The Youngest Son of Sunyang

“Oh, you can buy some of the other pieces together so that when you come in contact with the gallery, it doesn't just look like you're buying them. You don't have to worry about costs. ”

“Will you excuse me for a moment? ”

Beth Porter rushes outside, holding Rachel's hand. The two of them appeared again after talking for about ten minutes.

“I'm sorry, Howard. I was a little rude. ”

“No, thank you. because I always said I was embarrassed. ”

“Let me ask you a question. If I don't buy the cruise gallery, will Wentworth Art Gallery's support be terminated? ”

“I already told you. I'm outdoorsy in art. It wouldn't have happened. ”

Bette Porter bit her lip.

It is clear that it is a strange condition for hot water.

“Finally… this will be a personal question, is that okay? ”

“Tell me. If you have a question you're not comfortable answering, I'll comment. ”

“I heard that Howard is the owner family of the circus group. The Sunyang Gallery is also a foundation run by the group. Then why are you working so hard? ”

“No comment on complicated family matters. Huhu.”

She looks at my smile and shrugs.

“Okay, let's try it. ”

“That's not enough. ”

“Yes?”

“Try it? And if you approach the gallery with your mind, you won't even get a changed answer. You need to come up with the perfect plan without the needle holes to unlock the cruise gallery. Everything that sits behind the name Circle is a monster. ”

I raised my finger to point at me.

“Look at me. Do I look like a sensible person? ”

* * *

“What were you two talking about out there? ”

“He asked me what you were. ”

“So what did you say? ”

“Don't question it. Just do what I want. I tipped him off that life would change. ”

“Do you think you'll listen to Rachel? ”

“Maybe…. No, almost. ”

“What makes you so sure? ”

“Bette Porter, you've got skills and ambition on the floor. I just haven't gotten lucky yet. The arts are a little more conservative, but she's a little radical. ”

“It's like I'm protecting that peculiar disposition with money. ”

“You don't even care that much anyway. No matter how successful the gallery is, it will still bring you an allowance level of profit. ”

“Not long enough, my allowance. I don't have time to spend it. ”

Rachel was right. Bette Porter made an unbroken plan for her ambition and immediately put it into action.

The first was a rumor.

Wentworth Art Gallery met a tremendous patron, and rumor has it that even though it may not be as deep as the New York Metropolitan Museum, it is not a dream to grow within three fingers of the gallery.

As the rumor goes, galleries around the world, as well as the United States, received an email from Wentworth Art Gallery.

Along with a list of collectables in each gallery.

I can't do this for fun. It is common sense that the Wentworth Art Gallery, as well as Bette Porter, will be buried in the industry.

Of course, the Gyeongsang Gallery received the same email.

* * *

The management of the Gyeongyang Gallery did not have much to worry about because of the mail. This is due to the investigation and confirmation of the circumcision group's New York entity.

“This could mean a new transformation. ”

“That's right. If there's already a lot of rumors on the New York floor, it's okay to say it's a formal offer. ”

“But do you want to sell the painting? No one can stop you from being greedy for art. ”

“But we have to report it. Didn't he always say that? Report any proposal to buy a painting. so that we could understand the actual present value of the work. ”

“Then I'll post it. Elizabeth Porter has a reputation in New York City. It wouldn't be bad to have a relationship with our gallery. ”

They posted investigative materials and e-mails from a New York corporation to Ms. Lee Pil-ok, chairman of the Foundation.

Ms. Lee carefully examined the report posted by the Gallery Operations Head and opened her mouth.

“Are you sure? You want to buy our paintings? Do you have the ability to live? ”

“It looks that way. It's confirmed by a New York corporation. ”

“Really? Okay, get out of here. ”

“Yes, sir. ”

As soon as the Operations Director bowed her head and left, she pressed the Interphone.

“Tell your Song secretary to come in. ”

In less than a minute, a man who looks forty steps forward came in and bowed.

“Did you find it?”

“Take a look at this. ”

She shrugs the report.

The secretary carefully examined the mail and lifted her head.

“What do you think? Isn't that great? ”

“Chairman, even though the list has already been sold in secret... ”

The Song Secretary calmed down.

“I know. So let's go back to what we have. It's an expensive choice. ”

“Yes.”

Song's assistant tried to leave, but Lee Pil-ok's instructions were not finished.

“You're going to New York? Meet the guy who e-mailed you the porter or the truck. Make sure they accept our terms or not. ”

“Yes, sir. ”

As Song's secretary leaves, the color on her face turns. I wanted to save this opportunity because there was just the right amount of water when I had to pour it generously.

* * *

“I've been waiting. Mr. Song, how was your flight? ”

“Excellent. Thank you for your hospitality. ”

Beth Porter did not expect such a quick reaction from the cruise gallery.

The only reason I wanted to meet and discuss it in person was because of a complicated situation, just as Jin said.

“You're pretty aggressive about buying art, isn't it gallery policy? ”

“Newborns are more accurate than policies. We have a full-scale sponsor. ”

The Song Secretary's eyes sparkled in her description.

“Can you tell me who that patron is? ”

As soon as Beth Porter saw him for the first time, her eyes went up because of this man speaking interrogatively.

“I'm afraid I can't say that. Strange. The place to buy paintings is not the sponsor, it's our gallery. ”

“Oh, excuse me. In fact, we did it because we only sold the painting to individuals. ”

“Isn't it a well-known fact that you are a key customer of the gallery? Are you thinking of making a deal with a sponsor through us? ”

“With all due respect, Is that possible?"

Bette Porter was difficult to understand. Painting purchases come from backers anyway. Even if you deal directly with the sponsor, isn't it the same result if the sponsor donates the painting to the gallery?

This man who flew from Korea is just saying meaningless things.

The only difference between a gallery and a private deal is whether to hang the painting in a public place or in a private space.

Bette Porter finally figured out the deal this guy wants.

“Are... you trying to keep the painting public out of the open, and the trade fact a secret? ”

Song's secretary's face lit up.

“Exactly. That's the deal we want. ”

“It's also a common condition in interpersonal transactions. ”

This is how a lot of art disappears.

So even if our gallery buys it, if we keep the terms, that means no problem, right? ”

“Yes, but could the gallery not make it public? ”

“We should discuss it on the board, but it's not impossible. It's a masterpiece. If you think about conservation, maybe.... ”

As she reacted positively, Song's secretary made a bit more progress in the conversation.

“Would you like to take a look at this? ”

He pulls a chunky piece of paperwork out of his bag.

“Some of the pieces you asked for are not for sale. List of works available for sale. Please take a look.”

As Beth Porter received the list, Song's secretary lowered her head lightly.

“Then call me as soon as you can. How long will it take?”

“I'll let you know the day after tomorrow. Will it be okay?”

“Of course. Of course. ”

Bette Porter sighed a short time after the Secretary of Music left.

I was really curious about what was happening at a company in Korea that is famous for mobile phones.

* * *

“That's the condition. ”

The terms and conditions of the deal Bette Porter provided proof that Woo Byeong-jun's report was true.

How many points are stored in the gallery's head office? I can assure you that the work of a few hundred million won in the special exhibition will be all there is.

“Let's take a look at the list they brought you. ”

I took care of the missing items and gave them to Bette Porter, comparing them to the list of cruise galleries investigated by Managing Director Woo Byeong-jun.

“I don't think that's going to sell at the cruise gallery, how much is it worth? ”

As she fingers the list, she can't keep her mouth shut. She shakes her head as her moving finger stops moving.

“If Christie bids for the auction now, no one will predict the price of these works. If the auction were at one time, the global codes would be so competitive that they would run to the top of the world. ”

“I didn't ask for the exact price. Give me an approximate estimate. ”

I think again, and finally a number pops out of her mouth.

“A minimum of $2 billion. ”

There must have been a lot that they sold a long time ago, so if I had only caught half of it, my grandmother had buried more than 1 trillion won in the stock. Now I have to dig up all of Grandma's hidden wealth.

“So how much would it cost to buy all the art from the cruise gallery? ”

She looked at me strangely, not even blinking at the words $2 billion, and was surprised again.

“All of it?”

“Yes, of course, they will offer a price, but we can't accept it, right? So you have to think about the optimal amount that won't break the deal. ”

“600 million dollars. ”

I don't hesitate to answer if I have already completed the calculation.

“Let's buy them all. ”

I didn't hesitate either.

Bette Porter looked surprised and happy, but I immediately braked.

“Hold on, Beth. This is not a donation. The buyer of the painting will be Miracle or me. It's just a freely rented Wentworth Art Gallery. This has to be accurate. ”

She looks disappointed, but nods her head as this is a common way of giving.

But soon I frowned.

“Oh my… what's the point of all this because our gallery can't exhibit them even if they accept them? ”

Her condolences have been conveyed.

Don't you think it's blasphemy to keep a masterpiece wrapped deep underground?

I smiled quietly at her.

“It's been a year, and in a year's time, I'm going to make them visible to the world. ”

“Really?"

“Of course. But first we have to close the deal, right? ”

“If you agree to their terms, the deal is done. ”

“Is this your first time trading...? Now that we've heard the terms, we should also present the terms here. ”

I could not help but notice her confused expression on my real smile.