Chapter 64

Kyle thought it was a simple, reasonable statement, but it immediately drew murmurs from the crowd. It didn't look like he genuinely planned to transfer the money—otherwise, why wait until now? Why wait to be asked? Belle's face was full of ridicule, as if she were saying Kyle was just making trouble and inflating the price for no reason. She seemed to suggest, "Do whatever you want with him." Enzo's expression stiffened. He didn't know what to say. If he asked Kyle to transfer the money, he would be going against Elisa's orders. But if Kyle didn't pay, everyone's eyes were already on them. Faith quickly whispered, "Kyle, I don't want the painting anymore. Let's just withdraw from this." But it wasn't about backing out now. With all eyes on them, if Kyle didn't produce the money, it would be a public humiliation. And walking away would only confirm that Kyle didn't have the funds and was deliberately making trouble for Belle. Kyle, however, looked unfazed. "Whether or not I have t