Chapter 100

• ALAN'S POV
• The moment the announcement was made, a cold wave of shock hit me. I knew I was talented, I had always believed in my abilities as an artist. But the thought of the public voting, of their opinions holding such weight in the competition, was enough to make me question everything.
• My hands become clammy, his heart drumming in my chest. I shut my eyes tight as the public watched the paintings and chose the winner.