Eulalia let out a soft "Mm" and said, "Why don't you hold her?"Victor tensed up again, unsure how to handle the situation.In the end, Eulalia gently placed Misty in his arms. He held her stiffly, like a newborn baby, every movement careful and tentative, afraid of hurting the little creature.Eulalia couldn't help but laugh at his wooden posture. "You won't hurt her. Try petting her back - Misty used to love being stroked. And scratch under her chin too."Victor began earnestly grooming the cat in his arms, scratching her neck with such concentration that he started to sweat.At first, Misty was a bit nervous too, but once she realized Victor meant no harm, she relaxed.Eulalia reached out to stroke Misty's head, her fingertips brushing over the cat's damaged ear. Her heart clenched with a sudden pang.Victor noticed her change in mood. He had so many questions he wanted to ask, like where the cat came from and how she got those burn scars. But he chose not to pry, knowing these wer
"I don't think this is about finding a parking spot," Eulalia mused. "do you want to come over?"Victor felt like he'd been caught red-handed. His ears twitched nervously, and after a moment's hesitation, he decided to be direct: "Can I come home with you?"Eulalia had said "come over," but Victor said "come home." One word made all the difference.Eulalia was momentarily speechless, staring at his face without reacting.She had just been making small talk, but Victor took it seriously.In her mind, Victor was like a teenage boy just entering puberty – passionate about his feelings but also cautious and shy.She used to tease him by calling him "Mr. Hollywood," and his ears would turn red, the blush spreading down to his neck like a cooked shrimp.She expected him to shy away this time too, but surprisingly, he stared at her stubbornly, like a puppy waiting for its owner to take it home."I'm sorry, that was too sudden," Victor finally backed down. He took a deep breath and popped fou
After handling the most difficult task at hand and getting off to a good start, Eulalia's next focus was on investments.She had many expenses coming up, and although she still had over $600 million left, it could disappear quickly if she wasn't careful.Eulalia wasn't one to sit idle and deplete her resources. Back at home, she lay on the couch with her laptop, analyzing the recent stock market trends. Eventually, she invested $10 million in a promising stock.The Clearwater family had been involved in various businesses in the past – jewelry, construction materials, real estate, and more. If Eulalia chose to stick to these familiar industries, things might be easier. However, Percy and Trent were the leaders in those fields, and getting involved would inevitably lead to confrontations with them.After much consideration, Eulalia decided against it. She was too vulnerable right now to go up ag
The reporter smiled awkwardly. After all, Eulalia and Victor had been trending on social media recently. It was Truex's first rumored romance, so naturally, the reporter couldn't resist asking a few more questions.After covering some work-related topics with standard responses, the reporter realized that getting any juicy news from Truex was going to be disappointing. Fifteen minutes had passed."Mr. Truex, can we talk about your personal life?" the reporter ventured."You can ask, and I'll choose whether to answer or not," Truex replied nonchalantly.The reporter silently gritted his teeth. "Do you have someone special in your life right now?"Truex responded, "Well, there are different kinds of love – friendship, family, romance. In that case, I have quite a few people I care about.""I meant romantically," the reporter clarified."Then I choose not to answer. This is where your skills come into play – see if you can get any paparazzi shots," Truex challenged with a smirk.The repo
Victor's interview comments sparked a lot of online debate.People who had previously insulted Eulalia started to reflect on whether they'd been wrong. What they thought were small jabs - if everyone gives a little hurt, how much pain does that person end up bearing?Nobody knew. Nobody cared.Former Eulalia fans who watched Victor's interview felt a lump in their throat. They were uneasy and conflicted.They had known Eulalia before the rumors started, watched her debut, act, and grow. How could they abandon her over a few words from others?Those accusations didn't even have basic evidence - no video, no audio. Eulalia just posted a short message on social media and disappeared. They thought she was weak or guilty, too ashamed to face people and address the rumors.But what if... she couldn't speak up?Looking at it differently, given all Eulalia's "scandals," she should've made many enemies. Yet no one produced solid evidence against her. Doesn't that suggest she was actually innoc
While amateurs focus on the spectacle, professionals pay attention to the details. Eulalia might be savvy in business, but she was a bit out of her depth when it came to investing in the film industry. Victor broke down the pros and cons for her.The company Eulalia invested in was a team specializing in sketch comedy that had recently ventured into the film industry, only to fall flat on their face. Their last three comedy films were universally mocked, with awkward attempts at humor and poor production quality. Critics suggested they should stick to what they knew best - sketch comedy. Now, having lost so much money, they were on the verge of selling the company.When Victor discussed films with Eulalia, his voice was full of passion and energy. Just hearing his enthusiastic tone, Eulalia could imagine his eyes sparkling with a mix of mischief and intense focus.Victor was clearly in his element, asking pointed questions that cut right to the heart of the matter.He glanced at the s
Victor hadn't voluntarily taken on a film project in ages. When he did, though, it was always a masterpiece. His involvement wasn't just exciting for him; it was a cause for celebration among fans and viewers alike.On his way to the meeting, Bob was wondering what team or project had caught Victor's eye. Maybe it was that fantasy drama he'd mentioned earlier?But he couldn't have been more wrong...Bob froze as he stared at the printed script in his hands."A horror movie?"Victor nodded.Bob's reaction was over the top: "For crying out loud, man! You could've picked anything, and you go for horror? Have you lost your mind, or am I dreaming? Don't you know the domestic film market? Horror flicks have no audience here. A couple years back, a big-budget 3D horror movie tanked hard. Not only did it bomb, but viewers ripped it to shreds. Aren't you all about reputation? Why on earth would you take on this kind of project?"Victor was known for his difficult personality. Anyone who knew h
Eulalia woke up early on the first day of filming for The Palace. She threw on some comfy casual clothes and a baseball cap before heading out.Compared to the other actresses with their perfectly done makeup, she'd be hard to spot in a crowd with her low-key look.Reid had offered to pick her up, but Eulalia turned him down. It was better to keep a low profile right now. The biggest scandal surrounding her was the rumor that she'd slept with the director to get roles. Keeping some distance from Reid would be good for the whole crew.Eulalia got in touch with Jane and handed over Misty's carrier when she arrived on set, asking her to look after the cat.Jane was Eulalia's assistant, usually helping with little tasks like fetching water or clothes. She didn't have much of a presence at the company - despite being Eulalia's assistant, anyone could boss her around.This time though, Eulalia had used the recording in her possession to get Cylus to officially assign Jane to her.The pay wa