The Research

Emilia and Rachel spent the rest of the day researching Julian, scouring the internet for any information they could find. They discovered that he was a well-known art dealer with a reputation for being ruthless in his business dealings.

"I don't like this," Rachel said, frowning as she read through an article about Julian's past business dealings. "He's got a history of taking advantage of young artists. I don't think you should trust him."

Emilia nodded, feeling a sense of unease. She had been worried about Julian's motives, and now she had confirmation that her instincts were right.

But despite her reservations, Emilia couldn't shake the feeling that Julian's offer was too good to pass up. She thought about the potential benefits, the exposure and opportunities that could come from working with him.