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Stella detected the insinuation in Leonard's words.

The exhibition was organized for a specific person. If that were true, it would explain why so few people were in attendance.

Stella knew Leonard had an appreciation for art.

When she first saw him, she had wondered why he was here. But on second thought, with so many masterpieces on display, anyone with a bit of artistic taste wouldn't miss such a rare opportunity. It wasn't surprising that someone of Leonard's status would have heard about it.

With that thought, Stella decided she couldn't be bothered with Leonard any longer. She turned to Joshua and Marvin. "Joshua, Marvin, let's go."

Marvin glanced curiously at Leonard, but seeing the hostile looks from Stella and Joshua, and noticing how intimidating the man appeared, he quickly hid behind them.

Just as they were turning to leave, Leonard's voice came from behind them.

"To put on such a lavish display of so many masterpieces... in this world, I'm afraid only the head of the Gardner family could manage it."

Stella's heart skipped a beat.

Before anyone could speak, Neville, having finished his call, returned.

His voice was low and magnetic. "Mr. Lerman, you've said quite a lot. What exactly are you trying to imply?"

Leonard turned his gaze to him. "Mr. Connolly, as the head of a family yourself, you should understand the value of these items. Even for the head of a top-tier family, putting all this on display is no small feat. Tell me, who do you think he would make such a grand gesture for? That person must be very important to him, don't you think?"

Neville heard the hidden meaning in his words.

His brow furrowed slightly. Leonard was ruthless and difficult, but he wasn't one to make small talk. He wouldn't have approached Stella just to say meaningless things.

Unless... this had something to do with Stella.

But he knew her social circle inside and out. There was no way she could have met any of the Gardners.

Remembering how Leonard kept bringing up the Gardner family, Neville had a sudden thought.

His eyes flickered as he discreetly sized up Joshua.

Joshua's last name was also Gardner.

Could he be connected to the

family? But the Gardners rarely left Aetheria Joshua had been by Stella's side for a long time. If he were a Gardner, how could he have been away for so long?

Seeing Neville lost in thought, Leonard gave him a meaningful smile.

He had made his point and didn't press the matter.

"It's a rare chance to see so many great works. I won't keep you any longer."

With that, he turned and walked away.

Stella didn't give Leonard's words a second thought. She despised the man through and through and wouldn't believe a word he said.

The four of them continued to tour the exhibition. Stella remembered L's request for photos, so she found a staff member and asked, "Excuse me is photography allowed in here?

Many exhibitions prohibited photography. The more precious the exhibits, the stricter the rules usually were.

Before coming, Stella had assumed it was just a standard exhibition featuring some well-known artists which is why she agreed to

request. But after seeing the ne

collection, she realized her own wealth had limited her imagination.

The staff member paused, seemingly unaware of any policy on photography.

He was about to ask his superior when his eyes accidentally swept over the jade pendant Stella wore around her neck.