âAnnie, did Alastor agree to divorce?â Jason asked.
Anastasia remained silent. She thought, âHim?â
Jason also knew that he shouldnât have asked. He continued, âDo you want me to help you?â
âHelp me? How? Donât get involved in this.â Anastasia smiled helplessly.
Jason said nothing and gave Anastasia a bowl of spinach stuffed gnocchi with light chowder.
âItâs still the Christmas holiday. Happy Christmas!â Jason gave Anastasia another apple.
He just wanted Anastasia to be safe and sound.
âHow is Grandma?â Anastasia asked.
âSheâs waiting for the operation. She needs to wait until after Winter Light Festival. Jason glanced at Anastasia and added, âThe art exhibition⦠Iâll help you with it. I have communicated with Mr.
Lexington. I can help.â
Anastasia did not want Jason to participate initially, but this was her last art exhibition.
âIn this art exhibition, I wonât donate anymore in the name of Lopez Group.â This was because Anastasia knew that few people would come if she did so.
After what happened on the Internet, nobody in the business industry wanted to have anything to do with her.
âJust in your own name.â Jason nodded.
âBy the way, I have moved back your paintings. Look.â Jason pointed to the picture frames in the corner.
It could be seen that Jason was really thoughtful.
âIt seems that this work has not been completed yet.â Jason lifted one of the paintings, and only half of it was drawn.
âItâs finishedâ¦â Anastasia said in a hoarse voice.
âWhat?â Jason felt nervous and looked back at Anastasia.
âI said⦠The painting is finished. Thatâs it⦠Itâs a new way of painting.â Anastasia smiled, but her voice had become hoarse.
This unfinished painting was like her life. It had to die before even seeing the end.
âYes, itâs quite creative.â Jason smiled.
It seemed that everything was good as long as Anastasia made it.
âJason, have you ever thought about the future?â She wondered what he would want to do if she died.
âMe?â Jason shook his head.
In fact, his future had long been planned.
âHowever, no matter what I become, I must have you in my future,â Jason whispered.
Anastasia looked at Jason blankly.â
She thought, âItâs impossibleâ¦â
âAnastasia! Something went wrong. Look at the Internet. The news about you and Felicia having the art exhibition at the same time has become trending again. Somebody is using money to boost the headlines!â Kimberly called Anastasia.
This time, Anastasia and Charles were also reported to be suspected of corruption and bribery. Charles was under investigation.
He uploaded a post saying that a clear conscience feared no accusation.
During the investigation, he could not attend or participate in any public events, especially an art exhibition.
Obviously, someone deliberately did this to prevent Charles from participating in Anastasiaâs art exhibition.
If Charles did not come, Anastasia would not have had any resources and networks for her art exhibition.
If people in the business world refused to go because of public opinion, at least some people who liked art would still follow Charles to the exhibition. However, at this timeâ¦
Anastasia could already imagine how empty her art exhibition would be.
However, it was one thing to imagine. When that day arrived, she might feel even more upset.
âAnastasia⦠they suddenly said that they canât open the exhibition hall where the art exhibition was planned to be held to the public on the day of the Winter Light Festivalâ¦â The assistant also made a call.
11:31 Anastasiaâs eyes burned red, and her voice was hoarse. âDid the curator say who doesnât allowâ¦â
The curator had a good relationship with Anastasia.
âItâs Mr. Lopez⦠Itâs because the Lopez Group donated 600 thousand dollars of books and funds to the venueâ¦â
Anastasia slowly closed her eyes. She knew that it must be Alastor who was behind this.
She thought, âDoes he really want me to back down and beg him?â
âWhich venue is still available?â Anastasia was anxious.
There were two days left until the Winter Light Festival.
âThe biggest venue in Hork is the Waterhall Art Gallery, but we canât rent it⦠Even if Mr. Lopez steps in, he wonât be able to get it. I heard that Felicia has always wanted to hold an art exhibition there. She made a lot of connections, and Mr. Lopez also helped coordinate for a long time. However, they failed.
This is because the Gunn Group owns the Waterhall Art Gallery.â