Chapter 240 The Diana lisa
Chapter 240 The Diana lisa
Noah stepped back from the easel, setting the brush down with deliberate care. He picked up a cloth and wiped his hands, his expression calm and unbothered, as though what he had just done was nothing out of the ordinary."It's done," he said simply.
Diana approached the painting slowly, her footsteps soft against the polished floor. Her golden locks caught the gallery's light as she stood in front of the canvas, her lips parting slightly as she took in every detail.
"It's…" she started, her voice barely above a whisper. She paused,
Diana blinked, momentarily caught off guard by the simplicity of his answer. "You just… felt like it?" she echoed, her tone carrying a hint of disbelief.
Noah gave a faint nod. "Yeah. Since I drew you, it's only natural that you should take it."
There was no pretense in his voice, no trace of arrogance or self-importance. To him, the matter was as straightforward as he'd made it sound. He'd created the piece for a moment, for a purpose, and now that purpose was fulfilled. The value others attached to it—whether monetary or sentimental—was irrelevant to him.
Diana's lips curved into a bright smile, though much of her face remained obscured by her scarf, sunglasses, and hat. Even so, there was no mistaking the warmth in her expression, the way her posture softened slightly as she looked at him. For someone as composed as Diana, who carried herself with an almost regal air, this was a rare moment of unguarded gratitude.
"I see," she said simply, her voice tinged with a mix of admiration and curiosity.
For a moment, she said nothing more, her gaze lingering on him as though trying to read deeper into his character.
Then, after a brief pause, she continued, her tone more serious now. "Well, in that case, I would like to ask for one more favour. I know I have asked for too much already, but i hope you don't reject me."
Noah raised an eyebrow slightly, a faint flicker of curiosity passing through his otherwise calm expression. "What is it?"
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