CHAPTER FIVE HUNDRED AND TWENTY – DOWN TO BUSINESS

As the initial excitement of the grand opening faded, the Lima Five found themselves facing the harsh realities of running an art studio. The honeymoon period was short-lived, and soon, the cracks in their collective foundation began to show. One particularly tense morning, Jasmine arrived at the studio to find Marty and Ian in the midst of yet another heated argument. "For the last time, Marty, we can't just rearrange the entire gallery space every week!" Ian's voice echoed through the studio, his usually calm demeanor replaced by exasperation. Marty, his face flushed with anger, shot back, "And why not? It keeps things fresh, draws people back in to see what's new. But no, you'd rather let everything stagnate because you're too lazy to put in the effort!" Jasmine sighed, setting down her bag and coffee. "Guys, please. It's not even 9 AM. Can we at least wait until lunch for the daily shouting match?" Both men turned to her, their expressions a mix of frustration and guilt. "Sor