Chapter 1301

Ezra was ecstatic. While losing Seraphina's masterpiece was a disappointment, the appraiser had just confirmed that the painting Helen brought was even more valuable and of higher quality than the previous one. It felt like trading a single coin for a treasure chest—given his luck, he might as well try his hand at the lottery. Despite this, some guests began to voice their concerns. "That doesn't make sense. If this painting is genuinely by Ms. Quarto, what about the one we saw earlier? Is it possible that both are authentic, just like the 'Spring's Embrace' piece from before?" "I'm convinced that one of these paintings must be a forgery. The damaged piece was authenticated by one of Ms. Quarto's students!" "It's a narrow perspective to think otherwise. While Ms. Quarto's works are indeed rare, it's unlikely she produced only a few exceptional pieces. As the appraiser suggested, she may have created new and even more remarkable works." "The real problem is that none of us have me