Chapter 538 Burning with Curiosity

Each gift she had given over the years had been carefully chosen, tailored to their individual tastes.

There was no doubt. Jean was an incredibly thoughtful, kindhearted girl.

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The three of them chatted idly for a while until Jean urged her two brothers to go back downstairs and entertain the guests. Only then did Easton and Carl finally leave.

Jean was alone again.

Until it was finally time for the gift presentation.

Sienna received exquisite presents from all directions; most were high–end luxury items or extremely rare and precious collectibles.

In the end, a butler in a tailored suit walked into the hall.

He held something steadily in his arms, a painting, covered with a cloth.

The moment he entered, all eyes were instantly drawn to him.

Everyone stared like they’d spotted something strange, curiosity and confusion flickering in their ieyes/i.

The butler walked with measured steps up to Sienna, his face adorned with a perfectly polite smile.

“This gift was prepared especially for you by her.”

He was, of course, referring to Sienna’s only daughter–the youngest member of the Ginger familyi, /ithe elusive noble no one had ever seen in person.

At those words, expressions of intrigue andplexity bloomed across the faces in the crowd.

They were so curious. iJust /iiwho /iiexactly /iiwas /iithis /iinoble /iithe /iiGinger /iifamily /iihad /ikept ihidden /ifor so ilong/i?

Years ago, there had been rumors.

People said this noble daughter of the Ginger family was in in every way–an utter contrast to her brilliant older brothers. Word had it that she was disfavored, looked down upon within the family.

That they kept her out of the spotlight so she wouldn’t embarrass them…

But in recent years, new whispers had emerged.

Some imed that the Ginger family actually cherished this daughter deeply–that they kept her hidd not out of shame, but to protect her.

The outside world had plenty to say, but in the end, it was all spection. No one had ever confirmed anything.

And now, though the Ginger family’s noble girl wasn’t present, her gift had arrived–adding an air of beven /bgreater mystery…

Upon hearing thisb, /bba /bgentle, knowing smile bloomed in Sienna’s eyes.

She stepped forward at once, her gaze gliding over the covered painting.

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Chapter 538 Burning with Curiosity

Just by looking, it was hard to tell what the gift actually was.

iSomething /iiframed/i, imaybe/i? Sienna guessed quietly to herself.

Jean always had a way of making her feel loved, and always knew how to create a surprise.

She’d been looking forward to Jean’s gift the most.

Unable to resist, Sienna reached out and lightly touched the cloth covering the painting.

“Can I open it now?” she asked the butler softly.

The butler nodded. “Of course. Miss said you’re meant to open it right away.”

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At that moment, Jean was still standing behind the little window on the second floor, staring unblinkingly bat /beverything happening in the hall below.

Seeing her gift finally being brought out, a wave of excitement surged in her chest.

After all, even she hadn’t seen the painting yet.

iWhat /iidid /iithat /iimaster /iiend /iiup /iipainting/ii? /iShe was burning with curiosity.

Sienna didn’t hesitate any further. With one swift motion, she lifted the cloth off the painting.

In that instant, the entire hall fell silent.

Every gaze locked onto the artwork in unison.

The canvas burst with dazzling, golden brilliance.

At the center of the painting stood a magnificent golden phoenix, reborn in blood and fire.

Silent ck tones intertwined with crimson blood–red; the proud and noble phoenix held its head high, defiant and unyielding, soaring upward-

As if it were breaking through everything, headed straight for the sky.

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