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Chapter 400
Chapter 400
Chapter 400
Chapter 400 The Seductress Was Pranked By the Twins...
Bianca had thought that the oil paintings in the living room of Crawford Manor and Luke's bedroom were antiques. She never thought that Luke was the one who drew everything.
Bianca loved to paint too.
She possessed talents in painting. She had studied oil painting when she was abroad, and her teacher had always praised her.
However, painting was an expensive pursuit. Moreover, she was working while she studied, and she did not have the time and effort to paint. She gave up after a while.
Whenever she walked past the art room and saw other boys and girls focusing on filling their canvases with colorful paints, she would nonetheless feel envious.
Luke's imposing demeanor translated into unrestrained brush strokes in his vibrant and moving paintings. Just like him, the paintings were noble, elegant, and carried a hint of mystery...
"If you like to paint, I can teach you when we're free."
Luke opened a box of paints, mixed several colors, and placed a brush in Bianca's hand.
Then, he enveloped her tiny hand with his calloused palm, and they continued drawing the half-finished "Diana and Cupid." "No, I'm very clumsy. I'm afraid that I'll mess up your painting..." Bianca's hand was trembling even though Luke was gripping it.
She felt that her painting skills were not worth mentioning in front of Luke. What if she accidentally ruined his masterpiece?
"It's OK. Oil paintings are different from watercolor paintings. You might ruin a watercolor painting with one misplaced stroke, and you'll have to start again, but you can correct oil paintings even if you made a mistake." The man's voice that was as clear as a clarinet soothed Bianca's heart.
Bianca knew that one could fix a mistake on an oil painting, but she could not stop feeling nervous.
After alleviating Bianca's nervousness, Luke started teaching Bianca how to paint, like an experienced mentor.
Holding her hand, the man added color, stroke by stroke, onto the canvas.
After some time, Diana's red dress began to take shape, and the bow and arrows on Cupid's back were complete.
The couple worked together seamlessly.
It was their first collaboration, but they had perfectly completed "Diana and Cupid." The colors on the painting were vibrant and fused elements of classicism and impressionism. One could say that it was flawless.
Luke had done most of the work, but Bianca also felt proud that she had a hand in it.
Bianca's performance had surprised Luke.
Oil paintings by novices would usually look stiff and unrealistic. Bianca's movements might be awkward, but she managed to convey her feelings in the drawing.
He could not help but kiss the woman who had never stopped surprising him.
Just when the two were getting intimate, they heard a knock on the door.
Leia's voice was heard. ‘Luke, Grandpa Crawford is asking you to go downstairs for dinner. Are you busy? May I come in?"
Bianca glanced at Luke suspiciously when she heard Leia's voice. She was not happy about what Leia did.
Luke held his index finger in front of his lips.
The man spoke coldly, "Ms. Norman, my woman and I are currently indulging in an activity that we both love. It's not very appropriate for you to come in now. We'll go downstairs soon."
Leia's hand froze in mid-air.
She blushed intensely when Luke told her about what he was doing with Bianca in the room.
The next moment, hatred seized her limbs like sprouting vines, causing her to gasp for air!
Her pure face contorted as she bit her lip to force herself to be calm.
She had been an obstinate person since young. If she wanted something, she would have to get it. Otherwise, she would rather see it destroyed.
She had to get the man she wanted, no matter the cost!
Even if Luke married Bianca, she would make sure that they divorced. Luke and Bianca were only boyfriend and girlfriend now. With some simple schemes, she could make sure that they break up.
Leia felt a lot calmer after thinking of that. Then, she stepped down the staircase in her high heels, 1
In the Crawford Manor dining room.
Leia was chatting with Old Master Crawford and Allison. She told them a joke and caused them to laugh uproariously.
Meanwhile, Lanie and Rainie seemed to have been ignored.
They sat huddled on their chair at the dining table, looking innocently and pouting unhappily at that "seductress” who seemed to have gained their great-grandfather and grandmother's favor.
Rainie whispered into her brother's ear. "Look at her, Big Bro. She’s not as pretty as Mommy, and her jokes aren't funny. I wonder why Great-Grandpa and Grandma are laughing? I don't like that auntie, Big Bro..."
Lanie's animated eyes turned around. He whispered something back to his sister, which caused her to nod in glee.
While the adults were chatting happily, the two children sneaked away from the dining room and went into the kitchen.
The chef was busy cooking and did not realize that the children were there.
Lanie stepped on a stool and ladled a bowl of soup, after which Rainie added all types of seasonings inside. Lanie also added a heap of mustard into the bowl. Then, they stirred it with a spoon and brought the bowl back to the dining hall.
"Auntie Norman, you should be thirsty after telling so many jokes. We brought some soup for you from the kitchen..."
Rainie blinked her starry eyes and brought the bowl above her head.
Leia was surprised.
Luke's two children had always been hostile to her. It was the first time that they showed her a kind gesture.
"Thank you, Rainie. I will enjoy it." Leia took the bowl.
She patted Rainie's head, then shoved a spoonful of soup into her mouth. When the sour and spicy soup entered her mouth, tears nearly fell from her eyes... 1