Chapter 339 Showing Him The Will
A maid soon opened the door to the mansion. When she saw Cecilia’s plain clothes, a flicker of disdain crossed her face.
“Are you Ms. Smith?”
“Yes. I’m looking for Paula and Magnus.”
The maid led them inside and, as they made their way to the living room, she informed Cecilia, “Mdm. Paula is out for tea, but Mr. Magnus is at home.”
Mdm. Paula…
Mr. Magnus…
It seemed that over the years, Paula and Magnus had been doing quite well.
In the living room, Magnus sat waiting, dressed in an expensive, tailored suit. A Patek Philippe watch worth a million adorned his wrist, and his cufflinks alone were worth hundreds of thousands.
As Cecilia entered, he was holding a renowned world–famous painting, admiring its beauty.
It was clear Magnus didn’t grasp the subtleties of the painting. He casually asked the person who delivered it, “How much is this painting worth?”
The man, eager to please, replied, “Our boss spent a hundred million on it.”
“One hundred million. Sure, I’ll take it. Let your boss know I’ll handle the backlog of goods he’s got on his hands.”
“All right.”
After receiving the answer, the person who delivered the painting quickly made his exit.
Magnus, radiating an air of superiority, casually tossed the painting to the maid. “Put this in the treasure vault,” he ordered, not bothering to acknowledge Cecilia’s presence.
Cecilia didn’t care, she now realized the significance of everything she saw in Magnus, understanding the importance of the will she had in her possession.
Sven was stationed just outside the living room.
When they arrived, Magnus had already been informed by the housekeeper. He took his time, then finally turned his gaze toward his sister. As he approached, a hint of mockery flickered in his
eyes.
“You’re not considering divorcing Nathaniel for that man, are you?”
The news of Cecilia’s divorce from Nathaniel had become so notorious that it seemed like
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everyone in the world knew about it, and naturally, Magnus was also aware.
Like Paula, he saw Cecilia as utterly foolish, beyond hope.
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