197: Chapter 197 The Uninvited Guest!

"I welcome painting enthusiasts from all over the world to visit, and all my interactions with them will be conducted in the form of paintings."

"Therefore, the opening ceremony is simply when the first person arrives, and they can observe my spiritual world."

"Naturally, it won't be as chaotic as a shopping mall opening."

As Monica introduced the exhibition, she led Shen Zhou into the venue.

The first thing that caught their eyes were the paintings hanging everywhere.

"Every painting in here has had my heart and soul poured into it."

"None of the paintings hanging here were mass-produced; they all hide the stories between my painting and me."

Monica personally guided Shen Zhou, pointing to one of the paintings to explain the entire painting process.

Although he didn't understand the art of painting, he could see that Monica's eyes were shining, and she seemed to be bathed in the morning light.

After a while, Maria, who had been strolling around, successfully returned to Shen Zhou's side.

"Maria, you should have walked with us; that way, I could have properly hosted you."

Upon seeing Maria return, Monica immediately revealed a very enthusiastic smile.

Her relationship with Shen Zhou had already become very good, so she treated Maria with kindness as well.

"Princess Monica, you are too kind, but I wouldn't dare disturb the happy time between you and my boss."

Maria couldn't help but laugh and tease.

"You don't know, but my boss has been restless for days, getting very excited at the thought of seeing you today."

Hearing this, Monica couldn't help but cover her mouth and giggle, even glancing at Shen Zhou with a hint of shyness.

Meanwhile, Shen Zhou just watched the two women chatting with a smile, having no intention of making any excuses at all.

"Maria, don't talk nonsense. Shen Zhou and I are very good friends; it's not what you imagine."

"Instead, you have plenty of time and opportunities to interact with Shen Zhou daily. Have you secretly set your sights on your boss already?"

Monica immediately began to counterattack, her eyes full of laughter.

A man like Shen Zhou, who is in his prime and possesses outstanding looks, ability, and even wealth.

There are definitely not many women in this world who can resist his charm.

And in any case, Maria probably couldn't stay unaffected.

"Princess Monica, please don't joke. I just want to be a small employee by my boss's side, which allows my life to be very comfortable."

"The salary the boss gives me is very generous."

Maria immediately looked at Shen Zhou on the side with a somewhat ingratiating expression; of course, this woman's appearance was all put on.

Her relationship with Shen Zhou was quite close, and such topics could not affect her position by Shen Zhou's side at all.

And Maria doing this was more because she didn't want to affect Monica's perception of Shen Zhou.

After all, she knew that Shen Zhou was determined to win over Monica and take the opportunity to build a solid foundation in Europe.

"Hahaha, it's all just a joke."

Monica waved her hand, completely brushing the topic aside.

Shen Zhou had already walked away, but when he turned back, he found the two women still chatting and laughing there, so he curiously approached them.

"What are you two chatting about? Why are you laughing so happily?"

As soon as Shen Zhou finished speaking, Maria couldn't help but say:

"Boss, we are chatting about some private topics between girls; how could we tell you?"

Even Monica nodded repeatedly, saying, "Exactly, exactly. Girls just have a few little secrets."

She and Maria had just been talking about topics related to Shen Zhou, and it even involved the relationship between the three of them.

She even secretly asked Maria about Shen Zhou's daily habits.

All of this revealed that she had developed a strong curiosity about Shen Zhou.

If it were exposed, who knows how Shen Zhou would tease her.

At this moment, seeing the two women standing on a united front, Shen Zhou was speechless.

It was only the second time Maria and Monica had met, so the fact that they could establish such a relationship was simply unbelievable.

Or perhaps, the relationships between women are just that inexplicable.

Just as Monica was about to take Shen Zhou and Maria to continue touring the art exhibition, a voice full of surprise suddenly came from not far away.

"Princess Monica, so you are here. I had long heard that you were going to choose a place in Europe to hold an art exhibition, so I specifically chose to come here; it seems I am lucky enough."

Walking towards them was a white man who also looked quite outstanding.

As for what this guy said about specifically choosing a place at random, it was complete nonsense.

Even though Monica did not come forward to invite him to attend the private art exhibition.

But such a big event could not be hidden from the many upper-class figures in Europe.

So this guy was definitely here for Monica.

"Oh, are there new friends here? Then I will introduce myself. My name is Carlos, and I came here this time for Princess Monica's private art exhibition."

"Of course, I also admire Princess Monica very much; I have always been a firm pursuer of Princess Monica."

Carlos said this straightforwardly, with no hint of embarrassment on his face.

And this guy's style of doing things has always been this direct.

"Mr. Carlos, I don't recall inviting you to attend my art exhibition."

Although Carlos spoke very politely, Monica still bluntly raised her question.

As a European princess, her art exhibition was not something just anyone could attend.

What's more, this exhibition was private in nature, not open to the public.

Therefore, there were basically no extra news media present at the venue.

And all those who could come to attend the private event were Monica's friends, each having received her personal invitation.

Yet this Carlos in front of her was completely not on Monica's invitation list.

If every guy who called himself a pursuer could come to attend a private art exhibition at will.

Then wouldn't any Tom, Dick, or Harry be able to disturb her?

"Princess Monica, I really just came by coincidence. Actually, at first, I was attracted by the talk outside."

"After I walked in, who knew I would see you here."

Carlos had already thought of a countermeasure.

Even a private art exhibition couldn't stop passersby from coming in to view it.

And this time, he was single-mindedly trying to play the role of a passerby who happened to run into Monica.

No matter how arrogant Monica's personality was, she couldn't stop him from appreciating the paintings.

Before Monica could speak, this guy continued to ramble on.