<h4>Chapter 531: Let Go of Me!</h4>


    The young man was a bit surprised. He gave a faint smile and turned his sketchpad toward E. "Miss, I just drew you in my artwork, so I wanted to thank you. I haven’t been able to create anything for the past few days, but you’ve given me some inspiration. Thank you!"


    E focused on the image, where she was depicted gently resting her hand on her stomach, sitting on an ornate chair, her expression full of tenderness.


    The theme of the painting was titled "Motherly Love."


    E smiled lightly. "It’s fine. Since it’s just a drawing, there’s no need to apologize."


    Although she hadn’t been informed that she would be used as a model, E felt a bit ufortable. Still, she didn’t want to discourage a student’s interest in painting.


    "But next time," she added calmly, "if you want to use someone as a model, it’s better to ask their permission first."


    The young man was surprised and instantly blushed. "I understand... I’m sorry. If you don’t like it, I can tear it up."


    "No need," E said, and with that, she turned and walked away.


    The young man stood there dazed for a moment. After snapping back to reality, he scratched his head, his eyes filled with excitement. "So she... really is the woman who sponsors me. The legendary Mrs. Nelson, with a fortune of billions... A woman like that is truly admirable."


    He watched E’s figure disappear, then turned dejectedly and headed toward the nearby sports field.


    E had indeed been sponsoring some poor students since the year she was reborn. Back then, she had made a significant amount of money from stock trading, and with her investments in various industries, her wealth had gradually umted.


    She chose to sponsor these students out of gratitude for the second chance at life she had received. If she could do good deeds, she would try to do as many as possible, keeping them low-key.


    What she didn’t know was that this young man wouldter trigger someone’s possessiveness...


    At this moment, Aurora was resting in the break shelter of the filming location.


    She had just filmed part of her new music video, and with a little more effort, she would be done shooting for her new song.


    Her assistant, had brought several bottles of juice and mineral water. Aurora picked a bottle of water to drink, as fruit juice would cause her to gain weight, and she had to be very cautious with what she consumed to maintain her figure.


    She had drunk about half of the water, feeling a bit tired, and leaned back on the couch. Her slightly curled long hair fellzily over her shoulders, entuating her porcin-white face, making her even more captivating.


    She wore thepany’s required low-cut dress with a white sweater on top. Though the weather was a bit chilly, she still made an effort to endure.


    "Aurora, you often call Mrs. Nelson. Do you think she might be annoyed with you? I’m worried she might misunderstand and think you have feelings for Mr. Nelson and then freeze you out..." her assistant Dominic said anxiously.


    Aurora shook her head. "No, Mrs. Nelson isn’t like that."


    "But people at thepany are saying... all the actresses who’ve tried to seduce Mr. Nelson have been frozen out by Mrs. Nelson..."


    Dominic was filled with worry, concerned that his prized talent might suddenly be cklisted or banned. That would be a disastrous situation.


    Aurora gave a faint smile. Many of the female artists in thepany were terrified of E, and they dared not approach Eric, fearing they might suddenly face a career-ending scandal.


    Rumors always grew more ridiculous as they spread, and now it was said that E was a wild, vicious woman from a savagend, capable of devouring anyone with just a nce.


    At that moment, Aurora’s phone, which had been lying idle, buzzed to life.


    She nced at the screen, her face paling slightly. Hesitating whether to answer, she ultimately pressed the button to decline the call.


    She couldn’t take his calls anymore!


    She was engaged to her current boyfriend, Alexander, and couldn’t afford to have any lingering ties with Everett.


    The caller didn’t try to reach her again after that one call.


    Aurora gripped her phone, feeling a whirlwind of emotions. She had rejected him—wasn’t she supposed to be relieved? Yet she couldn’t shake the worry that he might do something extreme.


    Her boyfriend, Alexander Lewis, had no idea about this.


    And that’s why she had to resolve this quickly—otherwise, Alexander would be deeply hurt.


    Suddenly, the door swung open, and the director, smiling, addressed Aurora. "Aurora, this is Everett, one of ourpany’s partners. He’s brought a script for you. Why don’t you take a look?"


    Everett walked inzily, but his expression was serious.


    He acted like a stranger, shaking Aurora’s hand, then turned to the others in the room. "You all can leave. I need to discuss something with Miss Wilson."


    Aurora grew anxious. "No, this is a break room. It’s disrespectful to discuss business here, Everett. Can we arrange for another time?"


    The directorughed. "Aurora, Everett is only giving you this one chance. You need to seize it. This isn’t about acting—it’s about singing the theme song for the show. Do you realize? The lead roles are being yed by the top actor and actress right now. If yound the theme song, that’s a huge recognition for you!"


    Aurora knew full well that getting the theme song for such a high-profile drama would catapult her to stardom even faster.


    She was confident in her voice.


    The director and Dominic quickly exited, leaving just her and Everett in the studio.


    Aurora could feel Everett’s gaze burning into her, and she instinctively lowered her head, like a frightened little rabbit, her heart pounding with fear.


    "Everett... didn’t Mr. Nelson mention this to you...?"


    She had just called E, who probably passed on her request to Eric, right?


    But maybe E had been dyed, and that’s why she hadn’t brought it up?


    "What are you talking about?" Everett’s cold gaze locked onto Aurora as he lifted her chin, his strong, muscr body pressing down on her.


    Aurora was stunned. Before she could even speak, his lips sealed hers, his hot breath brushing against her face, turning her cheeks a soft red.


    Aurora, like a helpless rabbit, was forcefully pinned to the couch, her face flushed with embarrassment. She struggled, crying out, "You... you can’t do this to me! Everett! Rtionships are supposed to be mutual... let go... mmm!"


    "Mutual?" Everett’s eyes gleamed with a touch of malice. "You’re reacting to me. How could this be forced?"


    Damn it! Aurora’s big eyes were filled with panic and tears. She was terrified, but didn’t dare scream out loud.


    After all, outside were other artists and staff members. If anyone found out about her rtionship with Everett, what would they think of her?


    After several struggles, her clothes were disheveled, and Aurora looked at the man in terror, his kisses lingering on her earlobe and lips.


    "You’ve been getting close to Mrs. Nelson because you like Eric, right?" Everett suddenly stopped, his cold eyes fixed on her.


    Aurora was both embarrassed and angry. With a bitterugh, she sneered, "So Everett’s imagination truly knows no bounds!"