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Chapter 788: 788: The Oil Painting Goddess Mrs. Carter
Chapter 788: 788: The Oil Painting Goddess Mrs. Carter
Chapter 788: Chapter 788: The Oil Painting Goddess Mrs. Carter
Justin Gresia had been spoiled since childhood and had never experienced such embarrassment. Although he did not take over the Gresia family business, he was the most pampered young master in the Gresia family. Naturally, there were many people who wanted to please him and, by extension, the Swift family as well.
As Xaviera Evans was about to leave, she was suddenly stopped by a man who mocked, “So what if you have some talent? People like you who disrespect their elders will never succeed! Take a look at Miss Swift, she only learned painting for half a month before participating in the oil painting exhibition. Now that’s real talent! Can you compete with her?”
Before Xaviera could rebuke, the man disdainfully said, “Some people are so proud and complacent just because they have some talent. Those who truly have strength should be like Miss Swift—modest and courteous. Miss Swift is even fortunate enough to be mentored by Mr. Lester Bank. Why do you have to refuse?”
Xaviera glanced coldly at the man, then turned to look at Tracy Swift. Tracy gave her a helpless smile, as if to say that she had nothing to do with what others said. She was innocent.
Although Tracy didn’t say those words, the fact that everyone was saying such things was because she had led them to do so. There was no way she could claim no connection to it.
At this moment, a commotion came from outside the door, and then Tobey Swift excitedly ran in, “Tracy! Aunt! Mrs. Carter is here!”
The crowd was astonished. They didn’t expect Mrs. Carter, one of the co-founders of the International Oil Painting Exhibition and a prominent figure in the field, to show up in person. They knew she was a true prodigy, starting to paint at the age of seven and rocketing to fame in the world of oil painting with her very first piece. She had even won the highest honor at the World Oil Painting Exhibition and had founded several editions of the International Oil Painting Exhibition.
Although Carter had stopped painting, she still traveled the world each year to select and personally teach talented artists. As a result, many successful painters had emerged under her tutelage, earning her the epithet “astute goddess of oil painting.”
It was unusual that Mrs. Carter had never attended any previous oil painting exhibitions and the crowd wondered what or who had suddenly attracted her attention this time.
Mrs. Swift couldn’t contain her excitement, “Tobey, did you see Mrs. Carter with your own eyes? What did she say?”
“She said she came to meet a young lady in her twenties who was participating in the oil painting exhibition, and that’s why she came,” Tobey replied with a smile.
Upon hearing this, everyone’s eyes fell on Tracy Swift. A young lady in her twenties?
Of the artists participating in the exhibition, Hayin and Cold Night’s ages were unknown, while the rest were all over forty years of age. Only Tracy was in her twenties.
“Mrs. Carter is here to see Tracy?” Justin Gresia asked incredulously.
The crowd was immediately taken aback, their eyes widening in shock. The man who had spoken up for Tracy earlier also realized the situation and quickly chimed in, “I’ve heard that Mrs. Carter travels the world every year to find talented painters. She must be here to choose an outstanding artist to personally mentor. The person she’s looking for is a lady in her twenties participating in the exhibition. Who else could it be but Miss Swift? Congratulations, Miss Swift!”
The distinguished professors present all turned to look at Tracy. It was indeed rare for someone in their twenties to participate in an oil painting exhibition, let alone being noticed by Mrs. Carter.
It was well known that the astute goddess of oil painting didn’t earn her title for nothing: all the painters she trained had become internationally famous, without exception.
If Miss Swift had indeed caught Mrs. Carter’s eye, she might be on her way to becoming the next goddess of international oil painting.
Justin Gresia looked at Tracy in awe and excitement, “Tracy, you’re truly amazing, even Mrs. Carter is coming to see you personally.”
All eyes were on Tracy as she paused for a moment, then beamed with joy, barely holding back her laughter.
Mrs. Carter was actually here for her? This was an incredible honor.
“Yes, Mrs. Carter must be here for my sister!” Tobey excitedly jumped up. “When I heard Mrs. Carter saying that she was looking for a young lady in her twenties who was participating in the exhibition, I immediately thought of my sister. I plucked up the courage to tell her that the person she was looking for must be my sister.”
“Sister, Mrs. Carter said she would come to see you after a short rest. You should get ready!”
Hearing Tobey’s words, the always composed Mrs. Swift couldn’t help but laugh with delight. She took Tracy’s hand and said excitedly, “Tobey is right, you should get ready and do your best to impress when she arrives!”