos.
The commotion was expected. After all, the artist herself was making an appearance.
She was there to do a special signing, which would make the artworks even more valuable for collectors,
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With her signature, the already steep prices would soar.
That was why so many fans were eager to get a special autograph–to keep as a collectible.
The artist’s appearance came without any prior announcement, making her sudden arrival all the more thrilling for the
crowd.
Yvette’s face lit up instantly. She hurried toward the artist and reached our for a handshake.
But watching from the sidelines, it was clear that these two weren’t close at all.
Their interaction felt more like a fan meeting her idol than two old friends reconnecting.
Still, Yvette was determined to make Alice look bad. No one knew exactly what she said, but whatever it was, it prompted the artist to walk toward them.
“Would you mind sharing what inspired you to create this piece?” Yvette asked sweetly, but there was a smug edge to her
voice.
The artist turned to look at the painting, and her eyes immediately softened with affection
Her entire p
posture was
She let go of the hem of her skirt slowly walked over, and gently laid both hands on the canvas. Her serene–almost reverent
She said softly. “Every time I see this painting, it feels like my brain is lying in an open meadow.
“I can almost smell the grass in every single neural strand.
“I am nature, and nature is me.
Yvette’s expression darkened instantly. It was practically stormy now.
Alice let out a laugh. “Huh. That’s funny. It kind of looked like a starry night to me.”
The artist frowned.
“I can’t stand st
starry skies.
“Stars each follow their own fixed paths. They never experience the joy of lifting each other up
- up.
“Stars don’t have feelings. Neither does the universe.
“In that sense, even a blade of grass is more alive. It can lean on the blades beside it, grow together, and wither together.”
Alice nodded with genuine respect. I love that perspective. That’s impressive.”
The artist smiled shyly
“That’s just how I see it. I hope I didn’t cloud your interpretation.”
Alice didn’t mind at all. Abstract artists often had thoughts that jumped in unexpected directions. It was part of what made their work interesting
But the crowd had definitely heard what Yvette said earlier.
And now, after the artist’s own clarification, the mood shifted hard.
“Didn’t she just mock someone for lacking taste? What a joke.”
“She called it a starry sky. Didn’t the artist literally just say she hates that?”
‘Didn’t she claim to be good friends? They look like strangers.”
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“She clearly doesn’t know anything. She’s just trying to get attention.
That’s so gross.
“Good thing that pretty lady didn’t argue with her. If she had. Yvette would’ve looked even worse.”
“Wait a second! That woman looks familiar.”
“Isn’t that Mrs. Nolan?”
“Oh wow, it’s her! She looks exactly like the photos online!”
Alice had only planned to quietly enjoy the artwork. But the moment someone recognized her, the atmosphere changed in an instant. People swarmed around her like she was a celebrity.
With no other choice, she had to rely on the gallery’s security to escort her out
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