Cara Preston hurriedly said, "Since this painting holds such Apex significance for you, Mr. Nathan, then please accept it as a gift from me."
"I never accept gifts from strangers," Master Nathan said flatly. "My offer still stands. I'll pay you whatever you paid for it."
Zachary Preston, watching from the side, simply couldn't take it anymore. An upright man by nature, he couldn't tolerate such a thing. He took a step forward, intending to explain the whole situation.
But before he could, Vera Xavier beat him to it. She walked over, rolled up the scroll, and said, "My apologies, this painting belongs to one of our family's elders. Cara heard you enjoy calligraphy and paintings, Mr. Nathan, so she brought it from home hoping to bring you some joy. We've made a fool of ourselves in front of you!"
