Chapter 456
She just announced that she’s Halation-the creator of *Sunset*.
The words rang out crystal clear, catching everyone in the grand hall off guard. Instantly, all eyes locked onto Charlotte, their expressions a swirl of disbelief and curiosity.
Halation had burst onto the art scene three years ago, a genius whose style was impossible to pin down. They’d represented Eldoria at the World Painting Championships, sweeping gold in every category and making headlines everywhere.
But Halation was a total enigma—nobody knew their gender, age, or even real
name.
Now, this ordinary-looking, young girl was claiming to be that very legend? It didn’t sound believable at all.
Melissa was certain it was a lie. Just yesterday, she’d been negotiating with Halation, ready to offer an eight-figure deal to buy the rights to *Sunset*. There was no way Halation would suddenly show up in Cabinda.
Charlotte was probably banking on the fact that nobody knew what Halation looked like, and she had the Blair family backing her up. But with her plain outfit and unassuming presence, she didn’t look like any genius artist.
Up on the stage, Patricia’s eyes filled with shock and confusion. Was Lottie really Halation, her favorite artist? Patricia knew Lottie wasn’t someone who’d lie just to grab attention. So what was really happening?
“Charlotte, are you saying you’re Halation, and *Sunset* is your work?” After a pause, Melissa pulled herself together and gave Charlotte a mocking smile. “If you can’t prove it in front of everyone
Charlotte met her stare, her mouth curving into a relaxed smile while her eyes stayed sharp and cold. “Instead of worrying about me, maybe you should worry about yourself.” She spoke slowly, each word landing with quiet confidence. “How do you explain where this fake *Sunset* came from?”
Melissa froze, Charlotte’s icy confidence making her uneasy. For the first time, doubt crept in.
While Melissa was still processing, Charlotte walked lazily over to the two paintings, her hands tucked in her pockets. She stopped in front of the fake *Sunset*, giving it a quick look her gaze frosty The copy’s not bad. About halfway there. But you’ve only scratched the surface-you missed the soul.”
Dorothy, who had been watching, spoke up in irritation. “Charlotte, be careful what you say. If youre going to call someone’s painting a fake, you’d better have proof.”
Before Charlotte could respond, Anthony’s cold voice cut in.
“Dorothy, my fiancées business isn’t yours to meddle in He shot hera
look that made Dorothy’s heart skip
a beat.
Charlotte ignored Dorothy and turned to Patricia, offering a polite smile. “Grandma, I
heard you’ve collected quite a few of Halation’s works. Is that true?”
Patricia nodded, still a bit lost. “Yes, I have. Lottie, what are you planning?”
“I was hoping you’d let us see them all, Grandma.”
“All of them?” Patricia’s brows knitted together. “I don’t mind, but they’re all at the
Blair Estate. It might take a while to bring them over.”
“No need,” Anthony said, jumping in before Patricia could finish. “I already sent someone to fetch them. They should be here any minute.”
Charlotte glanced at him, surprised. How did he know exactly what she was thinking?
Right then, Emily’s voice rang out from the doorway. “Anthony, everything’s here.”