Emma quickly calmed down. She knew she had to stay cool, especially after what had already happened. With her assistant right next to her, she had to be careful not to make more mistakes. Emma looked at her and smiled again. "You're right, just like you said. Was I scary? I'm sorry, my temper sometimes gets the best of me. Please don't be mad."The assistant was surprised but quickly shook her head. "It's okay, Emma."Actually, she scoffed at Emma's sudden change in attitude. Emma probably thought she would turn against her and tell everyone her secrets. But the assistant knew she could not do that. If she went around telling people, she would never get a job in this business again. Celebrities wanted assistants who would not share their secrets. Being unable to keep secrets meant no star would hire you. Everyone had things they wanted to keep private. So, the assistant was not going to make that mistake.Emma gave a smile. "Please keep this a secret, okay?""Don't worry, Emma. I w
Luke did not say anything. He was too tired to talk. He closed his eyes and leaned back on the couch to take a break.Leo watched him for a moment and started to leave the room. But then he turned around and said, "Honestly, Luke, it's not a big deal. Wyneth, well, she..."Luke knew what Leo was going to say, and he frowned. He opened his eyes and looked a bit annoyed. "Weren't you just leaving?"Leo stopped talking. 'Okay, I'm being nosy. I should shut up. I'm only an assistant.' Then he quickly left.After Leo left, Luke could not stop feeling bothered. He kept wondering what was going on between Wyneth and Bruce. At the hotel, he saw Bruce taking off her shoes like he had done it before. That was not something regular friends do. Luke wanted to ask someone about it, but he did not have anyone to ask. Wyneth was out cold, and he did not know when she would wake up. So he sent her a message.Luke: [Text me when you wake up.]But since he came back to the hotel, he had not heard
'How can they be siblings?' Luke felt a rush of emotions he had never experienced before. He could not decide how to feel about Wyneth being related to his archenemy. Part of him felt it was wrong, while another part thought it was fine. As he tried to make sense of his feelings, he realized something was growing in his heart, something he could not quite understand or control.Today was probably the most exciting day in the entertainment world. Internet users could not get enough of the gossip about Wyneth and her six brothers, eagerly switching between stories and updates.Meanwhile, the international scene was much calmer.In the hotel's presidential suite, the bathroom was filled with the sound of running water. Dexter had just hung up Hayden's organized clothes in the closet when the doorbell rang. He opened the door to find two striking women with blonde hair and blue eyes waiting outside."Who are you?" Dexter asked.But before he could say more, the two women threw him sed
Dexter was heading for the bathroom when he heard a scream from inside. His face changed. 'This is bad!' he thought. The scene before him made all the color drain from his face.Hayden stood there with a towel wrapped around him, showing his bare upper body. His black hair was wet and stuck to his forehead. Water drops were rolling down his face. He looked really serious, and his lips were pressed together tightly.Dexter quickly looked around the room. He saw a puddle of water on the floor and the woman had fallen right next to it. She looked a mess, with her hands on her cheeks, looking shocked at Hayden. She probably did not expect Hayden to be so cold. Not only did he not seem interested, but he was also looking at her with icy eyes and said in a harsh voice, "Get out."Hayden's sharp look made the woman shrink back, almost wanting to run away. But she looked at Hayden's handsome face and could not help but try again. She got up and said in a sweet voice, "Mr. Leighton sent us.
As Hayden's assistant, Dexter naturally knew all about the recent drama on set, including the rivalry between Hayden and Bruce. Even though Hayden had not said anything, Dexter had been wondering about Bruce and Wyneth's relationship. He never imagined that they would turn out to be siblings. Dexter was scrolling through Facebook. The fact that Wyneth and Bruce were brother and sister was not as surprising as what he saw next.After looking at the news on Facebook, Dexter was so shocked that he could not even speak. He did not notice the hotel receptionist calling his name a few times. He just stood there, holding his phone, not moving at all."Mr. Moore?"Dexter only snapped back to reality when someone tapped his shoulder. 'Oh right, I need to change rooms,' he thought. So he told the receptionist what he needed."Sure, I'll get that switched for you right away," said the receptionist, starting the room change process. Dexter could not stop spacing out. On his way back to the roo
"What? Are you asking about Ms. Walford? I don't really know much."Hayden cut him off, "Paparazzi."Dexter looked puzzled. "Huh?"Hayden pointed at the video, rewinding it, and spoke curtly, "The filming angle is too close. Normal paparazzi wouldn't get into that hotel."Dexter leaned in to take a closer look. The more he looked, the more he noticed something off. Before, he had been too focused on the content of the video to notice anything else, including the surroundings. "Yeah, how did these paparazzi get in there?"Hayden handed the phone back to him, his face darkening. "Find out," he commanded."Understood.""Also, book the earliest flight you can find."At this, Dexter looked up, surprised. "What about tomorrow's meeting?" he asked."Cancel it," Hayden replied."But..."Hayden, with furrowed brows, continued without waiting for Dexter to finish, "Find out quickly. Tell me as soon as you have something."Dexter knew Hayden well enough to know that when he made up hi
The last time they were at the barbecue place, Luke asked for Yoyo's phone number. At first, she was surprised. But when she got home and thought about it, she realized why he asked for it. After that, he did not send her any messages, as if she never even gave him her number. Then, one day, he finally messaged her. It was like getting a message from someone she thought was gone forever. In his message, Luke was very formal.Yoyo closed the door behind her, not wanting to disturb the still-sleeping Wyneth. Then, she responded to Luke's earlier message.Yoyo: [Hey Luke, Wyneth is still asleep.]After sending the message, Yoyo felt it was too brief and might seem like she was dismissing him. So she quickly added:Yoyo: [Don't worry, Luke. I'll let you know as soon as she wakes up.]Luke's response came almost immediately.Luke: [Thanks.]Yoyo looked at the messages and thought about how Luke acted in the video. She sighed deeply. 'I'd bet anything that Luke has a crush on Wyneth.
Then, Yoyo switched back to her own voice. "Really, Wyneth, am I your best friend?""Of course.""Awesome, since you agreed, I'm gonna post them.""No problem."So, Yoyo acted out this little play all by herself. She got up and posted on Facebook. She picked the best angles of Wyneth and happily typed:[Do you guys know what it's like to fall asleep seeing this gorgeous face every day?]Because her brothers had been recognized, Wyneth's popularity on Facebook was skyrocketing. As soon as Yoyo's post went up, the comments exploded.[Wow, is this a real sleepy face? Looks like it was taken with an unfiltered camera.][So true, you can even see the tiny fuzz on her face. Wyneth isn't only rich but also gorgeous. Some people are really blessed by fate.][Who's Yoyo? How does she know Wyneth?][Wyneth's first show was Le Palais, and Yoyo played the female lead's friend. They met on the set of that show.][Yeah, right, you didn't defend her when she was getting bashed, but now you
"I heard," Hayden sighed, thinking she might tell him not to touch her."What do you think?" Wyneth asked."Me?" A small smile formed on Hayden's lips as he gently kissed her. "It's whatever you want."Wyneth's eyes sparkled. "So, you'll listen to me?"Hayden hesitated. "Except...""What?" Wyneth's tone shifted to annoyance. "You aren't backing out, right? You just said it's up to me.""It's not that I'm backing out," Hayden said, "I just have one condition. I'll listen to you any other time, but there's one thing I can't do.""What thing?" Wyneth asked.Hayden leaned in and whispered in her ear. Wyneth's face turned a shade of pink, and she pushed him away, gasping."You're such a creep!" she exclaimed.Hayden took her wrist, drawing her close and kissed her earlobe. "What's the matter? Isn't this okay for us? Don't you think so?" As he kissed her, he began to unbutton her collar. His voice was low and smooth. "Just listen to me this one time. For everything else, whatever y
On the ride home from the hotel, tears rolled down Wyneth's cheeks nonstop. This time, though, she was not alone by the car window. She was nestled in Hayden's arms. He wiped away each tear, comforting her all the way."Don't cry. It's just a mix-up, okay? He said he's fine and will be around for a long time," Hayden whispered.Despite his soothing words, Wyneth's tears did not cease. Seeing this, Hayden, filled with concern, gently asked, "Is this not what you wanted?"Confused, Wyneth looked up. "What are you talking about? I'm beyond happy he's alive."Hayden smiled, gently wiping her eyes. "Then why are you still crying?""I'm crying because..." Wyneth bit her lower lip, with Hector's words echoing in her mind.She had always been upset, believing her father had not wanted her years ago. But just as she was about to leave, Cindy pulled her aside. "Wyneth," her mother said gently, "your dad did want you. When I divorced him, I had just one demand.""What was it?""I wanted o
Everyone was silent. Just before entering the private dining room, Wyneth blurted out, "Is he really dying?" Hearing this, Andrew's steps halted. Before he could answer, she added, "How long does he have? Why didn't anyone say anything before?"Andrew sighed and turned around. "Is that why you're here?" Wyneth pursed her lips. A wave of uncertainty washed over Andrew. 'This mom and daughter,' he thought, 'they're here because they got it all wrong. Mom is acting differently toward Dad, too. She was all tough before, but now she's gone soft, probably thinks Dad is dying. And Dad? He's just laughing, like he's having a good time with all this mess.' Andrew hesitated, then said, "Let's talk inside." He chose to hold his words for now.Hayden and Wyneth walked into the private dining room. Cindy was passing dishes to Hector. As they entered, every pair of eyes turned their way. A divorced couple and six sons stared at Hayden. Used to the predictable world of leadership, Hayden now ventur
In the end, Wyneth decided to stay. She could see the honesty in Matilda's words and knew she was sincere. Recognizing Matilda as not her birth mother made Wyneth realize she should not hold her to the same expectations. With acceptance, she focused on building her future with Hayden, freeing herself from doubts and reservations.With Wyneth's decision to stay, Matilda's heart swelled with joy and immense honor. Realizing Wyneth's sincere intentions, not merely chasing the Hamilton family's wealth, transformed their relationship. Matilda's newfound warmth toward her was evident. Gifts, once withheld, now freely flowed into Wyneth's room. At auctions, Matilda eagerly bid on items for Wyneth. During jewelry store visits, Matilda generously bought her gifts, swiping her credit card without hesitation, and welcoming her nearly as a daughter.Wyneth received a call from her mother. Even after so many years, her mom, Cindy, was still bossy. "Your father isn't doing well. You should come to
Just at that moment, a knock sounded from outside."Sir, your mother is back," someone said.Hayden could feel the person in his arms stiffen, her body tensed. "Don't worry, I'm right here," he reassured her softly."Your mother heard that Ms. Walford is here. She wants to see her," the voice from outside continued.'Meet me?' Wyneth bit her lower lip lightly. 'Why does she want to see me? To insult me again?'"She hasn't eaten yet. She can meet her after eating," Hayden said, gently turning down the request for Wyneth. Outside, everything fell silent."Won't this offend your mom?" Wyneth's voice filled with concern as she asked.Hayden looked at Wyneth, pausing for a moment before speaking. "I know she's been mean to you," he said. Wyneth's eyes widened in surprise. "I'm sorry." He bent down and lightly kissed her forehead. "You've been treated unfairly." Seeing her blink, he added, "Let's eat first. After that, I'll go with you."Wyneth was a bit nervous, but not as anxious a
Hector was speechless as Cindy mistakenly thought he was ill. Seeing her worried face, he felt the misunderstanding might not be so terrible. He shared a look with Andrew. His eldest son caught on immediately, giving a subtle head shake. Understanding the signal not to mislead Cindy any further, Hector hesitated before gently asking, "Can I see her? Even just a glance?" It had been many years since he last saw his daughter up close, and she had not called him "Dad" in all that time.Cindy, lost in thought, stared at Hector before finally nodding as if admitting defeat. "Fine, I'll call her."Later, Wyneth fell asleep. Upon waking, she found herself on the large bed in Hayden's bedroom. She saw Hayden sitting at the sofa, busy with a computer.Hearing her movement, Hayden immediately got up and walked toward her. "Awake? Thirsty or hungry? Want something to eat first?"Having slept through lunch, Wyneth was hungry, so she nodded. "Sure."After Hayden left to give some instructions,
'He shifts moods so fast,' Wyneth thought as she stared at her unattended ringing phone.Observing her delay, Hayden asked, "What's going on?"In his mind, a thought flickered, 'She seems reluctant to take the call. Perhaps there's tension with her eldest brother?'"He's calling now; must be about him," Wyneth whispered."About your dad?"They had decided to be together, and Wyneth did not hide anything from him. "Yeah, my dad."Hayden did not utter a single word."I don't like him," Wyneth softly said, staring at her ringing phone. "Answer it for me and say I'm asleep," she whispered to Hayden as she cozied up to him. Without a word, Hayden picked up the phone and conveyed the message before ending the call.After ending the call, a curious Hector asked, "Well? Where is she?"Understanding the situation, Andrew said, "She didn't answer the phone; she's asleep."Despite hearing the words, Hector felt something was off. He sighed, "She really doesn't like me.""Don't worry, D
"Trouble recognizing faces? What do you mean?" Hector Spencer asked.Andrew sighed. "Dad, he's Wyneth's ex-husband."Hector's eyes widened in surprise. "He is? No wonder I didn't recognize him. I must've barely seen him before.""Is that what's bothering you?" Andrew asked."What else would it be?" Hector replied, still taken aback.Andrew sighed. His dad, Hector, was good at many things and never stayed mad at people. But there was one funny thing about him: he could never remember faces of people outside their family. "You don't mind?" Andrew asked.Smiling, Hector replied, "Mind what? She's told everyone, so she must be ready. I've never been the dad she favored. If I object now, won't she dislike me even more?"Andrew was left speechless by this. He had not expected Hector to have no objections. "Seems like someone doesn't need your approval."Changing the topic, Hector asked, "What about your mom? Is she back?" He had been living alone for many years.Andrew exhaled. "I t
Everyone rushed to check out Wyneth's Facebook and, sure enough, they saw her admitting to the relationship, along with a freshly taken selfie.At first, Wyneth only wanted to write a post. But after Hayden tasted the joy of going public with their relationship, he suggested taking a wefie for the official announcement. Feeling his excitement, Wyneth agreed. They posted the wefie on Facebook, captioned "Officially Together". Yet, Hayden was not done. He captured another photo, this time holding her hand, eager to share their love with the world.Since Hayden was not a celebrity or idol, he had no fan feelings to fret over. Eager to declare his love, he did not hold back. His photo captured his sharp features and dark, gem-like eyes that shone under the camera lights. The image showcased his palm holding Wyneth's fair, slender hand. Their contrasting hands highlighted his affection, radiating warmly from the photo.After the photo came out, everyone was shocked. This included fans, p