Chapter 89: A shady deal.

Daniel and Elena made their way up to a restaurant in silence, neither knowing what the other was thinking. The elegant ambiance of the upscale restaurant couldn’t disguise the tension crackling between Elena and Daniel as they sat across from each other. It was already afternoon at this point and they could see out the window of their room to see the rose garden below. They were not sure how heated the discussion would go and chose to be in a private room. Elena deiced to break the ice after the waiter served tea to her and coffee to Daniel. “you want that painting,” she said, but Daniel did not respond. It was as though was waiting for her to elaborate. “You obviously spent so much money for it. It can’t be for the art right?” she spoke again. “What do you think I would want for it?” he asked, and she raised a brow. That is why she was here. How was she to know what he wanted it for? “Would you be willing to hand it over if I am willing to pay for it at the price offered