Chapter 34 Unexpected package

The next day, as the clock struck noon, a knock echoed through Alex's penthouse. Annalise's painting, the one he had bid on during the charity event, had arrived. Two burly men maneuvered the large artwork through the doorway, their careful steps ensuring no harm befell the valuable piece. Lisa, descending the stairs elegantly, arched an eyebrow as she took in the scene. The arrival of such a grand painting was an unusual occurrence in their home. “What is all this?” she inquired; her curiosity piqued. Alex, standing nearby with a sense of anticipation, turned to face Lisa. “It's the painting I bid on last night at the charity event. Annalise painting, remember?” he explained, with a hint of excitement in his voice. Lisa nodded, not particularly invested in the world of art. “Ah, that painting. Looks nice,” she remarked before continuing on her way to the kitchen, her attention shifting to other matters. Meanwhile, Alex directed the two men to carefully hang the painting in the