She saw Stanley Batton. He was sitting in the last row. He was dressed in a white shirt and a pair of black trousers, looking cool yet elegant. He was the only one who could catch Xyla Quest’s eyes amongst the crowd. The man met her eyes, his gaze gentle and doting. She was glowing on the stage, whereas he was admiring her from the auditorium. Xyla could feel her heart racing frantically at that moment. Sunshine seemed to flood her soul. Stanley’s appearance took her by surprise. She clearly remembered their conversation yesterday. Stanley told her that he could not make it to the match because he was busy. It seemed that he was trying to give her a surprise. Without a second thought, the quick-witted director focused the camera upon Stanley’s face and zoomed in to give his doting expression a nice close-up. The tenderness in the man’s eyes was perfectly captured. When his face popped up on the big screen above the stage, the audience could not help getting carr
She was able to overshadow the entire universe. “I guess I don’t need to have dinner tonight. I feel full just by looking at the intimacy between the two of you!”Noticing that the players next to her were being left out, Xyla Quest immediately smiled and hinted at the host. “Thank you so much. Uhm, why don’t we talk about today’s match?” Only then did the host change the topic to the match and start interviewing each of the players. After the interview, Team QPG bowed to the audience once more, with Xyla taking the lead. They then went off stage and proceeded with the post-match interviews. After the long interviews, Xyla led her teammates backstage. As soon as she set foot into the dressing room, she received a text message from Stanley Batton. “I’m waiting for you in the underground parking lot.”Xyla could not help smiling when she saw the message. Without further ado, she bid a brief farewell to all her team members and headed straight to the underground parking lot
“President Xyla, the receptionist told me that Mary Sullivan is here. She insists on meeting our big boss. She even threatens to stay here until you’re willing to see her.” Xyla Quest knew that she wanted to become X Entertainment’s artist. Xyla could not believe how shameless she was. As far as she was concerned, Mary had been rejected by countless entertainment companies other than King Entertainment. She thought Mary was going to give up. Surprisingly, she persisted and came to X Entertainment instead. “Ask the bodyguards to shoo her away,” Xyla ordered. She did not want to see that ill-mannered and unruly woman. “Okay…“By the way, a director contacted me a few days ago, saying that he has a marvelous boy love drama for Morty Wayna and Jay Corben. The drama is called ‘Inferior’. It’s about the love story between a stage-play actor and a gangster.“I think Morty and Jay should give it a try,” Georgie Clementine continued, “This drama is from Goose Factory. They’re plan
Suddenly, Sebastian Brenand’s phone vibrated. Seeing that it was an unknown number, Sebastian declined the call and threw his phone aside impatiently. Soon, his phone vibrated again. The same number was shown on the screen. Only then did Sebastian pick up the call though he was reluctant to do so. “What do you want?”Following that statement, he slowly sat up from the bed and leaned against the bedhead lazily. When he found a comfortable position to rest his heavy head, he closed his eyes again. “Is this Sebastian Brenand?” It was a young man’s voice. “Yes, I am. Who are you?” “Hello, Young Master Brenand. I’m George Orsen.” Sebastian’s mood went downhill as soon as he heard the name. Raw jealousy flowed through him like lava. “You’re Rachel’s husband, right? What do you want from me? Huh?” Sebastian jabbed. “Actually… I’m not her husband.”“What do you mean? Did the two of you get a divorce?” “No… Our marriage is merely a lie. The marriage certificate you saw t
Sebastian Brenand ran to his helicopter with his messy beard and pajamas. Right at this moment, George Orsen sent him the exact location of the hospital where Rachel Wood was currently at. Without further ado, Sebastian started the helicopter and flew to Edgewater Hospital. His heart was throbbing madly, and the pain was only intensified every time he inhaled. Tears poured down his cheeks uncontrollably, blurring his vision. Shattered and devastated, Sebastian wiped off his tears over and over again to concentrate on flying the helicopter. How he hoped he could just teleport to Rachel’s side now. That girl was such a fool!Why would she do all those stupid things to push him away? Sebastian still remembered how he scolded Rachel the last time they met. All his malicious insults and criticisms started to replay in his ears like a broken record… “What a heartless b*ch you are!”“You’re a player!”“Get lost!”Guilt washed over his soul as he thought of it. He regre
Upon hearing that, Sebastian Brenand’s heart began to throb frantically again. Trying with all his might, he swallowed his agony and wiped off his tears. “Mr. Wood, Mrs. Wood, may I go in?”Right at this moment, Rachel Wood’s attending doctor, George Orsen, pulled open the door and came out from the ward. George was wearing a white doctor gown. His short hair was thick but neat, perfectly setting off his delicate features. He was a fresh, handsome young man. Noticing Sebastian’s arrival, George immediately approached him. “Come with me. Have a look at Rachel.” Then, he turned around and went back into the ward. Sebastian immediately caught up with him. There were all kinds of medical equipment in the spacious ICU. Sebastian could constantly hear a ticking sound from the machines around him. The strong, pungent smell of disinfectant permeated the air, invading all his senses. Rachel was lying on the snow-white bed. She was wearing an oxygen mask, and she had numerous tu
After that, Sebastian Brenand called his assistant, Jean Hanson, on the phone.“Jean… Bring cancer specialists from every region in the world to Edgewater Hospital right now. Get them to force a specialist group to treat Rachel. She’s going to die from lymphoma soon…” Sebastian said.Sebastian knew that Rachel couldn’t be transferred to another hospital based on her current condition.Since that was the case, he’d bring all the specialists to her.Sebastian deeply touched George Orsen, and he sighed helplessly once again…“Mr. Brenand… Do you know how much money this will cost?” Jean asked.“Even if it costs me my entire fortune, I’ll have to cure Rachel. Don’t give me that crap. Do whatever I tell you to!” With that, Sebastian hung up the phone in a fury.Sebastian then pulled out a chair and sat next to Rachel. He held her hand tightly and kissed it repeatedly. “Rachel… I’ll save you for sure…” He said.“Rachel, you must be strong. Do it for your parents and me. As long as yo
That was why Rachel Wood didn’t say anything.Things had already gotten to this point. Regardless of what she said, nothing would change.Seeing how hurt Sebastian Brenand appeared made her heart ache greatly.The thing she was most afraid of was to watch Sebastian getting hurt…In the end, she still saw it happening.If it was possible, Rachel hoped Sebastian didn’t know anything about this at all.“Rachel, you fool!” Sebastian said again as he caressed her face gently. His fingers trembled continuously.“Sorry… I lied to you…” Rachel stammered.“If you’re sorry, stay strong and live on. I’ve already summoned a specialist group for you. They’ll be here very soon. Once they arrive, they’ll make sure you are cured,” Sebastian said.“Sebastian… Don’t waste your efforts. Cancer cells have spread all over my body. I can’t be cured,” Rachel said with a bitter laugh. “Listen to me. Tell them not to come. Don’t waste any more money on me,” she added.“It’s my duty to spend money on
Xyla quickly reached for Hannah’s hand. “Is that right? Hannah, you’re amazing…! You’re practically on par with Leon!”Hannah laughed, slightly embarrassed. “Not at all.”“Oh, cut it out. If you hadn’t helped me, how could I have improved so quickly?” Leon chuckled.“I guess I’ve lived up to my promise.” Hannah giggled along.Back then, she had promised Leon that she would become someone deserving of him.She claimed that she would grow with Leon.Without a doubt, she had done it.Now, Hannah had become a successful woman many would often speak of. She earned her rightful seat next to Leon as the CEO of Dragon Group.Stanley also turned to look at Hannah. “Yes, Hannah’s very capable. She’s our family pride.”Hannah laughed. “I was lucky to be accepted by your family.”In fact, Hannah genuinely felt grateful toward the Batton family over the years she had spent with them.They had helped her through all the hardship she encountered when she was poor and down on her luck.Aft
“Hannah, I’ve taken the first step for you. Are you willing to walk by my side for the rest of our lives?” Leon asked, serious.“Yes, I am…” Hannah answered without missing a beat.“I’ll protect you. From now on, you don’t have to worry about a single thing.” With that, Leon placed both hands on Hannah’s face and kissed her on the lips.The moment their lips touched, everything felt surreal…Hannah could feel pink, light bubbles floating all around her. It felt as if all the flowers in the world were blossoming at once.In Hannah’s dark, depressing life, Leon was her only salvation.He was a ray of hope that led her out of hell, so she could see light once more.Hannah thought she would never have anything to do with Leon after she quit school.Even until now, she still remembered how sorrowful she was on her last day of school.But now… Not only did she get the opportunity to interact with him once more, but they also became a couple.Their driver sighed to himself while
Over time, Leon’s feelings for Hannah grew deeper, stronger, and more intense.He had grown used to having her with him all the time.Thus, he hoped she would stay by his side for the rest of his life.Upon hearing his words, Hannah’s mind went blank.What did her dream guy just say?Was she dreaming?Hannah quickly pinched her palm at the thought in an attempt to discern between dream and reality.Her palm hurt. That meant this wasn’t a dream. It was real!Hannah felt even more dumbfounded…This meant Leon actually liked her! He was confessing to her, wasn’t he?Did her dream guy actually reciprocate her feelings?Never in her wildest dreams did Hannah imagine she would go through such an experience.Excitement jammed her mind, so much that she was rendered speechless. There were many things she wanted to say, and yet, she couldn’t utter a single word.Her heartbeat increased rapidly, and her entire body began to shake. Sensing her trembling body, Leon tightened his e
Immediately after, the men in black pulled out guns from their pockets, which they aimed at Raymond’s head.Raymond panicked instantly, going pale.He subconsciously retreated a step back. “Who are you? Don’t you know what you’re doing is illegal?”Leon sneered. “You don’t deserve to know my name. In this city, I am the law.”Leon’s domineering words made him seem even more imposing.At this moment, Hannah felt as if he was a guardian angel sent from Heaven to protect her.Something about him seemed oddly sacred and heavenly.“Mr. Batton, do I shoot him in the head?” One of the men dressed in black asked.“Mr. Batton? Are you Stanley Batton’s son?!” Fear was beginning to spread through Raymond. For one to have Batton as his surname and act this arrogantly in Atlantis, he could be none other than a member of the renowned Batton family.“How dare you address our president by name?!” Another man in black leveled Raymond with a chilling glare.Suffice to say, Raymond was terrif
Terrible pain ached at every part of Hannah’s body as she collided with the cold, hard ground.The pain was such that all her bones felt close to breaking. Everywhere hurt badly.At that moment, Hannah felt like a fragile doll made of clay that had been forcefully slammed hard against the ground until it broke into small pieces.Her mind went blank from the stinging agony.She braced herself and looked at the cold eyes staring back at her, filled with terror. Stammering, she asked, “Mr. Gray… What is the meaning of this?” “What’s the meaning of this? Ha! Don’t you know what’s good for you? You dumb b*tch… You’re lucky that I set my sights on you!”“How dare you refuse my feelings! Not just that, but you even made up a story to deceive me!”“Even when you saw me, you tried to trick me again!”“Do you think I’m stupid? That I can’t think? Do you honestly think I’d fall for your lies again and again?” Raymond went, his tone steadily rising into a furious roar.He then got on o
Although the sun had long sunk beneath the horizons and darkness had set in, the lively city wasn’t about to be silent anytime soon. Hannah felt deeply unsettled, so much that she didn’t leave right away.Instead, she waited in front of the bar, filled with hesitance and anxiety.Should she really leave?Would Rihanna truly be able to sort things out?The man was Raymond Gray… Neither Rihanna nor the bar could afford to upset him, lest they face terrible repercussions.Hannah remained standing on the same spot, uncertain. She really didn’t know what to do.Finally, she came to a decision. She took out her phone and tapped open a ride-hailing application on her phone.Yet just as she did that, she instantly closed it. Afterwards, she began pacing back and forth in worried circles, going to and fro aimlessly. Right as she was trapped in her worried musings, a group of people exited the bar. Raymond Gray, dressed in black, sporty attire, led all of them in a flamboyant manner.
A handsome waiter quickly walked in and looked at Rihanna. “Ms. Jensen, Mr. Gray out there insists that Hannah should get on stage to sing another song. I told him that Hannah would only sing three songs today…”“He lost his temper and claimed he’d destroy our bar if Hannah refuses to sing another song…” The waiter added. He was visibly trembling by the end of the sentence.Hannah figured Mr. Gray was probably the only son of the new mayor of Atlantis there weren’t many people with Gray as their surname in Atlantis. There were even less people who were arrogant like him. He was the only one.Hannah had heard about how terrible this person could be. He was known to be a womanizer too.Due to his powerful background, he looked down on everyone else. He didn’t respect women at all… Moreover, he had a relatively cruel personality. One could almost describe him as being a pervert.There was once when an owner of a bar offended a female internet celebrity he was dating. He directly hired
Hannah Roland smiled politely at Lina Cohen. “Nice to meet you… Thank you in advance!”“No problem… Do let me know if there’s anything you don’t like about your makeup too,” Lina said.Hannah nodded. “Okay, sure…”“By the way… Do all the signers here get such good treatment? I’m surprised we’re even assigned our own makeup artists,” Hannah asked carefully as she wasn’t aware about things like these..However, Lina smiled without answering Hannah’s question directly. She held Hannah’s hand casually the next second, “Come here. I’ll start doing your makeup now…”Hannah nodded…Lina was a very professional makeup artist. She took an hour to finish Hannah’s makeup.An hour later, Hannah’s appearance transformed completely.Lina permed Hannah’s long, black hair into natural-looking curls.Hannah had intricate peach-colored makeup on her face which made her appear lively and youthful.Once Lina was done with Hannah’s makeup, she happily retrieved a long, white dress from a clothes
Hannah Roland smiled without saying anything.***Hannah arrived at the bar where she worked at seven o’clock the next evening and walked into Rihanna Jensen’s office.Rihanna was going through paperwork in her office. When she saw Hannah, she immediately stood up and smiled at her. “Hannah, you’re here…”“Here’s the contract…” Rihanna said before pushing a thick stack of paper to the center of the table.Hannah quickly stepped forward and skimmed through the document. She then picked up a pen and signed it…Rihanna smiled upon seeing this. “Okay… I’ll transfer the money into your account tonight… I’ve told our big boss about your situation. He’s fine with my decision to pay your salary in advance. In fact, he even told me I did a good job…”“He said you can sing without worrying about a single thing… If you need any help in the future, do let us know…” Rihanna added.Hannah felt glad when she heard this, and became teary-eyed. “Thank you… Please thank our big boss for me too.