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Chapter 125 Do Your Best and Leave the Rest to Fate
Chapter 125 Do Your Best and Leave the Rest to Fate
At a recent auction, one of Aurelia’s paintings sold for 300 million.
Granted, that piece was a bit larger than the one in front of them now.
But in terms of artistic depth, this one was far superior.
Levi suddenly turned to stare at Alice.
So. Alice is actually the elusive, legendary painter Aurelia Flamehart?
No way!
Just thinking about the possibility gave him a jolt.
Alice grew up in a hill town, where resources for learning were painfully scarce.
The fact that she possessed such remarkable acting skills was already a miracle.
How is that possible…
His heartbeat turned erratic.
His head was spinning.
Kaleb was stunned as well.
Eric, however, looked calm and composed.
No matter what hidden identities Alice might have, he’d face them with perfect composure.
Still, upon closer inspection, a glint shimmered faintly in his eyes.
It was like diamonds catching the light.
“Mr. Warren, do you like heritage paintings?”
Levi quickly pushed aside all his suspicions.
He knew exactly why Ryan was here: to help improve his acting.
That meant he needed to stay on Ryan’s good side.
Ryan nodded. Then, he suddenly seemed to realize something and instinctively shielded the painting like a protective parent.
“You’re not trying to snatch this painting from me, are you!”
The look he shot Levi was full–on defensive, making Levi feel completely awkward.
“No, no, I just thought that if Mr. Warren likes this sort of painting, I’ll definitely try to collect more for you. Consider this a token of my appreciation for your guidance.”
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Ryan gave him a long, hard look.
It took him a while to recall who Levi was.
Then he chuckled quietly.
“Young lady, this is the guy you wanted me to help?”
Alice nodded. “Well? What do you think?”
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“He’s got the right attitude. Alright, I’ll accept him. But don’t forget–you still owe me what you promised.”
Ryan’s tone turned instantly cautious.
Alice sighed. “Do I look like the type to go back on my word?”
“You don’t. But you forget to pay me all the time.” Ryan pouted, sounding very wronged.
Alice was speechless. Mister, you’re already over 60!
And you’re still begging for a painting like a kid asking for candy. Don’t you feel even a little embarrassed?
Levi could hardly believe what he’d just heard, too.
Is this guy really that legendary actor, Ryan Warren?
“Fine, I’ll paint it for you in the next few days.”
Alice gave in with a sigh.
Ryan chuckled. “I’ll make sure you do. No slacking allowed.”
Alice was left speechless.
Kaleb clutched his chest.
The amount of information he had taken in today was insane. His brain could barely keep up.
And just as he was catching his breath, he heard Alice admit it herself: she was going to paint for Ryan in the next few days.
She really was that legendary artist.
“You guys keep practicing. We’ll head out first.”
Alice checked the time. Knowing there were still things to take care of with the Nolans, she didn’t stay long.
After they left, Kaleb was still buzzing with excitement.
“Levi, when you face off against Boston in a few days, who do you think will win?”
Levi had gained a lot of insight from the scene he’d just rehearsed, especially with Ryan’s guidance.
Still, he remained humble.
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“I’ll do my best and leave the rest to fate.”
He figured that even if Risa didn’t pick him this time, there’d still be chances in the future.
As long as he kept improving, he’d have no regrets.
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Nolan Tower.
Alice and Eric had just returned when they were summoned to the board meeting.
Just as Alice had guessed, the agenda was straightforward–it was to discuss who would take charge of the fashion department.
This time, Irene’s second son, Matt, and his wife Cheryl, as well as her third son, Josh Nolan, and his wife Sidney, were all present.
When Alice pushed the door open, they were still whispering among themselves.
“Someone so disrespectful won’t get far in life.”
“Are we really handing the future of Nolan Group to someone so heartless?”
“Irene fought tooth and nail to get us out of the trenches, and that’s how Nolan Group achieved its current
success.”
“Back then, textiles and fashion were both major sectors of the business.”
“Things are different now. Fashion doesn’t bring in as much as tech.”
“But fashion still has room to shine, especially if it can link up with the entertainment industry…”
“Don’t say that. You’re practically slapping Irene in the face.”
“Enough, stop talking. They’re here.”
Alice gave a cold snort and strode toward them.
She came to a stop beside Irene.
There wasn’t a vacant chair in the room.
Clearly, they wanted Eric and Alice to remain standing.
“May I ask if Mrs. Irene was the one who invited us to this meeting?”
She asked it outright, with no formalities whatsoever.
Everyone around them froze for a moment.
After all, if it were anyone else dealing with this situation, the first reaction would likely be to blame the
secretary.
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That would give the elders in the room a perfect excuse to speak up and scold them.
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By the time it was Irene’s turn to speak, Eric and Alice would already be exhausted from all the lecturing.
They would have no choice but to take the heat.
“Eric, what’s going on here?”
A shareholder frowned, clearly displeased with Eric.
Alice glanced at the shareholder and let out a mocking laugh.
“I’m the one who asked. Why are you picking on him? Are you going senile from old age?”
The shareholder, an elder of the Nolan family, was so incensed by her words that he slammed his hand on the table.
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