Many professionals were called upon the stage to start examining the painting together.
Truth be told, Beatrice wasn't scared one bit.
There’s no way Agnes would have a clue whether the painting was real or fake, and most of the experts present today were specifically invited by Laura for her support.
Over the years, Laura started dipping her toes into this circle. She always had plenty of opportunities and was good at networking.
Most of these experts were friends with Laura.
Even if the painting turned out to be a fake, no one would probably dare to say it's a fake.
Sure enough, after a round of observing and checking, everyone started saying, "This 'Venus' is genuine. If it's a copy, it's impossible to forge it so realistically. Ms. Beatrice has been misunderstood."
Once someone expressed their opinion, the rest followed suit.
Beatrice was quite pleased with herself, thinking, "Agnes, this is the Capital, not Willowbrook Town. You're no longer the Pritchard family's missy, nor Jared's wife. What tricks do you have up your sleeve to stir up trouble here? How many people would believe you based purely on your words?"
By this time, public opinion had shifted.
"So it turns out Ms. Beatrice was misunderstood by this lady, accusing someone's charity painting to be a fake for no reason. If not for the purpose of slander, what's her intention?"
"Right, Ms. Beatrice's charity work over the years is well-known to all of us. Even though Ms. Beatrice had plastic surgery, it's not illegal. It's the kind heart that matters most."
"I think it's Ms. Pritchard who dumped Mr. Whitfield back then and now regrets it. She wants to reconcile with Mr. Whitfield, but Mr. Whitfield is head over heels for Ms. Beatrice. Mr. Whitfield even splurged on Ms. Beatrice's diamond bracelet, which must have made her jealous. That's why she slandered Ms. Beatrice to ruin her birthday party."
"Who would have thought that this pretty Pritchard family missy has such a nasty heart."
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