Unmasking Mrs. Newton's Secret Identities novel Chapter 1296

Two days later, Chandler and Helen dressed up to attend the banquet.

The banquet was a private event, not open to the media, so there was less attention. After signing in at the entrance, the guests could tour the estate freely.

Collectors of any type would possess a certain amount of wealth. Judging by the specification of the estate and the villa, Ezra's net worth was certainly not less than that of the Newton family at its peak.

However, Ezra was known for his low profile and had never shown interest in the rankings of the wealthy. Thus, no one knew how much assets he exactly owned.

Chandler took Helen's hand and went with the other guests. After taking the champagne, they came to the gallery.

Here, the works of various famous artists were displayed on special stands covered by glass cases. Each piece had its own security system, allowing the guests to view them while preventing theft.

However, this setup had a notable drawback. If the glass was shattered, it could easily damage the artwork inside.

Helen stopped in front of "Peony Fantasia" and looked at the surrounding exhibits. They were either the works of world-renowned artists from the last century or masterpieces of postmodern geniuses.

It was considered high praise for her first artwork to be displayed here.

"Do you like it?" Seeing her smile, Chandler was already thinking about how to convince Ezra to give it away.

Helen shook her head with a smile. "I can't tell what's special about this painting. It's better left for those who truly understand art to appreciate it."

At this moment, a girl in a princess dress tilted her head and stepped out from behind Helen. After seeing Helen's face, the girl smiled excitedly, "It's really you; the beautiful lady."

"Who are you?" Helen looked confused.

"It's me," the girl said with a bright smile, revealing her cute pearly whites and canine teeth. "Do you still remember that I helped you get away when you were being pursued at the mall?"

She added, "I didn't recognize you that day when you dressed up like that. I'm really sorry about that."

Helen pursed her lips and smiled, not denying it.

"Helen, can I have your number?" Ashley asked carefully. "I promise I won't keep bothering you."

Feeling indebted, Helen didn't refuse and took out her phone to exchange numbers with Ashley.

After that, they both chatted away.

From their conversation, Helen learnt that Ashley was studying art, majoring in oil painting with a preference for modern style. And like Helen, she was also invited here through the art competitions.