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“A minute.” I thought I should say hi to her.

“Sure,” Kimberly said with eyes not unfixed to the painting.

I crossed the room.

“Mr. Cooper?” Amanda saw me before I could even reach her.

“How are you doing? I was over there, and I didn't expect to see you here.” I shook hands with her with a warm smile on my face.

“Oh, my…I came here with a friend. She left just a while ago.” She smiled.

“That's great.”

“This is Jackson…another friend.” She introduced the hefty man to me.

“Jackson. I'm Leo.” And then we exchanged pleasantries before Kimberly walked up to the stage to make an announcement.

“For every purchase made in the gallery, there is a thirty percent discount!”

The crowd cheered.

“... I'm sure everyone wants to buy something now.” She smiled just as Celine appeared.

“You have a call, sir.” She informed.

“Who's it?” I asked, moving close to her.

“It's from President Xi.” She responded.

“Hold on. I'll return the call. Let me see Kimberly. We are leaving.” I said and made my way towa