Chapter 787: Chapter 787: Pouring Oil on Fire

Tracy Swift’s eyes were slightly red, and she bit her lip, looking as if she was hesitating to say something.

Seeing this, Mrs. Swift explained, “Mr. Gresia, it happened like this: initially, Mr. Lester Bank thought that Miss Xaviera Evans had talent and wanted to take her as his apprentice. However, Miss Evans refused. Tracy and Miss Evans are friends, so Tracy tried to persuade her, but who would have thought…”

Mrs. Swift sighed with a helpless expression, “Who would’ve thought that Miss Evans would get angry and even claim that Mr. Bank is not worthy to be her teacher? Since Mr. Bank is her elder, he scolded her in public. Miss Evans then turned to Mr. Bank’s teacher, Mr. Alan Willock to complain. Mr. Willock didn’t know the whole story and thought that Mr. Bank was bullying the younger generation. In his anger, he expelled Mr. Bank from the school. Our Tracy only wanted to learn from him and now… Alas!”

“I can’t believe this happened!” Justin Gresia’s face was filled with anger. He had always respected senior artists and couldn’t stand such disrespect from a younger generation. He asked indignantly, “Where is that Xaviera?”

“Justin, let it go. It’s not your place to interfere in this matter. She is talented and being a bit arrogant is normal,” Tracy hurriedly held him back, but her words only added fuel to the fire.

As expected, Justin became even angrier after hearing this, “So having talent gives her a reason to act recklessly? She should be grateful for her talent and seek guidance humbly, not defy her elders! And even if she is very talented, can she be more talented than you? You’ve only been studying oil painting for half a month and have already achieved such a level, but I haven’t seen you being arrogant!”

Tracy Swift gave an embarrassed smile, “How can I compare myself to Xaviera?”

“Why can’t you? You’ve always been humble, but you shouldn’t belittle yourself! You treated her as a friend and gave her advice out of goodwill. Even if she doesn’t accept it, she shouldn’t have gone to complain to Mr. Alan Willock. It’s just…”

At this moment, Tracy saw an elegant woman approaching from a distance and gasped, “Justin!”

Justin furrowed his brows, “You don’t have to be afraid. I’m going to speak up for you today and make sure justice is restored! Why should she treat you this way? What have you done to deserve this kind of repercussion?”

“What have I done to Miss Swift?” Xaviera Evans approached leisurely, a faint smile on her lips, and her cold gaze fell on Justin Gresia, giving him a brief, disdainful glance before looking away.

Justin suddenly felt that the woman in front of him looked familiar, as if he had seen her somewhere before. But before he could remember where, Mrs. Swift spoke up coldly, “Miss Evans, it’s true you are very talented, but why did you treat Tracy this way? She offered you her sincere advice, yet you not only ignored it but also got angry and blamed her!”

The whole room fell silent, and everyone was stunned that Xaviera would still show up, unafraid of being drowned in a sea of criticism!

“Why should I accept Miss Swift’s advice? Who is she to me?” Xaviera asked in a light and indifferent tone.

Tracy bit her lip tightly and hung her head.

At the side, Justin was indignant, “Miss Evans, talent is not meant to be wasted. Since you have talent, you should find a teacher to guide you properly, instead of aimlessly going about your life. Tracy treats you as a friend and wants you to learn with her. Even if you don’t accept it, there’s no need to be rude!”

Xaviera’s eyes were calm, and after a moment of silence, she couldn’t help but let out a faint laugh.

At this time, more and more people were gathering in the exhibition hall, and many of them had witnessed the scene yesterday. They knew who Xaviera was and that she didn’t need a teacher at all. Even Mr. Alan Willock regarded her as his mentor, so who else could claim the right to teach her?

The person in charge, with an embarrassed expression, reminded Justin, “Mr. Gresia, actually, Miss Evans… doesn’t need a teacher at all.”

Upon hearing this, Tracy’s face changed drastically. The person in charge quickly explained, “Yesterday, Mr. Alan Willock publicly asked to become Miss Xaviera Evans’s apprentice. Therefore, it’s not unfounded that she refused Mr. Bank’s offer.”

Justin’s facial expression froze in an instant.

What? Mr. Alan Willock wanted Xaviera to be his teacher? A hundred-year-old man wanted a twenty-something young woman as his teacher?

After a long silence, Justin’s tone softened a bit, “Even if you are very talented and highly respected by Mr. Alan Willock, Tracy hasn’t done anything wrong. She didn’t know that your painting skills were so strong and only wanted to recommend you to study under Mr. Bank. What’s wrong with that?”

Xaviera was speechless. Tracy had found another ally to support her cause. She was truly resourceful; there was always someone to fight for her cause.