Chapter: 385

Hank felt genuinely pleased. “Mr. Ward, you've been going after Mr. Yates for Ms. Bennett, haven't you?"

Caden lowered his head and spoke with an indifferent tone. "It's not that complicated."

Hank was able to understand the situation better now.

Therefore, he didn't ask any more questions.

Caden's intimidating presence caused the art dealer to confess quickly under pressure.

"Did you get the painting?" he asked.

The buyer shook his head. "Mr. Yates is being very cautious. He only showed me a picture and said I can collect it once I pay in full.”

Caden narrowed his eyes. “Whose painting are we talking about?"

"Mia Eland. She lived as an expatriate in Glarrialand before her death."

Caden reflected on this matter.

The name sounded familiar, but he couldn't immediately recall who it was.

Caden directed his gaze towards Hank.

Hank understood what he wanted and went to investigate further with the picture of the painting.

The buyer knew Caden's motives and chose not to challenge him. "Mr. Ward, I didn't know the painting was obtained illicitly. Had I known, I wouldn't have collaborated with Mr. Yates."

Caden responded nonchalantly, “You have plenty of business opportunities. Missing this one won't hurt. I'll cover the penalty for you."

When they left, Hank discovered something significant.

Hank's expression revealed his mixed feelings. "Ms. Eland, Ms. Bennett's mother, gained renown both as a philanthropist and as an acclaimed artist overseas. Following her premature death, few remembered her, and this painting is the sole remaining one attributed to her."

Caden's gaze intensified.

"How did her painting end up with Joshua?"

Hank appeared uncertain. “Mr. Ward, please allow me some time to investigate further."

Caden turned his gaze toward the window.

He vividly remembered Donna.

The first time he noticed her was at school, gracefully holding Alicia's hand as they headed home.

Having just lost his own mother, the scene painfully struck him.

However, there was no denying Donna's love for Alicia.

The painting had likely been given to Alicia, and now that Joshua was in a bind, he set his eyes on it.

Investigating the details would require time. After delegating the task to Hank, he waited with patience.

Thereafter, Hank drove with careful attention.

Soon, Caden instructed him, “Arrange for someone to buy the painting anonymously ."

Hank was taken aback. "Isn't that essentially just handing Mr. Yates money?"