Secrets Of The Neglected Wife: When Her True Colors Shine

Chapter 157: Onyx stood frozen, caught off guard by the relentless barrage of questions.

Beads of cold sweat gathered at his temples, trickling down his face.

I just forgot, okay? he stammered in a panic, his voice faltering as his eyes darted around the room for an escape.

The comic has tons of pages! Theres no way I can keep track of it all… But his excuse fell flat, hanging awkwardly in the tense air.

It was clear to everyone that his words were hollow.

The audience knew better they understood that every comic was painstakingly crafted, each stroke of the pen a product of the artists dedication.

Forgetting an illustration might have been believable, but the theme? The very essence of the story? That was unforgivable! This guys spouting nonsense, throwing out accusations without proof! Onyx shouted desperately.

Why dont you get him out of here? He frantically signaled to the security personnel, but the crowd wasnt having it.

The reporters surged forward, cameras flashing and microphones thrust in his face, as though they had been waiting for this very moment to unravel him.

Even some fans in the crowd began murmuring uneasily.

I remember thinking it was a printing error at first, one of them said, frowning.

The chapter was supposed to be about friendship, but the title was all about shallow romance.

But how come Onyx doesnt remember anything about it? Another nodded in agreement.

That young man has a point.

The later chapters felt completely out of sync with the earlier ones.

I thought maybe Onyx was exhausted and rushed through it.

The theme of a comic is its soul, someone else muttered, brows furrowed in thought.

No creator would just forget about his own comics soul, right? They had all loved the comic, and by extension, admired the artist who had brought their favorite characters to life.

But now, hearing Onyxs shaky excuses, they sensed that something was off, doubt beginning to seep in.

Mr.

called out firmly, youd better explain

way to prove yourself is to

draw something right

of stealing someone elses work to make a name for yourself in the comic world? If so, then whos the real creator? Onyxs

if he couldnt offer a solid explanation today, his career would be ruined, his future

said, locking eyes with

youve got nothing to hide, why not sketch a page from the upcoming plot? Itd prove both your originality and

gnawed at Onyx, but he quickly pushed those feelings aside, taking deep, steady

just glanced over the discarded drafts yesterday; there was no way hed forget them so

work for years his skill at imitation had

at this point? Fine, Ill do it, Onyx said, letting

been sick

hands a bit shaky, so if there

to sound humble, but inwardly, he

of mimicry, he was confident the result would still look convincing

on him, Onyx picked up his

his skin, but he willed himself

hand hovered over the blank

time when, as an editor, Onyx would sketch casually, often refining

felt like a distant memory;

people to draw for him, so he barely picked

pencil touched

the time he finished the drawing, he was drenched in sweat, as though hed just

latest scene, anyone with a discerning eye could see the glaring difference the lines lacked the fluid grace of the original,

uncomfortably beside

eyes on them, she had no choice but to defend

hand isnt

always hated drawing in front

still resembles the original, proves he must be the real creator! The crowd, which had been buzzing with doubt moments earlier, began to murmur in uncertainty as Melanys words

a

details still met the basic expectations of the

their quirks, and being

planted, it was only

of the more observant fans began to step forward,

heroine is supposed to be a tough, independent woman, but in this version, she looks like shes trying