"If it's a forgery, then the imitator surpasses Christopher in painting, right?" Rosalynn fixed her gaze on Baxter.

"Naturally, you have the means to vindicate yourself. If Christopher indeed sold you the painting, why not contact him to corroborate your claim?"

Baxter's face darkened.

Chaz and his wife exchanged perplexed glances, prompting Baxter to deny the accusations.

“My apologies. It seems I've been deceived. | didn't purchase the painting directly from Christopher but from someone claiming to be his student. | might've been scammed."