The script called for a romance between an older woman and a younger man, creating strong chemistry between Penelope and Ivan."Nina."Ivan, bare-chested, approached. His physique, a result of long-term training, combined with his height, made him stand out. If this drama became a hit, he was destined to be the next big star. After every scene, he was polite, bowing to the crew and thanking them for their hard work. Then, he would come to Nina to review his scenes on the camera."Did I not capture that scene well?" he asked, referring to a pool scene with Penelope.Ivan's performance had been a bit raw.Nina reassured him, "No, your character is supposed to be young and inexperienced with relationships. Your performance fits perfectly.""That's good to hear."Ivan was dedicated and serious. Penelope, dressed in a swimsuit, wiped herself with a towel and joined them to review her scene."There's no problem," she said, patting Ivan's shoulder. "Don't worry.""Thank you, Penelo
Her face lit up with joy as she quickly answered the call, "Scott!"But the voice on the other end was speaking in a language she did not understand.Nina’s expression froze. "What are you saying? You’re not Scott?"The voice on the other end was male, and the background noise was chaotic, making it impossible to understand.Nina began to panic. Why wasn't Scott answering his phone?"Don't hang up, I need to find someone who can translate..." she said urgently, but before she could find help, the call disconnected.She tried calling back, but the phone was turned off, leaving Nina even more anxious. The phone was not with Scott, which meant he might be in danger.Her heart raced with fear and uncertainty."Nina," Penelope called out, noticing her distress. "What happened?"Nina looked at Penelope, not knowing what to do. "Scott is in danger.""Scott?" Penelope thought quickly. "He’s still missing. Was that call about him?""The person on the other end was a stranger, speakin
"This kind of news still exists? It's like we've gone back decades. It's terrifying!""We should avoid isolated places. Even if it’s not this case, there are still rapes and murders. It's always right to cherish your life and protect yourself!"Nina overheard their conversation and felt uneasy. With everything happening to her, it seemed like trouble was brewing. Organ harvesting... it sounded like organ trafficking. Had things gotten that out of control?She clenched her fists, pushing aside her fear and feeling a surge of defiance. She could not help but think about that organization.After the night shoot, Nina prepared to go home. Penelope reminded her to be careful and avoid deserted places. Nina left with Angel, but they parted ways at a certain point. Even though it was night, the streets were still crowded. However, she felt like someone was following her. They said these crimes happened in isolated places, but would someone dare to act in such a public area with so m
Scarlett did not say anything but followed Nina inside. As soon as she stepped through the door, she felt the warmth and took in the surroundings. A faint fragrance filled the air. The interior was thoughtfully decorated, suggesting that Nina was someone who loved life. Even in a small space, she lived with elegance and positivity.Seeing Nina making tea, Scarlett felt a pang of envy. They had shared a similar fate, yet Nina had broken free and was living a fulfilling life. Scarlett longed for such a normal life."Have a seat," Nina said politely, noticing Scarlett standing by the door.Scarlett nodded and walked over to the sofa. Nina placed a cup of freshly brewed tea on the table beside her. Scarlett lifted the cup, feeling the warmth, and watched the clear tea with a few floating petals. It had been a long time since she had experienced such simple pleasures. Despite her love for beauty and caring for her appearance, her life had been rough and unsophisticated.She took a
Nina's face turned pale. "I don't know which one you were, but the fact that you managed to escape means you're not ordinary!" Scarlett said. "Wilfred is risking everything to protect you so you absolutely cannot die. This is his wish, and I'll make sure it happens."Nina clenched her fists, her eyes filled with complex emotions before they turned cold again. "Is that why you came here today? Just to tell me this?""My point is, you need to be careful. You're pregnant now, so you need to take extra precautions.""Are you done? Do you think I'll thank you for this?" Nina's icy words made Scarlett blink in surprise. She had not expected this reaction.Nina stared at Scarlett with a cold smile. "Anyone can say nice things, but don't forget who poisoned me. Do you think I trust you?"I’ve had enough of you and Wilfred! Even if we were together in the past, what does that prove? My hands have never been stained with blood, but yours are! We are not the same, and I will never be grate
Scarlett felt that Nina’s change was too sudden. She did not know Nina that well, but when she offered to fight for Nina, it was surprising that Nina refused her help so completely. Most people, when facing a life-threatening situation, would cling to any chance of survival. It felt off that Nina was pushing everyone away, and Scarlett could only think it was because Nina did not want to drag them down.Wilfred looked at Scarlett, realizing she might have a point. When Nina learned about his complicated background, she did not show much resistance. But now, she was not only pushing him away but also everyone else.Perhaps Scott's risky journey to the Yaren tribe had filled her with guilt, and she did not want anyone else to take risks for her.Despite this, Wilfred respected Nina’s feelings. "No matter what, I will save her life. If she doesn't want to see us, then we’ll keep our distance. As long as she can live peacefully, that’s all that matters."There was not a perfect s
"How can I not work hard? Are you going to support me?" Nina asked jokingly.Yvonne patted her chest. "I'll support you."She answered so straightforwardly, and her generosity made Nina smile even more. "It's so good to have you. But everyone needs dreams," Nina replied.Yvonne then asked, "Haven’t you made up with Nash yet?"Nina paused for a moment. "There's no way we’re getting back together."Yvonne looked even more puzzled. "That doesn't sound right. Is it really over this time?"Although she knew about their divorce, Yvonne had still held onto a sliver of hope that there was a chance for them to reconcile."What are you thinking? It’s been over for a long time," Nina said with a laugh.Yvonne grew serious. "You're carrying his child, and he breaks up with you? Does that make any sense? Is he not taking responsibility for the baby? There must be something I don't know about. This just doesn’t add up!"Nina did not want to dwell on it. "It doesn't matter anymore. I haven’t
Suddenly, someone burst into the room. Seeing Nina lying motionless on the bed, Nash’s face was full of tension and urgency. He ran over and immediately took Nina into his arms. At that moment, Nina was too stunned to react.Overwhelmed with worry, Nash had not noticed that Nina was only undergoing a check-up. He held her tightly and whispered, "I’m sorry…"Those simple words carried a multitude of emotions. Nina, pressed against his chest, was a bit shocked but still managed to push against him slightly. "What are you doing?"Nash’s eyes were red, and as he looked at Nina, he seemed a bit disoriented. Nina was startled to see his unshaven face. He looked so different from the Nash she knew."Are you… okay?" Nash’s eyes examined her, relieved to see she was not gravely ill. He then realized that he had overreacted. "I’m... fine," Nina replied in a calm tone, lowering her eyes. "I’m just having some tests done."Nash took another look around, realizing they were indeed in a tes