Keely, registering his words, blinked nervously.
When she had presented her sketches to Leopold, he was so taken aback by her talent that he insisted on
meeting her immediately. Their first encounter began with an unexpected question.
“What emotions fueled this design, Miss Haywood?”
Keely had a host of flattering compliments and rehearsed expert knowledge at her disposal. However, she was
taken aback by Leopold's question, which left her momentarily speechless.
She was uncertain about the origin of the inspiration for the design.
Leopold offered her a kind, contemplative Look.
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“I perceive immense emotion in this drawing. Was it someone special that inspired you to use such vivid colors in
your design?”
Keely started crying after a moment of reflection. Adapting the narrative of her and Marco's relationship, she
narrated it to Leopold.
In her version, she and Marco were deeply in Love. She alleged she was framed and unjustly imprisoned in a
foreign country, and the design sketches were her way of expressing her longing for her lover and her homeland.
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Leopold recounted Keely’s romantic tale to Loraine and the others, his voice rich with emotion. As he concluded
the story, he sighed, dabbing at the corners of his eyes.
“I was touched by Keely’s authentic emotions. Her innocence warranted her release from prison. The blame
should be placed on the cruel woman who incarcerated her, not her. Don’t you agree, Mr. Moore, Miss
Torres?”
Loraine cast a pensive look at Keely, remaining silent under a sneer.
Klein cringed in embarrassment, recognizing the twisted story of what had happened between Loraine, Marco,
and Keely, but was astonished that
Leopold would believe such a tale.
Leopold sighed, stating, “This time, | brought Keely back not solely for her talent, which I highly esteem. Mr.
Moore, Miss Torres, | believe anyone with a decent aesthetic sense wouldn't question her abilities after
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Loraine, unable to tolerate any more, questioned, “Are you planning to assist your student in reuniting with her
lover, Professor Zizka?”
Leopold shot Loraine a disapproving look.
“From the beginning, Miss Torres, you've persistently antagonized
Keely. Keely just asserted that both of you were involved with the sman. Were you the one who ended her
relationship with her Lover?”
Laughing in disbelief, Loraine threw a frosty glare at Keely.
“What do you think, Keely? Why not ask Marco, your so-called ‘lover’ himself?”
Keely’s face blanched. “I'm not lying,” she stammered, shifting her gaze from Leopold to Loraine, “I was the first
one to meet Marco!