As she began to pack up, footsteps echoed outside the office, followed by a knock on her door.
"Who's there?"
The office door creaked open, revealing the tall figure of Simmons, whom Liora hadn't seen for a few days.
Liora's piercing gaze swept over him. "What brings you here?"
"Liora, I messed up."
Simmons stood at the doorway, silent for a moment, then suddenly began to apologize.
His handsome face carried a hint of melancholy.
Liora remained silent. After their argument at the hospital, Simmons hadn't visited for several days. Busy with work, she hadn't spared him a thought. She found his forceful interference in her affairs quite off-putting.
She had thought the playboy had probably given up on her, but here he was.
Liora, not one to yield to pressure, softened her expression.
"Stop meddling in my affairs. Let's be ordinary friends."
"Liora, I really like you. How can you expect me to t
John looked up, "Don't I get a reward?" Diana: "This was an easy task for you." John: "I ordered Tom to do it." Diana: ... Her bad guy was becoming increasingly hard to treat. "Your reward was given to you yesterday... isn't that enough?" Diana muttered quietly. Looking at her somewhat gloomy face, a faint curve appeared on John's lips involuntarily. Last night... It was indeed good. One had to admit, she had a different charm after having some drinks. After having breakfast, John headed straight to the company. Diana, on the other hand, drove directly to the newly taken over styling studio. Upon arriving, she found that she wasn't the only one there; Frank and Jenny were also present. Jenny's facial injuries had subsided after a visit to the hospital, concealed by makeup with only faint traces visible. Frank, however, was a surprising sight for Diana. Leaning on c
Christopher approached her, reaching out to shake Lora's hand. "Why did you let Scarlett out again? If someone sees her, it'll become a public spectacle." "Scarlett has been cooped up in her room all day. I thought she needed some fresh air, so I let her out." "With her current state, it's better for her to stay indoors and not cause more trouble." Lora glared at him. "What kind of talk is that? Scarlett is our daughter, and despite her current condition, she's still young..." "I feel for her too. I was just upset by her recent behavior. Alright, don't be sad," Christopher consoled her, patting her back in a somewhat dismissive manner. Lora bit her lip, a hint of anger in her eyes. "Have you found out who harmed Scarlett?" "Not yet. The forces behind this are powerful, and Scarlett seems to have attracted some unknown enemy." "Mom, don't cry. Grandfather's birthday is coming up in a few days. Relax a bit, and maybe at the banqu
Colin: "What is it?" "Just give me a kiss~" After saying that, Leah pouted her pink lips and leaned towards Colin's handsome face. Right before she was about to kiss him, he suddenly reached out, pinching her cheek. "Your message just now, what does it mean?" Leah: "Huh?" Colin released her, "Are you going to act a drama?" "Yeah, I am." Leah nodded, "Do you know Lawrence Wood? He seems to be a quite famous producer. He has noticed me to play the female lead in a drama." "Oh." Leah: ... This man is really infuriatingly indifferent. Leah said slowly, "It's an idol drama, with romantic scenes. There might even be kissing scenes..." "Okay." Colin replied. Leah was completely defeated. She couldn't resist saying, "Kissing scenes are child's play. There might even be those more explicit ones, you know, like wet scenes. You understand..." Colin remained silent. Ju
"Well, it just happened naturally." Diana put on a casual expression. Leah showed a disappointed expression, clearly dissatisfied with Diana's vague response. Crossing her arms, Leah smirked, "So who's the one on top?" Diana: ...D*mn it, can you say such things with that captivating face of yours? Jackson, who was driving, originally planned to ignore their conversation, but when the topic suddenly turned to this, he couldn't help but perk up his ears. Can't blame him for being curious. The boss, who was so cold and arrogant in public, but in private with Diana... the contrast was too intriguing! "It just fell into place." Diana made it seem natural. Leah narrowed her eyes, revealing a playful smile, "Alright, you don't have to say it. I can guess, too obvious." With that, she gave Diana a meaningful and knowing look. Leaving Jackson utterly confused. Obvious? This...
Amelia was taken aback, "You're not here for an audition? Then why are you here?" Leah, sitting with crossed legs, displayed an elegant smile, "Of course, to accompany me for the audition." Amelia paused for a moment, then shifted her gaze to Leah next to Diana. Confronted with Leah's calm and composed expression, Amelia's displeasure deepened. This girl was exceptionally beautiful, with gentle features that surpassed Amelia's own beauty. Amelia couldn't help feeling more irked. Who was this random person who suddenly appeared? "Don't think you can become an actress just because you have some looks. You look unfamiliar; you probably got here through some connections." She glanced at Diana and sneered, "Birds of a feather flock together!" Amelia seethed with anger, but Leah remained unperturbed. She sat there, smiling serenely, without uttering a word. Yet, the coldness in her eyes gradually inten
Wesley instantly widened his eyes. "You know them?!" Leah nodded, "Yes, they're quite famous." Ben Thompson is her future brother-in-law; how could she not know? Now, Wesley was completely unsettled. She knows those three idi*ts, but not him? He's popular too, you know! Leah calmly said, "Any other questions?" If not, she was leaving. Brand nodded, "No, you can go." As Leah left the room, Brand made some notes on her resume. "I'm satisfied with Leah's performance, but her restriction on intimate scenes could be a limitation. If not for that, I would have cast her without hesitation." He always demanded actors to give their all. Despite marketing the show as an idol drama, it leaned more towards an artistic romantic film. The requirements for the lead actors were high, including passionate scenes. Using a stunt double might compromise the effect. "Leah is indeed impressive, but she
"Yes, tomorrow... it will indeed be a 'grand' gift." John sat on the side, his deep eyes revealing a touch of coldness. ... Next day. Inside the Patel mansion. Today marks Wallace Wentworth, Christopher Patel's father-in-law's eightieth birthday. Wallace, a patriarch who once dominated the business world, transformed the Patel family from a mediocre elite into the top echelon of Cloud City's high society. He was truly an extraordinary figure. Despite having numerous assets, Wallace only had one daughter, Lora. Lora had no interest in inheriting the family business. Despite Wallace's objections, she insisted on marrying Christopher, who had nothing at the time. Reluctantly, Wallace allowed Christopher to marry into the family. However, Wallace never had a good impression of Christopher. It wasn't until ten years ago, as his health declined and he observed Christopher's dedicated care for Lora, that Wallace, persu
John, with a 'little girl' at his side, walked towards the Patel residence, ignoring the complex gazes from the crowd. As they entered, it was as if a stone had been dropped into a pond, causing ripples of speculation. "Isn't that John Matthews? What's he doing here?" "It's strange. Who spread the rumor about a fallout between the Matthews and Patel families? Everything seemed fine..." "Things are not always as they seem. Did you notice Christopher Patel's expression? Something's off." "Knowing Matthews's style, if there were a real feud, he wouldn't be here. Those rumors about the Matthews Group targeting the Patel family can't be trusted. I think there might be a misunderstanding." ... "Mr. Patel, congratulations." John gestured, and Ethan handed over a gift box. Christopher stood there, momentarily puzzled by John's intentions. Unable to send him away immediately, he decided to observe. With a fake sm