On the day of the art exhibit, as soon as the host made the announcement, fans rushed into the gallery. "What's going on? There's not a single painting here! What kind of exhibit is this? We want a refund!" "Refund! Refund immediately!"

The demands grew louder, and soon everyone was calling for their money back.

The host was stunned, and so was Yvonne.

She had spent countless sleepless nights painting, producing a total of 99 pieces. The 100th painting had been damaged, preventing her from completing the collection. But now, none of her paintings were at the exhibit. It did not make sense.

The investors arrived after hearing the commotion. Seeing the crowd gathered at the entrance, one of them went inside to investigate, convinced there must be a misunderstanding. But after walking through the exhibit, he confirmed that there wasn't a single painting on display.

Angry, the investor snapped, "I don't care what happened, but this is the height of unprofessionalism. You can expect a lawsuit to cover my losses."

Turning to the crowd, he added, "If you want your money back, go to Miss Yvonne. I've been deceived just like you. I'm a victim too."

"No, no, I didn't deceive anyone!" Yvonne protested. "Their people took my paintings! I don't know why they're not here."

pulled out a receipt, showing every painting's details-who collected it,

He's not one of our

insisted, her voice trembling. "My friend's house has security cameras. Come with me, and

tomorrow," the investor cut her off, pushing her toward the

have enough money to pay them back, helplessly absorbing their accusations and

to collapse, someone

that man over there," Nigel Gibson said, gesturing to a

get their

into his car, handed her some water,

regained consciousness, her first instinct was

"I just diverted their attention. If you get out now and they swarm

at the chaos and thought

her distance from Nigel and said bluntly, "I'll pay you back the money.

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