As the meetup concluded, everyone got up, wanting to leave the hotel together.Wyneth felt dizzy and swayed when she stood up. Luckily, Shaun, who was beside her, lent a supportive hand and asked in a hushed tone, "Are you okay?"Wyneth put on a nonchalant smile. "I'm fine. My legs just fell asleep from sitting too long. You don't have to help me."She brushed off Shaun's assistance and made her way outside, not even realizing that she was walking unsteadily in her high heels.While waiting for the elevator, Wyneth leaned against the wall, unconcerned about her appearance.Despite her casual posture, her natural beauty and curvy figure exuded a lazy and carefree charm. Plus, her typically fair cheeks had flushed slightly, making her all the more adorable.Everyone could not help but steal glances at her. They marveled at her boldness for acting so carelessly in front of the powerful and influential bigshot in the showbiz industry.Ding.The elevator arrived, and everyone stood
Hayden was surprised at how little Wyneth weighed, even lighter than he had estimated just by looking at her. He carried her out of the hotel in long strides, and a Lincoln extended SUV was already waiting outside the entrance. When the driver saw Hayden approaching, he quickly got out of the car and opened the door for him.Hayden wanted to place Wyneth in the car, but she wrapped her arms around his neck tightly. Her eyes were a bit hazy."Are you trying to kill me?" she slurred.Hayden was confused. "What do you mean?""I knew it. You don't like me, so you want to kill me. Then you can marry someone else, right?" Wyneth accused Hayden with a melancholic expression. Her face was flushed. It was obvious that she was pretty drunk.Hayden let out a resigned sigh. "Murder is a crime. Do you really think I would do something that is not beneficial for me?"Wyneth seemed stunned for a moment before responding slowly. "Oh, right. Hayden Hamilton wouldn't do something like that. He's t
Hayden followed her pristine white fingertips with his eyes, the intense contrast between her pure white skin and the vivid red of her nail polish causing a jolt of emotion within him. A strange feeling washed over him, one that he could not quite place. He wanted to kiss her, but he could not bring himself to do it, not with her recent talk of divorce and her seemingly determined attitude to stay away from him. It was only in her intoxicated state that she had demanded his kiss. Despite the temptation that pulsed through him, Hayden knew better than to take advantage of her in such a vulnerable state."Not here. Somewhere else," he said.But Wyneth shook her head. "No."Hayden's gaze wandered over her fair cheeks, and his finger gently traced them. "Do you want me to kiss here?" he asked softly.Wyneth kept shaking her head, but Hayden had an unusual amount of patience. He playfully tapped her nose and asked, "How about here then?"She fell silent, her tears drying up. Her gaze f
As Wyneth surveyed the marks on her skin, memories of last night flooded her mind.Hayden, that seemingly emotionless man, was not what he appeared to be. What had started as a drunken act of heroism had led to an outrageous encounter with him. And to top it off, she had signed her name on the divorce agreement with a flick of her wrist, in a daring act of defiance.Wyneth could not resist the urge to scratch at the reflection of the marks on her skin in the mirror with her fingertips, wondering if she should just pack her bags and leave the planet altogether. But she told herself, 'Enough of these thoughts. What's done is done. It's time to focus on the task at hand.'She quickly freshened up, changed into her clothes, and headed out the door.Two hours later, at Stello Studios, Wyneth emerged from the dressing room, her face adorned with bold, bright makeup and her lips painted a daring shade of red. Layers upon layers of red chiffon cascaded around her, with even the waistband a
Wyneth's face showed a hint of unease, as she realized that the leading lady in Le Palais was none other than Gigi.'Is it too late for me to back out of playing Lucienne?' Wyneth asked herself in her mind. Freshly divorced from Hayden, she joined Le Palais as the third female lead, which could be seen as a bold move to prove a point."Allow me to make introductions," Matthew said, brimming with warmth, a far cry from the aloofness one might expect from a famous director. "This is Gigi, our star actress in Le Palais. Her brother, Jake, happens to be financing the drama. Gigi, this is Wyneth, the up-and-coming actress playing Lucienne."In the entertainment world, Gigi had a reputation for being sweet, innocent, and easygoing. With so many people from the production around, she would never show her true colors. Graciously, she extended her hand to Wyneth. "Hello and welcome to the Le Palais team."Wyneth looked at Gigi's delicate hand and shook it gently. "Thank you."The exchange
Tears welled up in Gigi's eyes as she fully immersed herself in the role of Le Palais' protagonist, Catherine."They all once trusted you, considered you a friend, and even risked their lives for you! And now, look at what you've become!" Gigi was not holding back in this scene, unleashing her full power. 'They want me to go easy on Wyneth? Not a chance!' Gigi was determined to outshine Wyneth, embarrass her in front of everyone, and force her to flee in disgrace. Feeling triumphant, Gigi purposely chose this challenging scene.Matthew, watching from the monitor, furrowed his brow.Shaun, concerned for Wyneth, was about to speak when a clear, icy female voice cut through the air."Isn't it all thanks to you that I've become like this?"Everyone's attention was immediately drawn to the voice.Compared to the emotional Gigi, Wyneth, who portrayed Lucienne, stood with a cool, emotionless expression, her eyes as frosty as a moonlit lake. She let out a derisive laugh. "You sought to d
Gigi's eyes smoldered with an intense unwillingness to accept defeat. She could not allow herself to be upstaged.'Wyneth is merely a supporting actress, and although stunningly beautiful, if her acting skills surpassed mine, then what would the future hold for me?' The more Gigi dwelled on it, the more panic rose within her. 'One more shot, just one more, and I can reclaim my status!'The room fell silent. Deep down, everyone knew Gigi was not sick—she had just been outshined by Wyneth. But no one dared to say anything when her brother was a major investor. So, everyone pretended to show concern for her."Gigi, if you're not feeling well, you really should head back and rest.""Yeah, don't overdo it."Hearing this, Gigi realized they were sidelining her. Just as she was about to protest, Matthew decisively waved his hand."Since Gigi isn't feeling well, let's wrap up today's rehearsal.""Matthew, I..."Keira held her back, and Gigi reluctantly bit her tongue. She managed to fo
"Who's the lead actress in 'Le Palais'?"'Le Palais's lead actress?' Dexter whipped out his phone to search, clueless about the Hamilton family's drama or Wyneth's plan to divorce Hayden. Upon discovering the leading actress's identity, he promptly informed Hayden."Mr. Hamilton, it's Gigi, Mr. Kane's sister."Dexter pondered Hayden's inquiry. 'Is he curious about the cast of Le Palais? Or concerned the leading actress might mistreat his wife? After all, his wife plays a villainess in the drama.'Hayden was surprised that Wyneth played a supporting role for Gigi after being humiliated at the Hamilton residence. 'Until the previous night, she might have been capable of such a thing. But since then, she has changed. Is it merely a coincidence?' he wondered, pocketing his phone. "Any other plans this afternoon?""We have a two-hour meeting, Mr. Hamilton. Should we visit your wife on set?" Dexter asked, his face alight with excitement. "We have plenty of time. Let's head to the set."