As Selina stood before them, her gaze settled on Rosalynn for a brief moment before she turned to Noemi with a courteous smile.

"Are you here for the art exhibition?" Noemi inquired, eyeing her curiously.

"No, a friend of mine opened this gallery and I decided to invest a bit," Selina shared, revealing her stake in the gallery.

The revelation prompted Rosalynn to ponder how Selina, with her background in dance, ventured into the realm of art and calligraphy.

Her gaze shifted, hinting at her contemplation, yet she chose to stay quiet for the time being.

"So, you're one of the gallery's owners now?" Noemi's surprise was evident once more.

Selina's response came through a smile, silent yet affirming, as though her silence spoke volumes.

"Selina, your timing couldn't be more impeccable," Noemi said, diving straight into the heart of the matter. “Rosalynn here has just pointed out that this painting is a forgery. How could your gallery exhibit a counterfeit?"

Selina's previously unwavering smile wavered at the question. “A forgery? But how? We've ensured all our acquisitions are through reputable sources. How could a fake have ended up here?" she questioned, her composure slipping.

Rosalynn, once again, assuredly fixed her gaze on the contentious painting. "Nevertheless, this piece is a counterfeit," she stated, unshaken in her conviction.

Turning towards Rosalynn, the thinly veiled patience in Selina's demeanor gave way to open frustration. "Rosalynn, do you have any concrete evidence to support your claim? It's irresponsible to levy such accusations and potentially damage the standing of my gallery without basis," she countered, her voice tinged with accusation.

Rosalynn, unfazed, responded with a light chuckle, "Miss Forbes, believe me, I've no interest in creating baseless drama. I wasn't even aware you were involved with this gallery."

Selina, momentarily taken aback, then refocused her argument. “This piece is genuinely by Master Javier Morrison. Should you require proof, I'm prepared to present the procurement documentation."

She continued, earnestness creeping into her voice, “Today celebrates the inauguration of my gallery, a significant leap from my dancing career into the business realm. I wouldn't stake my reputation on a counterfeit. Surely you can see that."

The gallery's opening was a bustling affair, drawing a large crowd eager to explore the art exhibition on display.

The heated debate quickly became the center of attention, pulling spectators in with its intensity.

As the argument unfolded, many listeners were swayed by Selina's persuasive reasoning.

"This has to be an undiscovered piece by Master Maple. Look at the lifelike detail and exquisite craftsmanship!" an admirer of the disputed piece argued.

“Exactly! He is a legend in landscape painting. I've seen his other artworks, and this is absolutely genuine," another enthusiast said.

A group of art students huddled nearby, engaging in lively discussions and sharing their viewpoints on the painting.