novelraw Chapter 305: Artist??
Chapter 305: Artist??
"You look familiar..." Chloe said softly.
Elena blinked once.
Then suddenly smiled warmly.
"Really?"
"Maybe I am your lost sister."
Monica burst into laughter instantly.
Even Alice smiled.
Chloe finally laughed awkwardly too.
"I am sorry Mrs. Kellar..."
Elena slowly walked closer.
There was something unusually gentle in her eyes while looking at Chloe.
Almost affectionate.
Almost emotional.
Without saying anything further...
Elena gently touched Chloe’s cheek.
Chloe froze slightly.
"You are so sweet dear..."
"Almost like an innocent child."
"With such a pure heart..."
Her fingers lightly brushed Chloe’s face before she slowly pulled her hand back.
"I cooked many dishes for all of you."
"Enjoy properly."
Then Elena smiled once more and left the room quietly.
Chloe unconsciously touched the same cheek after Elena disappeared outside.
Her fingers rested there for a moment.
She remained silent.
Alice leaned slightly toward her.
"You do not seem sleepy at all now."
Chloe still said nothing.
Alice looked more carefully this time.
"You good?"
Chloe slowly nodded.
"Yes..."
"It was so warm."
Kate looked between them before shaking her head softly.
"Let us start eating before everything gets cold."
Monica smiled.
"Yes."
"Do not let aunt’s cooking lose against conversation."
The atmosphere slowly became lively again.
The women sat back down.
And finally started eating properly.
The moment the food touched their mouths...
Silence.
Not awkward silence.
The kind of silence that only happens when food is genuinely amazing.
Kate’s eyes widened slightly.
Alice looked completely stunned.
Even Chloe slowly blinked several times while chewing quietly.
Monica proudly crossed her arms.
"I told you."
"No one forgets aunt’s cooking."
Alice exhaled softly.
"This is unbelievable..."
"The flavor..."
Kate nodded seriously.
"This soup alone deserves an award."
Monica laughed.
"Please say that loudly in front of aunt."
"She becomes happy hearing compliments."
Meanwhile...
Chloe quietly continued eating.
A small smile slowly remained on her lips.
A peaceful smile.
One that had become rare lately.
Alice noticed immediately.
She looked at Chloe carefully.
"I have not seen you this happy in a very long time."
"What is it?"
Chloe paused for a second.
Then looked around the warm room.
The soft lights.
The peaceful atmosphere.
The distant sounds from the restaurant downstairs.
The smell of homemade food.
And Elena’s gentle touch still lingering in her mind somehow.
"I do not know..."
"Maybe this city has some magic..."
Alice slowly looked toward Monica.
Monica quietly sighed while drinking wine.
She understood more than Alice did.
Far more.
...
Meanwhile...
Near the kitchen area downstairs...
Elena stood silently.
Completely still.
Her eyes looked strangely bright.
Daniel noticed immediately and walked toward her.
"You good?"
Elena softly smiled to herself.
"She is so pretty..."
Daniel blinked.
"Hnmm?"
"What are you talking about?"
Elena suddenly snapped out of her thoughts.
"Nothing."
"Nothing at all."
Daniel looked even more confused now.
"Ehh?"
But Elena had already turned back toward the kitchen with a faint smile still resting on her face.
...
Sunday Morning...
Pearl Villa felt unusually lively today.
Bright sunlight entered through the large windows.
The atmosphere inside the house felt warm and cheerful.
Miles had just returned from his new morning routine.
Sweat lightly covered his forehead while a training jacket rested over his shoulders.
His recovery had improved greatly over the past weeks.
He could finally move more naturally again.
The moment he entered the living room...
He immediately noticed something different.
The twins looked overly excited.
Hope was running around carrying a tiny backpack.
Asher kept checking something inside his own small bag repeatedly.
Elena stood near the dining area packing lunch boxes carefully.
And Monica stood nearby waiting.
Miles looked around suspiciously.
"Hey..."
"What is going on?"
Monica smiled.
"I am taking my cute little cousins to visit Tulip Corp today."
"They want to see live drawing and animation."
Miles blinked once.
"But it is Sunday."
Monica nodded casually.
"Apparently their chief artist only visits on Sundays."
"And works from home every other day."
Miles raised an eyebrow.
"Quite an employee."
"So hardworking."
Monica slowly smirked.
"Do you want to meet her?"
Miles instantly waved his hand dismissively.
"Naah."
"I will pass."
"I am more excited for Sunday lunch here."
"You are going to miss it."
Elena chuckled softly while closing the lunch boxes.
Monica narrowed her eyes slightly.
"Hnmm."
"Let us go little cousins."
"Your big bro is going to miss so much."
Hope instantly grabbed Monica’s hand.
Asher jumped beside her excitedly.
"Let us go big sis Mona."
"Bye bye mama."
"Bye big broo."
Miles smiled lightly.
"Enjoy your day."
The twins waved happily before rushing out with Monica.
The front door closed behind them.
Silence slowly returned to the villa.
Miles crossed his arms.
"Seriously..."
"What exactly am I going to miss anyway?"
"I have seen many artists before."
"Even I can draw many things."
Elena looked at him suspiciously.
"Can you?"
"I heard you are very bad at it."
Miles looked offended immediately.
"I will show you live painting someday."
Elena laughed softly.
"Another hidden talent?"
Then her expression became gentler.
"For now..."
"How about you take a shower and come downstairs for breakfast dear?"
Miles sighed dramatically.
"Fine..."
"But one day you all will regret underestimating my artistic talent."
Elena laughed again while watching him walk upstairs.
The Pearl Villa truly felt peaceful.
Soul Tower...
Even on a quiet Sunday morning...
The massive skyscraper still carried an atmosphere of energy and ambition.
Employees moved through the elegant lobby carrying coffee cups and tablets.
Security staff stood professionally near the entrances.
And yet...
Whispers had already begun spreading from floor to floor.
"Miss Monica brought children today..."
"They are so adorable..."
"Are they really her siblings?"
"I saw them downstairs..."
"They look exactly like little angels..."
Inside the elevator...
Hope stood excitedly while pressing her hands against the glass wall.
Asher kept looking upward every few seconds.
"So tall..."
Monica smiled helplessly.
"You two better not run around."
Hope nodded seriously.
Then immediately whispered to Asher.
"We should totally run around."
Asher nodded back.
"Yes."
Monica sighed deeply.
The elevator finally stopped.
The doors opened.
And they stepped into Tulip Corp.
The entire atmosphere instantly felt different from every other corporate office inside Soul Tower.
This floor did not feel like a workplace.
It felt like imagination itself had taken physical form.
Fantasy themed murals covered the walls.
Large posters of animated characters decorated the hallways.
Some looked heroic.
Some looked adorable.
Some looked terrifying.
Transparent glass rooms displayed artists drawing digitally on giant screens.
Soft instrumental fantasy music quietly played through hidden speakers.
Shelves displayed comics, figurines, magical weapons replicas, fantasy masks, and tiny animated sculptures.
One corner even had artificial trees and glowing decorative lights resembling a magical forest.
Large digital screens showed moving animated scenes.
Dragons flying.
Magic spells exploding.
Characters fighting monsters.
And colorful fantasy worlds shifting endlessly.
Hope’s eyes widened completely.
"Woaaah..."
Asher looked equally stunned.
"This place is so cool..."
Monica smiled seeing their reactions.
Then footsteps approached.
Kate walked toward them holding a tablet.
"Good morning Miss Monica."
Monica nodded lightly.
"Hello Kate."
Kate then looked down toward the twins.
Her expression instantly softened.
"These two..."
Monica smiled.
"They are also my cousins."
"Miles’ siblings."
Kate blinked once in surprise.
"Hunn?"
"When you said you were bringing your cousins..."
"I did not imagine this."
"They are so cute."
She bent slightly toward them.
"Hello little ones."
"What are your names?"
Hope proudly answered first.
"I am Hope."
Asher crossed his arms confidently.
"And I am Asher."
Kate laughed softly.
"Well nice to meet you two."
"Alice is busy today so she could not come..."
"But Chloe is here."
"She is overseeing some work."
Hope instantly became excited again.
"I want to see."
Asher immediately agreed.
"Me too."
Kate smiled.
"Alright..."
"Come with me."
They walked deeper inside the Tulip Corp floor.
The twins looked everywhere while walking.
One room had giant concept art covering entire walls.
Another displayed unfinished animation scenes.
Several artists quietly worked with headphones while drawing on tablets.
Some employees secretly smiled seeing the twins pass by.
Finally...
They reached a larger room.
The Animation Studio.
Large screens covered the walls.
Artists sat in rows working carefully.
Digital pens moved smoothly across glowing tablets.
Hope and Asher instantly rushed inside.
Monica quickly spoke.
"Do not run you two."
Kate quietly chuckled.
The artists slowly looked up in confusion seeing two children suddenly appear inside the studio.
Then...
A voice came from behind.
"And who might you two be?"
Hope and Asher turned together.
Chloe walked toward them carrying a digital pen in one hand.
She wore comfortable oversized clothes again today.
Her glasses rested softly over her face while her tied hair moved lightly as she walked.
Asher blinked.
"Ahh..."
Hope quickly answered.
"I am Hope."
"And he is my brother Asher."
Chloe bent down slightly to their level.
"Such cute names."
"What are you two doing inside my lab?"
"Are you lost?"
Hope shook her head quickly.
"We are here to see drawing."
Monica and Kate finally entered behind them.
Monica smiled.
"They are with me."
Chloe immediately nodded.
"Miss Monica."
"Good morning."
Then she looked toward the twins again.
Then back toward Monica.
"I did not know you had such cute little cousins."
She gently ruffled both their heads.
Then suddenly...
She froze.
Her eyes slowly stopped on Hope.
Specifically...
On the hairclip.
Hope tilted her head innocently.
"Hunn?"
"Big sis..."
"You good?"
Chloe immediately smiled again.
"Nothing."
"Your hairclip is pretty."
Hope became happy instantly.
"Is it?"
"I know."
"Big bro gave me this."
Chloe softly smiled.
"Your big bro is such a gentleman."
Kate suddenly coughed loudly beside her.
Chloe looked toward Kate.
Then realization hit her.
Her expression changed slightly.
"Your big bro..."
"Is Chairman Sterling?"
Asher proudly folded his hands.
"Yes."
"He is the best big bro."
Chloe quietly smiled again.
There was something strange behind that smile.
Something emotional.
Something distant.
But she hid it quickly.
"Come on then."
"I will draw something for you two."
Hope instantly jumped excitedly.
"Lets go."
Chloe guided them toward a larger digital drawing station.
Several nearby artists quietly stopped working and watched curiously.
Hope and Asher climbed onto high chairs while Chloe sat before the massive drawing screen.
She picked up the digital pen.
"Now..."
"What should I draw?"
Hope immediately raised her hand.
"Me."
Asher protested instantly.
"No."
"Me first."
Chloe laughed softly.
"How about both?"
The twins instantly agreed.
"Yes."
Chloe began drawing.
Her hand moved unbelievably fast.
Smooth.
Elegant.
Precise.
Lines appeared across the screen almost magically.
Hope and Asher slowly became stunned.
Shapes formed rapidly.
Large sparkling eyes.
Tiny animated outfits.
Cute hairstyles.
Mini fantasy accessories.
Even the twins themselves could recognize the features immediately.
Hope gasped loudly.
"That is me..."
Asher leaned forward completely shocked.
"She even drew my hair..."
The artists nearby quietly smiled watching the scene.
Chloe continued drawing calmly.
Then suddenly...
The screen changed into full color.
Animated fantasy versions of Hope and Asher appeared together.
Tiny heroic versions of themselves.
Hope wore a magical blue dress while holding glowing stars.
Asher wore a tiny warrior outfit with a wooden sword and cape.
The animated versions even moved slightly on screen.
Blinking.
Smiling.
Waving.
Hope completely lost control.
"WOAAAAH."
Asher looked equally amazed.
"This is the coolest thing ever..."
Chloe smiled seeing their reactions.
"Do you like it?"
The twins immediately nodded together.
"Yes."
Hope suddenly hugged Chloe tightly.
"I love it..."
Chloe froze slightly again.
Then slowly smiled.
And gently hugged her back.