She Became Rich After Divorce by Georgina Lane

Chapter 172: Handle Anything That Comes My Way To be honest, no one fully believed Reece's words. Such a great plan could not have been thought up by someone as brainless as him. Cheyenne picked up a banana, peeled it and took a bite before relaying the information she had overheard to everyone in a calm manner. “I overheard a conversation outside the guest room on the third floor. The casino manager showed great respect for that person and he sounded quite old. They also mentioned something about drug testing!" Drug testing? Could it be related to the large amount of Datura stramonium found in his blood earlier? Eddie thought about this and his clear eyes showed deep contemplation as he glanced at Cheyenne who was looking back at him.

Their eyes met.

"Oh, there's another important person - Aidan! I heard them mention him several times. Master Iker, you should send someone to investigate this person," Cheyenne said.

Iker nodded her noble head slightly. “Hmm." After finishing her last bite of banana, she threw the peel behind her with precision into the trash can without looking.

"Soar Casino is heavily guarded, how did you guys manage to escape?" Tanner noticed that except for Dominic's arm being scratched and Reece looking somewhat disheveled, these three people all looked pretty good considering what they had gone through earlier.

Speaking of which was really satisfying! Reece's expression was even more vivid and exaggerated than when he boasted just now as he lightly patted Cheyenne on the shoulder.

"It was all thanks to my lighter that Cheyenne had a chance to set fire to the casino!" "What!" Tanner dropped his chicken leg on the table in shock with wide open mouth full of surprise.

Cheyenne... Miss Lawrence was 100... too bold! Iker calmly observed the woman in front of her. After eating enough food, she licked her pink lips subconsciously which were tempting beyond measure with soil shine still remaining making them look even more tender.

Her voice sounded innocent yet lazy but carried an absolute weight that shook people's hearts deeply. "Soar Casino means nothing; I can handle anything that comes my way." In this instant, Cheyenne appeared like one who fell from heaven - brave yet pure - causing people's hearts filled with admiration...

The floor-to-ceiling windows were covered by thick black curtains, blocking out all the light from outside. The only source of illumination in the room was a vintage European-style lotus-shaped metal lamp on the bedside table.

On the single sofa next to the bed, a man was dressed in a black checkered cotton robe with his collar slightly open, revealing his fair and sexy chest.

His shoulder-length hair was wet and disheveled as if he had just washed it. Water droplets fell onto his collar or trickled down into his dark clothing.

A Latin version of the Bible lay on his knee. From its yellowed pages and frayed spine, it seemed that he had read this book countless times before.

In the quiet night, only his long and slow heartbeat could be heard until suddenly a ringing sound broke through this peacefulness with clarity. His bright eyes opened abruptly as the light from his phone screen illuminated one corner of the room. He got up, picked up his phone, and then turned to walk out the door.

The wind rushed in from all directions, flipping through the pages of the book with a "whoosh" sound.

Suddenly, it cto rest on a particular page.

As the curtains billowed, a beam of silvery moonlight filtered through the glass, casting a glow onto the yellowed pages of the book.

"In him was life; and the life was the light of men. And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not." Underneath these words was a red line drawn by him which stood out even more under moonlight's glow against darkness around them.

But in this world, darkness always has its end, and even the moonlight without warmth serves as a blade to dispel the darkness.

The man finished his phone call and returned, closing the door behind him.

The room was now silent and cold.

The following day marked beginning of highly anticipated college art competition held at Akloit Cultural Center. Nora got up early in the morning, bathed and dressed herself. She put on a champagne-colored off-the-shoulder organza dress, her curly hair cascading down her back, and a red bow adding a touch of youthful charm to her look.

She had poured her heart and soul into preparing for a month, crafting her new work, "Women in the Fields", drawing inspiration from the lives of rural women.

Overseas, there were many similar themes, especially in the European art of the sixteenth century. Influenced by the Renaissance, art's focus shifted from the divine to the human.

One of the most famous works is Johannes Vermeer's masterpiece "Girl with a Pearl Earring", which can be considered on par with da Vinci's "Mona Lisa”.

Imitating these masters' paintings is undoubtedly difficult, not only in terms of color application but also in line and lighting layout, which are extremely challenging.

e But Nora's painting has received unanimous praise from her mentor and school, who believe it already has the style of a master to sextent. The only thing lacking is life experience, which requires tto get.

Nora will represent her school in the upcoming National College Art Competition! If she can successfully win the gold medal, she will undoubtedly receive a freopportunity to study at Royal College of Art. This art academy was founded by the Levy family in the seventeenth century and has trained many world-renowned painters. Initially, it only provided training to the royal and noble offspring. However, over time, it gradually relaxed its admission criteria and becone of the world's top three art academies. Nora's mentor Xzavier Rivera graduated from this art academy himself. He studied there earlier on and even received an honor for outstanding graduates.

Xzavier had established connections with the Royal College of Art. If Nora could secure the championship this time, she could enter the college on a full scholarship.

He had great confidence in his student's level. Among peers Nora was considered top-notch. So he believed Nora would be crowned champion without question! Before leaving for the competition, Nora took a selfie photo and posted it online.

[Heading now to the National College Art Competition. Cheyenne, you shall go for it too. Though we made dur bet beforehand, you haven't practiced painting for a whole month. Even if I win, it will be so unfair. @BreezeForSleeping] As a campus belle herself at school, Nora accumulated quite a few fans.

Once it was posted, it received many comments from netizens right away.