Chapter 27 Gift

“Well...” Melissa smiled, “What I brought for Marc cannot be regarded as a gift.” She took a painting from the bag, "This painting is Jack Anne's authentic work 'Peony Lady'. My grandfather asked me to give it to you. He said at his first sight; he knew it should belong to you. It is not a gift; it was born for you; it was your thing." "Thank him for me," Marc said in surprise as he took the painting and studied it carefully. Adela looked at the painting in disbelief. The painting was vivid and lifelike. It was made by a great painter and was worth a lot. In contrast, her tonic looked dull. Marc had always been a fan of painting. Now he was happy. How so? How could Melissa have such a valuable painting? Could it be fake? Yes, it must be a fake! Thinking of this, Adela blurted out, "Ms. Eugen, what do you mean by giving Mr. Marc a fake?" A fake?