Loved You Once But He's My Forever (Chloe)
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Chapter 172 Stunning the Audience

Anna recoiled from me in fear, her expression filled with dread, as if I were a ghost haunting her.

A single sentence from me sent her spiraling into nervus therights, leaving her visibly uneasy.

After a moment, she managed to replace her voice and stammered, "M. Gardner, what kind of prank is this? Why would I quit the competition?"

She purposely spoke louder, her tone calculated to draw the crowd's attention, and in an instant, all eyes turned my way.

It felt like I was being accused of using underhanded tactics to make her drop out of the competition.

Anna's supporters began hurling insults at me, their loud jeers throwing the scene into chaos.

The host and security guards worked to calm the crowd, while Anna shot me a mocking glance as if to say she was of of my league.

This was her usual strategy, stirring up emotions to turn them into a weapon against me.

Een Kate in the audience remarked, "Look at her, no skill of her own, so she resorts to shady tricks to get ahead. How could someone like that be truly talented? Meanwhile, Fiona casually admired her freshly manicured nails. She had little affection for Anna, caring only about whether Anna could deliver the benefits she sought.

"I believe in Anna. I've already prepared all the promotional materials for her."

"Relax, my daughter is amazing. Just look at all these fans here to support her."

The crowd was buzzing with anticipation, eagerly awaiting the show. Little did they know, this time, victory was already in my hands,

Anna's skills are far beneath mine, leaving her with only one strategy to succeed.

There's no hiding average artwork under the spotlight. Her only option is to endlessly replicate my pieces. before the competition, hoping to match them stroke for stroke.

She must have studied my artwork thoroughly in secret, which explains her boldness in stepping onto the

stage

As the competition drew near, I stopped to tie my shoelaces while passing her.

Rising to my feet. I leaned close to her ear and murmured like a shadow, "Anna, Chloe has her eyes on you?

Startled, Anna, who had been cleaning her brushes, froze and accidentally tipped over her water bucket. Her wide-eyed disbelief followed me, but I didn't spare her a glance as I walked away without hesitation.

Just take a moment to reflect. After all, your guilty conscience is your own doing.

I sat before my drawing board, absentmindedly spinning a pen between my fingers, imagining

the

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Anna must be enduring.

She's likely wracking her brain, wondering if I've uncovered her secret and debating whether to use my

artwork.

If she doesn't, she can't compete with me using her own designs or color choices, they don't stand a chance. But if she dares to use my paintings and the truth comes out that Chloe created them, her reputation will be in shambles. No, Chloe is dead, and no one knows those paintings were he

The dead remain silent!

I guessed that's her thoughts now. I believe she'll take the gamble and use my artwork.

She understands who I was, just as I understand who she is now. Everything is unfolding exactly as I predicted.

But right now, I can't waste my energy on Anna. This competition is about reclaiming my name!

This time, the contest is unusual because there's no specific theme, allowing each artist to showcase their finest painting skills..

How does this compare to an open-book test?

Maybe the organizers hope to inspire the artists to produce more captivating pieces for the upcoming

auction.

I wasn't confined by the past. A new scene had already formed in my mind.

The brush moved gracefully across the paper, with the camera occasionally focusing in closer.

I was so absorbed in my work that I didn't notice the buzz happening below.

The camera frequently zoomed in on me, almost as if the director was addressing the audience's curiosity. about whether I could really paint.

At first, all people saw was my rough style, and many began to criticize me.

"What kind of rubbish is this? Even my grandma could do a better job."

"She must have hired someone to do the painting for her. Her true nature is clear as soon as she's on stage."

Monica covered her mouth and giggled. "I knew she wouldn't make it. Her style is worse than just throwing paint on the canvas. Look at our Sadie, so graceful."

Philippa scoffed, "Shut up. If you're so great, why aren't you the judge?"

Bill looked stern and remarked, "Enough arguing; let's keep watching."

Kate joined in with a smile, "If Ms. Gardner's painting skills were even half as good as her words, that would be something. How could she ever compete with Anna at this level?" But slowly, the laughter faded. The chaotic strokes began to form something meaningful.

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Someone in the audience who understood art stood up and applauded, Incredible' This isn't ordinary this is pure genius""

"Unbelievable, it looked like a mess before, but now it become something extraordinary!

"She doesn't even need to sketch first. This is clearly the work of a master."

Only true art lovers can appreciate this, much like playing an improvised song and turning it into a hit.

As the final details were added, more people stood up, their eyes glued to the screen, eager to see my painting come to life.

The piece I entered in the competition is titled "New Life," while this one is called "Twin Souls."

Life and death, light and darkness, shattered and reformed.

On one side, black water lilies descend into hell-dark, decaying, slowly sinking into the murky depths.

If you look closely, the water lilies seem to mirror a woman in despair.

But on the other side, vibrant colors emerge. Some interpret it as a hand reaching out to pull the black water lilies, while others see it as angelic wings gently caressing it. Each person has their own interpretation.

What's clear is that this side symbolizes healing, redemption, and breaking free from darkness.

"It's incredible! This is a true masterpiece!"

"I see redemption, what do you see?"

"It's hope."

"Its sinking!

"It's the wings of an angel!"

As I made my last stroke, the entire hall erupted in excitement.

Live painting broadcasts are rare, and it felt as though everyone had just experienced a powerful song or watched a moving story. The emotions were intense at first, but soon, they settled.

I was the first to complete my painting, sparking excitement throughout the entire room.

Anna appeared slightly uneasy, noticing the buzz of excitement from the crowd.

Once I completed my artwork, I would be able to join the others in admiring their creations.

Without a doubt, Anna painted one of my most memorable artworks.

Fortunately, I had prepared well this time, and once again, she walked right into my trap!

Though she seemed unsettled, this particular painting had been reproduced countless times in private, making it almost flawless.

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Sadie watched as everyone around her wrapped up their paintings, which made her feel anxious and thustered. In her rush, she failed to clean her brush properly, leaving an unfortunate streak of gray-black on her canvas. This caused quiet whispers among the onlookers.

At first, she only needed to layer on more color, but the harder she hurried, the more she tried to hide it. causing it to merge with the black and leaving the whole piece looking lifeless and dull.

Bill felt a headache coming on as he watched, while Monica ceased teasing him and explained, "She's just a liule anxious."

Bill remarked, "At least it's fortunate the spotlight isn't on her for the final piece.

Meanwhile, Philippa was filled with excite