Chapter 156: Onyxs brows furrowed in frustration.

Where had this bold, unsophisticated young man come from, and how dared he challenge him so openly? Narrowing his eyes, Onyx leaned toward the security guard and whispered, Why havent you removed the troublemaker yet? Before the security guard could react, the media, acting on Allisons unseen instructions, surged past the barriers.

Cameras flashed, and microphones were thrust into Onyxs face.

Hes right, Mr.

Jimenez! one reporter called out.

Prove your innocence by sketching something right here, right now! Exactly! chimed another.

Many of your fans came to this signing hoping to see you draw live.

Surely, you wont mind showcasing your talent to silence these doubters.

The crowd, now fully energized, began cheering.

Even the fans seemed eager to witness the artist prove his worth.

Yeah, Onyx! Show those haters what youre made of! Draw something and end this! Garry, usually shy and far more comfortable blending into the background, felt a wave of anxiety sweep over him as the crowds excitement built.

His legs trembled slightly, but he mustered his courage and stepped forward.

My mentor is the real creator of this comic.

Onyx stole her discarded drafts and falsely claimed them as his own.

If youre truly innocent, Onyx, then accept my challenge prove it.

Artistry, Garry knew, wasnt just about talent.

It demanded relentless practice a truth Onyx clearly hadnt embraced.

Garry had noticed the absence of calluses on Onyxs hands; they hadnt spent years honing their craft.

The sheer injustice of it gnawed at him.

man, a plagiarist no less, bask in fame? The thought fanned the

ear, Allisons voice guided him,

Mr.

you invited… Onyx, flustered and flushed, glanced

at Colton, his

hadnt anticipated this

credit

it was backfiring

salvage the situation, Colton straightened

buy into

as

lies spun by

resort to

Melany turned to Garry with a saccharine

she the one in the bustier top today? Garrys stunned expression

with someone… Melany paused, as if shed said too much, blinking

I understand if youre fond

reason to tarnish Onyxs reputation with

face turned red

twisting things! Im only standing up for

my teacher is strictly professional! Colton,

Allison.

Always with Allison.

manage to pull different men into her web of defenders? How is a woman whos been left behind even worth this kind of devotion? Colton muttered coldly, his

addressed Onyx, Well, Onyx,

Show them.

shut

see what they say

Onyxs throat went dry.

wishing he

dense? Melany, sensing Onyxs rising panic, quickly

doesnt perform well in

solitude

are just looking for excuses

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