What is the scope of Precise's anti-SLAPP pleadings?

Finally, Precise argues (with some rue) that it could have drafted its complaint so as not to mention the declaration at all. But the anti-SLAPP statute cannot be defeated by "artful pleading." (See Baral v. Schnitt, supra, 1 Cal.5th at p. 393.) In deciding whether

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a cause of action arises from protected activity, the trial court is not limited to the four corners of the complaint. Rather, "[i]n deciding whether the initial 'arising from' requirement is met, a court considers 'the pleadings, and supporting and opposing affidavits stating the facts upon which the liability or defense is based.' ( 425.16, subd. (b).)" (Navellier v. Sletten (2002) 29 Cal.4th 82, 89.)