If Courtney lost, she’d definitely keep bothering her until she could paint again.


    “No problem,” Courtney agreed without a second thought, convinced that there was no way Madisyn could paint better than her.


    Actually, Madisyn’s agreement made her feel relieved.


    Courtney nced at her with a hint of contempt.


    “What do you need to get started?”


    “Just a pencil and paper,” Madisyn responded calmly.


    “That’s it?” Courtney arched an eyebrow.


    “Exactly.


    ”


    “Fine.


    ”


    Courtney swiftly had someone prepare the pencil and paper, her disdain growing stronger.


    If all Madisyn needed were these basic tools, she probably had no clue how to handle more advanced art materials.


    The result would Likely look like something a child would drawpletely embarrassing.novelbin


    The pencil and paper were quickly brought over, and Madisyn started sketching right there on the stage.


    The audience below began to murmur, their whispers filling the air.


    Courtney took a seat next to Sarai, who squeezed her hand and whispered, “If Mr.


    Marquez can be bought off that easily, we’ll just find a different mentor for you.


    ”


    Sarai didn’t bother lowering her voice, making sure ine and her family could hear every word.


    ine’s expression immediately darkened.


    Did they seriously believe that Hutton had been bribed?


    “Agreed,” Courtney responded, her eyes shining with a confident smirk.


    Throughout the whole drawing process, Courtney kept a close watch on Madisyn, making sure there was no chance of any foul y.


    Every so often, she stole a nce at Andrew.


    He stayed seated,posed and graceful.


    Though his posture seemed casual, every move he made radiated a noble air-he was a true gentleman of the highest social standing.


    Once again, Courtney felt her heart begin to race uncontrobly.


    Everyone waited patiently, assuming Madisyn’s drawing would take a minimum of two hours.


    But to their surprise, she straightened up after only half an hour.


    “It’s finished,” she dered.


    That quickly?


    The audience was caught off guard.


    Everyone knew that creating a quality drawing took time, yet here was Madisyn, done in just thirty minutes.


    What could they expect in terms of quality?