Chapter 61

However, Lucas trusted Erwin, believing the enigmatic wealthy man wouldn't embarrass himself with a fake.

Lina was anxious and nervous, not over which painting was genuine. May, meanwhile, displayed frustration, blaming herself.

"You know you're broke yet you try to flaunt wealth with a forgery? Is that necessary?"

Davis and colleagues scrutinized both paintings intently and for an extended period, yet failed to discern differences between them, as even the paint strokes were essentially identical, leaving them at a loss.

"These paintings are identical. With our current appraisal abilities, determining the original is impossible," one of Davis's friends remarked, visibly perplexed.

Moreover, as some were mere antique aficionados and not professional evaluators, their inability to authenticate such esteemed artwork was understandable.