Chapter 342 - Enter The Back Door

"I'm afraid that there will be gossip about us if the reporters take our photos, whereas I am a newcomer to YM Entertainment". Qiara said, who was worried that people would assume she entered YM because of her connection.

"Don't you like that! Isn't it great if you have a scandal with the boss, you can skyrocket fast?". Asked Maxwell.

"I'm not a person who relies on connections, that's why I don't want to come down. But, I want to see Nicho's painting". Qiara said irritably. 

"Well, I'll take you through a different path without reporters". After saying that, Maxwell immediately started the car in another direction. 

"Why doesn't anyone come out?".

"Is that not Mr. Maxwell?".

"I don't think that's why no one got out of the car".

The reporters were confused by Max who didn't get out of the car, they couldn't say anything because the owner of the car had already left. 

A few moments later.

"Come on down!". Max said as he stretched out his right hand to Qiara. 

"I can go down myself!". Qiara immediately descended without welcoming Maxwell's helping hand. 

Instantly Maxwell just smiled sweetly and became increasingly interested in Qiara's figure. 

"Are we through the back door?". Qiara asked in surprise. 

"As you can see. Now, come on in!". Without waiting any longer, Maxwell immediately took Qiara's hand to enter. 

Qiara did not hesitate to walk in with Maxwell arm in arm.

In the room.

After successfully calming Zio down, Julian let the adorable Zio walk alone through all the paintings he liked. 

"Brother, where is the adorable Zio?". Asked Nathan, who had just arrived with Natalie.

Julian immediately turned to look at Nathan and Natalie, frowning.

"He was looking at the painting, you two come only?".

"Yes, why?". Nathan asked in confusion. 

"You shouldn't be open like this, don't you know the risk?".

"I came because I was invited by Rena, she also invited Natalie. That's why we came together. Is there something wrong with that?". Nathan said.

Julian ignored Nathan then glanced at Natalie, who had not seen her in a long time.

"Natalie ... Please tell this fool where the fault is!". After saying that Julian went from before them to find out where Zio was.

Unfortunately, he was stopped by some of his business partners and asked him to chat.

"Hello Rena, congratulations on your first exhibition". Said Helena who also attended the event. However, she was not alone.

Hearing the warm greeting, Rena immediately turned her head with a smile. However, her smile immediately disappeared when she saw who was beside Helena.

"Hello dear..!". Virsen smiled sweetly when he saw Rena's expression starting to turn pale. 

"Virsen, why did you come? Didn't I never invite you?". Rena asked, gritting her teeth. 

"Sorry, Rena, I was the one who invited him here because he said she really wanted to see the painting. Not only that, he also wanted to join the auction". Helena said with a sly smile. 

Actually Virsen deliberately approached Helena to use her as a tool, he wanted Helena to hurt Qiara because he knew that Helena really hated Qiara, who was her half sister.

It wasn't difficult for Virsen to get the information he wanted.

Rena immediately gave Helena a deadly look, even though they used to be good friends to this day, but Rena did not like the fake attitude that Helena showed.

"Honey, can't you be nice to me today? If you keep putting on this bad face, then I'll make sure this event falls apart". Whispered Virsen in Rena's ear. 

Instantly Rena's legs felt weak. She took a few trembling steps back. 

"Rena, are you okay?". Asked Demian who arrived just in time. 

Demian immediately supported Rena's body which almost collapsed on the floor. 

"Demian, please take me out of here!". Rena said while gripping Demian's clothes.

Without saying anything, Demian immediately brought Rena into her room. 

A moment later, Demian brought water for Rena. 

"Drink first!". Exclaimed Demian while helping Rena to drink. 

Rena obediently drank the water while shaking slightly. 

"Who are they? Why are you so scared?". Demian asked when he saw that Rena was calmer. 

"Do you still remember when I told you about my ex-lover?". Rena asked with a pitiful expression. 

Demian immediately nodded his head and prepared his ears to listen to Rena's story.

"He was my former lover in America''. Rena said with a scared expression as she remembered what Virsen had done to her. 

"Virsen Adamson? Is he?". Demian asked to make sure that the person Rena was referring to was the same person he had heard from Rena's story in the past.

"Yes, I'm afraid if he messes up the exhibition today. Besides, I have a bad feeling. There is Mr. Ju who might be his target". Rena explained with a teary gaze. 

"You don't need to be afraid, there is me beside you. Besides, you don't worry Mr. Ju, he has many bodyguards so he is not easily hurt by someone like Virsen". Demian said while hugging Rena to help calm her down. 

Rena immediately hugged Demian to get calm and a sense of comfort. 

"Demian, please don't ever leave me!". Said Rena while shedding tears.

Demian was silent at the request of Rena, whose life was always alone and lonely. However, he couldn't open his heart to Rena because Qiara already had his whole heart.

"I will always be your best friend, if you have problems in the future, tell me immediately then I will come quickly for you!". Demian said while patting Rena's shoulder.

Rena's heart ached when Demian still considered her a friend at times like this. However, she couldn't do anything if she wanted Demian to stay by her side. If she insisted, of course Demian would stay away from her. And that is the thing that is very afraid of her.

"Now wipe your tears, let's go out because the event will not start if the CEO is not there". Demian said with a smile while wiping Rena's tears.

Instantly Rena nodded and fixed her make-up. 

After that she and Demian walked out of the room. 

A few moments later. 

Everyone immediately gathered in the hall where the auction took place after Nicho had arrived.