Chapter 149: Helena’s Reversal (2)
She had to exert a lot of effort to push him away.
This man, really, after holding it in for so long, could flirt anytime, anywhere.
Being pinned against the wall was one thing, but teasing her was another.
And it was in a hotel corridor where someone could appear at any moment-too bold and too exciting.
Willis grinned at her, “Are you dreaming?”
Helena shook her head.
Her heart was pounding; you couldn’t wake up from a dream like this.
Willis ruffled her hair, “Our Helena is amazing, earning foreign exchange now.”
“I still feel that the price he offered is outrageously high.”
Willis knew very well.
Frank set such a high price not only because Helena painted exceptionally well but also as a repayment of an old favor to the grandfather.
Although he didn’t explicitly mention it, everyone had an idea.
But Willis didn’t reveal it; let Helena enjoy her happiness secretly.
Earning over sixty million with one stroke, she might feel the price was high on the surface, but inside, she must be ecstatic.
Seeing her happy made him even happier.
After the car accident and miscarriage, she hadn’t been happy for a long time.
Side by side, they walked to the elevator.
Soon, the elevator doors opened.
A handsome figure walked out from inside.
It was Jay, holding a black briefcase.
Helena was slightly surprised and greeted him, “Hello, Mr.”Content (C) Nôv/elDra/ma.Org.
After a brief surprise, Jay smiled reservedly at her, “Hello.”
He nodded at Willis, a form of greeting.
They passed each other.
Jay headed straight to Frank’s suite.
He rang the doorbell.
The assistant opened the door.
Jay entered.
He entered the password, opened the briefcase, and handed it to Frank, “Frank, I found what you wanted. Please have a look.”
Frank glanced at it; it was the porcelain vase with phoenix and heart-shaped patterns he wanted.
He thanked Jay and asked, “You mentioned on the phone that you had something to discuss with me?”
Jay smiled lightly, “I heard you were looking for ‘Journey through Mountains and Rivers.’ I have a friend who copied a painting of it. But I just saw her leaving from here, so I suppose there’s no need for my introduction.”
Frank, in his seventies, had become quite astute.
He immediately guessed who Jay was talking about.
He praised, “That girl is truly remarkable, even more talented than her grandfather back in the day. At such a young age and a woman, she painted work with incredible detail and depth. Most female painters usually have a gentle and delicate style, but I don’t know how she managed it-she handled the grandeur with ease, even more powerful than male artists.”
Hearing Helena being praised, Jay was in a great mood, “She is also exceptional in restoring ancient paintings and porcelain.”
“I know, Ken’s granddaughter. I have many ancient paintings that need maintenance. I don’t trust others; I’ll find her in the future.”
“The M. H’s Hidden Residence painting she restored is currently exhibited in the Museum. The experts are amazed by her skills.”
Frank raised an eyebrow, implying a deeper meaning, “Young man, you speak highly of her.”
“I am just stating the facts.” Jay picked up the tea cup and drank, hiding his true emotions.
Frank didn’t expose it, just chuckled, “True, you speak the truth.”
The two chatted for a while.
Suddenly, Frank remembered something and said, “I’ll make a phone call. Have a seat and enjoy the tea for a while.”
“Sure.”
Frank took out his phone and called Kelly, “Kelly, for ‘Journey through Mountains and Rivers,’ you don’t need to find it for me. I just received a painting tonight.”
Kelly was surprised, “So fast?”
“Yes, it’s painted by a girl named Helena, and it’s particularly vivid. It should be the one you showed me in the video yesterday. I was so happy I gave her ten million USD.”
Kelly’s face instantly turned unpleasant.
Ten million USD, which was over sixty million in Chinese yuan.
He was aching because he had missed such a big opportunity; this money should have been his.
Kelly reluctantly said, “I see. Then, I’ll continue searching for the phoenix and heart-shaped pattern vase you’re looking for.”
“No need. Someone has already found it for me, just delivered today. Your efficiency seems a bit low.”
Kelly’s face darkened. “Well, if you have any future needs, feel free to find me.”
“We’ll see.”
This was a polite way of refusal.
Kelly’s heart sank halfway; he knew that Frank held a grudge against him because of the incident with Helena’s painting.
He lied and deceived Frank about that painting, and now Frank remembered.
Frank hung up the phone.
Kelly’s face turned dark as he glared at Jane, “Helena went directly to Frank and sold that painting for over sixty million.”
Jane’s face froze for a moment, then she sneered lightly, “A blind cat stumbled upon a dead mouse, just luck.”
Kelly was furious, “Asshole! Frank is my important client. Because of you, Helena got him! Due to your shortsightedness, I missed out on a great deal of money!”