Melody Strikes Back by Myra Walker (Chapters 486, 487, 488, 489, and 490)

Chapter 486

However, when Ulric noticed that everyone’s hearts were racing when they saw Mabel’s face, that displeasure slowly dissipated.

‘The woman I will marry should be a peerless beauty like Mabel, Ulric thought.

He could not help but rejoice. ‘Fortunately, Margaret had asked Ken to complete the engagement with the Fox family and not me. Otherwise, if I attend all kinds of parties and activities, I can only bring Melody, the ugly girl who will only embarrass me.

It was just that… he did not know what gift Mabel had prepared. He still couldn’t believe she would dare to stand up and give a gift after the “priceless golden royal seal” and “child painting filled with sincerity”.

A hint of surprise flashed past Nickolas’s eyes as Mabel walked out of the crowd. He subconsciously looked at his grandson. It was as if he was wondering if Warner and Mabel were compatible.

However, when he looked at Warner, he saw that the ignorant Warner was playing with his phone with his head lowered. He immediately shook his head. ‘Forget it, this grandson of mine has a few years to go before starting a family.’

Nickolas quickly retracted his gaze and looked at Mabel with a smile. “I know you. You were rated Best Celebrity in Silverlake last year, right?”

Mabel smiled shyly and generously. “Yes, it’s my honor that you remember me, Mr. Chapman.”

Nickolas laughed out loud and said, “It’s a human nature. I’m not immune to a beauty like you, Miss Fox. I naturally remember you.”

Although he said that, the truth was that it was because Nickolas had a granddaughter who had mentioned Mabel to him a few times and even showed him a photo. That was why he subconsciously remembered Mabel.

“Mr. Chapman, you’re flattering me.” As Mabel spoke, she took out a painting from the long strip.

Nickolas was obsessed with painting, and interest immediately surfaced in his eyes. “And this is?”

Mabel opened the painting and said, “Mr. Chapman, it is a painting I drew for you. I visited the famous Mr. Frost and asked for his guidance for this painting. However, my time to learn painting is limited. Please don’t mind it.”

“Of course, I won’t.” Nickolas looked at Mabel in admiration.

Compared to those priceless gifts, he appreciated these gifts that were made with one’s heart.

However, Warner knew that Mabel was also giving him a painting. He could not help but feel a sense of competition in his heart.

However, after hearing that Mabel had only received Yannick’s guidance, Warner’s tense nerves immediately relaxed. He turned around and whispered to Melody,” Fortunately, she isn’t giving him Morin’s painting. Ours is different from hers.”

Melody asked meaningfully, “What? To you, the paintings that Yannick had guided aren’t a threat? He’s one of the best in oil painting. Compared to him, Morin is not that famous.”

“You don’t know this, but Yannick is an old friend of my grandfather’s. He was also coming today, but he’s out of town sketching. The plane is delayed. He’ll probably be here in a while,” said Warner.

Melody understood.

Nickolas could have as many of his friends’ paintings as he needed. The rarer something was, the more precious it was. The principle also applied to the paintings. Moreover, Mabel had only received Yannick’s guidance.

At this moment, Nickolas also took the painting from Mabel.

He roughly looked up and down.

This was a classic landscape painting with Yannick’s style.

The blank part was handled very well.

However, Mabel’s basic skills were too poor. Even though she was already trying her best to imitate Yannick’s style, this landscape painting still could not withstand scrutiny. However, Nickolas naturally wouldn’t say these words in front of Mabel. After all, it was her sincerity.

After looking at the painting, he smiled and said, “Miss Fox, you’re very talented in painting. I’ll accept this painting.”

After saying that, he asked the servant to put the painting away, but he no longer commented on the painting or Mabel herself.

Mabel had not slept for almost two days because of this painting. She even spent a lot of money to get Yannick to guide her. Even Yannick thought that this painting was 70% similar to his style.

However, Nickolas’s reaction was mediocre. Although he had accepted the painting, there was no joy or admiration in his eyes.

No matter how stupid she was, Mabel could tell that Nickolas did not think this painting she had painstakingly drawn was outstanding.

For a moment, Mabel felt frustrated and embarrassed.

The people present were all smart. They could tell that this stunning beauty did not have much attainment in painting. They could not help but look at Mabel. It was as if they were watching a good show.

Especially the female guests who were jealous of Mabel’s looks. They almost had the word “mockery” written on their faces.

Mabel noticed everyone’s gaze and forced a smile with a stiff expression. With strong unwillingness, she turned around and returned to where she was standing just now. ‘Who would have thought that? I thought it was a good opportunity to show off, but unexpectedly, it gave others a chance to mock me.’ Mabel pursed her lips and her eyes reddened uncontrollably.

At this moment, Ulric handed her a handkerchief and said gently, “Drawing isn’t your specialty. Don’t think much about it. It’s a gift. The most important thing is the sincerity.”

Mabel looked at Ulric’s concerned gaze, and the uncomfortable feeling in her heart dissipated slightly. However, the fact that Ulric did not introduce her as his girlfriend in public still weighed on her heart.

On the other side, Nickolas also felt the change in Mabel. However, to him, the sanctity of the painting was much more important than a person like Mabel. He could not lower his aesthetic standards because of Mabel’s sincerity and deliberately said some words to praise her.

With his status, he didn’t have to care too much about how others might feel.

“Okay.” Nickolas cleared his throat before continuing, “I can feel your sincerity, but my birthday is just for fun. At my age, if you don’t seize the opportunity to have fun, you can only see me at my funeral. In the future, when I hold parties, please don’t bring gifts. I’m already happy you can be here to talk to me.”

Nickolas was speaking the truth. However, the people present did not dare to come empty-handed. They only smiled cooperatively.

Nickolas raised his hand and said, “Then let’s officially start the birthday party now. As usual, we’ll cut the cake first and everyone will get a share.”

Nickolas loved cutting the cake and making wishes. It was a must every year.

However, at this moment, Warner walked out of the crowd. Grandpa, you can choose not to look at other people’s gifts in person, but you must look at the gift I give you now. I guarantee that you’ll like my gift this year!”

Nickolas’s face was full of disdain when he heard this. “If you want me to live a few more years, forget it.”

Warner’s expression darkened as he recalled the gift he had given Nickolas last year.

It was a robot dog that he had made himself. In the end,

when Nickolas tried it out, the robot dog suddenly made a mistake in its programming. It knocked into Nickolas like a madman and shattered his leg. It took more than half a year to recover.

Of course, Warner was also hospitalized for a month because of a beating.

But soon, Warner regained his confidence. He said again, You’ll like this year’s gift. I swear to God!”

Chapter 487

When the guests saw this scene, they all laughed.

Someone unfamiliar with the Chapman family could not help but ask curiously in a low voice, “Is the relationship between this grandfather and grandson bad?”

The person next to him answered cautiously, “Then you’re mistaken. Nickolas has a total of three children, two sons and a daughter. Two of them live overseas all year round, but Warner’s parents stay in the country. Moreover, among Nickolas’s three children, only Warner’s parents give birth to a son. Warner is Nickolas’s only grandson, who grew up by Nickolas’s side since he was young. How can their relationship not be good? This is their way of getting along.” “I see. The more Mr. Chapman despises Mr. Warner on the surface, the more he dotes on Mr. Warner in his heart.”

“That’s right. When a person has deep affection for another person, his expectations and demands of the other person will increase accordingly. Therefore, you should start with Mr. Warner to please the Chapman family.”

“Thank you for the reminder…”

Melody listened to the mutterings of the two people behind her and confirmed that Warner had a good relationship with Nickolas.

At this moment, Warner was still patting his chest and guaranteeing that Nickolas would like his gift.

Nickolas was also tired of listening. He pursed his lips and said, “Then don’t waste your time. Bring it up!”

However, although Nickolas was impatient, the anticipation in his eyes exposed him.

However, only Warner felt that Nickolas was impatient, but he was an optimist. He only felt uncomfortable for two seconds before he was filled with anticipation again. He turned his head and waved at Melody. “Melody, come here.” Melody had been waiting for this moment for a long time. After all, she could look for Samuel after completing this job according to the agreement.

She took a few steps forward with the painting in her hand.

Everyone could not help but look disgusted when they saw Melody’s appearance.

“What an ugly woman!”

“Why would Mr. Warner hang out with such an ugly woman?”

“What do you mean by hanging out with her? I’m afraid she’s just Mr. Warner’s maid. But even if she’s a maid, her looks are completely unqualified. Isn’t Mr. Warner afraid of having nightmares at night?” After that, the guest even burst out laughing.

“Compared to the beauty just now, this one is really…. unsightly.”

“Alright, cut it out. It won’t be good if Mr. Warner hears it.” Someone reminded them, and the discussions calmed down a little. However, everyone’s disgusted expressions did not dissipate.

When Mabel saw this scene, the corners of her mouth curled into an inconspicuous smile. ‘Look. This is the huge difference between me and Melody.

She subconsciously looked at Ulric’s expression from the corner of her eye, but he showed no abnormalities.

Mabel sighed and looked at the painting in Melody’s hand. Could it be that Melody had drawn it herself and wanted to send it up? Even my painting did not catch Mr. Chapman’s eye. How could a village girl like Melody, who lived in the countryside all year round, have the cheek to bring her painting up?”

Melody did not care about the gazes of the others. She stood beside Warner in a neither servile nor overbearing manner and looked up to meet Nickolas’s probing gaze. “Hello, Mr. Chapman. My name is Melody,” said Melody. Samuel was standing not far away. He could not help but be happy when he saw Melody.

However, he knew Melody would come in advance, so he quickly suppressed his excitement. He was afraid of disturbing Melody’s process of giving the gift, so he did not go forward to greet her. He just stood there and looked at Melody.

Nickolas could sense that although the girl in front of him was not good-looking, her temperament was extraordinary. It was not inferior to that of Best Celebrity just now. “Hello, are you Warner’s friend?” Nickolas asked.

Melody nodded. Beside her, Warner urged, “Melody, quickly take out the painting.”

He could not wait to see his grandfather’s surprised expression.

“Oh? It’s also a painting?” Even with Mabel’s copied landscape painting, Nickolas’s enthusiasm for the painting did not diminish. He walked to Melody in a few steps and prepared to admire the painting sent by Melody.

Melody was about to speak, but Warner, standing beside her, could not hold it in anymore. He took the painting in her hand and opened it. Then, he said, “Grandpa, look, whose painting this is.”

His tone was full of smugness, making Nickolas even more curious about this painting.

Warner quickly spread out the painting in front of everyone. But in the next second, everyone fell into a strange silence.

It was blank! The painting was blank. Or rather, what Warner was holding was not a painting at all, but a piece of white paper.

The guests present exploded into an uproar…

“What the hell? It’s a piece of white paper?”

“Isn’t this Mr. Warner’s gift to Mr. Chapman? Perhaps there’s something else in the painting, such as… roasting it over a fire to reveal the pattern or something.”

“What do you mean there’s something else? I think Mr. Warner is just teasing Mr. Chapman.”

“Wait, maybe that ugly woman switched it when she saw the painting was priceless.”

“How bold!”

Mabel looked like he was waiting to watch a good show. ‘If Melody dares to swap the painting, Nickolas will kill her. Although Nickolas seems easygoing, it’s said that he is very terrifying when angry. Melody is doomed.

She couldn’t help but want to see what Ulric was thinking. She asked in a low voice, “Ulric, what do you think is going on? Could it be that my sister switched the painting?”

Ulric’s expression did not change. He said, “She shouldn’t be so stupid.”

Mabel’s expression froze. ‘What does Ulric mean? Does he trust Melody that much?”

Mabel’s good mood instantly disappeared, and her expression darkened.

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“Well…”

Seeing this scene, even someone as knowledgeable as Nickolas could not control his facial expression. However, he did not suspect Melody. He only thought that Warner was playing with him. ‘After all, this kid may do such a ridiculous thing, Nickolas thought.

“Warner!” Nickolas’s expression darkened as he reprimanded coldly, “Even if you want to joke, you should consider the occasion. At your age, you still don’t know your limits. After the birthday party ends, come to my study.” Nickolas was indeed a little unhappy.

It was not because Warner had tricked him but because he had hoped that Warner would become a capable person. However, Warner’s actions were very childish, and Warner did not seem like someone who could become a capable person.

Warner heard Nickolas’s words, his expression was confused.

He was not interested in paintings at all. He chose to give a painting only to suit Nickolas’s taste. Therefore, after

opening the painting, he opened it without looking at it so that everyone could see what was drawn on it.

In addition, Melody had framed the painting in advance. It was not transparent. Therefore, he did not know there was nothing on it at all.

However, when he saw Nickolas’s and everyone’s complicated expressions, he finally felt something was wrong and hurriedly flipped the painting over.

When he flipped the painting, the whiteness almost blinded him.

He saw White paper with nothing on it.

“How could this be?” Warner was stunned for a moment before looking at Melody beside him quickly.

Chapter 488

“What’s going on? Why isn’t there anything on the painting?” Warner was anxious and angry. His black eyes stared fixedly at Melody, trying to seek an explanation.

If Nickolas hadn’t forbidden him from tainting a place like the black market, he would have told everyone about what happened on the black market forum.

Melody was innocent in the face of Warner’s questioning.

She explained, “I’ve wanted to tell you long ago that there’s nothing on the painting, but you never gave me the chance.” Only then did Warner remember that since he and Melody” recognized” each other, Melody seemed to have something to say to him. However, to prevent the news that he wanted to give Morin’s painting to his grandfather from leaking, he kept stopping Melody from speaking.

He calmed himself down. ‘If Melody wanted to fool me with a piece of paper, she did not have to come personally. Wouldn’t she be courting death if she came personally? There must be something wrong.”

Warner tried his best to calm down. Then, he asked, “Then why did you give me a piece of white paper?”

Nickolas realized that Warner was not joking with him, but that the painting existed.

“Warner, what’s going on?” Nickolas asked Warner, but his gaze was fixed on Melody. However, this time, there was less politeness and more questioning in his eyes.

“Hurry up and explain what’s going on. Otherwise… don’t blame me for not treating you as a friend,” said Warner. In his heart, they were friends if they knew each other’s names.

He did not want the two of them to fall out with each other like they did on the forum.

Melody’s expression did not change. She looked at Warner and said, “Didn’t you tell me your grandfather likes my paintings very much? Today is his eightieth birthday, so I thought that instead of bringing a painting over, I might as well draw a painting for him in front of him.”

Warner was speechless. “Melody, are you mistaken? My grandfather likes Morin’s paintings, not yours.”

Melody spread her hands and said, “Because I’m the Morin you mentioned.”

As soon as she finished speaking, Warner was stunned for a moment. Then, he said with an awkward expression, Melody, if you didn’t have Morin’s painting, you should have told me a long time ago instead of lying here. I hate people who are hypocritical and like to lie.”

“I’m not lying,” Melody said helplessly, “I’m Morin. I’ve wanted to tell you for a long time, but I never had the chance. Please believe me.”

Warner closed his eyes and took a deep breath. He suppressed his anger and said, “Melody, I misjudged you. Leave! I don’t want to pursue your responsibility anymore. I’ll take those 2 million dollars as a lesson, but I hope you won’t deceive others again.”

“Warner, I-“

Melody was about to explain when Nickolas coughed heavily twice. He said earnestly, “Young lady, the most important thing for a person is integrity. Today is my birthday, and I don’t want to make things unhappy. You can leave. After you leave, remember to be a new person.”

Melody had expected that no one would believe her. Although slightly anxious, she said unhurriedly, “Mr. Chapman, Warner, I’m not lying to you. Morin Palmer is the name I used after I learned how to draw. You can let me draw a painting if you don’t believe me. After seeing the painting, you’ll know that I’m not lying.”

When Nickolas heard this, he could not help but scrutinize Melody.

Melody’s expression was calm and her eyes did not look like she was hiding anything. She did not look like she was lying.

‘Moreover, this little girl has already cheated 2 million dollars out of my grandson’s hands. It’s enough to support

her living for the rest of her life. There is no need for her to continue lying here. At the thought of this, Nickolas could not help but waver.

“If that’s the case-” However, just as Nickolas was about to get someone to prepare a brush, Ulric gave Mabel a look and said instigatingly, “Mabel, she’s your sister after all. Tell her to stop being stubborn and stop her.”

Mabel had long wanted to expose Melody’s hypocritical side. But she couldn’t show her aggressive side because Ulric was beside her.

But now that Ulric had said so, she nodded slightly and quickly walked out of the crowd a second before Nickolas asked the servants to prepare a brush. “Mr. Chapman.”

Nickolas looked at Mabel in shock and asked in confusion, Miss Fox, what’s the matter?”

Melody also frowned as she looked at Mabel, who had walked out of the crowd.

When their eyes met, a cold glint flashed across Mabel’s eyes, but it disappeared instantly. It turned into a complicated expression as she walked up to Melody.

Melody pursed her lips coldly. She wanted to see what else Mabel could do.

After Mabel walked to Melody’s side, she looked up at Nickolas and said, “Nickolas, Melody is my elder sister.”

“What?” Nickolas looked at the difference in their appearances and asked in surprise, “You’re sisters?” “Yes.” Mabel nodded and said, “However, my father has chased Melody out of the house because she made a mistake. I was also surprised to meet her here today. However, she is my only sister. Please be merciful and don’t blame her. Because of her health, my father raised her in the countryside since she was young. She wasn’t educated and didn’t know how to draw. She lied to you in public because she was led astray by her friends in the

countryside. But I promise to persuade her to turn over a new leaf.”

As Mabel spoke, she bowed to Nickolas and lowered her head apologetically. “Please!”

Such a sincere attitude and actions shocked everyone present.

However, the more Mabel’s sincerity moved everyone, the more they felt disgusted when they looked at Melody.

“As an elder sister, I can’t believe she needs a younger sister like Mabel to bow and apologize on her behalf.”

“As expected of a girl from the countryside. Although I’ve never been to the countryside, I heard that people from the countryside are cunning and dishonest.” The surrounding people felt injustice for Mabel.

“Miss Mabel, stop bowing. It’s not worth apologizing for such a person.”

“That’s right. You’ve already bowed and apologized, but she doesn’t react. She’s a stubborn person.”

Melody could not help but laugh when she heard that.

She lowered her eyes and chuckled. Her gaze swept across the people who were reprimanding her. Wherever her gaze went, there was pressure, making those people subconsciously fall silent.

After everyone quieted down, Melody looked at Mabel who was still bowing. “I’ve already cut ties with the Fox family. You don’t have to call me sister.” She did not hide her disgust toward Mabel.

However, her attitude once again incited “people’s anger”.

Ulric was the first to speak. “Miss Melody, Mabel is doing this for your good. That’s why she bowed to plead with Mr. Chapman, asking for his forgiveness. It’s fine if you’re not grateful, but don’t you think you’ve gone a little overboard by treating her like this?”

Chapter 489

With Ulric taking the lead, the others also started to criticize Melody.

As she listened to everyone’s disgust and reprimand of Melody, a hint of smugness flashed across Mabel’s eyes. However, she immediately turned around and tugged at Melody’s sleeve, revealing an even more forbearing expression. “Melody, I know you’re dissatisfied with me in many ways. You even sent Mom to prison because you hate me and Mom. But I don’t want to see you walk down a path of no return. Apologize to Mr. Chapman and Mr. Warner now!”

Nickolas’s eyelids twitched violently, and his expression turned cold. “You sent your mother to prison with your own hands?”

Melody straightened her back and said indifferently, “If you want to frame someone, you can always find excuses. Moreover, a person who relied on being a mistress to become my stepmother is not worthy of me calling her mother.”

‘A mistress!’ Mabel’s face turned pale as she tried hard not to flare up.

She took a deep breath and tried to calm herself down. Melody, how can you turn black into white? You disappoint me.”

With that, Mabel stopped bowing and pretended to be sad as she returned to Ulric’s side.

Nickolas could not help but fall into thought when he saw this scene.

He wasn’t sure which of them was telling the truth. However, Nickolas was a sober person. He would not confirm something he did not know just because of a few words from others.

Nickolas was silent for a moment. He frowned and said, “I can’t interfere in your family matters. It doesn’t matter what the truth is. But the fact that you deceived my grandson of 2 million dollars and impersonated Morin is a certainty. I don’t need you to apologize, nor will I accept your apology. Since Mabel pleaded for you, you can take the 2 million dollars. Think of it as the Chapman family’s poverty relief fund for you. Leave immediately, or I will immediately hold you accountable.”

Warner’s expression also darkened as he said, “Melody, my family doesn’t welcome liars like you. Please leave immediately.”

This was the second time Warner tried to chase Melody away.

However, Melody knew that Warner was a soft-hearted person. She looked at Warner with a burning gaze and said, “I’m not lying to you. If I’m a liar, I would have taken your 2 million dollars and left. Why would I come to the Naymar Manor?”

As expected, a wavering expression appeared in Warner’s eyes.

“Warner,” Nickolas said, his expression dark. “Don’t listen to her lies. With Morin’s painting skills, it will take at least 30 to 50 years to master it. And Melody is only in her early twenties. She can’t be Morin.”

“That’s right.” The guests chimed in one after another. “She only dared to come because she wanted more than 2 million dollars. Mr. Warner, don’t be cheated by her again.”

Warner gritted his teeth and looked at Melody coldly. “I’ll say it one last time. Leave immediately! Otherwise, you won’t be able to leave even if you want to.”

“Stop talking nonsense with her.” Nickolas waved his hand and ordered, “Throw her out of the manor.”

Melody frowned deeply. If the Warner family did not even give her a chance to draw, she would not be able to prove her identity.

However, Yannick, who knew her identity as Morin, had yet to arrive.

The only thing she could do was stall for time. Therefore, she didn’t stop Mabel when she knew Mabel would discredit her after walking out of the crowd just now.

But now, it seemed that she could not delay much longer. In the crowd, Mabel’s eyes were filled with anticipation when she heard this. ‘The people present today are all dignitaries among dignitaries. I heard Ramon and Astrid were originally going to come, but because they were busy, they did not have time to come, so they sent Ulric over. What a pity. How good it would be if Ramon and Astrid could see Melody being thrown out. They will divorce Ken and Melody immediately.’

On the other hand, Ulric seized the opportunity and stepped forward. He said, “Mr. Chapman, please don’t throw her out for the sake of my brother. Let her go out by herself.”

“Your brother? Ken?” Nickolas asked in confusion, “What does this have to do with Ken?”

Melody looked at Ulric coldly, but Ulric did not even look at her. He told Nickolas, “It seems you don’t know that my brother and Miss Melody have already registered their marriage. Logically speaking, I have to call her sister-in-law.”

“What?” Nickolas asked in shock, “Ken married such a woman?”

He had never believed those rumors in Silverlake about Ken.

However, now that he heard that Ken had married a swindler, he could not help but start to suspect that those rumors might be true.

Thinking of this, Nickolas could not help but feel regretful. ‘I had always thought that Ken would have a bright future. It seems like I had misjudged him. But no matter what, since Melody is the Swanson family’s daughter-in-law, it is inappropriate for me to ask the servants to throw her out directly.’

In the entirety of Silverlake, he could ignore everyone’s feelings, but he had to show some respect to the Swanson Group, the business leader of Halcyon.

At the thought of this, Nickolas frowned and looked at Melody. “Although I don’t know why Ken would marry a liar, I won’t throw you out on his account. You can leave by yourself.” Nickolas was starting to get impatient.

Melody clenched her fists tightly and glanced coldly at Ulric.

‘If Ulric had not revealed that I’m Ken’s wife, I would not have cared if I exposed my identity as “Morin” today. But Ulric said it. In that case, what happens to me will affect Ken’s reputation. I have to prove that I’m Morin. Otherwise, Ken’s reputation will be implicated.’ With this thought in mind, Melody retracted her gaze and looked at Samuel, standing not far away. She wanted to use her eyes to seek help.

Ulric noticed Melody’s pleading gaze and sneered in his heart. ‘I had already checked. No one present today knows Melody. No one will speak up for a “liar.” She has nowhere to turn for help.’

In the crowd, Samuel had long wanted to speak up for Melody. He also thought that Melody would have a backup plan. Who would have thought that the incident would develop into this?

When he saw Melody looking at him for help, he stopped being a spectator and immediately strode forward. Nickolas, Melody is my teacher. Her chess skills are superb. Perhaps her painting skills are also superb. In short, I believe that she is not a liar.”

Nickolas was surprised. “Samuel, you said she’s your teacher?”

‘Exactly. Not only that, she saved my life, and if it hadn’t been for her, I’m afraid you’d have had to attend my funeral, said Samuel.

Nickolas could not help but fall silent. He couldn’t believe Morin, his idol, was a young girl. According to his previous guess, Morin should be a man about his age. However, now that his old comrade, Samuel, had said so, he could not help but waver.

Chapter 490

Ulric did not expect Samuel, a big shot on the same level as Nickolas, to stand up for Melody. His expression was a little dark.

However, he quickly controlled his emotions and silently retreated into the crowd.

On the other side, Samuel saw that Nickolas was starting to waver, so he hurriedly tried to persuade him. “Also, Mr. Ulric Swanson said she’s the Swanson family’s daughter-in- law just now. I believe that the Swanson family’s taste can’t be bad. Why don’t you give her a chance and let her draw a painting? Since you like Morin’s paintings very much, you must be able to tell if she’s Morin.”

“Grandpa.” Warner, already hesitating, could not help but say, “Since Mr. Grover has said so, please give her a chance. Anyway, it won’t take long for her to draw a painting, right?” “What do you mean it won’t take long?” Nickolas frowned and said, “It will take me at least an hour to draw a painting.” Melody suddenly said, “Ten minutes. Just give me ten minutes and I’ll be able to draw a painting you’re satisfied with.”

“Ten minutes?” Nickolas looked at her deeply and asked, ” Are you sure you only need ten minutes?”

“That’s right.” Melody nodded.

“Nickolas!” Samuel pushed Nickolas’s shoulder and said, ” Isn’t our friendship worth ten minutes? Is your time that precious? Stop dawdling. Just give her ten minutes.”

Nickolas sighed heavily. “Alright, then I’ll give you ten minutes! But let me say this first. I admire Morin’s paintings almost every day. I can tell at a glance if you’re Morin. If I can tell that you’re not Morin, then…”

“Then I will apologize in front of everyone and get out of the Naymar Manor!” Melody’s voice was loud. She regretted using the identity “Morin” instead of her real name when she drew in the past. If she had used her real name, she could have saved herself the trouble today.

However, it was not too late to prove it now.

“Alright, since that’s the case, the two of you, bring out the drawing materials in my study, Nickolas ordered the butler.

“Okay,” The butler replied. Then, he brought the two servants to the study quickly.

Soon, the servants set up a table with all the materials needed to draw an oil painting neatly displayed on it.

“Miss Fox, let’s begin.” Nickolas pressed the timer. Even though Samuel had vouched for Melody, he still did not think Melody would be the Morin he respected. Therefore, he did not even give her a second more.

“Okay,” Melody nodded. She picked up her paintbrush and began to think.

When Mabel, who was in the crowd, saw this scene, she subconsciously broke out in a cold sweat.

She seemed to have seen this scene before. ‘Oh, right!’

Mabel suddenly remembered how she and Melody displayed the art of making coffee in front of Astrid on Margaret’s birthday. At that time, she did not think Melody would be good at making coffee. However, in the end, Melody was better than Mabel at making coffee. Melody used the truth to embarrass her. The scene now was very similar to when they competed in making coffee.

The more she thought about it, the more nervous Mabel became. She closed her eyes and silently prayed to God.” Please. Melody can’t be Morin. As long as Melody is chased out of the Naymar Manor today, I’ll be a vegetarian for three months.

While Mabel was praying with her eyes closed, Melody had already thought of what to draw.

She picked up her brush. After the first stroke, her thoughts surged like a spring. The brush in her hand seemed to move by itself.

As she waved the brush, a vast mountain appeared under the brush. Above it were clouds and a few wild cranes. Amidst the distant mountains and rivers, the red spider lilies bloomed one after another, and the scene was breathtaking.

For a moment, everyone was immersed in the beautiful scenery Melody painted. It was as if they were already in this painting.

It was not until the timer in Nickolas’s hand beeped that everyone regained their senses.

Melody retracted her brush and looked up at Nickolas. “Mr. Chapman, I’ve already drawn it. I drew this painting hurriedly and didn’t have time to continue drawing many details, but if you know me, you can already tell if I’m Morin.”

Nickolas stared at the painting on the table in shock. He opened his mouth, but no words came out.

Mabel looked at Nickolas’s reaction and subconsciously took two steps forward, She raised her neck and looked at the painting.

When she saw the complete and extraordinary landscape painting, her pupils constricted. ‘This painting… And the painting skill…’

Not to mention anything else, this artistic conception alone was enough to surpass the painting she had given

Nickolas completely.

No, it wasn’t just her. Mabel could be sure that this painting that Melody took ten minutes to paint was several times better than Yannick’s, whom she had spent a lot of money to buy a class from.

She didn’t want to admit that Melody had drawn it, but it was a fact. Everyone watched as Melody drew it herself. There was no way it was fake.

Mabel felt her blood surging. At the same time, a chill ran down her back. Even her stomach felt constricted and nauseous because she knew that since Melody had drawn such a level of painting, whether she was Morin or not was no longer important.

‘I… had lost completely in the painting.’ Mabel’s face was pale. She stood rooted to the ground in a daze and could not recover from her jealousy for a long time.

She did not notice that Ulric had already quietly arrived behind her. When he saw Melody’s painting, his seemingly gentle eyes narrowed meaningfully.

Melody did not care about Mabel and Ulric’s reaction at all. She saw Nickolas staring at the painting with shock and did not answer her. She could not help but speak again, “Mr. Chapman?”

“Grandpa!” Warner also stepped forward and patted Nickolas’s shoulder as he asked, “Is she Morin? I don’t understand paintings, so please say something.”

“Yeah, say something, Nickolas.” Samuel urged from the side.

Although he believed in Melody, he had not known her for long. ‘What if, what if Melody isn’t that Morin? Won’t I become a joke too?’ Therefore, Samuel was also eager to get an answer from Nickolas.

Nickolas finally came back to his senses. He took a deep breath, his lips trembling slightly.

He looked up at Melody with disbelief in his eyes.

Under everyone’s expectant gazes, Nickolas tried his best to suppress the surging emotions in his heart. He pointed at the painting and said, “Morin’s painting has an obvious characteristic. It has three structures, left, middle, and right. “And this painting is the same. On the left side, a mountain spring gurgles and flows into the stream at the foot of the mountain. It shows that this painting has stillness in motion and motion in stillness.

“And this bridge in the foothills connects the left and the middle. The pavilion is decorated with water, like a paradise in a poem.

“As for the paradise and the far right side, they are separated by lofty mountains with dense forests.

Ingeniously, she uses the mist cage on the mountainside to show the height of the lofty mountains.

“Beyond the tall mountain is an endless river. Near the shore, reeds are overgrown, and in the distance, there are loggers, vivid and lifelike.

“Looking at the entire painting, I can only evaluate it with one word. That is… ‘wonderful’.

“It’s so exquisite, really exquisite!”

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