Chapter 576

Everyone started sketching, getting into their groove. Ms. Li looked around while trying to call Mr. Parker. Still no signal. She turned to the other chaperone. “Still no reception? Same on your end?” “Yeah, super weird. But what about Mr. Parker? Didn’t he head up the mountain before us?” Given Mr. Parker’s age, Ms. Li couldn’t help but get a little anxious. He was a highly respected figure in the art world—any mishap would be a huge deal. She quietly debated going to look for him herself, when she spotted Leslie Green. Instantly, she remembered Leslie’s all-around badass vibe—probably stronger than most of the guys combined. She lit up like she’d found a lifeline. “Leslie, we were supposed to meet Mr. Parker right here, but he’s nowhere to be seen, even though he said he'd get here first. We’ve been waiting for a while now.” Leslie stood up. “I'll go find him.” Ms. Li hesitated. “Be careful, okay? Should I send someone with you?” “No need. They’ll just slow me down.” Her bluntness wa