Chapter 9: A New Beginning

Charlotte stepped down from the stage, her heart filled with complexity and contradiction. She felt a sense of relief yet also harboured anxiety and uncertainty. But now, she decided to move forward bravely and face the challenges ahead.

Now, she had the ability to support herself. Her artworks, exhibited anonymously at various major exhibitions recently, had received acclaim, and some had even sold for high prices.

Currently, she is placing her works on consignment in other studios. She could hold an exhibition in her name once she regained control of her mother's art gallery. By then, her reputation and artwork would become even more popular.

Sebastian observed Charlotte from the audience, impressed by her confident smile. Her decisiveness and determination made him reassess her, and he became increasingly interested in her.

George stood still, momentarily at a loss. He hadn't expected Charlotte to make such a decision, and his plans and expectations were all thrown into disarray.