The truth was Adele's beauty and innocence made everyone glance at her twice but she was so busy finding faults within herself that she failed to notice her worth.
Some art pieces were easy to understand while some looked complex and there was a brief paragraph below every painting explaining the artist's perspective.
"Are you trying to understand them, "Dante chuckled.
"Yes but I am not able to, "Adele pouted.
"Don't take it so seriously, just enjoy ", Dante advised her.
At the same time Adele's eyes fell on the price tag, her eyes widened seeing the seven to eight digits price.
"Are people really willing to spend so much, "Adele was so stunned.
"You will be shocked to know how much people will bet during auctions, "Dante smirked.
"I agree these paintings are mesmerizing but I don't think they are worth so much, "Adele voiced her opinion.
"Paintings are more of a status symbol not every buyer understands art and the one who truly do does not just see the artist name, "Dante explained.
Adele nodded understandingly, rich people like to flaunt their wealth and for them logo and the brand name mattered more than the talent and uniqueness.
"Can everyone here afford these, "Adele questioned.
"Most of them can, do you like any painting, "Dante asked. Just as she was about to answer someone pushed her.
"Watch your steps," Dante growled.
"I'm sorry, are you okay, "the man tried to touch her shoulder.
"Take your hands off now, "Dante roared.
"I am really sorry, I was in a hurry,"the man once again apologized.
"It's okay, "Adele noticed that the man had unintentionally pushed her so there was no need to be angry but don't know what ticked off Dante he looked really pissed off.
The man quickly left from there not wanting to face Dante's wrath. Dante looked at her and only once he was assured she was fine did he unclench his fists and relaxed a bit.
"Be aware of your surroundings, "Dante grumbled cautioning her.
"Let's go to the next floor, "he continued and this time he made sure no one came near her.
As they went upstairs Adele noticed there was no one else except them both.
"I think this area is not permitted, "Adele stated.
"There is no door which closes for me ,"Dante seemed smug.
"Come in ,"Dante said as she looked hesitant to enter the room.
Adele slowly stepped inside and noticed a huge canvas back facing towards her.
"This is not yet available for the public eye ,"Dante answered knowing what she was going to ask next.
Adele understood that Dante had connections beyond an ordinary man's reach .A thought crossed her mind thinking what was such a powerful man doing with an 18 year old like her.
Before she could dwell into it future Dante called her name and she came back to her senses.
As she stood in front of the masterpiece painting her breath got stuck and she couldn't believe something so spectacular could exist.
The painting was romantic yet sensual, set in the background of sunset at the sea shore, a man and a woman being lovingly in each other arms.
The woman was clad in a low cut lavender dress which was wet from down her knees .The woman's features were so enticing and delicate .Her blond hair unruly due to the wind ,her big eyes so expressive and her plumb pink lips pouted made her look alluringly .
The man's first few shirt buttons were undone giving a nice view of his tanned chest , while his strong muscular arms were holding her waist in a possessive manner .He had sharp features making him handsome while his messy hair gave him a carefree look.
But what made the painting erotic was the women's sleeves falling off her shoulder and giving a peak of her cleavage, her flushed face as he ran his thumb at the tip of her tongue gently, the man had a hungry look on his face as he can't wait to devour her then and there only .The painting conveyed both love and lust at the same time making it one of its kind.
The man held her gently as if she was something precious to him yet his eyes showed blazing desire to consume her, while the woman leaned towards his touch as if she had unconditional trust on him and her eyes held raw need for him to ravish her completely and utterly.
The painting looked so sinful as if it should be hidden between the pages of a forbidden book.
Unfortunately it was hugely displayed out there ,making it so reel as if it's not just a portrait but two people actually present there .The painting was so detailed as each stroke brought life to this masterpiece.
Adele was so immersed looking at the eye catching painting that she did not notice Dante was standing so closely behind her.
"How is it ,"Dante murmured.
Adele was startled by their close proximity but still tried not to show it.
"The artist is talented,"Adele answered fidgeting with her fingers.
"Then ,"Dante bent a bit lower such that now he was speaking near her ear.
"Then ,"Adele repeated not knowing what he excepted her to say.
"Tell me what does this painting say to you ," Dante's voice made her shiver.
"Two people who are passionately in love ,"Adele got out the words with much difficulty.
"Hmm,"Dante indicated her to continue.
"They are in the middle of ..,"Adele trailed off as she was someone who has been a prude all her life and interacted with the opposite sex only when required.
So here she was pressed against a devilishly handsome man and asking her to utter filthy things.
"Yes, say it,"Dante promoted her .His voice was raspy and Adele wanted to turn around and look at him but couldn't rather up the courage.
"In the middle of love making, "Adele said as her face turned red due to shame.