The Bleeding Canvas Mystery: Why My Father Is Threatening Legal Action Over a $28,500 Portrait
The police officer finished reviewing Clause 14-B. She looked up, her expression changing from skepticism to grudging acceptance. “Alright, Ms. Ellison. This clause appears valid. We will suspend the seizure order for six hours. A magistrate will need to review this contract expiration.”
Arthur’s lead attorney angrily pulled out his phone, dialing Arthur. He put the call on speakerphone, his frustration evident.
Arthur’s broken, trembling voice echoed into the quiet workshop. It sounded raw, stripped of all its usual arrogance and control. “Julian… please… bring it home. Just you and me. No lawyers. No press.”
Julian stood there, the canvas beside him, his mother’s secret message still a fresh wound in his mind. He looked at Clara, then back at the phone. His father’s plea was desperate, a raw appeal for connection. This was his final choice on how to resolve the thirty-year war.
Choose your next action
Transport the painting to a secure neutral vault and force Arthur to meet in a public mediation room — Read CHAPTER 13 to continue
Drive alone with the portrait to Arthur’s estate for a private, one-on-one confrontation — Read CHAPTER 14 to continue
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