Chapter 233: Cover Blown

Chapter 233: Chapter 233: Cover Blown

Some netizens believed Julian Forrester was attending the art exhibition for Ophelia Warren, and even started "shipping" the two of them as a couple.

After all, for a man as noble, powerful, and influential as Julian Forrester to specifically clear his entire schedule to attend a woman’s art exhibition sounded incredibly romantic.

In any case, this year’s Azure Art Exhibition was receiving a great deal of attention.

The most significant factor, however, was that the top-tier master of Chinese painting, Whisperwind, would be publicly attending this exhibition.

Whisperwind had always been mysterious, and her skill in Chinese painting was exceptionally high. Many were willing to spend a fortune to purchase her paintings, but to no avail.

Furthermore, among students of Chinese painting, there was hardly a single one who hadn’t copied Whisperwind’s works.

This showed just how much value the name "Whisperwind" held.

How could the attendance of such a master painter at The Azure Art Exhibition not be a cause for excitement?

Finally, the day of The Azure Art Exhibition arrived.

The Azure Art Exhibition was held at the largest art museum in Aethelburg.

Starting from the museum’s entrance, crowds of Chinese painting enthusiasts and reporters holding cameras had gathered.

The Azure Art Exhibition had invited many renowned Chinese painting artists.

The organizers had specially laid out a red carpet at the entrance as a sign of respect for the artists.

Whenever an artist entered the venue, the reporters would raise their cameras, snapping away while craning their necks to ask, "Is that Whisperwind?"

A short while later, a black car slowly pulled up, and Ophelia Warren, dressed in a white mermaid gown, stepped out.

She had a slender figure, and her red lips were slightly curved. A perfectly gentle smile bloomed on her face, and her every move was as if she had walked straight out of the misty rains of Riverdell, full of tender, poetic grace.

Ophelia Warren was young, and not only was she an invited female artist, but she was also a celebrity in the entertainment industry. As a result, many of her fans had also come to the event.

Seeing Ophelia Warren appear, her fans immediately erupted in excited screams.

"AHHH, Ophelia is so pretty! So beautiful!"

"She’s seriously a gentle fairy! People online are always saying Ophelia’s features are a bit similar to Sienna Everett’s, but that she’s not as pretty. I think our Ophelia isn’t lacking at all. In fact, she’s obviously way better-looking than Sienna Everett!"

"Don’t even mention Sienna Everett! Our Ophelia is the only celebrity from the entertainment industry invited to The Azure Art Exhibition. With her turtle-drawing skills, how is Sienna Everett even qualified to be mentioned in the same breath as our Ophelia? Stop trying to ride her coattails!"

Ophelia Warren’s fans were always hearing netizens say that Ophelia wasn’t as beautiful as Sienna Everett, so they held a deep-seated animosity toward Sienna.

When the surrounding reporters saw Ophelia Warren appear, they immediately rushed over to interview her.

"Ophelia, The Azure Art Exhibition has invited many renowned artists, and you’re the youngest among them, yet your skills are so impressive. What are your thoughts on this?"

"Ophelia, quite a few netizens have said your painting style is somewhat similar to Whisperwind’s, and they’re speculating that you are Whisperwind. Can you respond to this?"

Ophelia Warren answered the first question with great modesty.

As for the second question, Ophelia Warren smiled gently and said:

"Whisperwind is an incredible, top-tier master of Chinese painting. Many who study the art have, to some extent, copied Whisperwind’s works. I have as well, and I’m very fond of her paintings, which is why my style might be somewhat similar to hers."

"As for the netizens’ speculation that I am Whisperwind, I’m sorry, but you all flatter me too much. My skills in Chinese painting are far from rivaling Senior Whisperwind’s. If I have the opportunity to meet her today, I will definitely ask her for some painting advice."

The reporters were quite surprised to hear this. "It seems Ophelia is also a fan of Whisperwind!"

Another reporter asked, "Ophelia, are you aware that a couple of days ago, netizens were comparing the turtle Sienna Everett drew with the landscape painting you did?"

Ophelia Warren smiled and shook her head. "I haven’t been following that, but I would love to become friends with Sienna. If Sienna wants to learn Chinese painting, I’d be more than willing to teach her. I can teach her whatever she wants to learn."

Hearing this response, Ophelia Warren’s fans were instantly moved to tears.

’Oh my god, our queen is so beautiful and kind!’

’But she shouldn’t waste her time teaching Sienna Everett. With her turtle-drawing skills, what could she possibly learn?!’

Just then, another black car slowly approached.

After the car stopped, the door opened, and Keith Sterling, dressed in a vintage suit with handsome features, stepped out.

Seeing Keith Sterling, the reporters all shared a look of confusion.

’Mr. Sterling is here for the art exhibition too?’

However, after getting out, Keith Sterling didn’t walk over directly. Instead, he went around to the other side of the car, opened the door, and gentlemanly extended his right hand.

’Huh? There’s someone else in the car?’

Immediately, the crowd saw a hand, as fair and translucent as jade, gently rest in Keith Sterling’s palm. Then, a slender, snow-white leg, captivating enough to draw everyone’s gaze, emerged from the car, the foot adorned with a stiletto heel encrusted with tiny diamonds.

The more experienced reporters, seeing this, immediately raised their cameras and started shooting.

When the woman stepped out of the car, her devastatingly beautiful face was finally revealed. Her skin was fair, like translucent white jade, and her red lips were luscious and alluring. Her picturesque eyes held a lush, springtime charm, and with every glance, she was both dazzling and seductive.

It was... Sienna Everett!

"What is she doing at the art exhibition?!" one reporter couldn’t help but ask out loud in surprise.

"Probably... here to see the exhibition with Keith Sterling?" another reporter next to him replied. "Why else would she arrive with him?"

"Makes sense. Sienna Everett must just be here to see the exhibition! And I have to say, her face is stunning every single time you see it. That moment when she stepped out of the car... you don’t even need to find a good angle. Any random shot would be a picture of perfect beauty!"

"For real! A moment ago, I thought Ophelia Warren was pretty, but now that Sienna Everett has appeared, Ophelia suddenly seems plain. Sienna’s beauty is just so unapologetic. And it’s not just her looks—even her posture and bearing are more outstanding..."

As this reporter was musing, he was suddenly nudged by the journalist next to him, who gestured for him to shut up, warning him that Ophelia Warren might hear!

Thus warned, the reporter immediately clamped his mouth shut and glanced cautiously at Ophelia Warren, who was standing nearby.

Ophelia Warren had, of course, heard the reporters’ recent discussion—how they called her plain, how they said she wasn’t as beautiful as Sienna Everett...

’Is that so?’

Ophelia Warren stared at Sienna Everett in the distance, a shadow of cold animosity flashing in the depths of her eyes.

When the reporter glanced over, the gentle smile returned to Ophelia Warren’s face. She said softly, in an understanding tone, "It’s all right. I don’t mind."

The reporter instantly breathed a sigh of relief. ’Wow, Ophelia Warren is so considerate and kind. She’s such a good person, not angry at all!’

But Ophelia Warren’s fans didn’t feel the same way.

’Every time Sienna Everett shows up, people have to say Ophelia isn’t as pretty as her. It’s infuriating!’

’Suddenly, I think it’s great that Ophelia is friends with Miles Everett! She should befriend the people Sienna Everett hates, just to spite her!’

However, Ophelia Warren’s fans quickly calmed down.

"This is an art exhibition, not a beauty pageant. Our Ophelia is an artist participating in the event. Sienna Everett is just a visitor here to look at the paintings—and won’t she be looking at our Ophelia’s work?"

"Exactly! When it comes to Chinese painting skills, our Ophelia is still better!"

"Besides, I heard that Julian Forrester, the CEO of the Forrester Group, is also coming to the exhibition today, and he’s coming for our Ophelia! Sienna Everett is just a little prettier, but what else does she have to compare with Ophelia? Everyone, relax!"