Chapter 116
Sherman nodded as he said. “He looks pretty smart. Is he a businessman or something?”
Yanina said. “Mr. Harnett! He’s not my boyfriend. He’s Cameron, the grandson of my grandpa’s old comrade, Carl Zamor
“Nice to meet you, Mr. Harnett, Cameron greeted politely.
Sherman just nodded slightly in response.
He said, “Is Carl still holding up well?”
“Thank you for your concern. My grandpa’s doing quite well, Cameron replied.
Sherman nodded. He turned around and noticed the bracelet on Yanina’s wrist. Then he frowned.
He thought of one person.
He asked, “Yanina, where did you get this bracelet?”
Yanina raised her hand. The bracelet looked dazzling under the sunlight.
She said. I got it at an auction.”
Sherman raised an eyebrow and looked up at Cameron..
Then he guessed the purpose behind the two of them’s visit.
Sherman said. “Your grandpa is still so scheming. I can’t match him in this lifetime.
“Bring him a message for me.
“Tell him that the past is already in the past. I’m not interested in competing anymore. Living a peaceful life in a remote place is quite good.” Sherman seemed to be missing the old days.
Yanina and Cameron didn’t know the past issues between the two elders, but they still nodded to agree.
Sherman said, “Why don’t you stay for lunch?
“I’ve got classes in the afternoon, so I can’t entertain you much longer. Head back after lunch.”
Yanina said with a smile, “Alright, alright. We know you like being alone.
“But please take care of yourself. You’re a national treasure!
“You have no idea how difficult it is to get one of your paintings these days!”
Sherman knew Yanina was just teasing him and then affectionately said, “Stop teasing me
Then he secretly handed Yanina a yellow cloth bag.
He said. These are some paintings I keep in a bank deposit box’ve prepared you a key and the code. I’m worried that I might become forgetful in my old age.
“You’re the only person I can truly trust. Sherman sighed.
“Come on! If you took an IQ test right now, you’d probably beat 0% of the people in the country!” Yanina quickly reassured
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She took the bag, and it was a little heavy. Looking at Sherman’s graying hair, she felt a little sad.
Sherman was getting older, but he didn’t have anyone around.
Just as they were all caught up in their thoughts, a noise came from outside the door.
Yanina quickly tucked the bag into her own and looked up toward the outside.
“You two, hide first. I’ll handle this, Sherman stood in front of them and instructed.
Yanina was still curious to see who it was, but Cameron was already ushering her into the inner room.
The two of them entered the inner room, but they could hear everything going on outside clearly.
One person said, “Mr. Harnett, good morning! 1 brought some gifts for you. Please take them.”
A familiar male voice came from the doorway,
“Didn’t I tell you not to come? I’m not painting anymore. What are you doing here?” Sherman said indifferently.
But the man seemed completely unaware.
He said, “Mr. Harnett, my grandpa is dying. His last wish is to see one of your paintings.
“Could you just lend me one for now? I’ll return it after he passes away.”
“Ridiculous!” Sherman waved his hand and pointed at the man angrily.
He said. “It’s true that your grandpa and I were classmates, but we didn’t get along well back in school.
“If you said your grandpa wanted to tear up my paintings before he passed, I might believe you a little more.
“But you said he’d die with regrets just because he couldn’t see my painting?
“Stop talking nonsense!”
The man still didn’t wanna give up. “Please, Mr. Harnett, have pity on me. I have so many uncles and brothers in my family Just give me a hand at this crucial moment. Having your painting in my touring exhibition will attract many people. I’ll give you half of the inheritance. Isn’t that good enough?
Sherman said, “Get out!”
He couldn’t hold back himself anymore and yelled, “How did he get you such a bastard as his grandson? Get out of here! “No matter how many times you come here, I won’t give you any painting!
“Get o out of here. Don’t stain my place.”
Sherman despised people who’d fight viciously over inheritance and completely disregarded family ties the most.
Yanina finally figured out who the person at the door was.
It was Christina’s boyfriend, Steven Hopper!
Yanina wondered how he managed to get Sherman’s address.
Plus, as Yapina saw it, Steven wasn’t borrowing the painting from Sherman for some art exhibition. He wanted to sell it and shut up those fake reporter relatives.
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The Hopper family had completely collapsed, with not a penny left for Steven to squander.
He had no choice but to find his own way to earn money.
As for Sherman’s painting, if it were put up for auction, it could easily fetch several million dollars.
Instead of leaving after being scolded, Steven dropped to his krices and grabbed Sherman’s leg while crying.
He said, “Mr. Harnett, you’re just like my grandpa!
You’re alone. I’ll be your grandson and take care of you in your old age. Just lend me a painting, please. I promise to return it to you in a month!
“Otherwise, I won’t get up!”
Steven was determined today. He must take a painting with him.
He was actually threatening Sherman.
Sherman tried to move his leg but found it tightly held by Steven. He couldn’t pull it out, let alone kick Steven.
Sherman said, “Let go of me!”
“Unless you lend me a painting!” Steven growled.
Yanina couldn’t stand it anymore, pushed open the door and walked out of the room.
She said, “Steven, have you no shame? Let go of Mr. Harnett immediately!”
Steven didn’t expect Yanina to show up here.
He thought, Damn bitch! She always ruins my plans at critical moments!”
“Yani, don’t worry about it. He’s been pestering me for days. I’m used to it, Sherman said and looked down at Steven
He said. “My dear granddaughter is back. If you still want to make trouble, do it another day!”
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