Chapter 79
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aily works!
Ines wasn’t the type to refuse easily,
y, so she agreed.
Timothy stood up and said. Please, come with me
Jessica, unable to leave the villa and untested in meeting Timothy’s guest, made her way down to the basement.
The basement housed the collection room.
Inside, Timothy’s precious treasures were displayed–mire items he’d collected over
the years.
Jessica rarely come down here, but the place was always spotless. She only checked in during the damp season to make sure nothing was getting musty, she never paid much attention to the objects themselves.
His heart and mind were filled with thoughts of Timothy–these items were just his trappings, things that added to his aura.
She didn’t want them, nor did shee
envy them
The only thing she wanted–greadily, desperately–was for Timothy to love her!!
With nothing else to do, she wandered among the displays, letting her eyes linger on the items
Suddenly, she heard footsteps.
I was unmistakably Timothy’s stride.
And another set–his quest
Whenever there were guests at home, Jessica always tried to stay out of sight. She’d heard Mabal mention that Timothy sometimes showed his collection to visitors sometimes to sell, sometimes as a gift?
Occasionally, people would bring things to sell to Timothy as well
Jessica sipped into a small storage room nearby, hiding herself away
Timothy led has into the collection room
The moment Ines stepped in, she was visibly stunned.I
Rumor had it that Timothy Lawson was a man of impressive means, but seeing this in person was a revelation
The entire hall was understated but luxurious, filled with tropsures displayed with exquisite taste–paintings, antiques, gold and silver jewelry, artisan crafts–everything arranged with an impeccable cy
“Then, feel free to pick whatever you like
Jessica’s eyes widened in shock.
Timothy’s guest today was inest
Thank God she’d hidden herself!
Otherwise. If Ines saw the state she was in after getting mamed Jessica knew she wouldn’t be able to face her.!!
“President Lawson’s generosity is well known. Many people would love to work with you and now I see your reputation is well deserved, Ines said, her familiar voice carrying into the shadows X
Jessica bit her lip so hard it hurt, her eyes filling with tears.!!
ines was, besides her grandmeter, the person who’d always been best to her
Now Ines was only a few steps away, and she couldn’t even muster the courage to say hello.
Ines wasn’t particularly materialistic, but the beauty of these antiques hold her attention.
Timothy, an expert in such matters, accompanied Ines through the room, giving detailed explanations.
He paused in front of a display and remarked, “Some of these old techniques have already vanished. If there’s no one to carry them forward, they’ll disappear for good. Of course, without innovation, even tradition gets left behind.
toes smiled. “Are you trying to tell me something. President Lawson?”
I
“Ines, you’re perceptive–so be direct. Shella has studied animation since she was a child and has spent the past few years honing her craft abroad Jessica’s heart sank as she listened
Timothy really was pulling out all the stops for Shelly.
Last night he’d gone to fetch her, brought her home, and now had locked her in the house–all to host Ines, to persuade her to take Sheila on as a student.
If she’d known the guest was Ines, she would have cooked a proper meal, welcomed her warmly.
But Timothy only wanted her to help for Sheld’s sake
He went on, lavishing praise on Shells &
Finally, he concluded, “International animation is still far ahead of what we have here, but the local scene is catching up Shella has mastered both international techniques and local styles- believe she could create something truly unique by blending the two What do you think, Ines73
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