Chapter 151

Before "Isabella Grayson" could react, Evelyn Carter had already picked up the brush. Though her memories were gone, she refused to rely on past works. With instinctive grace, she smoothed the paper and began painting.

"Those are definitely Isabella's hands! I'd recognize those elegant fingers anywhere," one viewer gasped.

"No doubt about it! That fluid motion is unmistakable. She's the real deal," another agreed excitedly.

"Three years since we last saw Isabella create. What magic will she show us today?" someone whispered in awe.

"Support Isabella! The charities must be celebrating her return already," a fan cheered.

Reporters watched Evelyn with rapt attention, visibly moved by the overwhelming support in the live chat. In their hearts, they'd already accepted her as the true Isabella Grayson, honored to witness this historic moment.

Victoria Dawson seethed silently. Trapped under the cameras' glare and branded an impostor by netizens, "Isabella" found herself forced to recreate a painting she'd only ever copied before.

As both women painted, the appraisers studied their progress closely. When they glimpsed "Isabella's" nearly finished work, their brows furrowed in disapproval before turning to Evelyn's canvas. The moment they saw Evelyn's painting, their eyes widened in shock.

The reporters seized the moment, addressing their audience: "Can our viewers identify the real Isabella from these two artworks?"

"Obviously the fake is just copying old works. She's memorized them so well they've become soulless replicas," one commenter scoffed.

"I knew she was fake! The moment she revealed her face, the live streams and charity work stopped," another pointed out.

"Both are stunning, but Evelyn's work has undeniable life and energy," a viewer praised.

"Case closed then. Evelyn must be the real Isabella. Who knew she'd be this adorable?" someone concluded.

Indeed, Evelyn's sweet, heart-shaped face only enhanced her charm on camera.

Finishing her piece, Evelyn set down her brush and glanced up - straight into Liam Blackwood's intense gaze. The depth in his eyes sent warmth flooding through her chest. Flustered, she quickly looked away.

As spectators gathered to admire Evelyn's work, "Isabella" completed hers. Comparing both paintings, the appraisers declared Victoria an impostor. Though technically perfect, her work lacked the authentic spark of true artistry, merely tracing a previous piece.

Evelyn's depiction of Blackwood Manor's gardens, however, took their breath away - every petal and leaf rendered with photographic precision.

"The evidence is clear. Ms. Evelyn Carter is the real Isabella Grayson. What do you have to say for yourself?" The lead appraiser turned sternly to the impostor.

Refusing defeat, Victoria snapped, "How dare you call me fake? My work is flawless!"

"Isabella's creations are spontaneous, never repeating. Yours looks machine-printed - completely contrary to her style." The appraiser's voice turned icy. "Clearly you've practiced this specific piece endlessly to achieve such empty perfection."

Victoria paled. When she looked for her assistant, the woman had mysteriously vanished.