Dexter was shocked by what he heard and did not dare speak up. He had thought about convincing Hayden not to replace the actress, as re-shooting many scenes would be costly. But he quickly realized that Hayden did not care about the expense. Emma had crossed a line, and no matter how famous she was, she would not stay at StarCrest Entertainment. Dexter felt angry and upset about how Emma had messed up her career.'Why would she ruin her bright future like this?' Dexter wondered.He had seen many actors ruin their careers over the years. They had everything going for them, but sometimes they made selfish choices, thinking no one would see through their actions. But it was clear to everyone. Dexter had often watched people work hard to build their careers, only to ruin them themselves. He did not get it. He pulled out his phone to give orders.Wyneth woke up the next day with a heavy, aching head. Without opening her eyes, she instinctively reached for her head. When she finally opene
Wyneth was upset because her secrets were shared with everyone, and she did not want that to happen. Now, every time she worked on a show, people would know about these secrets. She closed her lips tightly, trying not to show how she felt. After a bit, she closed Facebook and started answering messages from people who cared about her.As soon as Luke got her message, he immediately called her. Wyneth saw his name pop up on her phone screen, thought about it, and picked up."Hi, Luke," she said, her voice showing she had mixed feelings. She had seen the video too.There was silence on the other end for a moment before Luke finally asked, "How are you doing?""Huh?" Wyneth responded, a bit confused."Are you feeling okay?" Luke asked."Yeah," she answered."What happened last night that you—" Luke began, sounding concerned."I had too much to drink," Wyneth interrupted."You did?" Luke questioned, surprised."Yeah.""But you're filming. Why would you drink so much?" Luke said.
Wyneth had known for a long time that wherever there were people, there could be problems. This was especially true in show business, where everyone was trying to be the best. But she was just wondering how, as a supporting actress, she could be stealing the spotlight from the main actress.After hanging up the phone, Wyneth felt confused and upset. She answered the texts from her brothers and told them not to call her again. Then she went back to bed. About ten minutes later, her phone beeped with a new message from Bruce.[The crew is canceling filming today. Get some rest. If you want, post on Facebook to let everyone know you're okay. If not, that's okay too. Your manager will reach out to you later.]'The crew is canceling filming? Why all of a sudden?' Wyneth wondered, about to ask when Shaun's call came in. "Shaun?""You're awake! Finally!" Shaun said, sounding relieved. "After what happened last night, I thought you'd sleep until lunchtime." Wyneth did not say anything, jus
As soon as Yoyo woke up, she started peppering Wyneth with questions. There were so many that Wyneth could not figure out which to answer first. The funny thing was, Yoyo was asking about stuff that was already online. Yoyo looked at her, feeling helpless."You get a chance to ask me anything, and you're asking about things everyone already knows from the internet?" Wyneth asked.Hearing this, Yoyo got it. "Yeah, why am I asking you about things I already know? I guess I'm just so shocked that I can't accept it yet."Wyneth did not feel like talking. It was not just Yoyo who was having trouble with this; she was struggling to wrap her head around it too.Then, Yoyo looked at her, a bit sad. "Why didn't you tell me when we went to the concert last time? If I had known that Finn was your real brother, I would have asked you to get me an autograph. But it's okay. It's not too late now, right?"Wyneth nodded. "No, it's not too late.""Awesome! Then I want autographs from both Finn an
Before Wyneth could see the phone, Yoyo said quickly, "Oh my gosh, all the brands said they're not working with Emma anymore. And the show team you're with is going to pick a new leading lady."Wyneth did not respond. She pursed her lips, feeling even more upset and confused."What happened? Did she offend someone?" Yoyo asked out loud, getting more interested in the gossip.People online who were also following the drama were shocked too. Some of them had stayed up all night talking about it. Now they were waking up to even bigger news and were just as confused.[Sorry, I just woke up. What happened?][Who did Emma upset? Lots of brands are dumping her. Will she even last in showbiz now?][What? Isn't she the top actress at StarCrest Entertainment? Why are they suddenly banning her?][Wow, it looks like they're completely banning her. She must've made someone really important angry. Maybe that person?][Which person? What happened? Why is there just a ban and no explanation?]
By now, Emma could only blame herself. She knew Hayden liked Wyneth, but she kept hoping things would change.Ding-dong!The doorbell rang. Emma just sat there, while Rainee jumped up. "It's probably Alena; she'll know what to do."Rainee hurried to answer the door. Sure enough, Emma's manager, Alena Hunt, was standing there. As soon as Alena stepped inside, she slapped Rainee across the face. Rainee held her cheek, stunned."I pay you a lot to be with Emma all the time," Alena said angrily. "Your job is to take care of her and tell me everything. Why didn't you talk to me about this big problem? Trying to play both sides?" Alena was super mad. She looked like she might slap Rainee again. Rainee screamed and ran into the washroom. Alena shouted, "Useless coward!" but she did not follow her.Alena then moved deeper into the room and found Emma, who was slumped in defeat. "Things are going bad and you're just gonna sit here doing nothing?"Emma slowly looked up, her eyes empty. "Wh
Yoyo was really puzzled because of the Emma situation. She spent a lot of time on her phone, reading all the rumors. Still, she could not figure it out. Mumbling to herself, she asked, "Why was she banned?"Wyneth, nearby, rolled her eyes. 'She really likes gossip,' she thought.Suddenly, the doorbell rang."I got it! I got it!" Yoyo jumped off her bed and raced to the door, shouting back at Wyneth, "I need to do something, or I'll go crazy!"Wyneth chuckled, thinking, 'Who could that be? Maybe my brothers?'When Yoyo opened the door, she was still thinking of Emma. And there she was, Emma, right in front of her. For a second, Yoyo wondered if she was making things up from reading too much gossip. But then Alena, with a bunch of bags, stepped up with a big smile."You're Yoyo, right? The one who lives with Wyneth?"'Is that Alena? Emma's manager?' Yoyo rubbed her eyes. "Am I dreaming?""Nope, you're wide awake!" Alena said with a laugh. "Can we come in? We need to chat.""Of c
Emma tripped and looked up to see Wyneth giving her a quick look. Emma's eyes were red and puffy, like she had been crying, and they seemed tired.Emma, pushed gently by Alena, came closer, her voice scratchy. "Can we talk by ourselves for a sec, Wyneth?"Alena jumped in, "Maybe the rest of us should step out?"Wyneth did not say anything, but when Alena tried to take Yoyo away, Yoyo quickly moved to Wyneth's side. "Wyneth and I are super close. If you guys have something to say, I should hear it too. If not, you can leave," Yoyo told Alena."But," Alena said, "Emma wants to talk to Wyneth alone.""Yeah, but Emma is the one who asked, not Wyneth."Alena did not know how to respond.Yoyo stood her ground. Even if she was occasionally out of the loop, Yoyo had a knack for piecing together stories and rumors. When Alena talked about the apology, Yoyo felt something was not right. Recalling some old chatter, she believed she was getting close to uncovering the whole truth. And that
"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