Chaz and his wife exchanged perplexed glances, prompting Baxter to deny the accusations.
âMy apologies.
It seems Iâve been deceived.
I didnât purchase the painting directly from Christopher but from someone claiming to be his student.
I mightâve been scammed.
â
Sensing trouble, Baxter hastily distanced himself from the situation.
Brian recalled Rosalynnâs calm, smiling response when he asked her why she didnât expose Baxterâs lie immediately.
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âOh? Who could possibly be that bold? Do you need me to call the police?â Rosalynn inquired.
âNo, I can handle it myself.
â Baxter gritted his teeth, struggling to contain his anger.
Rosalynnâs lips curled into a faint smile.
âSet the painting aside.
Second, letâs discuss the chef you brought.
â
The chef!
Baxterâs heart raced as he gazed at Rosalynn.
âYou mean Kabir? Whatâs wrong with him?â
âLeandro did accept a student, but not him.
Heâs an impostor,â Rosalynn stated, grinning.
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Veins throbbed on Baxterâs forehead.
âRosalyn, how do you know heâs a fraud?â
âCoincidentally, I know Leandroâs first student.
He personally informed me that Kabir isnât one of them,â Rosalyn replied.
Baxter clenched his fists.
He then turned to Arya and chastised her.
âArya, look at the mess youâve created! You found this man.
Were you deceived too?â
Taking the hint, Arya quickly bowed her head.
âI apologize, sir.
I was tricked in my haste.
â
âHow could you be so careless?â Baxter glared at Arya.
âFor your past dedication, I wonât fire you, but I will deduct your entire year-end bonus.
â
âThank you, sir.
â
Their collaboration allowed Baxter to shift the blame onto Arya.
Coldness filled his eyes as he regarded Rosalyn.
âI can explain these two incidents.
They were our mistakes, but they donât reflect our honesty.
â
âIm not finished yet,â Rosalynn said calmly.