Along the way, Bella and Justin sat side by side. She kept looking out the window and did not glance at
him.
Everything about her gesture was screaming revulsion for Justin.
Justin glanced at her. He wanted to ask her some questions but found it difficult to speak.
Nigelâs private villa was located in Crescent Bay, Savrow. It was surrounded by mountains and was in a
secluded part of the city, making it quiet and peaceful.
âGrandpa! Iâm here to see you!â
The gloom on Bellaâs face cleared up as soon as she entered the door. Her bright, smiling eyes were
like the crescent moon, and her clear voice was like the cry of a songbird.
In fact, Bella was feeling uneasy about the bracelet. It took her a long time to be mentally prepared for
Nigelâs reaction.
âAnna, youâre here! I missed you so much, my dear!â Nigel was pushed out in a wheelchair by his
secretary, Matt Upton.
As soon as Nigel saw his grandsonâs wife, his sluggish demeanor suddenly disappeared. He was so
excited that his eyebrows shot up.
âGirl, where have you been running around these past few days? Do you not want me anymore? Do
you not love me?!â
Nigel took Bellaâs hand and squeezed it tightly. He kept bombarding her with love and questions.
Justinâs lips twitched in displeasure.
He thought that his grandfather was a real sweet-talker at his age. Justin wondered what his
grandfather was like when he was a teenager who first started dating and guessed that he was
probably worse than Ryan.
âGrandpa, Iâve been busy with work recently. I went on a business trip, so I didnât have time to contact
you. Iâm sorry, Grandpa. You can scold me.â Bella knelt in front of Nigelâs wheelchair and smiled
sweetly.
âHow can I bear to scold you, my dear? Iâm just glad to see you.â
After that, Nigel glared at Justin. âIf it werenât for a certain blind and heartless brat, I wouldâve been able
to see my precious granddaughter-in-law every day. I wouldnât have to spend so much effort trying to
look for you, my dear!â
Bella smiled awkwardly and had nothing to say.
Justinâs face darkened. He knew that he should not have come tonight because he would be at risk of
another scolding.
âAnna, I got a new painting that I didnât want to show others yet. I was saving it for you to get the first
peek!â Nigel happily took Bellaâs hand and led her to the study.
âYou just want me to appraise this painting, right?â Bella smiled slyly.
âHehe⦠You got me!â
Justin stood behind Bella and was startled.
He had been married to her for three years, but he did not know that she was so multi-talented. She
was articulate, a good racer, a calligraphist, a tailor, and even an appraiser.
He could not believe how one person could have so many skills at the same time.
Thus, Justin wanted to take a look.
On the long sandalwood table in the study room, Matt had already worn white gloves and carefully laid
out a painting in front of the three of them.
âAnna, I just got this. Please help me appraise it.â Nigel looked at her in anticipation.
âSure, Grandpa.â
Bella stood in front of the painting, picked up a magnifying glass, and bent down. She had her left hand
behind her back as she scrutinized the painting.
When Justin saw her serious face, he unconsciously smiled.
She was like an old scholar underneath her beauty, which amused him.
Nigelâs eyes flickered when she noticed the bracelet on Bellaâs left wrist, but the loving smile on his
face did not diminish.
âThis is the âEquestrian Portrait of Charles Vâ by Titian, a master of Venetian painting in the
Renaissance period.â Bella curled her lips, looking confident.
âIndeed.â Nigel nodded with a smile.
Justin narrowed his eyes slightly and quietly approached the painting.
âIt bears the style and the characteristic technique of Titianâs works, but we canât be sure that this is an
authentic Titian piece. The brushstrokes are strong, and the color pigments are vividâ¦â
Bella said in a soft tone. She had a high level of appreciation for the painting.
Justin was fascinated by what she said. He stared at her side profile more intently.
âBut Grandpa, Iâm sorry to say that this painting is not an original work from the 16th century. This is a
replica passed down and copied by later generations. But the brushstrokes do imitate Titianâs
style.â
Bella was sure that this was a replica because the original painting was hanging in Wyattâs private
studio. Hahaha!
âHuh? Sigh⦠I made a mistake again this time!â Nigel sighed and looked like an old baby. Bella raised
her eyelids slightly and met Justinâs overly focused gaze.