Chapter 172: Handle Anything That Comes My Way

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 some oil 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 came to 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.

But Nora's painting has received unanimous praise from her mentor

and school, who believe it already has the style of a master to some

extent. The only thing lacking is life experience, which requires time to

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 free opportunity 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 became one 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 our 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.