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The man behind the Artistic smile Last moment help
Tears were threatening to fall out of Lucy’s eyes.“I couldn’t handle anything as you wanted to. Sorry, forgive me.”“It’s all my fault anyway.”“The desserts have arrived!” a voice bursts in drawing their attention.Everyone’s attention turns to the voice.They look out to see Robin appearing from the other direction. He was accompanied by men four other men. Lucy’s eyes widened in shock.Grandpa’s eyes also widened in shock.“What is he doing here?”.Robin came over to the guests and started serving desserts skillfully onto the guest's plates one by one.The men with him, they were serving as well.Gray’s face goes pale and his jaw drops.While serving he was playing tricks as well.“Sorry to keep you waiting.”“No, it’s alright.”Lucy and Olivia were watching him in disbelief.Picado was also astonished.One by one, they managed to serve most of the guests in no time.It was in the middle of serving Robin spots Lucy and stops on the track. His eyes fell on Hughes who was onto Luc
The man behind the Artistic smile Mission accomplished
When they almost finished serving, Chris goes up to where Robin stood after serving.“Mission accomplished, is it?” he comments drawing Robin’s attention.He smiled and turns to Chris.“None of this would’ve been possible if you didn’t had that hairpin your pocket.”Chris chuckled.“Maybe even the whole world was by your wife’s side. So it was inevitable.”“What was going to happen, is going to happen no matter what.”“You are right.”“But,” he puts down the plates and wipes his hands, placing them in his pockets.Staring back at the crowd he comments, “Recalling how things escalated, it still gives me chills.”Chris also stared at the guests.“I have the same thoughts.”Some minutes ago.The men who stood outside the room of Olivia’s office were staying on guard.Meanwhile, one butler came running towards them.They became alarmed and stepped forward in defense.“Who are you? And why are you here?” one yelled at him.The butler looked at them with an worried face.“I’m a staff here.”
The man behind the Artistic smile Happy ending, is it?
Noir watched from the sidelines, eating the dessert which Robin had served on her plate a minute ago.Henry comes from behind and taps on her shoulder.“Who?”.Only to see none other than Henry.She sighs in relief.“You, thank god.” “Are you busy or something?”.“Do I look like?”.Henry examined her twice and comments, “I don’t think so.”“Then what’s the point of asking?”.“For a second I thought there was going to be a huge mess but it kind of stopped somehow.”“Do you know how this happened?”.Henry nodded.“You’ll be surprised to hear about it.”“Why? Is it serious?”.“Kind of.”Lucy looks around, searching for Robin who was nowhere to be seen.When she did manage to find her husband, he was wiping away the sweat off his face, while staring down at his hands.“There he is!” she walked up to him, about to call him only for the music to start playing.The musicians started playing their performance on stage.Robin looked in the direction of the stage and then turns to his hands,
The man behind the Artistic smile Shocking incidents
The music was playing quite well, and everyone was just watching the performance.Robin and Lucy talked for a while standing together. Noir watched from the sidelines.“I was the one who was supposed to be standing there with him, not you Lucy.”Grandpa and other family members were also eating out and enjoying.After some minutes pass, a car arrives at the gate. Christina stepped out of the car opening the gate.She wore an deep red high knee cut dress with straps, with heels.She looked up at the building and smiled.Then started walking inside.In a while she reached the party hall where all of this was happening.The sound of music came into her ears from a distance playing a smile on her lips.She looks around, searching for someone.She spotted Robin among the crowd as they stood a bit away from the stage.Seeing Lucy the smile on her face completely disappeared away.“I can’t seem to like you, no matter what.”“Why is it so, Lucy?”.“Are we fated to be enemies forever?”.She
The man behind the Artistic smile House of cards
The light comes back, and Lucy spots her husband with Christina.When she was about to speak up, someone comments among the crowd.“Aren’t they the one on the pictures?”.Everyone’s attention shifts to them hearing the voice.“Yes, they are,” replied the other.“This is the husband of Lucy Campbell.”“But who’s this woman on the picture?”.“I have seen her face somewhere.”“But why are standing among the crowd like that?”.Robin removed Christina off from his body.It was a total chaos where everyone was whispering among themselves regarding them.Ms. Olive stepped forward and turns to Christina.“I know who she is!” she yelled, raising her voice.“She’s the winner for this years national art competition held some days ago, Christina Hobert.”“What?”.“Why’s she seen with Lucy Campbell’s husband? Are they having an affair?”.“This has to be. That’s why they are seen like that in the picture.”Olivia was quite enjoying this.Robin’s face became horrified.“I’m having an affair with her
The man behind the Artistic smile Confusion and Crisis
Robin stepped forward and goes up to Grandpa’s side. He kept his head lowered.“I can explain-“.Grandpa raised his hand, stopping him from talking.“No need to talk any longer.”“You have already destroyed our reputation in front of so many people out here.”“Don’t even try to cover up your mistake.”“I don’t want to listen to you at all!”.“Please shut up.”Robin kept his head lowered, biting onto his lips.“Grandpa, please listen,” Lucy tried to interrupt.But Grandpa gave a glare to her.“You still have anything to say in his defense?”.Lucy lowered her head, peeking at her husband.“I don’t think this is the right place to discuss this-“ Picado interrupted but Grandpa stopped him from talking also.“I’m talking here.”Suddenly, a rush of people approached them from a distance and no one understood where they came from.It was the press. They all arrived with mics and cameras. They surrounded Lucy and Christina and Robin.Everyone became puzzled.Gray and Olivia exchanged glances
The man behind the Artistic smile Stuck
Gray came over to Robin’s side with an smirk on his face.“Even though, the proof is right in front of us, you still dare to lie? I mean how?”.“We can clearly see the affair between you and that girl.”“Why still deny it?”.“Cause that’s not the truth!” Robin retorted back.“These pictures are real, but the situation behind has a reason. It’s not like we are having an affair, I only saved her.”“That’s the truth which only you are saying. Give us a proof! What might you call it if it’s not cheating?”.“Everyone! What would you call it?”.“There is an conspiracy set against us, Lucy!” Robin turned to his wife. But grandpa stood right next to him.“Believe me! I’m not having an affair with Christina! Someone took those pictures at the right moment to frame me.”“I only saved her from falling. But there’s no one who can give any proof for me, so you might not be able to believe it.”“Even so!”.“You can have faith in me!”.“I will never do something like that with you!”.“Blind faith ca
The man behind the Artistic smile Questioned
“Won’t you Christina?” Noir comments.Christina lifted her face, meeting the eyes of others.“I….”.“Please tell us the truth.”Christina cleared her throat.“Alright then. If you want the truth, I’m going to give you the truth.”“The truth is actually very simple.” She started walking towards Robin, then stood right next to him.She leaned onto his shoulders and replied, “We had been hiding our relationship from the public eye for a long time. But the time has come when we finally reveal in front of others.”“We both love each other, but is unable to become one because he’s married.”“That’s why our relationship is kept hidden from the eyes of others.”“Simple as that.”Robin looked at her in surprise. He pushed her away from him.“What the heck are you spouting?”.“This is not what you were supposed to say! Why are you speaking up lies?”.“This is not a lie, but the truth,” added Christina with an smile.“Why are you telling out lies?” Noir yelled. “What lie?” Christina grunted. “
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The man behind the Artistic smile Conclusion
After that, Lucy and Robin open an café together where they both work by themselves. She opened it with the money she had saved while working in office.They live their days happily, with her mom and dad.1 year later, they managed to make it one of the popular café in town.Christina and Noir comes to visit from time to time with their new boyfriend.Christina is dating Hughes from Lucy’s family, and Noir is dating Henry.Lucy’s grandpa was devasted, but didn’t said anything when Lucy sold her company because of Robin.The main house only remained a small part of their wealth.Gray and Isabella had a son and the whole family divided up.Grandpa kicked all of them out and lets the house sit empty.Lucy doesn’t go to visit.Today’s another day at work. While robin was working, someone came up to the counter.He thought it was a client, so he asked, “What can I get you?”.“I’d like my son back. Can you give him back to me?”.“Your son? What?” he looked up to see his father standing.He
The man behind the Artistic smile The end
Lucy takes an taxi and heads out towards Bradley mansion.“I have to go. I have to stop him.”“Even after knowing the truth, I can’t let it happen.”“I have to stop it.”“Lucy. Hurry up!”.“I don’t care whether he loves me or not. I can’t let him sacrifice his life, just for the sake of my achievement.”“I won’t let that happen.”She reached the house on time.Meanwhile, Christina and Robin stood face to face at the isle.Richard’s guests were all present at the spot.The priest began to speak, “And now, lift up the veil of the Bride.”“Then we shall began the engagement ceremony.”Robin looked at Christina, and reached his hand towards her direction.His hands were trembling.She had closed her eyes, unable to stare into his face.“Do I really have to do this?”.Lucy’s face was appearing on his mind.“I am betraying her this way, aren’t I?”.“Will I be able to face her after all this?”.He touched her veil, about to lift it up.Only to hear a voice coming from the doorway.“Stop it r
The man behind the Artistic smile Everything has an end
The night seemed to long, but eventually it passed by.In the morning, Lucy woke up and brushed her hair.After brushing she goes to have breakfast.When she finished eating she goes to her room for one final time.Suddenly, her phone started ringing.She looks around, searching for the source of the noise.And found it sitting on the bed.She picked it up and looked at the screen, only to see none other than Chris’s number displaying.“Who’s this now?”.“Hello, who?”.“I’m Chris, thanks for picking up.”“Chris? Who’s that?”.“I need you to come to a place, please come immediately.”“A place? But where?”.“I’m sending the location, please come by 9, it’s urgent.”“9, but why?”.“You need to know something. It’s about Mr. Robin. If you won’t hear it out you might regret it later.”“Regret?” Lucy became puzzled for a second.“What are you talking about? Please explain.”“You only need to hear this, nothing else.”“I’m hanging up for now. I’ll be waiting.”“hey, hello-“.Lucy stared at h
The man behind the Artistic smile Remaining time
After that, wedding preparations were going in the Bradley household.Everywhere there are lights, decorations many guests are invited for it.While Richard was reading aloud the name of the guests he was inviting, Robin was just staring out at the door without listening to him.His dad noticed this and called, “Are you still wishing that your wife will come back and waste this marriage?”.“You are already divorced. Stop daydreaming.”Robin turns to his dad with an worried face.“What? No, I’m not thinking about anything like that.”“That’s written all over your face. Stop looking at the past and move forward with the future.”“you will have a new life with a new partner. Why don’t you-“.Christina came from the other corner of the room.Richard spots her and smiled. “There she is, your would-be wife. Come here dear.” Robin looks out to see Christina.“Sit beside him. I want to discuss about your dress and everything. We don’t have much time so we have to hurry up and arrange it.”
The man behind the Artistic smile The Divorce agreement
“Divorce papers sent by Mr. Robin.” Replied the man in a cold tone.Lucy’s eyes widened in shock.“What?”.“Mr. Robin wants to break off this marriage, which is why he has sent me these papers along with his signs. If you sign them then this agreement will be complete.”“After this, you two will no longer be husband and wife.”Lucy’s whole world crumbled. She couldn’t believe anything at all.The lawyer handed out the papers to her to review.“Have a look.” Lucy peeked at the file, still unable to believe it.Then she picked it up gently, and starts to check inside.Robin’s sign remained there by itself.She ran her fingers across the signature.“I know it’s quite sudden news for you to take,” The lawyer began to speak.“But, even you knew it yourself, that this day was going to come eventually.”“You two had been staying separated for over a week, so he finally made up his mind.”“He don’t want anything to do with you, so please if you feel the same, then sign this agreement.”“This
The man behind the Artistic smile Some things comes with an price
Soon after that, she goes back home and tells her parents about it. knowing this, they become very much happy.But they also ask about her husband whom they haven’t seen for a whole week.Lucy still doesn’t plan on telling them about it. her mom tried to call Robin, but Lucy stopped her from calling him.At the end, Grandpa invited her out for the ceremony which will happen tomorrow to make her the heir of the Campbell group and industries.Lucy went to bed with an happy face.Meanwhile, while having dinner along with his dad, Richard sat in the middle with an blank face.He didn’t touch the food yet.Chris noticed this and comments, “Please eat up something. You didn’t eat since the afternoon.”Richard looked at his son.“Oh, he didn’t eat, why?”.“He was worried for Ms. Lucy, that’s why.”“Oh?” Richard glanced at Robin and began to talk.“I met her today face to face. Quite an enthusiastic spirit considering they are the Campbells.”“I invested quite an large amount of money today.
The man behind the Artistic smile Victory at last
His dad and Robin appeared sitting in the back of the car, smoking a cigar.“Hm….you know it yourself how much of an amount you are telling me to invest in her, aren’t you?”.“That’ll cost you a lot.” “Are you willing to pay for it?”.Robin looked at him with a straightforward gaze.“I know, but I’m still going to take the risk anyway.”“Hm…..”."You may never see her again. Will you still risk it?" his eyes were serious when he looked at Robin. Robin takes a deep breath, "I don't care. As long as she is happy, as long as she wins and earns her reputation, I don't care.""I want her to achieve her goal. I'm ready to pay any price." Richard clicked his tongue, "I hate brainless monkey's like you. Hard to think you are my son." “Alright then.”“I don’t mind helping you out.”“As long as you get to divorce her in the end, I don’t care.”“I will,” Robin said, taking a deep breath.“Good then. I’ll be investing this amount of money on the project in their company.” He showed him the ca
The man behind the Artistic smile The final request
The next morning.By the time Lucy’s team reached office, she had already arrived and started working.“When did you came?” Nick asked, putting down his bag.“Quite an couple of hours ago. You all sit down and start working.”“The meeting will be in 11, then we will focus on the next one after the deal is signed.”“There’s no time to waste, hurry up!”.“Ah, yes!”.They get into work, and attend the meeting. And they manage to get the deal signed.They finished the next meeting before evening and got it signed as well.And at last, it was time for the board to refresh for the day.Lucy was inside the building getting the paperwork ready to give them to Picado.Her team mates had already gone downstairs.When the board refreshed she was right in front of the window.Her eyes widened in shock to see the board.Her name was on the 2nd, and Olivia was on the 3rd and Gray was on the 4th along with Hughes.She stood there for a couple of minutes shocked, unable to believe what she was seeing
The man behind the Artistic smile Resolution
He closed the door behind him and locked it. Then carried her up to the bed, and placed her on the bed roughly.Christina looked up at his face unable to understand what was going on.“What is he planning to do?”.He held her hands above her head and peered deep into her eyes.Her throat was starting to go dry out of fear and excitement.“Um…Robin….”.He clicked his tongue and pulled her roughly, helping her get up on her feet from the bed.They stood face to face on the ground.He was starting to take off his clothes. She adverted her eyes right away.He finally unbuttoned his shirt and now stood topless.“Kneel!” he commanded in a harsh tone.She was startled when he yelled.“Uh…..”.“Are you saying-“.“Kneel!” he said again.“On the ground?” she stuttered.He nodded his head sideways.She glanced down at the carpet lying at her feet and gets down on her feet.“Kneel as a dog does!” he added.She changed her posture and sat just like an obedient dog does.She looked at his face and
