Marrying the Man in the Dark

Chapter 1200 CloudySkies

In reality, when she was younger, Mandy had secretly harbored a crush on a man of a soft and artistic temperament. He was a creator of passionate comics that stirred deep emotions, and he had always tenderly responded to all her

messages.

Amidst the turmoil caused by Maeve's presence when she was held captive, the comic artist became a source of happiness and optimism for Mandy. She thought that someone who possessed a tender heart such as him would genuinely value and comprehend her.

Throughout the years, she kept the comics he had drawn saved within her phone. Several times, when executives quivered in fear, mistaking her concentration for anger, she was actually immersed in the heartfelt comics on her device.

As Colin hopped down from finishing his task of decorating the wall, he inadvertently caught a glimpse of the content on Mandy's phone. His exclamation was spontaneous: "Hmm? Why do you have the comics I've drawn?"

Mandy was struck dumb with astonishment. She stared at Colin with her dark, grape-like eyes and mumbled, "You're... CloudySkies?"

A smile tugged on the corner of Colin's lips as he nodded affirmatively. "That's right. CloudySkies is my pen name."

He teased playfully, "I didn't know you'd be into passionate comics as well. But this one's kind of old; it's hard for me to search for it myself. Where did you stumble upon it?"

Mandy continued to gaze at him, disbelief evident in her expression. Could it truly be that Colin was the person behind her beloved comics artist, CloudySkies?

It wouldn't be an overstatement to say that she felt like a thunderstorm had struck her.

Colin nodded pensively as he continued, "These were some of my early attempts in comics. I felt many aspects of it were undeveloped. Eventually, I decided my earlier drawings didn't meet my standards."

He paused, reflecting, "You see, comics like the one you're reading had very few readers back then."

"The editor thought my pen name was too soft, not bold enough for sales," Colin explained, his tone tinged with a hint of frustration. "So, I rebranded myself and left CloudySkies behind."

Mandy gripped her phone tightly, the pieces falling into place. She now understood why CloudySkies had been inactive, with only older comics in their archives. She had assumed he had abandoned comics altogether, unaware it was due to an editor's misguided belief about his pen name.

What a foolish editor! Mandy thought indignantly. How could a name like "CloudySkies" not be appealing?

Inhaling a significant breath, she lifted her gaze to meet Colin's, her eyes locking with his as she asked, "So, what's the pen name you're using now?"

A soft chuckle escaped his lips. "The pen name I'm using currently was suggested

by my editor after asking for various psychic advice."

"It's Thunder Lord's Quill," he added with a slight pause.

Mandy was rendered momentarily speechless.

Thunder Lord's Quill?

"After you changed your pen name... did your sales improve?" she asked, her curiosity piqued.

Colin shrugged nonchalantly. "Not really," he confessed with candor.noveldrama

He shook his head, a self-deprecating smile playing on his lips. "Maybe it's

because my skills were never that great."

Mandy couldn't help but crinkle her nose at Colin's self-mockery.

It has nothing to do with your skills! she silently exclaimed. You're my idol! In my

eyes, no one creates comics as wonderfully as you!

As for why it didn't sell well, maybe it had something to do with your new pen name?

What reader wants to tell others that their favorite comic artist's name is called "Thunder Lord's Quill"?

Colin continued with a forced smile, "I think the reason I haven't gained more followers after all these years is simply because I lack the talent."

He chuckled self-deprecatingly. "But what's the use of dwelling on the past? My family has since shoved me into the business world, after all."