Married First, Loved Later : A Flash Marriage with My Ex's 'Uncle' novel Chapter 117

Chapter 117: The Real vs. The Fake

Selina’s eyes sparkled. "Since Miss Perry is so curious, then let’s take a look."

Vivian sneered at her words. How could this country bumpkin possibly have a painting by Gordon? She was about to watch Selina make a fool of herself!

Soon, the butler brought up both of their gifts.

The crowd gasped in astonishment. "It’s really Cloudborne Crane! "

"As expected of Gordon—such delicate strokes, the crane looks incredibly lifelike. Miss Perry, you’ve put a lot of thought into this."

Vivian proudly opened Selina’s gift box. "Don’t just look at mine, everyone! Let’s also see what wonderful gift Selina prepared for Grandma... Huh?"

The crowd instinctively turned their attention to it—and instantly froze.

This painting...is also Cloudborne Crane

Mr. Perry exchanged a glance with Vivian before speaking righteously, "Mr. Gordon’s Cloudborne Crane is clearly in Vivian’s hands. Miss Clark, how dare you use a fake to deceive people?"

Logan’s eyes darkened slightly.

Selina smiled lazily. "Mr. Perry, your judgment isn’t very impressive."

Mr. Perry fumed. "It’s obvious you brought a forgery, and yet you’re still—"

"Father, please stop. I believe Selina wouldn’t do such a thing. She must have been cheated by an unscrupulous businessman."

Vivian put on an innocent, understanding act. "However, we really shouldn’t gift Grandma a forgery."

Selina laughed and said, "Who said mine is a fake?"

Seeing Selina was stubborn, Vivian asked, "Why don’t we have Fifth Uncle verify it?"

Perry Family’s Fifth Uncle was a professional art appraiser, and the moment Vivian suggested it, the crowd immediately voiced their agreement.

Fifth Uncle shot Vivian a reassuring glance before raising his chin slightly, his expression full of disdain. "Since everyone insists, I will conduct a public appraisal—just so Miss Clark doesn’t claim our family is falsely accusing her."

Grandma Perry’s expression grew cold, just as she was about to speak, she noticed Logan subtly shake his head.

"Logan, you—"

"Grandma, Selina’s gift is not a forgery."

Logan’s voice was meaningful. "The Perry Family needs to be put in their place."

At Logan’s firm response and Selina’s confident smile, Grandma Perry suddenly felt reassured.

This girl... always seemed to surprise her. The moment she saw that painting, she knew it was Gordon’s work.

A young woman who could obtain Gordon’s artwork—what kind of background did Logan’s wife have?

Meanwhile, Fifth Uncle theatrically examined the painting with a magnifying glass, then furrowed his brows and straightened up.

"The verdict is in. I wonder if it’s real or fake."

"I heard Selina is just some nobody from the countryside. Where would she get the connections to acquire a Gordon painting?"

"It’s definitely fake. Just look at Fifth Uncle’s expression..."

As speculation swirled, Fifth Uncle delivered his judgment with an authoritative cough. His sharp gaze landed on Selina.

"After a thorough appraisal, I conclude that Miss Clark’s painting is a forgery—it is not an authentic work of Gordon!"

The room erupted in shock.

"A fake?! Selina has some nerve, passing off someone else’s painting as Gordon’s. How could she be so reckless?"

"Does she even understand how influential Gordon is?"

"In all these years, who has ever dared to present a forgery? Miss Clark just made a complete fool of herself!"

Vivian curled her lips into a victorious smile and feigned surprise.

"Selina, how could you do this? Grandma treats you so well, yet you give her a fake painting... If I were Grandma, I’d be heartbroken!"

Mrs. Perry, "Vivian, you can’t really blame Miss Clark. These days, forgeries are just too convincing. Given her humble background, it’s only natural she can’t tell the real from the fake."

A socialite quickly chimed in, eager to curry favor.

"Mrs. Perry, you’re absolutely right. If Miss Clark truly cared about Grandma Perry, she wouldn’t have gifted a fake. At the end of the day, it just shows she doesn’t respect her at all!"

"Grandma Perry, you see? Outsiders will always be outsiders. Only Vivian sincerely has your best interests at heart!"