But this show was different from others.Without Lucas, they couldn't shoot Chloe's parts either, meaning she had to call it a day too.Lucas turned to look out the window, disgust evident on his face. "Amanda, can I change a partner? I can't stand Chloe. Filming with her in the studio for a while was already my limit."Amanda spread her hands. "Are you going to breach the contract? Breaching it means paying triple the penalty!""So there's no way out?""There is," Amanda said. "If Chloe withdraws, everything will be solved."Lucas: "..."That was impossible.Chloe's ambition, although unknown to the fans, was clear to them.Participating in a reality show with Lucas meant huge exposure!Chloe would never withdraw voluntarily."There is one more possibility."Lucas eagerly asked, "What is it?""The director!" Amanda said while scrolling through her phone. "If he decides to drop Chloe from the show and pair you with another actress. But... no matter how annoying Chloe is, she's still a
Lucas usually has a stoic face on stage or when interacting with fans. His introverted nature and serious demeanor around unfamiliar people and environments often lead fans to believe he's melancholic.However, whenever Emily shows up, Lucas's expression relaxes considerably, and he even smiles.Fans interpret this as "His smile is only for her."When Emily heard this, she got goosebumps from the awkwardness.Why do fans have such vivid imaginations?She couldn't comprehend the thoughts of his fans.Olivia, on the other hand, totally understood."Emily, did you know? After seeing photos and videos of you with Lucas, I totally ship you two!""What does 'ship' mean?""It means 'couple,' or it can be understood as a romantic match!"Emily's face was full of rejection: "You better throw that idea as far away as possible.""Don't be like that," Olivia laughed foolishly while holding her phone. "Let me tell you, I used to be a fan of Lucas and thought no woman on earth was good enough for h
Mandy stormed out of the coffee shop, absolutely fuming!What kind of people were Logan Morgan's daughters?They were all so scheming, willing to go to any lengths for money!Just a few days ago at home, both Vincent and Meggie had really liked Emily. Emily indeed had her ways, and even more frightening, Alex had approved of her marrying Vincent. It was likely that a significant portion of the Norman family’s assets would go to Vincent in the future!This meant that the Norman family’s wealth would end up in Emily’s pockets!Why?She had been part of the Norman family for so many years, giving Alex two children. Why couldn't the family's assets go to her children? Vincent was like a thorn in her side. Alex and Meggie openly favored Vincent, completely disregarding her feelings as the lady of the house. She had been tolerating it, simply to avoid conflict.But now she couldn't tolerate it any longer. She absolutely couldn't let Emily succeed!Opening her phone, Grace had already sent o
By the time Emily went to see Allen Parker, the statement denying the relationship had already been released.The statement was clear, directly denying any relationship between Lucas and Emily.“The makeup artist Emily is married and pregnant. She and Lucas are just colleagues. Please do not speculate.”Reading the last line of the statement, Emily finally felt relieved.Allen Parker, tapping the table with a light chuckle, said, “There's nothing to worry about anymore. I've already instructed the media, and those rumors will be removed soon. Lucas is young and didn't consider the consequences of his actions, but I'll remind him.”Feeling at ease, Emily sighed, “Actually, Amanda wanted to come and get me, but there were too many people, and she couldn't get through. Given the urgency, Lucas came over himself, so we can’t blame him. Anyway, thank you, boss.”“You don't need to thank me. For Mr. Satan, I will always protect you.”Emily said, “Boss, I want to resign.”Allen Parker wasn’t
Elderly people often have a deep fondness for children. Carol, Emily’s former mother-in-law, was one such person, and Meggie is another. However, there is a significant difference between them.Carol’s longing for a grandson stemmed primarily from her focus on an heir. The Reed family had only one son, Nathan, and Carol wanted him to marry quickly and preferably have a son. To her, a daughter-in-law was merely a means to produce children.Meggie, on the other hand, was different. Emily could tell she genuinely loved Mr. Satan. Because of this affection, Meggie especially hoped he would find a wife and have children. In terms of motivation, Meggie was undoubtedly more respectable.Emily loved being around Meggie. Every time she saw her, she felt a sense of home, something she had never experienced in over twenty years.Meggie said to her, “Emily, you should eat more. Our chef is particularly good at making braised bamboo shoots. Give it a try.”Emily quickly smiled and thanked her, “Su
“I wouldn't dare!” Mandy's gaze flickered over Emily's belly. “I just heard some very interesting news today and thought I’d come ask if you know about it.”“I don’t want to know,” Meggie said dismissively, continuing to eat. “If you want to eat, then shut up and sit down. If not, go back to your place. Jesus doesn't like noise.”Meggie’s words were cold and showed no regard for Mandy, making her very embarrassed.To ease the tension, Bella asked, “Ma’am, are you staying for dinner?”“No, I’m not!” Mandy’s voice became sharp with anger. “Mom, I just came to tell you that you're wrong. This Emily is a scheming little s.lut!”“Are you done? Get out of here!” Meggie was furious, slamming her bowl down so hard it shattered near Mandy’s feet, making her jump back.Meggie, still angry, grabbed a fork and threw it at her. “You’ve been hanging out with that Grace for too long! You didn’t learn anything good but picked up all her vile, sneaky ways. But unlike her, you don’t have the brains. Yo
Mr. Satan seemed to be in a particularly good mood.Emily guessed that the matter he mentioned was almost resolved, which made him more relaxed. Moreover, they had limited time together recently, and whenever possible, he would find a way to talk to her alone.He was considerate, though sometimes, in moments of passion, he found it hard to control himself. He always maintained enough restraint, never touching her belly. But his kisses were so intense that they left her breathless sometimes.Today was no different.After leaving the Norman family, Mr. Satan kissed her passionately in the car before reluctantly letting her go back to the Morgan family.When Emily walked in, her lips were red and swollen.In the living room, Herry was alone, watching TV with a bowl of popcorn.Emily glanced at the screen; it was a popular variety show where celebrities were playing games.Herry laughed out loud, scattering popcorn all over the floor.Emily frowned slightly.“I’ll clean it up myself later
The next morning, Emily received a call from Nathan.Nathan's voice was rough and slightly slurred, likely the aftereffects of a hangover."Emily, let's get divorced."She had heard these words from him six months ago. Back then, Nathan had looked down on her, and it was the beginning of the worst time in her life. She was thrown out of her home by her husband and mother-in-law, left to wander the streets with nowhere to go.Who could have guessed that hearing these words again six months later would bring her a sense of relief?Emily agreed, "Okay, I'll meet you at the city hall."Nathan didn't say another word and hung up.Because Mr. Satan had already told her about this last night, Emily was up early. After hanging up the phone, she quickly went downstairs.Grace was in the living room. She glanced at Emily, "Heading out so early? Going to meet Vincent?"There was a hint of probing in her tone.Emily gave her a broad smile. "Yes. Do you want to date him too?"Grace's face instantl