Chapter 156


    Kimberly was at the art exhibition.


    Kimberly was there to help Anastasia and directed the staff to put the painting in ce.


    “Anastasia! There’s something wrong with that painting. Come over and have a look.” Christopher


    Larson, Anastasia’s assistant, ran to her and looked at her nervously.


    Anastasia walked over and found that someone had deliberately destroyed the painting.


    Obviously, someone did not want her art exhibition to go on smoothly.


    “It’s okay. Don’t worry.” Anastasia shook her head and asked soineone to remove the painting.


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    Her main purpose today was not to sell paintings.


    Instead, her first objective was to have a perfect ending for her life. As for her second objective, she


    nned to rify for Charles and restore his reputation.


    That was an important thing.


    “Hasn’t store yet?” Anastasia was a little nervous. She was afraid that stor would promise to


    come but his word in the end.


    go back on


    Kimberly nced at the door of the exhibition hall and shook her head. “No. The exhibition will start in


    half an hour, but he’s not here.”:


    Anastasia looked at the reporters waiting outside, who were waiting to see her making a fool of herself.


    Holding her hands, Anastasia decided to take the initiative to call stor.


    That was because, in the past few days, stor seemed to be serious about being together with her.


    Moreover, he did promise her that he woulde over.


    After dialing stor’s number, Anastasia’s eyelids twitched violently for no reason, which was a sign of


    a bad omen. stor didn’t answer the phone.


    “How’s Felicia doing with her art exhibition?” Anastasia turned around and asked Christopher.


    “Felicia’s art exhibition was dyed as she said that she was not feeling well,” Christopher said


    nervously. “Rationally speaking, that does not affect the exhibition…”


    Felicia’s art exhibition was postponed, and stor no longer had trouble deciding which side to go to.


    “Why isn’t he here yet?” Anastasia thought.


    Anastasia tightened her grip on the phone.


    “Anastasia.”


    It was Samantha Lexington who arrived at the entrance. She was also Charles’ wife.


    “Annie, Charles couldn’t make it because of the gossip. He is still under investigation by the disciplinary


    commission. He asked me toe over to cheer for you.” Samantha Lexington was a gentle and kind


    woman. She patted Anastasia on the hand with a smile.


    Anastasia’s eyes turned red, and she smiled. “Mrs. Lexington, I’m happy you are here.”


    “Don’t be so formal with me.” Samantha hugged Anastasia and patted her on the back. “You are a


    good girl. stor was the one who doesn’t know how to cherish you.”


    Anastasia didn’t speak, and tears welled up in her eyes.


    “You said he woulde over to rify it for you and Charlie. Is that true?” Samantha asked carefully.


    Public opinion also significantly impacted the direction of the investigation. They could not imagine the


    consequences if those verbal attacks destroyed Charles’ reputation he garnered his whole life.


    It caused an uproar among the public this time. The more reputable Charles’ was in the industry, the


    more people were jealous of him.


    Those people wanted him in trouble.


    Anastasia also understood this and dared not escte things with stor. She just hoped that things


    for the sake of their years of marriage.


    he could help her rify


    Some rumors would automatically be busted even if he merely made a simple exnation or attended


    her art exhibition.


    “He promised me… He said he woulde,” Anastasia whispered and firmly believed that stor


    woulde.


    “Annie…” Samantha pulled Anastasia aside. “I didn’t mean to pressure you, but during this period,


    Charlie… he has been admitted to the hospital twice. He had a weak heart, and he constantly got mad


    at those public opinions.”


    “I often advised him not to look at thosements. I even confiscated his mobile phone, yet he


    secretly read them in the middle of the night. He’s not angry with those rumors about him. After all, a


    clear conscience fears no usation. He just doesn’t want to see those people ruining your


    reputation,” Samantha sobbed.


    Anastasia’s breath was burning hot. Her tears welled in her eyes, and she didn’t dare cry.


    She thought, “It’s me who always brings misfortune to those who love me.”


    “Annie, you can’t go on like this. The media are all in the art exhibition. If stor can help you rify


    the rumors, Charles will feel at ease.” Samantha wiped her tears.


    “Mrs. Lexington, I’m sorry.” Anastasia didn’t know what to say except apologize.


    “stor promised me.. He will definitelye.” Anastasia still wanted to trust stor again.


    “He gave me his word…” she mused.