The director was dumbfounded. He did not know how to answer that.Jackson did not keep his voice down, so quite a few people heard him. They all looked at Aria in unison.Aria was stunned. Before she could react, she heard Jackson say, "Since that person thinks the others' postures weren't proper enough, let her show us what a proper posture looks like."He glanced casually at Aria, as if the matter had been decided.Aria felt like screaming. What's the meaning of this? Did he want her to perform the kneeling and kowtowing? She's the second female lead and Lucas Gomez's girlfriend! How could she possibly "perform" kneeling and kowtowing in public – something the extras should do?Moreover, Jackson was obviously picking on her on purpose to get revenge for Serenity!Aria stood still with a stiff face. The director looked at Jackson, then at Aria, and, after weighing his options, walked over to Aria and said with a smile, "Aria, since you were the one who said that their postures w
"What?" Aria was incredulous. Jackson wanted her to... "You want me to kneel down to her?""Why not?" Jackson casually looked up and asked.Aria was speechless. Her face turned red in anger, but she could not find any response.'Is Jackson trying to get revenge for me?' thought Serenity. Or was he trying to tell Serenity that, even though Aria was backed by Lucas Gomez, he could still make her kneel whenever he wanted?Suddenly, a commotion rose from the entrance.The director turned around and, upon seeing the reason, did not know whether he should be nervous or relieved.Who would have thought that two big shots would decide to pay a visit to the set at the same time today!A tall man in a dark gray coat walked over, his face handsome but indifferent. It was Lucas Gomez.Serenity's eyes widened in surprise.Jackson raised his eyebrows slightly. He seemed to be a little surprised as well.On the contrary, Lucas looked calm when he saw Jackson and Serenity, as if he already k
If she really did quit, all her efforts so far would have been for naught!She did not want to remain a small-time actress forever. She wanted to be famous! She wanted to be a popular star! She even wanted to be an award-winning actress someday!Lucas gave Aria a sideway glance, then asked Jackson, "Do you dislike her?""A little bit," answered Jackson.He said it casually without keeping his voice low, so everyone nearby heard it. Although many of them did not like Aria too, they pity her now.After all, she was one of the few people that the emperor of Solaria had publicly declared his dislike of."In that case, you should quit," Lucas told Aria indifferently, as if it was something that's not very important.But when Aria heard it, she felt like she had been struck by lightning.Quit? He really wanted her to quit the show?! Just like that?! No way!Aria's eyes widened in disbelief. "Lucas... You... You want me to quit the show?""You said it yourself. If Jackson doesn't li
At this moment, Aria directed all her hatred on Serenity. She would not have to suffer such humiliation if not for her!'It's all Serenity's fault!' Aria thought. One day, she would make Serenity payback for all the humiliation she had caused her!Aria's hurricane of hateful thoughts went on and on, but in reality, she had no choice but to oblige. She knelt on her knees, aggrieved. After all, she could not afford to offend Jackson. Lucas was her only support. She could not turn against him either.Aria wanted to be Lucas's last girlfriend!The moment Aria knelt, Serenity frowned slightly. She retreated two steps and spoke to the director, who was trembling. "Sorry, sir. I'm afraid I can't finish my act today. Forget about the pay too. I'll leave first.""Oh..." The director answered with a shudder.Serenity strode to the changing room, preparing to change out of her costume, and Jackson went straight after her.Lucas watched the two leave, an indescribable glint present in his
Just like back then, when Zeke and Serenity were dating, Zeke would always help Serenity whenever there was trouble.Serenity had thought that she could rely on Zeke for the rest of her life. Instead, he had not stood up for her when she really needed his help. Only then had she realized that feelings were unreliable and could be taken back at any time. She had habitually relied on him, but he no longer helped. She had lost everything at that moment, and the despair had almost killed her.She had suffered in prison and was in so much despair, even driven to the brink of considering suicide several times.If Lisa hadn’t... Lisa had visited her often and encouraged her. She might not have survived without Lisa's support.When Serenity thought of her best friend, her heart was filled with deep gratitude.Serenity let out a sigh and unbuttoned her costume, preparing to take it off when she heard footsteps behind her.Serenity was startled and turned to see Jackson walking into the
"I fear getting used to this," Serenity said, somewhat embarrassed. "If it happens more often, it'll become a habit. When it's all gone, I'll fall into despair again.""Why? Have you been hopeless before?" Jackson said casually.Serenity took a deep breath and stopped avoiding his gaze. "Yes. Once."Jackson froze, and his slight smile soon faded from his face. "Can you please leave? I want to get changed," Serenity said, almost pleading.Jackson did not back off. His dark eyes remained fixed on her, his fingers stroking her cheeks, and he seemed to be lost in his thoughts.A few moments later, he murmured, "What if I say nothing will change even if it becomes a habit? Will you still be afraid?"Jackson's face was so close. Her heart thundered in her chest as she stared blankly at him, not knowing how to answer. ***In the meantime, in the changing room, Serenity changed her clothes, blushing. Jackson had left the room earlier, but even so, the touch of his fingers on her fac
"Is that so? Alright. I'll leave her alone," Lucas promised. "After all, she's not the one I'm looking for."Serenity's appearance had a lot of shadows of the girl in Lucas's memory. Sometimes, when he looked at her, he felt that the girl would have grown up to look like Serenity.Either way, it was just a resemblance. Serenity was not the girl."What if she's the one you're looking for? Would you stay put too?" Jackson cocked an eyebrow.Lucas remained unperturbed, but waves of unreadable emotions flashed in his eyes. It was indescribable. "If she is, I won't let go even if it's against you."Jackson's eyes narrowed. "So, it's a good thing she wasn't, right?""Yes, fortunately," Lucas responded and turned to leave.'Fortunately, she isn't her. If she is, things will turn messy!' Lucas thought. He unconsciously reached into his pocket and touched the bracelet inside, wondering how long it would take to find her.Finding the girl in his memory had almost become his obsession.*
Jackson simply ignored Serenity's request. Instead, he pulled her hand closer and gazed down, studying the bruise on the back of her hand.Jackson then pulled the back of her hand closer and blew gently.Serenity gasped and stared at Jackson as he gently blew on her bruise with all seriousness."It'll be better after I blow the pain away," Jackson hushed, his fingertips gently rubbing the bruise on the back of her hand. He was blowing the pain away as if performing a serious task.Serenity's heart was thundering hard, and she choked on her unspoken words, unable to say anything.Serenity treated Jack and Jackson differently. Jack would be a caring brother for doing this, but Jackson... Serenity was overwhelmed, not knowing what to do.The bodyguard standing behind Jackson was shocked. His eyes went wide as he watched this scene. He had never seen Mr. Valor treat a woman like this! He thought that maybe Serenity would become known throughout Solaria before long!"Feeling better?"