Ch. 201..205: Stay Around You Now And Forever (Hunter Jackson) Chapter 201-205

Chapter 201 There Must Be a Conspiracy

His laughter was hearty, bold and reckless, yet listenable and mesmerizing. Emily looked at the man who was running beside her and was completely bedazzled. She had never seen this side of Hunter which he was so carefree like a child. He was laughing out loud when he was running! And she suddenly noticed she had never seen him running before.

This elegant man who was always displaying a cautious and aloof appearance was now holding her hand, running recklessly along the path of the campus. Those couples in the forest were scrambling to their feet due to fright. As the saying went "a good conscience is a soft pillow" and there was no need to be scared if one was innocent, therefore it was obvious they were doing something shady.

Not knowing how long had passed, Hunter finally stopped and he walked silently along the path. Emily puffed and she noticed he was still holding her hand when she lowered her head. Her face flushed and she jerked her hand back from his grip, keeping a distance away from him. Hunter let her be. He shoved his hands into his jeans pockets and strolled down the lane.

"Mr. Jackson. Is there anything I can do for you?" Emily started to regret the moment she asked that. He did not necessarily look for her today as he was still with Wendy this afternoon. And it was possible he was coming with Wendy today too. Even if he did come for her, she seemed to have ended their conversation with that question.

As expected, Hunter refused to answer that kind of question as usual, yet he looked more apathetic at once. They walked in tandem and Emily peered at the two shadows stretched by the sunset on the ground. One shadow was big and long, the other was small and short, looking harmonious against each other. Yet the truth was, their aura did not get along. At last, she stared at his back and spoke. "I still have something to do for our club later, therefore I have to---"noveldrama

"You always refuse to wait for me." Emily was startled by his words and she actually could not response for a moment. Eventually, he left after picking up a call. Just like how he showed up in the first place, his arrival was abrupt, and his leaving was baffling.

Emily accompanied him to the backdoor of the school and watched the Maybach car with low-key color left. Her heart seemed to be emptied at once. Yet she quickly regained herself and turned, heading back to the campus when the shadow of the car went completely out of sight. A clear and melodious ringtone was heard when she only walked two steps forward. She looked at the screen and picked up the call cheerfully. "So, do you want to celebrate with a feast? Didn't I tell you that we need to wait until tomorrow---"

"Emi, something's happened to Aryan Nicholson."

Aryan almost got hit by a car at the entrance of the school. The doctor was applying medicine on him when Emily rushed to the hospital. "Thank god Terry reacted fast and pushed Aryan to the side. Or else, it would not be just a small scratch that easily." Sally's heart was still fluttering with fear. They were together back then, she and Lois walked at the front, Rufus and Joe in the middle, and both Aryan and Terry came last. Emily glanced at Terry and he shook his head. She no longer asked anything and the group of people only left the hospital and rushed back to the office when Terry drove his second-hand seven-seated car.

"What now? Emi. I think whoever drove that car did that on purpose." Sally felt horrified the more she thought about that because they were about to cross the street at that time and the car actually barged towards them when it was still green light. How could it not be planned if it had run the red light and was heading towards Aryan? Even Nina was stunned by Aryan's performance at the arena today, there must be plenty of people wanting to do harm to him now that he was in the limelight. "Could it be it was sent by Nina?" Although Lois did not adore conspiracy theory, what happened to Aryan was obviously abnormal. "I saw her staring at Aryan today at the arena until she was all in a daze, and she was even unable to complete her sketch afterwards."

"Do you have any idea who Nina Marsh is? She's the legend of the comic world at the school. And now, this legend is clearly being shattered by Aryan.❞

"It couldn't be Nina." Aryan who had not spoken suddenly whispered.

"And why is that?" Sally thought that Lois's words were logical and she looked at Aryan with surprise. Aryan used to be uninterested to participate in their discussions regarding this and he would just listen to them under normal circumstances. But why did he join all of a sudden today? And he defended for Nina the moment he spoke? What did he mean? "You know her?" Sally squinted.

The light in Aryan's eyes dimmed down and he shook his head. "No. But I knew it's not her."

"Why? Why are you so sure about that?" Sally questioned, yet Aryan closed his eyes straight and leaned back to the couch, saying blandly, "Let me have a nap first." Emily noticed there was a sense of aloofness in his eyes before he closed them and she was assured he knew her before. Yet she doubted Nina took any special action against him at the arena today, and she was obviously shocked when she saw his speed and quality in sketching. Even if they knew each other, she seemed to not know his ability well, and Aryan's behavior was indeed strange. "Joe, how is it?" Emily suddenly glanced at Joe who was sitting not far away. Joe was still checking something on the laptop and he only replied at length. "The camera seemed to have broken down during that period." He let go the mouse and peered at Emily. "I'm afraid it's been destroyed beforehand." How could there be such a coincidence? There must be conspiracy!

The competition had ended today and the categories tomorrow were tracing and coloring, therefore Aryan could finally have a rest. He looked preoccupied tonight. The wound on his arm was not severe as it was just a scratch. He suddenly stood to his feet and said, "I'm feeling a bit tired today and I'm going back now for a rest."

"Alright, I'll let Terry send you," Emily said.

"It's okay. I'll be more careful." Aryan refused awkwardly. He seemed to really want his alone time, not knowing it was because he was really exhausted or it was because of something else. Emily still wanted to say something, yet she was interrupted by him. "There's still contest tomorrow, so I suggest everyone to do the same and have a rest.” He looked at Joe and the others and said blandly, "It's your warzone tomorrow. I suppose it's not a problem for Rufus' part, but the coloring part is still tricky. So remember to have a good rest."

Joe nodded and replied, "Alright."

Sally watched him go and was still slightly worried. "You really don't need Terry's company?"

"Nah, I'm still not that weak. Plus, Terry can't possibly be at my side forever. You know, two guys being together." He opened the door and walked out. He then took out his phone the moment he stepped outside the door. There was a message on the phone screen saying - I'm waiting for you at the eighth floor of the JH Restaurant.☐☐☐☐☐

 

Chapter 202 Could We Start All over Again

She was sitting at the far end corner beside the window at the eighth floor of the JH Restaurant, wearing a cold shoulder slip dress, elegant and modest like before. Aryan could not help but give her a second glance when he walked towards her. He only retrieved his glance when she noticed him. "I can't believe it's really you. Raphael." Nina waved, gesturing him to sit opposite her. The corner of her lips curved into a dazzling smile. "I almost couldn't recognize you when I saw you today. I never expect my former teammate has now become my enemy."

Aryan did not utter a word. His slightly long hair had covered half of his face. He did not look very energetic and he had the aura of a performance artist with his slightly long stubble. Yet he was still cleaner compared to the ordinary performance artists. Nina stared at his face and her smile faded. She asked with a whisper, "Why did you leave?"

Aryan still did not speak a word and Nina was exceptionally patient in her behavior that she even poured him a cup of tea herself. "Since you're unwilling to mention the past, then fine, we'll only eat for today." She gestured to a waiter and the waiter quickly brought the dishes she had ordered over. "They're all your favorites, please help yourself." She was gentle, even for the whole night. Yet Aryan glanced at the dishes being pushed towards him and felt slightly bitter.

"So you enjoy drinking wine at night? I've specially brought this wine from home and do have a try." Nina poured the wine and filled half of the glass and pushed the wine glass towards him. "Try it. You'll love it." Aryan seemed to be blank of what he should do or say, he lifted the glass and gulped it down. "Nobody drinks so wildly like you. You're not appreciating my treasure." She smiled yet she did not feel offended about that and even picked some dish for him using chopsticks. Aryan completed his meal and did not speak a word until the end. That whole bottle of wine had all basically entered his stomach too. His drinking capacity was not really good and he became slightly drunk after finishing the whole bottle of red wine. And the girl in front of him looked especially attractive. Her rosy lips, sparkling teeth and gentle smile had fully overlapped with that person deep in his mind. He rubbed the part between his eyebrows. Although he was a bit dizzy, he was not drunk. He took the last sip of wine and put down the glass, which also marked the end of the meal tonight.

As he was about to greet goodbye, Nina shot her hand out and grasped his hand which was put on the desk. "Raphael, do come back and help me. You belong to me after all, why do you want to help others going against me?" His fingers curled towards his palm subconsciously. Her hand was warm and soft. Her gentle grasp gave him a sense of being surrounded by warmth and he who was used to loneliness was moved all of a sudden.

Back then, he had wanted to hold her hand, yet she rejected him ruthlessly. There would always be plenty of brilliant men by her side and his shadow never existed among them. Aryan wanted to jerk his hand out but Nina tightened her grasp. "My days did not go well after you left. None of my project has succeeded for the whole year." She felt aggrieved and teared up as soon as her nose felt sour. "You knew I can't be without you, and you clearly knew all the success I've achieved in the past was due to your unspoken support behind my back." She moved closer to him and pulled his hand closer to her heart. "Raphael, please come back to me. I beg you." Her tear flowed down her cheek and seemed to accidentally fall on the back of his hand. It was chilly, and the chillness diffused straight into his heart.

Aryan had no idea when had he left the restaurant and when had he entered a room with her. She watched the perfect girl before him, and the goddess in his heart taking off her clothing one after the other in front of him. She slowly exposed her naked body in his line of sight. His breaths turned irregular and heavy, and he did not know when he had extended his hands.

"Raphael, I'll dedicate myself to you. After today, I'm all yours. Could you come back to me?" Aryan froze and his arms were inexplicably stiff. He was hugging her in a daze, hugging the body he longed for like a dream. If it was a dream, he hoped he would not wake up from it ever. Let it forever be as it was. Yet a thorn was stuck in his heart. And it was an extremely long thorn. He trembled and his heart experienced series of stabbing pain whenever he thought of that. "Why did you...be with him?" He finally asked with a coarse voice. It was the only sentence he spoke tonight.

Nina was startled. She did not expect him to still remember that and it turned out he really left her team, or even disappeared from it due to that. "Raphael, it's all my fault. I apologize. I promise I'll never do the same thing again in the future." She put her arms around his neck and breathed beside his ear. "He threatened me back then, that if I don't be with him, he'll harm my team. He even threatened to ruin your hands." She pouted and her thin lips swept across his ear, making him tightening his muscles. "You're the soul of our team and the irreplaceable part of me. What should I do if your hands were truly ruined by him?”

"You did that...for me?" Aryan clenched his fists. His breaths were still quick and heavy.

"Certainly. Everything I did was to protect you. Do you still not trust me?" She clung to him and suddenly pushed him down, pressing against him. "Raphael, it's already pointless to talk about these any longer. There's no one by my side and the place would always be yours forever." She ran her fingers on his face and he felt a rush of dizziness. She lowered her head and landed her kiss on his cheek. "Raphael, I'm yours, and would always be yours!"

"Nina..."

"You're finally willing to call my name now?" She smiled. Her face was inexplicably beguiling and nice-looking. "Raphael, could we start all over again? Leave Emily Gale that ugly beast and come back to me. Let's...start all over again."

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Emily felt a surge of uneasiness. No matter she was reading comics or writing scripts, she failed to gain peace of mind. "Is it alright to let Aryan leave by himself?" Sally was anxious since he nearly got run over by a car at night and now he insisted to leave alone. She could not read his mind and she felt insecure all in all. "It's going to be fine." Joe consoled her. "This place is so near to school. If anything happens, we'll know." Yet Sally still felt something was wrong and she glanced at Emily. "Emi, I think he's behaving a little weird tonight. What do you think?"

"I have no idea." Emily let go her mouse and looked towards her. As she was about to say something, her phone's message ringtone rang. She took her phone and tapped the message alert, and she was startled. Sally became nervous at once and asked, "Emi, could it be that Aryan..." Emily nodded and looked at them. "Aryan says he wants to leave our club.

Chapter 203 Betrayal

There was basically no suspense for the contest next morning. Rufus brought his usual skills into play without making a mistake. Since no team would be eliminated in this contest, no one had paid much attention to it, as long as they could perform well like they used to. It all depended on both Joe and Sally's performance in the afternoon now. For them, completing the complicated picture with sixty grids was not an easy task. Yet, if they were able to complete it smoothly, there was definitely no problem for them to be shortlisted into the top five. It was just that when Rufus returned after finishing the competition and everybody rested in the classroom, the atmosphere of the whole team was absolutely dreadful.

"Why did he quit all of a sudden? What's going on? Is he being kidnapped?" Lois was baffled by Aryan's decision to leave their team at the point when they were about to make into the top five. His leaving had cast a tremendous disaster on top of them. Even if Sally and Joe could complete their part later in the afternoon and make into the top five, they were destined to lose without a lead drawer for tomorrow's final. "How come? Emi, are you sure it's really him who says that? Have you called him?"noveldrama

"I have, but he didn't pick up. But someone's seen him in the morning and he looks fine." Emily's words consoled them but also pushed them to the edge of despair at the same time. "So, it really is Aryan who wants to quit. But why during this crucial moment?" Sally was upset and Lois was looking despondent. Yet Terry closed the window and glanced at them, and he said, "Those people are gone."

"Who?" The people were startled and did not get what he meant. "Someone's been watching us since last night. Rufus was also being watched when he went to the competition this morning."

"What?" Rufus was horrified and he immediately glimpsed through the window. They were at the first floor and the window was facing the laboratory building behind. One avenue and two small pathways persisted between the two buildings. It was noon and everybody had gone to rest. Only a few students passed through occasionally and nothing seemed aberrant. "I saw someone spying on us when I sent you back to your room last night." Terry pursed his lips. "Now I get it. You ask me and Sally to stay together no matter how because you're scared someone would harm us?" Joe pondered and instantly felt intimidated. "But why didn't you stay with us afterwards?"

"I notice they had no intention to make any move after that. They've been solely watching us for the whole morning."

"And why is that?" Joe was confused. If they did not intend to make a move, what was the purpose of watching them? Wasn't that just energy-consuming? "Yet it's pointless to watch us now. Without Aryan, even if we do make into the top five, we don't have the capability to make into the top three." Lois lied on the desk and she was so dispirited that she could not raise her head. Not to mention Aryan was so famous that whenever people thought of September Drawing Club, their captain Emily Gale was not the first thing that came into their mind but Aryan Nicholson, the talented drawer.

As long as Aryan did not show up during tomorrow's final, the judges would probably know that Aryan had left their club. What value did this club have when the most famous Aryan was gone? Their score would certainly be low at this point. And how could they find another lead drawer during this crucial moment? Although Joe could become the lead drawer, there was a huge gap between him and Aryan in terms of professionalism. Drawing was only a hobby for Joe as his main career concerned computer technicality. He was no match against Aryan as they did not belong to the same level. Sally also lied on the desk with a despondent look. "What should we do?"

"Although Aryan is not here, at least your safety is guaranteed, right?" Emily smiled and gave her calf a kick. "Be more positive." Yet Sally was still keeping a long face. How could she be positive? Everybody had lost their hope when Aryan quitted. Since those who wanted to harm them could have a rest now, their safety was indeed guaranteed. Yet they really needed Aryan. Sally sobbed in her heart. Time passed by slowly. After having lunch and resting for a while, Lois then led Joe and Sally to the registration counter again. This time, the whole team set off together and Emily led the others to the hall. Everybody cared strongly about the last game before being shortlisted into the top five. No matter how tomorrow's situation would be, they had to make into the top five first at least. "It's Aryan!" Sally suddenly exclaimed and pointed at the entrance of the hall.

"Gosh! Why is he with Nina's team?" Lois could not believe her eyes. Joe was in a daze too. They had imagined every single possibility of his reason of leaving, yet none of it was what they saw before their eyes. "Could it be he has joined Nina's team?"

"This is too much!" Rufus' eyes flamed and he strode to him. Aryan seemed to not notice them. He only noticed Rufus when he faced him. "Aryan Nicholson, why did you do this?" He grabbed his collar with his eyes red due to rage. "What benefit did this woman give you? How dare you follow them?" They were classmates and they had behaved like strangers to each other from the start until they joined Emily's team. Eventually, they got along like brothers. He had treated Aryan as his brother, but what about Aryan? If they were brothers, why did he betray them at this point of time?

"What are you doing?" Sarah pulled a long face after a moment of shock. "What are ya'all doing? Hurry up and pull him away!" Their teammates only reacted then and they quickly rushed forward, dragging Rufus away to the outside. "No!" Emily came with the whole team. Terry stepped forward and his stern expression had frightened their opponents, making them release Rufus. Rufus still wanted to rush forward yet he was held back by Terry. "Calm down!" Emily shot him a glare. Rufus was red in the eye yet he finally calmed himself down. He only scowled at Aryan with rage and disappointment. Sally almost cried too. She never expected him to follow Nina. "This...this is going too far!" She could not say any more words to scold him. Her voice turned coarse when she spoke. She choked and could say nothing more. Lois held her and was speechless against Aryan. A clever fowl picks its own habitat. Who could have accused Aryan for being wrong? For his capability, he might have more space for improvement when he joined Nina's team.

After all, their club was only established less than a month ago. Even if there was a huge potential, they still appeared as a small team. Yet it was different for Nina's team as her team had matured enough to be compared to a big art studio. Who could accuse Aryan for choosing a better environment and a better team? Emily peered at Aryan and asked with a straight face, "You've really made your decision?"☐☐☐

Chapter 204 She Hoped She Did Not Make the Wrong Judgment

Everyone's eyes fell on Aryan, including students who had passed by and the contestants from other team. After the live broadcast of the contest yesterday, anyone from Skyler and Bentson University who was interested in comics would know Aryan who was a legendary drawer. Now that Aryan did not be with those from September Drawing Club but joining Nina's studio instead, it was like kicking the soccer ball into one's own goalpost at the moment of scoring a goal. Yet when compared to September Drawing Club, Nina's studio was indeed more powerful and there was way more space for improvement. Therefore it was decent for a talented person to follow Nina.

Everyone had wanted to ask the same question as Emily did. They were staring at Aryan waiting for his final answer, yet he did not utter a word when he faced them. Instead, he suddenly extended his hand and put his arm around Nina's waist. What was his relationship with Nina? The answer was baffling but certain. They had been together and he had made it clear without speaking a word. Aryan did not care other's look and he walked to the spectator's site while holding Nina. Nina did not have to participate in today's coloring category but to only watch the contest. Both of them walked towards the spectator's site and sat down under pairs of surprised and even shocked eyes. Many workers of the studio were following behind them as if protecting the queen and her man. It was certainly unnecessary to give extra explanations seeing that.

Rufus and Sally were dispirited and Emily patted both of their shoulders after heaving a sigh. "Everybody has their own ambition. Don't think about it anymore. Calm down and focus on dealing with the contest afterwards." She grabbed Sally's shoulder and said with a serious look, "You must stay calm. Don't think too much. There would always be a way, okay?" Sally clenched her fist, took a deep breath and nodded hard. "Alright. I'll not disappoint you, and I'll definitely not let others make fun of us!" She shot a fierce glare at Aryan who was at the spectator's site yet he did not give her a single glance.

Still biting her lip, she said with a straight face, "Our September Drawing Club would not be defeated that easily! We can certainly do it! So there's no point to be anxious, we need only to do our best." Emily gave her a light push and said, "Go on, Joe's waiting for you." Sally could only try her best to regain her composure and she followed Lois with Joe for registration.noveldrama

Emily returned to the spectator's site and went to the right side as Nina's team was at the left. Terry sat beside her and both Lois and Rufus returned and sat at the same row. "Have the rules for tomorrow's contest been released?" Emily asked. "Not yet." Lois replied with little grievance. "The rules for the contest this time are made a bit mysterious and I suspect they would be announced afterwards on scene."

"It's okay. Everybody needs to abide to the same rules after all. There's no need to be scared." She could not help but glance at the other side of the spectator's site once more. Aryan was watching the arena below with Nina. He looked no different than how he used to be. He was still expressionless and did not like to talk. He only nodded to show he was listening when Nina was analyzing the situation of the contest occasionally.

"If this is his choice, as a captain, you should actually give him blessing." Terry lowered his head and looked at Emily. He never said these kinds of gentle and kind words before. Yet his words seemed to make sense this time. Emily smiled lightly and nodded. "Sure. I'll give him blessing." She hoped she did not make the wrong judgment...

The competition in the afternoon was still fierce. Sally's emotion fluctuated a little at first but she started to get into her stride after half an hour. Sally and Joe had only managed to complete the sixty grids during the last minute and when they returned to the spectator's site, Sally's limbs were cold and sweat was all over her face and forehead. "I was really nervous!" She could finally heave a sigh of relief after all the panic. "The judges say they would announce the result sooner so we'll only leave after that." Lois told them the information she got just now. Emily spoke when Sally and Joe sat down. "I'll get you some water." And Terry followed her without speaking another word.

The wait was a bit long as time was still needed for discussion of the result. Therefore it was impossible to announce the result before spending twenty or thirty minutes. Some people had grown impatient with the wait and left. Emily and Terry met Nina who had just come out of the hall when they were carrying two bags of mineral water bottles during their return. "You guys could definitely make into the final and it's meaningless to wait inside." Nina grabbed Aryan's arm and smiled, glancing at Emily.

"Is Miss Marsh that confident of our work?" Emily replied with a false smile. Nina spoke but she was looking at the boy beside her. "No. I'm confident of his skills." How could they not pass the test as long as they completed it when it was Raphael's work? She had never seen any drawer that was more brilliant than him in the comic world. Now that he had returned to her side, September Drawing Club's success would only end this afternoon. "It's a group contest tomorrow. Do you have a lead drawer? Miss Gale. If you don't, I could lend you one." She smiled but her words were sincere without a sense of mocking.

"You really want to lend me?" Emily indeed needed a lead drawer. "Sure, as long as Miss Gale is willing to trust me."

"Then could you lend me Aryan? I'll return him to you after the contest finishes." Emily replied with a serious look and did not seem to joke at all. Nina slightly pulled a long face and only said after a while, "He hasn't signed the contract with us yet, therefore he's not counted as one of us." Therefore it was impossible for her to borrow Raphael and she did not go against her words. "I'm sorry, Miss Gale. Maybe you could pick another one?"

"It's okay. I still have something to deal with. Bye." Emily glimpsed at Aryan. She suddenly gave him a bland smile and left. Nina was surprised that she could still have such a carefree smile yet she quickly disregarded it. Maybe the future boss lady of the Gale family did have an ace up her sleeve. As long as she was willing to spend money, she could appoint anyone to become the lead drawer. Yet their opponents in the contest this time were the university students of Bentson City and she could not lay her eyes on any of those immature, unknown drawers.

"Do I have to take part tomorrow?" Aryan asked her after Emily left. "No." Nina gazed at the sky and her smile was full of confidence. As long as Raphael did not take part, she did not care about anyone from the team. "You need only to stay at the spectator's site and watch me conquering this whole thing carefully."

Chapter 205 The Last Promise He Gave

The result of the top five was not far from expectations. Besides Emily's September Drawing Club, Nina's Studio and Flora's Painting Club, the rest of the two shortlisted candidates were extremely well-known among universities which were the Painting Club of the Skyler University, the university's own painting club and Bentson University's own painting club which was taken in charge by the lecturer of the school. Both painting clubs had been established for years and always collaborated with the organizations in actual club on behalf of the school.

Since the Sharp's had spoken up their will to establish a new animation company, who would not want their club being chosen? Even if it was the school's club, it still required external sponsorship in order to be maintained. Therefore, the competition this time was very fierce and was now heated.

"Emi, so what now? Shall we quickly get a lead drawer now?" Sally and Lois had been asking Emily the same question when the result was released. Their club had been upgraded in school and they could appoint drawer from any grade directly. Yet the problem was since they only started to appoint a lead drawer at this point of time, it was afraid that it would be difficult for the new guy to get along with them after being hired. "No matter how, a team must have a lead drawer. Or else, what would happen to the final tomorrow?" Emily continued sitting in front her laptop and seemed to not hold any interest towards their conversation. "Emi, so you don't want to appoint anyone anymore?" Sally was like a cat on hot bricks and was indignant of her indifferent attitude. "Even if we do hire somebody now, we still can't use the guy, so why the fuss?" Emily said.

"But..."

"No more 'but'. Didn't we decide to go for hot pot today? Are we still going or not?"

"How could we have the mood to go for hot pot at a moment like this?" Even Lois was unable to bear with it anymore. Everybody was a bundle of nerves, but how could Emily act so silent and carefree? No, there was someone else, and that was Terry. Terry was indeed gorgeous and her heart plummeted for a long while when she first saw him, yet as they got along, she realized Terry was exactly Emily's shadow. He went wherever she went and sat whenever she sat. He watched her when she smiled and stayed beside her when she cried. Emily did not care about something and so did he. Nevertheless, it seemed like only both of them were longing to enjoy the hot pot while the rest were all dejected that their heads lolled when they walked.

They encountered Flora and her team upon walking down the street. "Isn't this the September Drawing Club?" Flora chuckled and said. She beamed when she saw Emily now. "I heard that your lead drawer has gone to Nina's Studio and your team is lacking spirit of cooperation now. Why don't you just quit from tomorrow's final?"

"What nonsense are you talking about? Why should we quit?" Sally spoke indignantly. Lois did not look happy too and she said, "We're not having only one lead drawer after all!"

"Oh really? So where's your lead drawer?" Flora covered her mouth and smiled disdainfully. "I suppose your lead writer is still now enjoying himself on Nina's bed now."

"What do you mean?"

"They went into a hotel after having meal together last night. Didn't you know about that?" Flora crossed her arms over her chest and sneered. "Do you know why your talented drawer abandon you and join Nina's Studio instead?" Her female assistant beside her asked with a smile, "Why?"

"Because the Nina's Studio's captain is pretty of course. Can't you see how ugly the person in front of you is?"

"That's true. If I were him, I would choose Nina Marsh too. How would I be with such a freckled ugly beast?"

"What did you say?" A tall shadow loomed to the front. Before the guy who spoke just now could make clear of the situation, his collar was being snatched by someone. His foot was detached from the ground and he was lifted up in the air by the comer with a single arm. Everybody was stunned by the strength of his arm. "What...what are you planning to do?" Flora backed up due to fright and so was the gang. They stared at Terry with panic eyes.

"How dare you...in broad daylight..."

"It's already night." Sally reminded her. "You...you..." Flora suddenly yelled. "Help! Someone's getting killed! Help!"

"Terry." Emily called softly. Terry loosened his hand and that guy dropped onto the ground. He scrambled to his feet and hurriedly went behind Flora. Emily walked towards Flora with a light smile. Her calmness and composure did not match her age. She smiled and said, "Even if our team quits, you still have three more strong opponents. And you definitely could not win against Nina's Studio. So, your club's situation is not at all different from ours. And laughing at us would also mean laughing at yourselves."

"Nonsense, how could a bunch of crap like you match us?" Flora pulled a long face. "What I'm talking now is, could you possibly match Nina's Studio?" Although the Jackson's intended to build an animation company, yet their representative was Wendy Gale who had almost no relationship with the Jackson family. Therefore nobody knew how sincere Jackson's intention to delve into animations was. Yet it was different for the Sharp's as the second son of the Sharp family who was an unquestionable powerful existence in the family served as one of the judges, and they only had one quota, which meant that getting a second place was no different than getting a fifth place.

"So what? Who says Nina's Studio is definitely powerful? That Nina Marsh only managed to get to the top with casting couch. Their work before was definitely good, yet during this recent year, they could not make anything decent. I even doubt whether the work in the past was made by herself or not." Flora's face went gloomy with blatant contempt. "If she has not dragged the talented drawer to her team before the final this time, do you think she could definitely get first place with her capability?"

"No. Aryan Nicholson has not signed the contract with Nina's Studio yet, and he would not participate in the contest on behalf of the Nina's Studio tomorrow too."

"How did you know?" Flora was startled. "Aryan was still a kind person. It was the last promise he gave me. And Nina assumes herself to be brilliant enough therefore as long as Aryan does not compete with her, she's not scared of anybody."

"Pat! That bitch really thinks she's superb?" Flora pondered about something and suddenly turned. "Let's go." And the whole gang actually left with her. "What's going on?" Sally went to Emily's side. "You said Aryan has given you a promise?"noveldrama

"I was only afraid that they'll harm Aryan." Emily shook her head and gazed at the group of people who was walking far away. They even knew where did he go Aryan and who did he meet last night, therefore it was difficult to believe they had not watched him all the time. Lois sighed. "How could you still care for him when he's betrayed you?" Emily did not speak yet her watery eyes were gleaming with a light nobody could understand. "Enough of the talking. Let's go for hot