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    Daryl openly shared how they acquired the painting Birds Pay Homage. “It was thanks to Mr. Ortiz that our Sanchez family was able to obtain it.”


    Marissa raised her eyebrows, surprised. She hadn’t expected her mentor to be connected to the Sanchez family.


    Daryl continued, “When Birds Pay Homage became extremely sought after in the artmunity, many were ready to pay top dor for it. The bidding soared to five hundred million. At that time, we couldn’t afford such a hefty sum and didn’t have the standing topete with the wealthy bidders. However, Mr. Ortiz felt that our family and the painting were meant for each other, so he preferred to sell it to us.”


    Marissa inquired, “Did Mr. Ortiz give you a discount?”


    “How is that possible?” Darylughed and shook his head. “We arranged to pay Mr. Ortiz five hundred million in installments. Naturally, we paid interest too. It wasn’t untilst year that we managed to settle the entire amount, including the interest.”


    Marissa pursed her lips. She had hoped that the famously stingy Old Peacock might asionally be generous with others, but that wasn’t the case! He was a miser through and through!


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    Noticing the disdain on her face, Daryl added cheerfully, “You probably think that since Mr. Ortiz didn’t reduce the price or the interest, there’s no reason for our gratitude, right?”


    “Isn’t that the case?” Marissa replied.


    Daryl smiled and continued, “Tiffany, if Mr. Ortiz hadn’t agreed to our payment terms, our Sanchez family would never have been able to afford this magnificent painting. Without it, our family might have been overtaken by the Cifora family. From that perspective, we owe Mr. Ortiz our gratitude.”


    “You’re right,” Marissa said, nodding in agreement. Since the painting had been presented by her mentor, Marissa was eager to see it. “Uncle Daryl, could you unveil it so I can take a look?”


    Surprisingly, Daryl declined her request, saying, “At the uing appreciation event, Remy will surely ask us to disy the painting for expert evaluation. You can see it then. Opening it too often could shorten its lifespan.”


    Observing the concerned expression on Daryl’s face, Marissa responded with a smile. Rachel chimed in, also smiling, “Tiffany, don’t me your uncle for being cautious. This painting holds significant value to our Sanchez Company. Your uncle treasures it perhaps even more than I do.”


    “Okay,” Marissa replied cheerfully. “I’m not in any rush. I can see itter.”


    At that moment, Le chuckled, leaned back in her seat, and asked, “Tiffany, did you know that Mrs. Arabe Daniels is also a big fan of Only?”


    Marissa looked at Le, surprised. She didn’t know that. Le continued, “I heard that Mrs. Arabe Daniels was passionate about painting and calligraphy in her youth. After encountering Only’s works in recent years, she became a big fan of Only.


    The Daniels family owns two of Only’s works. Both were acquired by Connor at auctions for staggering amounts, all to bring joy to Mrs. Arabe Daniels. I’ve heard that Connor has been searching for Only.”


    Curious, Marissa asked, “Why is he searching for Only? He already owns two of Only’s works. Is he looking to collect more?”


    Le replied with a smile, “Apparently, Mrs. Arabe Daniels has a wish. She hopes to have Only paint her portrait. To make this wishe true, Connor has been on the lookout for Only.”


    Marissa nodded, appreciating the sentiment. When it came to treating one’s grandmother well, Connor was exemry.


    Le sighed regretfully. “What a shame! Only is nowhere to be found! Mrs. Arabe Daniels is over 90 years old now. I wonder if she will be able to fulfill her wish in her lifetime.”


    As they spoke, the car came to a stop. The driver said, “We’ve arrived at the venue for the appreciation meeting.”


    At that moment, someone knocked on the car window. Marissa turned to see who it was. Well… It was someone she knew


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