Madelyn nodded firmly. "I'm certain."

Tiger crossed his arms and smiled, thinking that she finally smiled today.

"It looks like my friend didn't deceive me after all. But how do you know it's authentic?"

Madelyn shook her head. "I don't have an explanation, but there's a familiarity in this painting that I can't ignore. I'm convinced it's real."

"I understand." Tiger chuckled softly. "If you say it's real, then I believe you."

"You're quite the savior for your friend. Not many would part with something so valuable."

"It's not something that's mine to possess. If I accept it, I'll owe someone a significant favor. And favors have a way of needing repayment sooner or later."

"True enough."

"Did you save his life?"

Tiger smiled, glancing down and shaking his head. "I won't talk further about that. Let's grab a meal. I've been away for a while, and I heard they've introduced some new dishes. Interested in trying them out together?"

She replied, "Definitely."

Madelyn didn't feel m