I Became the Billionaire's Fake Lover to Get My Revenge

"So many incredible art pieces this year," Sophie remarked, flipping through the brochure with a look of delight. "Susanne, you must be over the moon! Your boyfriend’s painting is here too!"

"Oh?" Anna cleared her throat, trying to push down the lump of discomfort lodged in her throat. "Which painting did he submit, if you don’t mind me asking?"

Susanne smiled, taking a deliberate sip of her wine. Her eyes flickered with a hint of amusement, as if savoring the moment. "There’s no fun in revealing it just yet. You’ll find out who he is once the auction results are announced."

Mrs. Bastien let out a dramatic sigh, pressing her brochure to her chest as if overcome by the weight of her curiosity. "It’s such a shame that all the submissions are kept anonymous until the end. I’m dying to know!"

"They have a good reason for that, Mother," Sophie chimed in, her tone slightly condescending. "It’s to prevent favoritism and bias. After all, some of the artists might have connections with the participants. This auction is for charity, you know."

"I know, I know," Giselle groaned in exasperation. She turned back to Susanne, her lips curving into a playful smirk. "Say, Miss Hyde, maybe you can at least tell us something about his painting?"

"Mother!" Sophie scolded, but Susanne only laughed, her eyes twinkling with mischief.

"I can’t give you any details," she said with a wink. "But my boyfriend has worked incredibly hard on his submission. He’s so underrated, but I truly believe he’s exceptionally talented. I’m convinced he has a real shot at getting the highest bid. He deserves both the money and the fame that will come with it."

"Looks like you have a lot of confidence in your boyfriend’s success," Anna remarked, her gaze scanning Susanne for any hidden reaction. "But I don’t think I caught his name. What’s your boyfriend’s name again?"