Chapter 11 After delivering the drinks, Tara entered the elevator, pushed the serving cart downstairs, and returned it next to the kitchen. Leah came over and handed her a set of keys. "It's your turn to clean the art studio tomorrow," she said. Tara glanced at the keys in Leah's hand, recalling a similar incident in the past, and accepted them. "Alright," she replied. Unbeknownst to Tara, there was an underlying unease in Leah's expression as she turned to leave.

The following morning, Tara woke as the sky began to brighten. After getting ready, she headed to the kitchen for breakfast. However, she arrived too early. The chef had just arrived and asked her to return later for her meal. So, Tara decided to tidy up the studio first before eating. The art studio, nestled among flowers and greenery, was a standalone room not far from the villa. Hardly anyone visited except for the occasional boy band members who came to sketch or paint.

The cleaning staff initially handled the place, but after some incidents, more meticulous housekeepers were assigned to maintain it. Tara found the studio larger than expected, with plants towering over her. She focused on cleaning the floor first before moving on to the painting frames. When she heard a noise from below, she realized someone had locked the door from the outside. Feeling a sense of unease, Tara tried to open the door but found it stuck.

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She remembered Leah's strange expression when handing her the keys and realized she was trapped. With no signal on her phone, Tara felt a wave of helplessness. Meanwhile, Leah, feeling anxious after locking Tara in the studio, encountered Stella, who seemed troubled. Leah tried to befriend Stella, hoping it would benefit her in the future. Their plan to isolate Tara seemed to be succeeding.

Inside the studio, Tara pondered her options for escape, feeling frustrated by the lack of windows and the locked door. Lance's presence in the room gave her some comfort, and they both waited for someone to rescue them. As they waited, Lance revealed that he knew who was behind the incident but chose not to disclose the information immediately. Tara grew impatient, trying to ascertain the culprit's identity.

Lance eventually made a surprising request for Tara to model for a painting in exchange for revealing the perpetrator. Tara, agreeing to be the model, found herself on the terrace, following Lance's instructions for posing. As she grew tired, she jokingly mentioned taking a nap. Lance, amused by her remark, instructed her on the next pose, leading to a lighthearted moment between them.