[266]Secret Gallery 4
Bet Porter drank water repeatedly to soothe her rumbling stomach.
The chairman of the Sunyang Art Foundation, a major player in the art world, swept the auction house with his agent, so it was the first time they had met Bet Porter in person.
However, he did not even look at himself, and the creepy attitude of looking down was no different from the way a white supremacist treats his own dark skin.
“I don’t think there will be any problems with the terms of the contract. However, we have added stronger provisions, so please check.”
If it weren’t for the lawyer who came with the chairman, the board would have been overturned already. Her fluent English and gentlemanly courtesy sustained her perseverance.
“If it is confirmed that Wentworth Art Gallery is the cause of the disclosure and non-compliance of the transaction details, a triple penalty must be paid.”
Bet Porter did not forget Jin Do-jun’s instructions.
A handwritten signature on the contract!
I was determined to give up everything if I could get just that.
“great. But I think this clause should apply equally to both parties, right?”
The lawyer’s eyes sparkled at her answer.
“Oh, that’s right. however… Is the person who wants this work an individual and not a gallery? Wentworth Art Gallery is merely an agent… ?”
“That’s not in the contract, so you don’t have to answer, right?”
She didn’t miss the twitching of the eyebrows of the old woman who was sitting primly. That old lady must understand English.
“Oh, sorry.”
The lawyer slightly bowed his head and then took out the documents again.
“This is an insurance policy. This is a certificate stating that if the contract details are made public due to a problem on our part, and if any of the contract terms are violated, three times the transaction amount, or $1.8 billion, will be paid immediately. “I want to avoid the hassle of having to go to court and fight over a breach of contract.”
I didn’t expect them to prepare to this extent. The corners of the lawyer’s mouth turned up slightly as Bet Porter stared blankly at her insurance policy.
“Considering the financial status of a small gallery in New York, isn’t this level of safety measure a given? We don’t think you or the Wentworth Gallery can afford $1.8 billion. So, a clear safety device is needed. “Do you understand?”
“Ah yes.”
“Our foundation’s credit rating is world-class, so it didn’t cost a lot of money to sign up for insurance. Because it’s $5.4 million… . “It worked out cheaply.”
When Bette Porter thought about her gallery, her eyes widened. Even with the background of Sunyang Group, a leading Korean conglomerate, she is worth $5.4 million, and her own insurance money will be well over $10 million.
She was equally ashamed of herself for laughing at Secretary Song. You must show yourself as a representative without decision-making power in front of them.
“Can you excuse me for a moment? Please call me… .”
When she took out her cell phone, Secretary Song, who was sitting with her, smiled and said.
“However much.”
Bet Potter hurriedly came out with a red face.
When she disappeared, Mrs. Lee Pil-ok opened her mouth.
“I don’t know who she’s calling right now, but that person is the water supplier.”
“okay. “I think I’ve landed a great sponsor.”
“In the end, a woman with a smooth face has her body as her weapon rather than her head. Vulgar things.”
Mrs. Lee, who was confident that she had already achieved success using her body, clicked her tongue and moistened her lips with wine, and at this time, Bet Porter came in with a much lighter step.
“I will sign up for insurance right away. “I will deliver it to you by tomorrow at the latest.”
“The decision maker over there gets things done quickly.”
As soon as Secretary Song’s taunting reached her ears, Bette Porter jumped up from her seat.
“I apologize for my rudeness earlier. Mr. Song.”
When Secretary Song was embarrassed by the polite apology, she said to everyone:
“I’ll bring the insurance certificate tomorrow and sign the contract then. then.”
As Bet Porter was about to collect the contract, a harsh voice was heard. In clear English.
“Wait a Second”
Mrs. Lee Pil-ok brought the contract on the table to her and signed it without hesitation.
After she finished signing, she pushed the chair aside and stood up.
“I don’t need to see you twice, do I?”
Mrs. Lee Pil-ok, who finished speaking in clear English, gave Secretary Song something and immediately disappeared.
“We will go to the gallery tomorrow with the contract in hand. At that time, you will be handed the insurance policy. “Is that okay?”
“of course.”
Bet Porter shook hands with the two men and ran away.
* * *
A fraud worth 600 billion won.
I now have clear evidence of that fraud in my hands.
Of course, it will only take effect after you receive the painting and send the money.
“When did the painting come in?”
“They say it will arrive in 15 days.”
“15 days?”
“yes.”
In 15 days, there is no time to prepare a forgery. I guess it’s urgent. Moreover, it means that it is brought in by plane, not by ship… When you think of smuggling, ships usually come to mind.
How on earth can I use an airplane?
“How long does it take to appraise a painting?”
“It will take two months. Of course, if it were genuine, it would be shorter.”
“If it’s authentic, it’s shorter?”
“is it so. It is usually called Blink’s law… .”
Blink means blinking your eyes. Is this the law?
“Experts get a feel for something the first time they see it. No matter how elaborate the forgery is, there is something repulsive about it. Instead, if it is genuine, no matter how old it is, it will naturally feel elastic.”
“So you mean to start a thorough examination when something feels strange? “If it’s genuine, you don’t even inspect it?”
Bette Potter gave a small smile.
“no. Even if you believe it is genuine, it must be inspected. Instead, it feels like a forgery, but there are times when even if all tests are performed, the result is that it is genuine. Such cases take a lot of time. “Because we have to trace back to the painting’s sales channel.”
“Are you saying you don’t trust the test results even though they are genuine?”
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“Human aesthetics are still often more accurate than physics and chemistry.”
It takes three months for the contract in my hand to become a reliable weapon.
“okay. Then the work is done. Thank you for your hard work. “We will provide donations starting this month, so we hope that the gallery will be reborn as a good gallery.”
Although she was involved in something strange, the result was good, and Bet Potter’s expression was as bright as ever, as if she had forgotten everything that had happened.
After she returned, I called Korea.
“Director Woo. Come to New York with smart-minded friends who won’t get lost in unfamiliar places. “Let’s enjoy a few days of vacation and then get back to work in 15 days.”
* * *
“yes? Mrs. Lee Pil-ok herself?”
“yes. “What the managing director had only guessed through research turned out to be reality.”
Managing Director Woo Byeong-jun was speechless for a while. It was far beyond what he had imagined, and the amount would have been difficult to even imagine.
“Then is this 600 billion won worth of smuggling?”
“yes.”
Director Woo’s expression darkened after checking the amount.
“Chief. No matter how hard it is to address Ms. Lee’s weaknesses, 600 billion won is too much. “No matter how much slush fund the chairman left behind, the loss is too great.”
I thought he thought it was creepy because it was an attack on his grandmother, but that wasn’t the case. I was worried about my money.
“Manager.”
“yes.”
Even if I say it with a smile, his expression is still not good.
“If you get pricked by a needle and a few drops of blood form, is that called bleeding?”
“yes? What is that… ?”
“600 billion is only so much to me. And it’s not the money my grandfather left me to use for this. “I will use that money strictly to solidify my position in Korea.”
Manager Woo finally caught on and opened his mouth.
“I have a lot of money. If it had turned into a fight over money, the position of Chairman of Sunyang Group would have already been mine. “There are many stocks that cannot be bought with money, so we are going through this hardship.”
I enjoyed this look on Director Woo’s face for a moment, with his mouth still open and unable to say anything.
“Anyway, Managing Director.”
“Ah yes.”
“The painting will arrive at the gallery in a few days. “Mr. Managing Director, please follow behind the employees and the picture delivery person.”
“Smuggling package?”
“yes. What I really don’t understand is flights. How can a painting be smuggled by plane? .”
“You don’t know about flights, do you?”
“yes. I don’t know if it’s JFK or NEWARK. So we have no choice but to track the carrier.”
“All right. I’ll get the kids ready. But what about overseas accounts?”
“All I know is that it’s a Virgin Islands account. We can’t find this on our own. “The only way to find out is through my grandmother.”
“No matter what, Mrs. Lee won’t be able to escape from the manager’s grasp.”
“Let’s be a little more greedy. Wouldn’t there be something more if you dig up the carrying case? I’m going to take this opportunity to look through my grandmother’s property list. “Hehe.”
* * *
I wanted to run to the gallery and see the paintings, but I had no choice but to wait at the hotel.
Now the gallery begins appraising the paintings. Of course, my grandmother’s people will also attend and stay there until the end, and if anyone knows my face, things might go wrong.
I waited anxiously for the call.
The first person to call was none other than Bet Porter.
She said, even crying.
– Howard. I don’t know how to thank you for giving me the opportunity to see this masterpiece in person.
“Is it real?”
– yes. This is the common opinion of all inducted experts. It’s definitely authentic.
There was nothing more to hear.
I hung up on Bet Porter and immediately called Korea.
“Assistant Manager Kim. “Now, please obtain the official list of works from Sunyang Art Foundation and send it to me by email.”
Also, I checked Sunyang Gallery’s website. I looked through all the notices and notifications, but there was no post about painting sales.
I wanted to deposit the money and complete the illegal transaction right away, but I can’t create a suspicious situation, so I have to wait two months. But it seems unlikely that this situation will change.
Managing Director Woo Byeong-jun returned to the hotel only after it was late at night.
His expression was completely frozen.
“Chief. “It seems like they used the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.”
“Ministry of Foreign Affairs?”
“yes. There were two teams of carriers. This is Sunyang New York Corporation employees and the New York Consulate General. “It’s a little late because we had to check their house.”
It was absurd, but this was the first thought that came to mind.
My grandmother, you are truly amazing.
“I heard that there is a person among my grandmother’s limbs who can reach the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. If only I knew who that person was, this fight would end.”
“Maybe. A person of that caliber would be a close associate… . “I know where the lady’s ssamjit money is hidden.”
Managing Director Woo glanced at me and said.
“Let me meet the consulate staff. “Don’t you think it would be easier to find out how much they know and how good the person in charge of this place is?”
Being a civil servant is very easy. This is because they apply stricter rules than civilians, so they get angry at the slightest threat. If you add money equivalent to a retirement pension, they will always choose betrayal.
“I will prepare the carrots, but you can use the whip, manager.”
“A whip is enough for these guys. Just having the parent branch attached makes a carrot enough. “Hehe.”
He is truly a trustworthy person.
He is good at work and knows how to save money.
I need to provide this person with a very generous severance pay.
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