She advised calmly, “Money is merely a tool.


    Don’t neglect to nurture your inner self, Madisyn.


    Painting is an excellent way to enrich oneself.


    If you ever need guidance, feel free to contact me.


    ”


    Madisyn remained silent.


    Courtney and Tatiana then left.


    Jared was taken aback, pausing to grasp what had just been said.


    “Boss, did I hear that right? Your cousin offered to teach you how to paint? Doesn’t she realize that even Hutton couldn’t get you interested?”


    “Some people can’t see beyond their own narrow perspective,” Madisyn responded nonchntly, not bothered by Courtney’s offer.


    “I think your cousin’s lost it! If she really knew you, she’d see how absurd her offer is! Do all these artists think they’re so high and mighty?”


    Madisyn just shrugged.


    A N G E L A ‘s L I B R A R Y


    After Courtney and Tatiana left, Tatiana said enviously, “I really envy your cousin.


    ”


    “What’s there to envy?” Courtney inquired, confused.


    “She’s stunning, for one thing,” Tatiana remarked.


    “And see how well Mr.


    Cooper treats her.


    I’m sure he’s not the first.


    Oh, and I heard the marriage agreement between the Klein and Johns families still exists.


    With Kristine out of the picture, I bet Madisyn will end up engaged to Andrew.


    ”


    Courtney’s face clouded over.


    “I know Andrew well.


    He’s a man of depth.


    He wouldn’t fall for someone superficial.


    ”


    “But men are drawn to beauty.


    Mr.


    Cooper is exceptional, but even he seems smitten with Madisyn,” Tatiana said.


    Hearing that, Courtney felt a twinge of difort.


    Tatiana added, “Courtney, Mr.


    Klein is an ideal man, and you’re the pride of the Johns family.


    You two would be perfect together.


    You really should take this chance.


    ”


    Courtney looked away, feigning disinterest.


    “Love is about destiny.


    ”


    Tatiana smiled, watching her.


    She sensed a brewing rivalry between Madisyn and Courtney.


    Having known Courtney for years, Tatiana knew her well.


    Courtney might seem detached, but she was highlypetitive and disliked being second to anyone.novelbin


    Madisyn was likely in for a challenging rivalry.


    After reviewing the shop with Jared, Madisyn suggested, “You should consider reducing the price of that dress, or it will never sell.


    ”


    “Don’t worry,” Jared responded.


    “There will be a ‘‘foolish’ customer willing to buy it.


    ”


    Madisyn looked at Jared silently, realizing he also thought the person who would buy that dress was foolish.


    It appeared that foolish people were easy to find.