Side Chick Era Over (Sharon and Carter) novel Chapter 586

Chapter 586

Sharon asked Xavier for his help and managed to get a few tickets to the auction.

This particular event was relatively low-profile, making tickets easier to acquire. Most of the items up for bid were calligraphy pieces and paintings, not the rare collectibles seen at the last auction.

In addition to Sharon, Wendy, and Xavier, even John, Casey, and Thomas tagged along for the experience.

It was Casey’s first time attending an auction, and she was visibly intrigued by everything.

Seated to Sharon’s left, John leaned in and asked, “Sharon, are you sure your painting is being auctioned here?”

Sharon nodded. “It should be. I don’t think there’s been a mistake.”

Wendy looked apologetic. “Sharon, I’m sorry. If it weren’t for helping me raise funds back then, you wouldn’t have had to sell your paintings.”

Back at Bell University, Sharon had majored in music and minored in fine arts.

She wasn’t just gifted in music; her talent in painting was equally impressive.

Shayla had raised her to be a refined young lady, well-versed in all the classical arts-music, chess, calligraphy, and painting-

and Sharon had mastered them all.

Her calligraphy alone was widely admired.

Since Bell University offered painting as an elective, Sharon naturally chose it as her minor.

She smiled. “Honestly, if I hadn’t sold those paintings, I wouldn’t have known they were worth that much.”

By now, Xavier had pieced together the backstory. He looked at Sharon with a flicker of intrigue in his gaze.

“I had someone look into it,” he said. “Your paintings are currently valued at no less than one million each.”

Back when Wendy’s family ran into financial trouble, they urgently needed cash.

Sharon and John had given her all the savings they had, keeping only enough to get by.

But studying the arts in Marcentine came with high living expenses. On top of that, Sharon had severed ties with the Kalen family and was living on her own in a rented apartment.

Without a steady source of income, she couldn’t afford to wait long.

So, in desperation, she sold her paintings.

Over the years, she had only completed five works she considered truly satisfactory.

She spent most of her time on music; painting was simply a way to relax and cultivate her mind.

So, when her first painting sold for thousands, she’d already been pleasantly surprised.

John, a struggling student himself, also gave Wendy all the money he’d saved through frugality. Both of them had barely enough left to get by.

To support their day-to-day lives, Sharon eventually sold all five of her best works.

After graduating, Wendy repaid the money she had borrowed.

Sharon used part of that sum to purchase her own apartment and set aside the rest as emergency funds.

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Wendy had always been deeply grateful. She remembered their kindness and became one of Sharon’s most loyal supporters.

When Sharon needed her, she never hesitated to stand behind her.

Likewise, when John decided to leave his company and go independent, it was Wendy who helped him find a studio and handled the renovations.

As Xavier finished speaking, Sharon, Wendy, and John all turned to look at him.

Wendy swallowed hard. “Xavier, how much did you say each of Sharon’s paintings is worth now?”

“At least a million apiece.”

The three of them exchanged stunned glances.

John frowned. “How are her paintings worth that much? I remember the most expensive one she sold back then was just over ten thousand.”

Wendy looked utterly dismayed. “Oh my god, we lost that much? That’s painful to hear!”

Even Sharon was incredulous. “If I’d known they were worth this much, I would’ve become a full-time painter.”

Xavier chuckled. “There are only five of your paintings circulating in the market right now. Rarity drives value.”

He paused, then looked at her, his gaze deepening.

“And your painting style is truly unique. Since you haven’t released any new work in years, many collectors believe those pieces might be your final masterpieces.”