'What happened again?'Jessica was browsing a webpage on the computer.The previous comments about her, including the slanders of half an hour ago and the supportive comments of ten minutes ago, were all covered up by new ones in an instant…[Hammer is a scum! His behaviors fly in the face of his public image!][I’ll give poor marks to any shows hosted by Hammer and boycott all his upcoming shows!]The rating for the girl group talent show, whose four episodes had been aired, had risen from 8.4 to 9.2, but because of this malicious boycott of Hammer, it dropped back to 8.4 in just half an hour.And a large number of netizens were also getting involved in boycotting him, whether on purpose or not. If it went on like this, the rating of the girl group talent show would keep dropping…Director Cooper had urgently ordered to issue a statement through the official social media account of the girl group that they would definitely reach the bottom of the fact and punish the relevant pe
Director Cooper turned around to stare at Jessica. "Who is it?""Wade Maddox,"Jessica replied calmly."Wade Maddox?" Director Cooper's eyes sparkled."Yeah. Wade is the judge of charm for the talent show. Although he wasn't in the venue in every show, he showed his face when giving his comments via video call. I'm sure all the viewers of our show know about his involvement, so there won't be any doubts about the rationality of the replacement. On top of that, Wade stepping into the breach will naturally provide some causes of sensation. Actually he himself will give rise to a stir. I think it'll take only a little bit publicity to drown out those disapproving voices online."Director Cooper nodded in satisfaction, the anxiety on his face instantly disappearing. "All right! Let's bring Wade on board!"Tanner, who had been sitting on the side quietly listening all along, looked at them and remarked, "Getting Wade to be the judge of charm cost quite a fortune. If we want him to mak
It took some time, but Jessica Bush finally connected the dots.The person said that she was the one in the photo… It was just that she had changed her number.[Yes, of course! The time and date?]Jessica replied eagerly.[You can pick the place. My only request is that it needs to be a safe and secluded place within this region. Apart from that, I want you to come alone, as soon as possible. If possible, make it tonight.] The woman then gave Jessica the location of a district.Jessica furrowed her brows.The woman asked if she wanted to know the truth, but she was more impatient than her.Jessica gave it some thought and told her the address of a restaurant.Fifteen minutes later, Jessica got a reply: [Alright. See you then!]*After Jessica got off work, she drove to the restaurant as promised.The reason she chose this restaurant was not only because of its privacy but also because the owner of the hotel was Jayden’s childhood friend. This assured Jessica of her safety.
Jessica walked into the emergency area.She took out her phone and called the phone number again.The phone rang.The person answered the phone this time."Hello."Jessica heard the Queue Management System calling the next number on the phone, which overlapped the sound in the emergency area.Jessica asked calmly, "Why didn't you show up by appointment?""I had an accident." It was a woman's voice and sounded hoarse."Where are you? In the hospital?" Jessica asked."..."The woman sighed. She sounded relieved but still worried. She paused for a while and said, "You're right.""What has happened?"After Jessica asked, she heard a nurse saying. "You're being put on a drip. Please hang up. Be careful!"Jessica looked in the direction where the nurse who pushed a nursing trolley looked at. A woman with long hair lay on a raised sick bed which was against the wall!The woman's appearance wasn't like Jessica's, but her face feature and temperament were somewhat like Jessica's
Jessica knitted her brows.After a brief pause, she said, "Okay. If your information is indeed worth something, I'll have Maddox Group shelter you."The wariness in Perla's eyes ebbed somewhat as she perceived the sincerity in Jessica's attitude, but she still insisted, "I need to hear you say it to Christian Maddox."Though a trifle resigned, Jessica still fished her cellphone out of her handbag and ran her finger across the screen.Before tapping the dial button, she raised her head and said to Perla, "It's only fair if you give me something solid before I make the call, don't you think?"Perla pressed her pale lips together and, after a few second's internal struggle, lifted her head to look Jessica in the eye and asked, "Did you meet a woman in a cemetery half a month ago?"A hint of incredulity appeared in Jessica's eyes.Her mind racing, Jessica said, "I remember her voice. You're not her."Perla gave a watery smile, "Of course not, but I know who she is, so the online ex
Startled, Jessica glanced around.The emergency section was seething with people and rather noisy. Her eyes searched the crowd carefully, but Perla was nowhere to be seen.She hastened up to the nurses' station. "Excuse me, would you please tell me where the patient occupying Bed 26th, the one next to the wall, has gone?"All nurses in emergency were very busy, and the whole place was full of intermittent rings of call bells. Not until she repeated her question urgently did one of the nurses think back for a moment and tell her, "I think she's gone to a consultation.""What kind of consultation? Is her injury really that serious?" Jessica became faintly apprehensive.The nurse, not knowing the details, told her to step outside to ask the nurses in the on-call room.But it struck Jessica that the matter was not what it seemed. Walking out, she made a phone call to Christian. Fortunately for her, this time he answered the call. She said without preamble, "I need a favor.""Go on."
Taken aback, Jessica jerked her head around."Are you okay?"The tall, shadowy figure behind her stepped forward and put his hands on her shoulders, looking at her to gage her mood. He had seldom seen such manifest panic in her eyes."Why did you come here?""After watching the security footage you asked for, I decided I should come here," said Christian.Lips pressed together, Jessica found the hands on her shoulders scalding.The reason why she had called Christian without thinking the instant she'd realized that something might have happened to Perla was not only because Christian could pull the security video for her within the shortest possible time, but also because of, as she believed, her heartfelt trust in him.But now, her trust in him had begun to waver again."I've had someone run a background check on that woman. Her name's Perla Leah. There might be some kind of connection between her and the woman in black you met a couple of days ago," Christian told her explici
Jessica got in the car. A man in a police uniform was waiting.She told the police officer the story of her appointment with Perla today, the fire that befell Perla, and Perla’s strange disappearance at the end. The police officer got off the car after taking a statement from her. He said something to Christian and walked away.Christian took Jessica home.He went to the study to answer a phone call. When he came back, Jessica was not in the bedroom.He asked the maid downstairs. She told him that Jessica had not come downstairs yet.Christian frowned slightly. After thinking for a few seconds, he strode upstairs.Jessica’s room was next to the study on the third floor. The door was ajar, so he gently pushed it open.Jessica was sitting by the window and staring quietly and blankly at the room.His heart ached for her. He wanted to go forward, but he suddenly stopped. At the moment, she was lovely, gentle yet detached. He was enchanted by her, but he did not dare to walk forwar
The next day, Jessica went to work in the TV station. Her assistant reported the recent schedule to her.Jessica listened for a while, raised her head and asked, "Didn't you say that I needed to prepare for Leap Art's gala evening on New Year's Eve next week?"The assistant said in a hurry, "It occurs to me... It may be changed. We'd better delay the preparation in case you will prepare for it in vain...""What's the matter?" Jessica frowned slightly."I have arranged for someone to investigate and haven't gotten the exact news yet. It is said that the organizers of Leap Art's gala evening on New Year's Eve have changed their minds and will invite Adela to replace you...," the assistant said."Adela?"Gail was drinking coffee and writing the plan in Jessica's office. When Gail heard that, she stood up and said anxiously, "Adela has just made a comeback. Even though she becomes popular slightly, how can she replace Jess in the image or influence?""It is said that Adela's remuner
[It's because I think my acting skills are not worthy of your script.]Jessica replied seriously.Hawley became anxious and replied without punctuation. [Don't worry I will try my best to help you and won't urge you]Jessica paused and replied with a smile. [I haven't finished speaking. Hold on. Since you have waited for a long time, please give me some time if you don't mind. I would like to find an acting teacher and learn how to act. After I'm sure that I can play the role, I will join in your movie. How is it?]Recently, more films and TV dramas started inviting Jessica. Many of them had great investments and groups. Jessica obviously felt that the current situation was pushing her to change.It was impossible for her to reject all of them, but she couldn't shoot all the films or TV dramas with the attitude as if she was doing a guest appearance. She would better be prepared before she met the chances. If so, she would be more confident.Hawley paused. It took him some time t
The next afternoon, when it was time for Jessica to get off work, Hawley arrived at the appointed time.Jessica took him to the nearest restaurant to the TV station. She said with a smile, "It's not a high-end restaurant. Just order expensive dishes."Hawley also smiled, "Expensive dishes do not necessarily taste good!""Having said that, I would like to thank you. Expensive dishes can show my sincerity at least," Jessica said.Hawley put down the menu, looked at her and said seriously, "If you would like to thank me, how about consider my invitation seriously? I want to invite you to be the heroine in my first movie!"Hawley was sincere. He looked passionate and vigorous for his first movie. It was hard for Jessica to refuse."Have you drawn your inspiration in France?" She didn't refuse him directly but changed the topic.Hawley said seriously, "I have spent three years on the script. When I studied abroad, I wrote it with my best friend. I almost finish it recently. I believe
Griffin kept his promise.The next day after Jessica's return, Jakesville TV Station put the interview of GL's successor, Neil, on the air. Meanwhile, everyone received the email that announced Gail's promotion to senior editor.The directors in their team were all delighted. People from their sister teams also urged Gail to treat them to dinner. Gail agreed generously and decided to throw a party to celebrate her promotion in the evening. *After several rounds of wine, Gail was giddy with delight and tipsy. With a goblet in her hand, she sat beside Jessica and grinned. "Jess, I owe my promotion to you. I've racked my brains but still know not how to express my gratitude… How about I leave my paycheck to you?" Jessica couldn't help but giggle.She poked Gail's forehead. "Are you going to marry me?""Look, this is all that I can give. Then again, you're not short of money. Tell me what I should do."Jessica looked at Gail's tender, pursed lips and wrapped her arm around
At sea, the anxious Christian calmed down and was relieved finally. He took off his coat and wrapped her up tightly.She looked at him and asked, "Why did you come here?"Christian compressed his thin lips and reached out to smooth her hair beside her ears. It was a little messy because of the wind.Christian had arranged for someone to protect her since she pissed off GL's Neil in France. The nobles all knew that GL's Neil was malicious, especially for beautiful women.As soon as Christian's men reported to Christian that Jessica suddenly bought an air ticket and went abroad alone, Christian guessed that she was going to deal with Neil.Christian was afraid that Jessica would be unable to deal with Neil. He didn't have any time to care about other things and followed Jessica to come to France.Luckily, he arrived in time. Otherwise, even if Jessica dealt with Neil, she would be unable to deal with Jerome. Jerome was not a man to be trifled with."Don't take risks again! If you
As Jerome confronted him coldly, Christian's narrowed eyes slid out of focus for a second.Soon, he collected himself, and ferocity suppressed the gloom in his eyes. "Before I figure out the entire thing, I'll keep her out of harm's way! Even if someone tells her the truth one day, it has to be me and not you! You'd better stay away from her!" Jerome's face also turned gloomy. "I was not interested in her or those trivial matters in the past, but destiny guided me to meet her. Then I find that those matters are pretty interesting…And the more annoyed you are, the more interesting I find it… Besides, you stole my lines. The one who should stay away from her is you!" "Don't bother. This is between my wife and me," Christian declared his sovereignty once again.Jerome looked askance at Christian. His gloomy voice became huskier and more horrifying. "If she knew the truth, do you think she would still believe you?"Christian knitted his brows as he exhorted in a
"Christian?"Jessica spun around and did a double take, mixed delight and incredulity in her eyes.Christian made his way to her and took her by the hand. "You're still recovering. How could you run around like this?"Christian's voice was steely. Though he was speaking to Jessica, it was the man opposite her that his piercing eyes flashed at.At this moment, the bodyguards outside the cabin hurried inside all at once. One of them bowed to Jerome and explained apologetically, "Mr. Garan, he's brought some men here... We failed to stop them..."Jerome waved his hand testily and, restraining his annoyance, rose to his feet and looked at Christian. "Nice to see you again, Mr. Maddox." Though his words were a greeting, his face were rather tight."I heard only a few days ago that there's some turbulence going on in the Garan family. It surprises me Mr. Garan is still in the mood for partying," Christian said acidly."Oh, you're pretty well-informed, Mr. Maddox!" Jerome remarked with
"I'm just a nobody, and all I want is for the job to be done in a peaceful fashion. I have no reason to work against you on my own initiative unless you leave me no choice, don't you think?" Jessica said, her face bland.Having no alternative but to resign himself to accepting it, Neil said testily, "Fine! Get it over with!"A smile curled Jessica's lips as her beautiful eyes moved to the outline for the interview on the sofa. "Speak according to the outline and answer my every question. Here we go."Watching Neil obediently pick up the interview outline with resentment etched on his face, Jessica snickered and turned on her digital recorder.**Twenty minutes later, the interview came to a successful end.Having obtained what she wanted, Jessica operated the digital recorder for a moment and then stowed it in her handbag.Neil had had enough of it. He hurled the interview outline she'd given him to the floor and, springing to his feet testily, blustered, "I see any of those pho
Neil's eyes glittered with alarm at the sight of the picture on Jessica's phone, the corners of his mouth twitching in spite of himself.On the sofa he'd been sitting a moment ago sat a couple of female models. Neil glared over his left shoulder and then the right one at the girls and thundered, "Beat it!""Neil..."A charming girl, unwilling to leave, walked over and, holding his hand, said, "Where do you want us to go?""Get out of my sight! Now!" Neil stormed shiftily.His bawl brought all the girls trotting out helter-skelter...Jessica, taking advantage of the opportunity, took back her phone and unhurriedly put it into her handbag in the presence of Neil."Let's go somewhere else to talk," Neil said to Jessica, rising to his feet and leading the way for the door.Jessica remained where she was. With a smile that never reached her eyes, she said, "I thought you liked the lively atmosphere in this place."The corners of Neil's mouth twitched and he snapped, "It's not every