A single sentence captured everyone's attention.
Ivan raised an eyebrow slightly, "Oh? Mrs. Romero knows a master painter?"
After Daniela finished speaking, she already felt a little regretful and laughed dryly, "There are many talented people in this world. I believe Mr. Jones will find someone who can repair the painting."
"I hope so." Ivan said, "If the painting can really be repaired, even if I give the painting directly to her, I would be willing to do so."
Daniela's brow furrowed, silently telling herself not to be greedy.
Sebastian interrupted, "Let's look at the things first."
Ivan sighed in disappointment, as they went to sit down.
"Yesterday, I just received a few good things, so I invited you to come and see them."
He said, and then asked someone to bring the things in.
Daniela's eyes immediately fell on a painting that had just been brought in.
A "Hundred Sons" painting.
"I remember that the Cleveland Museum of Art has a Southern Song Dynasty "Hundred Sons" painting. This one seems to be even older?"
A flash of light passed through Ivan's eyes.
"Good. We have initially assessed that this work is from the Tang Dynasty. Mrs. Romero has a good eye indeed."
Sebastian narrowed his eyes slightly.
How did he feel that Ivan invited them today for Daniela's sake?
However, Daniela was so good at this. He thought she only had some talent in painting.
Emilia said proudly, "That's right! Our Daniela has sharp eyes. She used to find a..."
Daniela tugged at her, not allowing her to continue.
"I just know a little. How can I compare to your family's profound knowledge, Mr. Jones?"
Sebastian stared at Ivan, "Lucas has been looking for a painting. Why don't you sell this painting to him?"
Ivan was helpless, "I did tell him. But he said he already has some paintings."
Daniela felt inexplicably guilty and lowered her eyes without looking at Sebastian.
Sebastian didn't notice her, just said that it was not suitable to give more paintings and asked them to look at other things.
In the end, Sebastian chose a piece of calligraphy, Bernard chose an inkstone, and the few of them got up and left.
When they came out, the shop's master was dealing with the mildew on the painting.
Although it could not be repaired, it could prevent the painting from continuing to mildew.
Daniela saw that the staff were about to use a brush to clean it, and quickly stopped them, "No."
The staff looked puzzled, although they were unhappy, they knew that they were distinguished guests, so they couldn't say anything.
Ivan looked at Daniela, "Mrs. Romero, what's wrong?"
Daniela sighed, "This painting is too badly damaged. If it's covered up directly, it will be ruined."
For ordinary paintings, a soft brush combined with special cleaning agents can indeed handle them. However, this painting has been broken into fish scale patterns, and there are so many wormholes. Simply washing it will only damage the remaining parts of the painting.
Ivan stared at her for a while, then suddenly smiled, "If Mrs. Romero has a way to repair it, I will give this painting to Mrs. Romero for free."
Daniela was startled and quickly waved her hand, "I don't want it."
A Tang Dynasty "Hundred Sons" painting, if taken to auction, would be more expensive than the "Eight Scenery" painting that was auctioned last time. She dare not take it.
She said she didn't want it, not that she couldn't.
Ivan understood, "Please, Mrs. Romero, for the sake of the rarity of this ancient object, please repair it."
Daniela hesitated.
Sebastian said, "She doesn't know anything about repair, what if you damage it for her, she can't afford to pay for it."
If it weren't for the wrong occasion, Daniela would have glared at Sebastian.
He seemed to want to help her, but there was no need to step on her foot!
Emilia was unhappy, "How do you know Daniela can't fix it? Daniela is amazing."
Sebastian's cold gaze immediately swept over.
Emilia immediately shut up.
Daniela smiled and refused, "I really can't, Ivan..."
Ivan suddenly spoke, "If this painting is repaired, the cooperation between Romero Group and Jones Group, I can agree. And add three more points."