77. One Little Thing

The news anchor’s voice pierced through the room, her tone cutting deep. “They say behind every successful man there’s a woman, but in the case of Ivan Carlos, this story takes a different turn. Ivan, the gifted author and actor, who took his time to write something so amazing and no one plays the male lead role in his movie better than him. Despite his encounters with several women during his career, none have caused more controversy than the Canadian woman who entered his life four years ago.”

I could feel my stomach knotting as I anticipated what was coming next.

“Veronica Carlisle,” the anchor continued, her words dripping with venom. “Her name has now become synonymous with betrayal. Many believe she’s the reason Ivan’s life has spiraled out of control. After the shocking revelation that she had an affair with Ivan’s brother, which came to light in front of the world on what was supposed to be their wedding day, Ivan Carlos has been missing for several days. Authorities are still