Chapter 246

Chapter 246:

“Mr. Klein must have a strong business connection with them. If he picks a fiancée, it will definitely be Courtney!” one of Courtney’s friends remarked.

“True, your cousin is attractive, but she lacks real talent. Wealthy people are sure to choose a fiancée with talent and skills.”

“Absolutely.”

The comments from everyone eased the discontent Courtney had been feeling. She was also convinced that the Klein family wouldn’t allow just anyone to marry into their family. When she became Hutton’s student, she was sure the Klein family would regard her differently. Courtney felt confident about this.

“Since everyone has arrived, we’re ready to start the banquet,” Hutton announced as he took the stage. At this, everyone settled into their seats and listened attentively to Hutton’s speech. The opening portion followed the usual routine.

Eventually, it reached the crucial part. Hutton said, “In my youth, I had a few students, but as I aged, I stopped accepting any new ones. I thought I would never teach again. But now I have found someone incredibly talented—a true star of the art world!” He gazed at Madisyn with warmth.

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Meanwhile, others speculated anxiously. “It’s Courtney, isn’t it?”

“It must be. Courtney looks overjoyed.”

Courtney was so excited that she couldn’t contain herself and stood up. Sarai was equally thrilled, her eyes slightly red with emotion. Their family was on the brink of a major breakthrough!

“Come here, Madisyn!” Hutton called out loudly. The announcement left everyone stunned. Madisyn rose and made her way to Hutton, causing shock among many attendees. What was happening here? Wasn’t Courtney supposed to be Hutton’s student? Why was Madisyn walking towards him?

Courtney was equally stunned but quickly regained her composure. She had resolved not to let Madisyn benefit from this, yet it seemed she still had. She suspected that Madisyn’s parents might have orchestrated this, pressuring Hutton to accept Madisyn as his student too.

Courtney was seething with anger and resentment. She found this family infuriatingly spiteful! She didn’t realize that without Madisyn’s parents, she might never have had the opportunity to see Hutton.

Seeing that Madisyn was walking fast towards the stage, Courtney swiftly followed her. With a forced smile, she positioned herself next to Hutton. Madisyn glanced at Courtney, clearly surprised. Courtney threw a disdainful look at her, as though she were a contemptible person.

The audience was stunned by the sight on the stage. Hadn’t Hutton stated that he would accept only one student? Why were there two on stage? After their initial shock, Rowan and Sarai came to understand that Madisyn had leveraged Courtney’s situation to become Hutton’s student as well.

Sarai was immediately repulsed, feeling that Madisyn and her family had overstepped. They had hoped that by learning painting, Madisyn could improve herself and match Andrew’s level. However, Sarai was convinced that Madisyn, lacking real talent, would be scorned despite becoming Hutton’s student. Her eyes burned with revulsion and disdain.

At that moment, Hutton looked equally confused. “Young lady, what are you doing here?” he asked Courtney.

Courtney’s confident smile abruptly faltered. She stared at Hutton in disbelief. “Aren’t you going to accept me as your student?” Madisyn had only got the opportunity by exploiting her connections, she believed.

Hutton frowned and replied, “From the start to now, there’s only one student I’ve intended to accept, and that’s Madisyn Johns. Who are you?”

Hutton didn’t even remember who Courtney was! Courtney’s face turned bright red. Following the initial shock, a commotion erupted offstage. Although it was rumored that Hutton had an interest in Courtney, no one anticipated that he wouldn’t even recognize her.

Rowan and Sarai flushed with embarrassment. Courtney’s face felt like it was burning. She couldn’t bring herself to meet anyone’s gaze. Trying to clear her head, she looked at Hutton and asked, “Are you certain? My cousin has just returned from the countryside and has no painting skills whatsoever.”

After making her point, she turned to Madisyn with a mix of anger and frustration. “Madisyn, what is happening here?”

Hutton’s expression grew cold. “I am more qualified to judge Madisyn’s painting skills than you are. Please step off the stage and don’t disrupt the event,” he said.

Furious at Hutton’s response, Sarai turned to Glenn and demanded, “Glenn, what’s going on here? Did you let Madisyn take Courtney’s chance?” Her eyes blazed with fury. If that was the case, she would make sure Glenn and his family faced consequences. They understood how important this was for Courtney. However, Glenn was as puzzled as everyone else. After frowning and thinking for a moment, he said, “There must be a reason behind Mr. Marquez’s decision.”

“What reason could there be? Madisyn has no experience in painting, while Courtney has studied art for over a decade.” Sarai was utterly distraught, unable to accept the turn of events.

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