The corners of Joanne's mouth curled up involuntarily as she straightened her back and strode back to the film set.Patrick did not know who Joanne was going to meet, but he could clearly feel that she became very happy after meeting this person.She even took the initiative to say hello to the stage manager. She was smiling all around with her crescent-like eyes as if there were no more worries in the world.Patrick was fascinated as he watched Joanne. He had been in the entertainment circle for so many years, and he had not seen such a simple-minded female artist for a long time.He did a random search on the Internet just now, and it turns out that Joanne had quite a bad reputation among the netizens. It was something Patrick did not expect.In the evening, Patrick had made it clear to the director that he and Joanne were ready for their scene and that they should start shooting immediately, so they did not have to prepare it twice.The director glanced at Joanne worriedly and
Perhaps Patrick was just sympathizing with Joanne as a newcomer. Why else would he set his eyes on a woman like her?Teresa thought so disgustingly. However, her eyes were about to burst into flames as she witnessed Patrick pampering and tidying Joanne's messed-up hair several times during the filming!Not just Teresa, but other female stars on the set, including the director, were all stunned.What happened to Patrick? No, it must be Joanne who seduced him, and now he was too embarrassed to refuse her!Filming a period drama was very troublesome due to the complicated styling and clothes. Joanne tried to drink as little water as possible during the shoot. After the filming was done, she rushed to the bathroom at lightning speed.Bypassing the long aisle, Joanne found the bathroom, and Teresa just happened to come out of it. The two met unexpectedly. Joanne panicked a little as she put on a casual smile and rushed to the side. Teresa's face sank in dissatisfaction.It was onl
Of course, Teresa did not let Joanne go. "Patrick, did you hear what Miss Winters said just now? She was bragging about being close to you. She's not worth it," she said with an aggrieved expression.Patrick walked over slowly. Apparently he had only heard Joanne's last few words. "Perhaps he was blind."Was this her impression of him?Sensing Patrick's probing eyes, Joanne's face turned red. "Is there anything wrong, Joanne?" Patrick's tone was very calm and gentle.Teresa was dumbfounded. Why was he still so kind to her?!Joanne was so embarrassed that she wanted to dig a hole and bury herself in it. She looked down at her delicate white shoes and suddenly took off toward the bathroom, yelling, "I need to pee!""Heh… Joanne is really something. But she is a public figure anyway, and she should be wary of her words. Don't be so vulgar like those uneducated folks!" said Teresa hypocritically, observing Patrick's expression.Patrick glanced at her unamusingly. "Same goes for
In a particular Italean restaurant.Every plain-colored table had a delicate vase placed on the surface, and a champagne-colored rose sat quietly in every vase.The candlelight flickered."Thank you for coming to see me." Noah bit her lip.The soothing music did not seem to help enlighten her heavy heart. She called upon the waiter and ordered two bottles of red wine, then poured a glass for Edwin and one for herself. "Mind drinking with me?"Edwin glanced at Noah casually. What irony, he noted, that he no longer shared her emotions no matter how sad she looked. Needless to say, Noah's emotions did not affect him anymore."Noah, after much consideration, I decided not to employ you anymore. I'll ask the finance department to reimburse your loss," stated Edwin indifferently.Noah's hand froze from reaching out to pick up her wine glass when heard this, and the happiness she felt when she knew Edwin was willing to see her disappeared into thin air.A moment ago, she even thought
When Edwin went to the washroom before leaving the restaurant, Noah spiked his red wine with the expensive liquid ecstasy she bought. She quickly swirled the wine glass to mix the substance with the red wine.As Edwin returned, she began pleading to him and said, "Edwin, I know we'll never rekindle what we used to have, but think of the love we had in the past. Can you find it in you to finish this dinner with me? I promise I won't disturb you anymore.""Not dinner. Just this glass of wine." He picked up the wine glass in front of him and finished it in one go.After that, he walked out in a hurry, and it never occurred to Noah that Edwin could be so unfeeling toward her.She quickly got on her feet and grabbed him, stopping him from leaving. "Wait, you can't leave yet!"According to the instruction, the liquid ecstasy was a strong substance and would only take 20 minutes before the effect kicked in. She just needed to keep him around for twenty minutes!Edwin squinted his long,
Meanwhile, on the filming set.Joanna packed up her things into her bag and walked outside. She did not want to cause any trouble, so she sneaked out from the back door this time and told no one that she was leaving.After just leaving for a short while, Miss Reed called her."Joanne, are you and Patrick dating?" asked the woman on the other end of the line, and the question, to say the least, baffled Joanne.She quickly waved her hand dismissively. "Of course not! That's pie in the sky, isn't it?"Miss Reed was a very famous celebrity agent that Edwin appointed for her, and Joanne was just an unpopular actress compared to the others under her management. Perhaps Edwin had put in his words for her that Miss Reed paid more attention to her."Maybe you gave Patrick a pretty good impression. He followed you on Twidder just now, and you're now a trending topic because of him. Joanne Winters, you're about to be famous."Flabbergasted, Joanne quickly pulled up the news app.She initi
From a condescending angle, Edwin stared closely at Joanne with reddened eyes. It was as though a fiery aura emanated from his body.Joanne's heart raced at what was happening. It was a dark environment, so she could not see his face clearly. Nonetheless, her instincts told her he must have an embarrassing expression on his face now.Anger and guilt overwhelmed her."I freaked out so badly because you dragged me here out of the blue, and now you're…" she mumbled.Tears rolled down her face. She was so flustered and exasperated that she bit his shoulder vehemently through his shirt, refusing to let go even when her teeth pierced his flesh and blood oozed out.The next day…Joanne felt as though she finished a marathon when she had just gotten out of bed. Her entire body ached."Good morning, Madam." The maid Edwin hired was there to help her to freshen up and change her clothes.After changing her clothes, she could barely walk down the stairs and leaned on the rail. Luckily, sh
Joanne blushed. Why were they asking her this if they knew she was the one who bit Edwin?"Joanne Winters, don't you think you owe me an explanation?" Edwin tapped on the table languidly. His unrestrained eyes were slightly dark."Fine, okay, I bit you—but it was because you were violent first!" Joanne no longer bothered with the facade.She pulled her collar down, and her face blushed. "Look! I got it worse than you!"The area fell deathly quiet, so much so that a pin dropping could be heard.The female butler, who was feeling sorry for Edwin, immediately changed her target and stared at Edwin. 'Master Edwin has gone too far!'Edwin could not remember when he had caused those to Joanne. His handsome face looked terrible, and his voice sounded awkward when he said, "I did that?"Joanne rolled her eyes. "No, it wasn't you. A dog did this!""You're calling me a dog?" Edwin's face darkened.Joanne straightened her neck and refuted, "I'm scolding the dog that attacked me. Why are
Chapter 1943"Just 999 dollars! It will bring you a long, happy life together."The vendor stared at Catelyn with eager eyes, frantically trying to sell his products.Cedrick looked down at Catelyn tenderly and asked, "Do you like it?"Catelyn picked up a charm to take a look, smiling, "It's not bad, but is it too expensive?"The charm was a good symbol. However, it was just casually made, not worth that much. This vendor was clearly trying to rip them off."As long as you like it, it has value."Cedrick raised his chin. Eason immediately handed over 10 hundred-dollar bills.The vendor gazed at the dollar bills with glowing eyes, took them with trembling hands, and chose a perfect charm for Catelyn and Cedrick.Cedrick took the charm and connected Catelyn's hand and his with it.His long, slender fingers moved. Even the slightest movement was very pleasant. Coupled with the romantic atmosphere, it was so beautiful.Joanne got excited as she watched them, clamoring, "I want o
Chapter 1942"Oh my, Evelyn made the shop assistant kneel to put her shoes on? That was too much! Does she think she's a noble princess?""Check out this video. Evelyn framed Mrs. Mason at the mall with a big belly.""Even a beast won't harm its children. Evelyn risked her child's life! How can she be so cruel?""Bah! Mr. Mason is handsome and rich. Evelyn actually cheated on him!""Her lover is too ugly. Evelyn has terrible taste.""Ahhh, Evelyn moaned so lewdly in the video. How can this man compare to Mr. Mason? I want to vomit..."As people online questioned and criticized Evelyn, her reputation completely collapsed, and she quickly became notorious.Cedrick became the victim of this incident.Cedrick sat in the car, looking at the responses on the Internet. He nodded and said, "You did a good job."To create the illusion that Evelyn cheated on Cedrick, Eason used AI technology to change Ralph's face into a stranger's in the videos of Evelyn and him having sex. "Thank
Chapter 1941Evelyn's voice paused, and her eyes were vicious and angry as she questioned hysterically, "But I did everything out of love for you!"Cedrick wanted to laugh. "Thank you, Ms. Swan. Although your love makes me sick, I have kindly prepared a gift for you."Evelyn looked at him in fear and confusion when she saw a familiar figure walk in through the door.The visitor was just as tall, straight, and handsome as Cedrick. It was amazing to see any difference in their appearance."It's you? You're Ralph?" exclaimed Evelyn, her stomach lurching.For so many nights, she had sex with Ralph, the imposter. No wonder the baby she gave birth to was so disgusting too."Little bitch, long time no see. I missed you so much."Ralph grinned and walked toward Evelyn with lustful eyes."Go away! Go away!"Evelyn frantically waved her pillow, trying to repel Ralph, but these attacks were like a kitten's playing in Ralph's eyes.Ralph smiled evilly, dragged Evelyn down from the hospi
Chapter 1940A few seconds later, she tore up the piece of paper regardless and looked at Cedrick with crazy eyes, "I'm your wife! It's Mrs. Mason in name only! All of this is a lie. My daughter is your child! And could only be your child!"Cedrick sneered, his deep eyes icy, "Think what you want, as long as you're happy."His voice was deep, pleasant, and charming, but what he said sent chills down Evelyn's spine.Evelyn looked at him incredulously. The smile on Cedrick's lips became even more fascinating. "There's something I forgot to mention. Are you sure the person you married is me? My wife is Catelyn from the beginning."Previous images flashed through Evelyn's mind. She thought of Cedrick's different attitudes. His passion, his impatience... Scene by scene, frame by frame, it was like a horrible movie, making her shiver."Cedrick, you indeed lied to me..."Evelyn stared at Cedrick with hatred, her eyes paranoid and mad."Even if my child is not yours and I didn't marry
Chapter 1939"I'm satisfied," Cedrick smiled dangerously, his eyes emotional.It was a smile that made Evelyn feel extremely alarmed."Then ... show me the baby."Cedrick looked at Evelyn condescendingly, his deep eyes full of coldness. "Eason."Eason respectfully carried the baby over to the hospital bed. "Mrs. Mason, please."Evelyn took the child in surprise and lifted the swaddling blanket on the baby.Although it was a girl, Evelyn gave birth to her. Naturally, Evelyn loved her.Yet the moment she saw the baby's face, Evelyn's face suddenly changed, and she quickly threw the baby away, leaning down and vomiting."No, it's not my baby! It's not my baby!"'How can she possibly be my child?' The baby was deformed. Her little face was bruised. Her eyes, nose, and mouth were all tightly grown together. She looked extraordinarily horrible..."Mrs. Mason, this is your baby!"Eason nimbly caught the baby that almost fell to the floor and brought it back to Evelyn."Take her a
Chapter 1938"Now, all of you, stop talking nonsense and do your job. We'll have an easy time when she has given birth."The doctor reprimanded and turned to go back to his office.Inside the room, Evelyn scrolled through the videos and news with a bitter smile.These days after she came back, Cedrick visited her every day and was photographed by many reporters and media. Now the news was all about her and Cedrick being in love.Yet only she knew that Cedrick always left soon after he came, never staying longer than fifteen minutes.'Is it really because he's too busy working?'When she thought of Summer and Braylon, who came in and out together affectionately, a glint of jealousy flashed in Evelyn's eyes.If only Cedrick could always stay by her side as Braylon did to Summer.Soon, it was Evelyn's due date."Cedrick, I'm so scared..."Evelyn grabbed Cedrick's sleeve, sweating in pain. "I can't take it anymore. I want a C-section with general anesthesia..."With a cold ligh
Chapter 1937The nurse rushed to support Evelyn.Evelyn looked flustered and headed back to the ward."Has anyone touched my things?"Evelyn came back like a different person. The condescension she had when she first arrived disappeared.'Braylon is no ordinary man. What if he really wants to help Summer get back at me?'Evelyn subconsciously rubbed her belly. She mustn't let anything happen to her child. She called the nurse and said coldly, "Ask the doctor to come here! I suspect someone has poisoned me."The nurse gave her a frightened look and murmured, "Mrs. Mason, how is this possible?""I don't care! Go get the doctor to check everything in the room. I will not allow anyone to hurt my child!" Evelyn yelled in a stern voice as her eyes went crazy.The nurse called the doctor in fear, and the doctor came, checked everything, and said resignedly, "Mrs. Mason, we assure you that everything here is qualified and absolutely free of any harmful substances. You can relax."Eve
Chapter 1936Evelyn nodded with satisfaction and asked with a smile, "Did Cedrick arrange this for me?"Eason thought to himself, 'Mr. Mason has no time for her.' Yet he smiled, "Of course, Mrs. Mason. If there's nothing else, I'll go back now."Evelyn smiled and nodded, "Go ahead. There are so many nurses here. They can take care of me."Cedrick had arranged the best labor and delivery room for Evelyn. Three nurses worked 24-hour shifts, so she would have someone to serve her at any time.Evelyn walked into the glass corridor, looking out at the sunshine and green grass. Suddenly, she saw a familiar figure."Who's that woman on the bench?"Evelyn's eyes went cold as she frowned and asked the young nurse next to her.The young nurse came over and asked with a puzzled look, "Mrs. Mason, which one do you mean?" "The old woman on the bench."A sneer appeared on Evelyn's lips, and her tone was acerbic.The nurse gave Evelyn a surprised look. "This lady is Mrs. Hensley, who live
Chapter 1935Cedrick was silent for a moment, counting the time. Indeed, Evelyn's due date was approaching.The smile on his mouth grew colder as he thought about what was going to happen."I'll have Eason pick you up.""I know you're busy. It's okay to have Eason pick me up, but I want to see you as soon as I get back."Evelyn smiled sweetly, not bothering with these details.As long as Cedrick cared about her, it was the same whoever came to pick her up.Evelyn touched her round belly, and her expectant face gradually became worried.'It's said that a sharp belly predicts a son and that a round belly predicts a daughter. My belly is so round. Will I have a daughter?'Meanwhile, Cedrick hung up the phone, casually threw it to the bedside, lay back down, and pulled the soft Catelyn into his arms.Half asleep, Catelyn heard Evelyn speaking arrogantly on the phone and slumped against Cedrick's chest."Evelyn's coming back?"Cedrick nodded slightly, a little impatient. "She's