Chapter 20

Gianna thought she would never see Shane again. After all, that day she had crushed his pride beneath her heel without mercy. She never expected to run into him again three days later. At the time, she was preparing the senior students' group art exhibition. With the academy's approval, she included several of Grace's paintings that had never been displayed before. The show had been open for only an hour when someone contacted her to ask about buying one of the pieces. Gianna politely declined, but the man became emotional. "Miss, money is not an issue. Name any price as long as you're willing to sell the piece." Gianna smiled helplessly. "It was my sister's final work. I'm sorry, but it's not for sale." The man grew anxious. "Ms. Russell, to be honest, I'm not the one who wants the painting. Someone hired me to buy it and promised me ten thousand dollars if I could get it. He reached out, trying to grab Gianna's arm. His behavior was growing strange and frantic. Gianna stepped b