Just as Zayn’s guard was raised, Everett’s gaze refocused, as if he had gradually returned to his senses. Even so, he still maintained an icy cold expression. “What do you think?”Zayn let out a sigh of relief when he heard Everett speak. ‘Luckily, he suppressed his emotions.‘Regardless of whether the medicine is working, or it’s Ms. Winters’ influence over him during this period of time, he’s able to rapidly suppress his emotions and control his mind when he encounters something that crosses his boundaries.‘This is a strategic breakthrough.’Zayn relaxed as he said, “The Whittle family’s company was attacked by the Craig family, and things aren’t looking well for them. If we were to act rashly once again, I don’t think we’ll be able to conceal your relationship with Ms. Winters.”Everett pursed his lips. A dark look appeared in his eyes.“Their goal for harming the Whittle family is most definitely due to an important reason, but it’s for a trivial goal that they hurt Paul,”
“Whittle Corporation was on the verge of bankruptcy last night.” Nerola explained without hesitation. “And Paul seems to be missing. Some say that the company’s shareholders accidentally got him injured and he had gone abroad for treatment. In contrast, some say that he was caught by a mysterious organization and was taken to a place ungoverned by any authority. I’m still not sure about this. These are just what I heard from the rumors.” “Hey, I’ve also gotten news about Paul!” Lana, who just pulled out her phone and read through her notifications, exclaimed, “The crew set informed us that he won’t be participating in any future shooting.”“What?!”Ninian frowned as she wondered, ‘Did Harold do this? It’s impossible. He won’t act so ruthlessly.‘He might teach Paul and the Whittle family a lesson, but he will never hurt him too much or do anything that puts his life at risk.‘These rumors must be wrong.’“He won’t be participating in any future shooting? What about the previou
“You do have some additional scenes to shoot.” Everett did not elaborate any further as he continued, “I’m going to fetch you now. You’ll know once we reach the set.” “Oh, okay.” Ninian did not ask much. She just nodded obediently.She looked confused after she hung up. “You got additional scenes to shoot?!” Lana was overjoyed when she heard this. “Many people love your character. If you get more screen time, you’ll gain more fans!”Nerola nodded. “If you get additional scenes, this means that someone recommended you. Did The Everett do that?”Ninian shook her head and said certainly, “He would’ve talked to me about it first before doing anything.”At the back of her mind, she knew that things were not as simple as they seemed. It might have something to do with Paul’s disappearance.’Or new plots are added to replace Paul’s character, meaning his character and mine will be merged into one.’Ninian’s eyes twitch all of a sudden. She picked up her phone and gave Harold a call.
It was her sister, Melody. Ever since Melody returned, she rarely took the initiative to call Ninian. They had been keeping in touch through WhatsApp.‘It’s bright as day, and Melody is calling shortly after Harold found out about me returning to Cairnstan. Is the cat out of the bag already?’Ninian picked up the call guiltily. “Hello, Melody…”“Ninian Winters! Is your network connection better now?” On the other end, a male voice said as he gritted his teeth. Even so, his voice remained pleasant to the ear. ‘This voice is so familiar.’It was her dearest second brother, Harold. She was surprised, at first. Her expression gradually turned bitter. “You’re so cruel, Hal. You’ve even gone to Ufrya!”‘If Hal can get hold of Melody’s phone, this only means that he was with her now. ‘What’s more, he made Mel feel so guilty that she gave him her phone! This is horrifying!’Ninian took in a sharp breath. “What a sororal sisterhood you two have.” Harold gritted his teeth. He w
Harold was left speechless, and Lana was at a loss. “Ninian! What nonsense are you talking about?” Lana was embarrassed and annoyed at the same time. She immediately stood up and tried to snatch her phone away.Ninian was clutching her phone tightly. After getting tickled by Lana, she giggled uncontrollably. Nerola shook her head when she saw this, feeling amused. “Pfft, this is scary. It’s so hard to deal with women.” At the end of the line, Harold sighed jokingly. All the anger in him had dissipated. After the call ended, Ninian finished her breakfast, and soon, Everett was waiting for her downstairs. As always, Zayn drove, while Everett and Ninian sat in the back. As she looked at Everett’s handsome, calm face, she narrowed her eyes and said, “Everett, is there anything you need to tell me?”He was stunned when he noticed how serious she looked. A trace of panic flashed through his profound gaze.‘Did she… find out about Paul?’He could not help but clutched his knee
Everett went through a rollercoaster of emotions and his feelings became complicated. He was moved by what Ninian had said. ‘I know her family is very important to her. And now, she just said that I’m as important as her family.’He felt touched by her words and felt as if he was on cloud nine. Even so, he felt a strong sense of uneasiness. ‘The better and kinder Ninian treats me, the more I feel myself plunging deeper into the darkness and guilt. ‘I’m always walking on eggshells, afraid that one day, my true colors and vicious side would be exposed. ‘I can’t imagine the expression on her face when she finds out my true colors.’He exhaled, suppressing the emotions in his chest.‘No, I must not let her find out my true colors.‘Paul is like my ticking time bomb. He can easily expose me.’ He was lost in his train of thought, trying to come up with countermeasures.Soon, the two of them arrived at the set.Ninian had become increasingly busier due to the increase in t
“Well, well, well. She looks harmless and amiable, but what a jinx she is. Whoever is close to her will have bad luck.”“Hey, what nonsense you guys are talking about?! Shut up!” Lana was so angry that her face turned red. “Not only are your looks below average, but you guys also talk a lot. What a blabbermouth! You should stop acting, and write novels instead! Setting people up is a talent, too. You shouldn’t waste such a talent!”Everyone looked terrified when they heard what Lana said.Someone from the crowd said angrily, “What do you mean? Are you saying that we’re not telling the truth? Whoever provokes Ninian will become bloody unlucky! First, it was Agnes, and now it’s Paul. Who’d be next? Who would be bold enough to provoke her next?”“That’s right! It turns out that not only she’s a jinx, but she’s also ruthless, too. For all we know, she secretly made a move on them just because they offended her!”“It’s happening now as well! She sent her assistant to yell at us while s
‘Fights between women and quarrels are small matters, but when lawyers are involved, things will become a huge issue. Well, she sort of went overboard considering how they’re just artists,’ Lana thought.However, she shook her head. “Well, I think you’re just helping them,” she said. “Jealousy and resentment start with what a person says. If you don’t take care of small conflicts like this, bigger conflicts will happen in the future. We’re giving them a warning just so things won’t become troublesome in the future.”“And…” Lana paused as she said hesitantly, “Are you worried about The Everett…?”What the other artists said earlier reminded them that it was a little too coincidental. First, it was Agnes. Then, it was Paul. They happened to interact and had grudges with Ninian at the set. She just could not help thinking if this had something to do with her. ‘Did Everett do this to protect me…?’She recalled how nervous he looked in the car. She then remembered how he was able
The screen was full of comments like, “I can’t accept this sadness.”When the host saw the audience overreacting, he smiled to smooth out the situation and said, “Have you forgotten? Ninian just said that she wanted to announce some good news!”His words reminded everyone at the venue.With that, almost everyone held their breath and listened to her.“Everett and I will be holding a wedding soon!”“What?!”“Ah! Awesome! The day has finally come!”“Sob! Ninian and Everett finally have a happy ending! I’m going to cry! They’re my youth! I’ve witnessed love that has gone the distance!”“You have my blessings! You have to be happy for the rest of your lives!”Their cheers grew louder and louder, almost overturning the whole award hall.Everett was standing backstage. When Ninian saw the scene, she turned back, looked into his eyes, and smiled.They were finally getting married.The eighth of September was a good day for their wedding.The headlines in the entertainment section
The Winters family fell silent again.Among the three sisters-in-law, Lana was already so moved that she wept. Raina and Nerola were stronger, but their eyes turned red too.The Winters brothers, who were initially touched, instantly appeared dissatisfied as a result.They were actually moved and crying for other men? Women, you were playing with fire!Naturally, the Winters brothers did not have a chance to vent their anger because Duke had already stood up.He walked to the similarly outstanding young men, who were standing side by side, and patted their shoulders. At this moment, he seemed to age a little. He did not look like the overlord who dominated the business industry in the past.“From now on, I’ll leave my two babies to you.”When Brooklyn and Everett heard this, they were taken aback, but their eyes were soon filled with excitement.Before they could respond, Duke had already walked far away. Meanwhile, Adina got up abruptly to accompany him.She turned back and l
“Uncle Duke,” Brooklyn and Everett greeted Duke at the same time.Brooklyn was older, so he moved a step forward first and said, “Uncle Duke, this is something that I prepared three years ago. All properties under my name, including shares that aren’t limited to the family business, properties, estates, stocks, etc… were transferred to Mel three years ago. Whether in the past or in the future, everything I have, including my life, will belong to her.”Melody was shocked when he said that.All his properties had been transferred to her? He never mentioned anything to her. He just silently gave her everything.“Daddy…” Melody looked at Duke, and her clear gaze was filled with helplessness which was rare.Brooklyn was the only person, other than her family, who was willing to sacrifice everything for her.Such love that was enthusiastic, reserved, hidden, yet deep and long-lasting made her heart seize.George took the documents from Brooklyn and passed them to Duke.Duke flipped t
At the same time, Alden replied to her.“Daddy and Mommy are just in the next city. The journey will take two hours.”Melody was speechless. She was right!There was murderous intent on the indifferent and delicate girl’s face.Good! Great! She wanted to see where her father could hide this time!When Ninian came out after putting her makeup on, it was still early. There were still two hours before the ceremony’s banquet.There was still half an hour left before her father came home. At this time, Melody secretly called Everett and Brooklyn to come over. They were fully prepared, and they just waited for Duke to return home.At the side, George, Raina, Harold, Lana, Alden, and Nerola were watching the show.After the Winters sisters worked hard, the three of their sisters-in-law were successfully bribed to support them to get married as soon as possible.Even the three of their henpecked brothers also took their sides.Now, the Winters siblings had everything ready. They we
Her words were audible in the live stream, and they instantly caused a big fuss.[Ninian has a kid!][Is “the Everett” a dad now?][Sob! I knew that they secretly got married!][How could they not live broadcast my husband and wife’s wedding?]The comments on the screen kept moving, while Ninian was clueless on the other side.She just said, “It’s our baby. Please make the necessary arrangements, thank you.”The comments became more frenzied.[?][!]A series of symbols occupied the whole screen. After Ninian hung up, they were still rolling.The netizens were worked up.By the time the venue’s staff realized this, it had become the top trending topic.[#The Everett and Ninian secretly got married!][#Baby Ninian has a kid!][#The Everett is a father now!]Crazy, screaming fans filled the bottom of the screams.The couple had been together for so long, and the fans had gotten used to them from not accepting them at the beginning.After all, Ninian grew up quickly befo
There was also “as long as a woman had a stable job and strong support from her family, she would be happy and relaxed even if she stayed single for her whole life.”She could go on.Besides, what was more cunning about Duke was that he would never post the quotes using his own account. He would use his wife’s, Adina’s WhatsApp, to post inspirational quotes and links every time.In the beginning, it caused the Winters siblings to panic for a time, and they thought that their mother opposed their marriage.They sighed in relief only after Alden unintentionally hacked his father’s account. He realized that his father had found the posts and forwarded them to his mother before posting them using his mother’s phone.It was fine. It was normal for the father-in-law to trouble his sons-in-law.It was the same theory as the mother-in-law having conflicts with her daughters-in-law.However, the roles changed in their family. It was the father who was being antagonistic toward the daught
Reverie’s smile was sincere and genuine.She initially helped Ninian only because she thought that Ninian was great. Besides, Ninian said she wanted to rely on herself before the casting, which also impressed and moved her.Unexpectedly, she gave herself an opportunity with her unintentional act. That made Reverie feel blessed and surprised.Hearing what she said, Ninian felt warm and comforted.Everyone thought that the entertainment industry was filthy and full of schemes.In reality, there were many people who pursued their dreams and worked very hard there. There were also many people who helped and supported each other.When there were people, there would be competition, but there would also be warmth and sincerity.Ninian filmed her scenes in an orderly manner.As for the Winters siblings, their relationships also developed smoothly.George had happily begun preparing for his wedding. Raina was not a pretentious person either, and the couple had discussions about how the
However, to the surprise of those haters, Ninian, who was acting for the first time, not only did not drop the ball on any of her performances in the Oscar-level mission, but she also managed to portray her own charm and personality in the character very well.From her gentleness and firmness at the start to the grandeur during the protest to her enthusiasm and passion even when captured by the enemy and taken to the execution ground, her character arc represented the experiences of countless revolutionary predecessors.She had absorbed the spirits of many ancestors into her body. Seeing her alone demonstrated the bravery and unstoppable power of Cairnstan’s youth.Before she was executed, she looked at the rising sun and showed a gentle and firm smile.In the end, gunshots rang out, and her body dropped to the ground. However, the sun rose all the way and illuminated the earth.Numerous people were moved and went wild at the scene where she smiled. It was not until everyone’s e
“What? What turn of events?” Nilson immediately asked. “We have defenders!”“Defenders? What defenders? Are you talking about soccer now?” With wide eyes, Nilson asked.“No, not those types of defenders! What I mean is that someone stepped in and is explaining on Ms. Winters’ behalf! But it’s not one of our people. It’s defenders from outside!” explained the staff. “What?” Nilson immediately stood up. “Let me see!”The staff quickly handed the phone over to him, and the website page on the screen kept on refreshing. [@ActressReverieWood: “I’ve worked with the Winters family’s little princess before. She has a lovely personality. She’s soft-spoken and well-behaved, and she has no temper at all. What surprised me the most was her acting skills. She was a rookie who was full of presence, and she could easily blend into the concept. Most actors, including myself, admire someone as talented as her.]A few short clips were attached under the tweet, all of which were from the show,