★★★★ Meanwhile, Cesar and Jasmine arrived at the top floor. Cesar led her to a room filled with beautiful dresses. "Take your pick," he said, gesturing grandly. Jasmine's eyes widened at the selection. "These are amazing! Thank you." He winked. "Choose wisely. This could be your moment." Jasmine selected a stunning emerald green dress. Cesar's eyes lit up. "Now, that's what I'm talking about. You will look incredible." "Thank you, you've been a great help, even though I've probably ruined my chances with my own stupidity," Jasmine admitted, her tone tinged with regret as she realized how her actions might have been perceived by Damon. "Well, truthfully, I'm quite curious to see you all dolled up. I've never known my friend to be so considerate towards someone else," Cesar remarked with a playful grin. "Now, get yourself ready before joining the party. Oh, and I'm not sure if there's any makeup left for you." Jasmine felt a blush rise to her cheeks, though it was well-hidden unde
★★★★"My friend is single and beautiful," Cindy said, praising her friend in front of Cesar with a sly smile. "If you’re hinting at being single, don’t leave her alone. The men in this venue won’t waste a second to approach her."Cesar chuckled, catching onto Cindy’s subtle matchmaking attempt. "Indeed, your friend is beautiful. But you might be forgetting she may not want to mingle with me. It’s not really pleasant to force someone into a situation, Cindy. I’m sure she’ll pass on your offer."Cesar’s tactful response left Cindy and her friend slightly puzzled, as they didn’t quite grasp his polite deflection.At that moment, a group of women passed by, their voices carrying over the crowd. "Look at the woman on the stairs. How gorgeous she is! That dress suits her so well. Who is she?"The murmurs caught Cindy’s attention. She and her friend shifted their gaze to the staircase. Descending gracefully was a woman in an emerald gown that hugged her body as if it had been tailored exclus
★★★★ "God damn, this man!" Cesar cursed under his breath, loud enough for Jasmine to hear. She heaved a sigh and turned to face Damon, who was glaring at her as if her action upset him. Jasmine rolled her eyes in response. "What kind of requirement can her presence possibly fulfill?" Cindy demanded, her ears turning deep crimson in anger. "I have selected her as the lead face of our film," Damon answered without hesitation, shocking both Jasmine and Cindy, who had never guessed this was what Damon had been planning all along, despite having asked him multiple times about the lead actress. "Is this some kind of joke?" Cindy snapped, disbelief flashing across her face. "I recommended Maria, who is not only a talented actress but also a three-time award-winning star." "The board of directors wants a new face," Damon replied coldly. "You may have a say in company matters, but do not question my decisions." "You've forgotten that Grandfather also said my consent is required for such
★★★★"Wow! Interesting. So, can I assume that you suddenly start feeling uncomfortable seeing your ex-boyfriend with your sister at this party?" Cesar shifted his attention back to Jasmine, raising an eyebrow."No, it's not something that makes me uncomfortable," Jasmine replied firmly. "I broke up with him five years ago, and there's nothing left between us. But my relationship with them has never been good."Jasmine turned her head away from Layla, who was stepping into the venue. Layla immediately noticed Jasmine and couldn’t hide her surprise. "How did my sister get an invitation to this party?" she asked Paul, her voice dripping with disdain. "Didn't you say it’s an elite party? No normal people can just step in. How come Jas is here?"Paul shrugged, trying to appear nonchalant. "Maybe she has connections we don’t know about," he suggested, though his eyes betrayed his curiosity.Layla’s eyes narrowed as she noticed Cesar and she could say he was from a rich family. "Look at the
★★★★ "I mean to say, if you are thinking of ruining my friend's life even for a moment, I will make sure the following morning your family files your missing complaint," the woman said with a creepy smile, impressed by Jasmine’s silence. She knew Cindy was watching them from somewhere. She turned around to leave, but this time her hand was grabbed by Jasmine, who dug her nails into her arm. She winced in pain, turning around as her tears trickled. "What the hell?!" the woman cried out. "I did not feel the same amount of pain you are going through, but this is what you deserve. And if you think your threat has successfully worked on me, then you are a complete fool. Tell your best friend that sometimes insecurity is the only thing that can easily make her look aged, which she already is. There are many handsome men in this country other than Damon Colley," Jasmine said, withdrawing her nails from her skin as she stepped back, adding, "Tell Miss Cindy if she wants to hide her love, t
★★★"My gesture depends on my mood. Since she provokes me while knowing me well, how can my gesture remain kind and tasteful for her?" Damon said curtly, quickly lighting a cigarette in frustration."Is that so? Why is it so different with Jasmine? She deliberately walked in like a beggar to embarrass you, yet I didn't see a single moment of harshness from you. Although you didn't help her, you didn't throw her out either," Cesar said, taking a seat next to him. Though the screen was in front of them, Jasmine was no longer visible on it.Damon took a long drag from his cigarette, exhaling slowly. "This matter is different. Do not twist it."Cesar raised an eyebrow. "Different how? Because she doesn’t give you importance, or because you actually care about her?"Damon glanced at Cesar, his eyes cold. "What are you getting at?"Cesar leaned forward, his tone softer but probing. "I've known you for a long time, Damon. You don’t get this worked up over just anyone. If she’s nothing to you
★★★★★ "What kind of purpose brings you here, if it's not so personal?" Harley asked in a comfortable tone rather than a curious one, so Jasmine wouldn’t raise her brow at him. "I thought this party would be packed with producers and directors. Maybe I’d get a chance to talk to them. That’s what was going on in my mind until I realized I’m a fool," Jasmine said with a sigh. She thought Damon would help her, but he was busy somewhere with his girlfriend. "Hah!" Harley laughed. "What?" Jasmine asked, a little puzzled by his response. "Who told you there would be directors and producers at this party? Was it Damon?" Harley asked. "Yes," Jasmine replied, her eyes looking for an answer. The dance momentarily stopped. "This party is an elite event; no producers or directors are present. Even your entry is impossible without someone influential. I don't know what Damon told you, but there are no producers or directors here. Even if there were, they wouldn’t bother looking at you if you’
★★★★"You are not leaving!" Damon’s voice was so commanding that Jasmine froze, reconsidering her decision to go home."What do you want me to do here? I don't see any directors or producers like you said," Jasmine retorted, her frustration clear in her voice.Damon took a step closer, his eyes boring into hers. "This is not just about tonight. It’s about your future. You need to stay."Before Damon could say more, Harley stepped in, his amusement barely concealed beneath his stern expression. "Don’t worry, Jasmine. I’ll take you to the most famous production house tomorrow and make sure you get a role based on your acting skills."Jasmine glanced at Harley, her expression softening drastically, which did not go unnoticed by Damon. He shot Harley a lethal look, his eyes filled with killing intent. "Let’s talk," he said sharply."Alright," Harley replied with a smirk before turning his attention back to Jasmine. "Eat something. I’ll take you home afterward.""Okay," Jasmine replied, he