Leighton pursed his lips. "I'm 'dating' you because I wanted you to introduce me to directors. We have a contract, each taking what we need. It's not like I helped you, but you genuinely took a hit for me this time. Consider this a favor I owe you. If you need help in the future, just ask, and if I can do it, I'll definitely help you."Nicole paused, suddenly looking at the serious A-lister in front of her.She wondered, how could there still be such a simple-minded guy in this circle?Even though she had laid out many superior conditions at the time, being in a contract relationship with him was actually more of a disadvantage than an advantage for him. He wanted to film, wanted to meet big directors, and his cousin could help him with that. There was no need to get involved with her.After they "officially announced" their relationship, the comment section of Leighton's social media accounts visibly intensified with hostility.Just her being his "girlfriend" had received countle
He figured that Nicole must like him, which was why she got upset and cried when he said those hurtful things. If she didn’t like him, why would she block that stone for him? If she didn’t like him, why would she always tease him to get his attention? His words must have really hurt her.Leighton was feeling regretful when suddenly he heard a low chuckle beside him, which quickly turned into hearty laughter. Leighton turned to look and saw Nicole clutching her stomach, laughing so hard she was doubled over, tears streaming down her face, nearly out of breath.“Be honest, have you never been in a relationship before?” Nicole asked, still laughing, her face showing no signs of sadness, only teasing.Leighton realized he had been tricked by this crazy woman, and his face darkened. Estelle, in the front seat, was also laughing. He had thought this ferocious pit bull only acted tame in front of his cousin, but it seemed there was someone else who could tame him this way. Everyone had the
Was her skin always this thick? Love? Yeah, right. If she hadn’t come running over with that pale face begging him like her life depended on it, he wouldn’t have been bothered! He didn’t believe this shameless talk, and neither did the person on the other end of the phone, who even chuckled. “Stop being stubborn. Everyone in the family knows your type.”Nicole’s expression darkened as if she had thought of something unpleasant. She gripped her phone tightly, her knuckles turning white. She lowered her eyes and gave a light laugh. “It’s been so long, maybe you’ve forgotten.”“What?”Nicole said calmly, “My first love was a man. I initially liked men.”Leighton, sitting next to Nicole, could hear everything clearly because she had the speaker on. He glanced at Nicole, thinking, what kind of nonsense is this? If not a man, then what, a woman?Estelle was shocked, his mind reeling. Could the rumors about Nicole’s past relationships actually be true?The man on the phone scoffed. “Don
Nicole said, "We haven't been together long, so it's a bit too soon to talk about this."The man replied, "You're not that young anymore. Dad and Aunt Helen are quite worried about your future, especially Aunt Helen. She's worried so much her hair has turned gray. Since you have a boyfriend now, bring him over to meet her so she can be at ease."Nicole pressed her lips together. "We haven't been together for long, and Leighton is a few years younger than me. His career is on the rise. We're not ready to talk about marriage yet. When his career is stable and our relationship is still strong, and if he wants to marry me, I'll bring him to meet our parents without you telling me to."The man wanted to say more, but Nicole didn't give him a chance. She continued, "If there's nothing else, I'm going to hang up now. Leighton is busy preparing for his new album and is under a lot of pressure. With all the recent strange happenings, I want to spend more time with him. I won't be able to att
Leighton was taken aback, his ears turning red as he met Nicole's teasing gaze.“You’re the one who’s dumb! I know it’s pronounced petty!'”Nicole blinked and helpfully pointed out, “But you just said ‘pi’ not ‘pe’.”Leighton stiffened. “No, I didn’t.”“Yes, you did.”“I didn’t!”“You did! Estelle heard it too.” Nicole nodded toward Estelle. “Right, Estelle?”Not wanting to get involved in their childish argument, Estelle cleared his throat and said, “I didn’t catch what you were saying.”Nicole clicked her tongue. “No wonder so many young idols are clueless these days. It's because managers like you spoil them.”Leighton suddenly wanted to kick her out of the car!Estelle chuckled. “Leighton just isn’t great at the language. He's fine in other subjects.”This wasn’t just to cover for Leighton. The Hall family had good genes for academics. Leighton’s grandmother had been an educator before she retired, and his siblings excelled in school. Leighton’s younger brother even won
"Ultimately, what everyone detests are actors whose virtue doesn't match their position. If you can't see this and only think about using your education to silence the audience, even with a high degree, you'll just be seen as a highly educated waste in their eyes."Being an actor is different from being an idol. Fans' affection for you is eighty percent based on your looks. They need to see your face first to have the desire to know you as a person. Idol dramas choose you because you look good, fulfilling fans' fantasies. However, an actor doesn't have to be handsome or beautiful. They serve the role, and sometimes you might not even show your face in a whole scene, but your acting can still leave a mark on the audience. That's the charm of an actor."I can introduce you to big directors, but if you still cling to an idol's mindset, caring about your image in fans' eyes and heavily focusing on your external persona, then even if I help you, it will do you no good. Do you understand?"
Leighton suddenly realized what was happening. All this talk about making ugly faces and shedding his idol image—this crazy woman was just messing with him!Embarrassed and angry, he lunged for her phone. Nicole dodged left and right, but in the process, she accidentally hit the back of her head on the glass, her face turning pale with pain. At the same moment, Leighton managed to grab her phone but was startled by her cry of pain.Holding her phone, he looked at Nicole's ashen face. He instinctively wanted to ask if she was okay but remembered her recent antics and hardened his heart. "Stop messing with me. Don’t think I’ll fall for it again."Nicole didn't say anything, pressing a tissue to her wound. When she pulled it away, it was nearly soaked with blood.Leighton was at a loss. "Why is there so much blood?"Nicole glanced at him, pressing the tissue back to her wound. "You were so rough, and now you're scared?"Leighton was speechless once more.He ground his teeth. "No on
Ah…Leighton was so frustrated he wanted to pull his hair out. Why would this crazy woman like him? He glanced at Nicole, who was replying to a message, and quickly turned his head to the side when he saw her about to look up. His overly handsome face was reflected in the car window. Leighton paused for a moment, suddenly thinking it was quite normal for her to like him. After all, the Hall family genes were indeed excellent.With this thought, he unconsciously straightened up, raising his chin slightly. From Nicole's angle, his profile was absolutely perfect. After all, he had been in numerous magazines and on many stages; he knew exactly which angles and poses made him look the most handsome.Nicole finished her message, put her phone aside, and turned to look at Leighton. Seeing him sitting so stiffly, she paused and asked, "Did you stick a ruler in your back? You can’t bend at all?"Estelle chuckled.Leighton was more than ten years younger than her, and to Estelle, he was jus