Chapter 29

Ever since Lilah started teaching Aiden how to draw herself, not a single cry had come out of that studio. Instead, the place was full of laughter and playful chatter. Verity was getting more and more curious—she'd been dying to see what was going on in there, but the maid standing guard outside wouldn't let her in no matter what. Seriously? What could Lilah possibly teach Aiden with her mediocre skills? Verity had no clue how Lilah managed to convince Gabriel to hand over this drawing contest opportunity. If there was ever a perfect chance to make herself look good in front of Gabriel, this was it—and now it's been yanked right out of her hands by Lilah, who just showed up out of nowhere. This woman had to be born to ruin her plans. Luckily, she'd known Lilah for years and was well aware of what Lilah could—or couldn't—do. There was no way Lilah could actually teach Aiden anything meaningful. "Mrs. Wallace said very clearly—no one is to enter during her lessons with Master Aiden. No e