Chapter 1135 I Can Give It to You

“Mr. Payne, we noticed there are many people outside watching this place like hawks, I’m afraid they’ll make a move soon,” a servant of the Payne Family rushed in.

Mr. Payne almost fainted.

“Jared, Jared, you mustn’t leave. Did you come here because you heard some news?” Mr. Payne’s mind was clear, knowing Jared Quinn wouldn’t show up for no reason.

“I haven’t received any specific news, only heard that there’s a painting at your Payne Family’s place, so I’m somewhat interested and came over,” Jared Quinn replied nonchalantly.

Mr. Payne sighed, knowing he couldn’t protect anything now. If Jared Quinn left, those people would break in, and he would end up with nothing!

“Jared, if you’re interested in the painting, I can bring it to you to appreciate together, or allow you to take it away for a couple of days. I’d ask you to help me out of this trouble.”

Mr. Payne was indeed Mr. Payne, not one to be easily scared into handing over the painting to Jared Quinn directly. Instead, he suggested taking it away for two days to admire, hoping to survive this trial, with both himself and the painting intact.

“Mr. Payne, that’s not appropriate. We’re not here for the painting in your possession. My brother Leon has everything and certainly isn’t eager for your painting. All right, we’re leaving now, Mr. Payne, please be cautious later!” Leon Rivers turned and left.

“Leon, Leon, Jared,” Mr. Payne swiftly stood up to block their path.

Jared Quinn squinted his dark eyes, “Mr. Payne, what do you mean by this? We can’t leave now?”

“I’m not sure…” Mr. Payne, already frightened, trembled all over. He gritted his teeth and said, “Jared, if I let you take the painting back, would you save me?”

Jared Quinn’s handsome brows slightly raised; those words sounded quite agreeable.

“I’ll consider it.”

Mr. Payne nearly coughed up blood; ‘considering’ was the response he got.

“Jared, do you really not know the painting’s significance, or are you pretending not to know? Many secrets are hidden in that painting; it might make the Quinn Family unbeatable!”

Jared Quinn’s gaze lightly landed on Mr. Payne, “And does Mr. Payne know that one painting won’t achieve anything? You need to gather four paintings together?”

“Four paintings? You need four paintings to solve the mystery?” Mr. Night widened his eyes, “No wonder I haven’t uncovered its secrets all this time!”

Melody Thorne squeezed Jared Quinn’s hand, thinking to herself how cunning he was: clearly eager, yet pretending to be indifferent, waiting for others to offer it voluntarily.

“Jared, I can give you the painting now. I know I can’t keep it anymore, but I have one request: if you decipher its secrets, you must let me benefit too!”

“Mr. Payne, what are you saying? My brother Jared is not someone who would act mean. Haven’t you seen how many people have thrived through him? Do we really need to ask for such a small matter?” Leon Rivers chimed in.

“Alright, alright, I trust you. Hope you won’t disappoint me, follow me,” Mr. Payne turned to go upstairs.

Melody Thorne followed behind, rubbing her hands, thinking she came here for negotiations with Mr. Payne, but it turned out not to be the case; it was surprisingly easy!