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Ruby was a sharp woman who knew when to cut her losses. She didn’t want more people catching wind of what had just happened. Without waiting for Roy to finish his complaints, she shoved him into the car, slammed the door, and quickly drove off. Supporting Amy on my own was a struggle. Luke glanced at Ian, the little boy. Ian immediately caught on and tugged at a nearby server’s sleeve. “Sir, can you help my sister?” With his cherubic face and sweet demeanor, Ian was impossible to refuse. The server stepped forward and helped me steady Amy. I fished my car keys out of my bag, about to hand them to the valet to bring my car around, when Luke’s car rolled up in front of me. “Get in,” he said. I hesitated, wanting to insist that I could take Amy home myself, but she started dry-heaving again. I couldn’t risk her choking on her vomit—she needed someone to care for her. “Sorry for troubling you, Mr. Walker,” I said, reluctantly accepting his offer. With the server’s h
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Amy’s steps were unsteady, and she stumbled as we made our way inside. Ian, worried she might fall, followed closely at her side.Luke came in with us.Doggo and Goofy, hearing the commotion, trotted out into the yard. Doggo stopped abruptly when he saw Amy and let out a single bark.“Shh! She’s a guest. Be polite!” Ian scolded gently.Doggo circled around to my side, keeping a wary eye on Amy.Amy, holding her aching head, glanced at Doggo briefly but didn’t react much.I helped her over to the couch in the living room, poured her a glass of water, and then turned to Ian. “Ian, stay with Amy for a little while. I’ll go get the guest room ready.”“Okay,” he said, nodding even though he was already fighting off sleep.I felt a pang of guilt and ran a hand over his head. “I’ll be quick.”Knowing how much rest kids need, I hurried upstairs.The guest room was spotless, thanks to the housekeeper who came by regularly. I opened the windows to let in some fresh air and pulled fresh
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I glanced into Ian’s room. The light was off, and he was likely asleep.After helping Amy to her room, my shoulder was sore and aching. I rubbed it a few times, then headed to my room to rest.As I turned the doorknob, I remembered Luke, who had come back with us. I wasn’t sure if he had left.Curious, I walked to the top of the stairs and looked toward the living room.Luke was still there, lounging on the couch. He rested his head on one hand, leaning slightly to the side. The scene looked like something out of a movie—sophisticated and effortlessly atmospheric.With his long legs, refined features, and an air of calm authority, Luke had a presence that turned everything around him into a backdrop.I couldn’t help but look at him a little longer.He glanced up, and our eyes met. Embarrassed, I quickly looked away, pretending nothing had happened.To him, my reaction probably seemed guilty.Realizing that only made me more annoyed with myself.“Is Ian asleep?” he asked.“He
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I was only wearing a thin sweater, and the chilly night wind seeped through, making me shiver. I sneezed. “It’s cold out. If you stay outside too long, you’ll catch a cold,” Luke said as he picked up my coat from the couch and draped it over my shoulders. The weight settled on me, and I instinctively reached to pull the coat tighter as it started to slip. “Get some rest,” he said as he walked past me. His tall frame seemed even more imposing under the night sky. The garden lights stretched his shadow endlessly, giving off a faint sense of loneliness. A pang of something—guilt or sympathy—pricked at my heart, and before I could stop myself, I blurted, “You should rest early too.” Luke paused mid-step. He didn’t turn around, but I just knew there was a smile on his face. My cheeks flushed with embarrassment. I wanted to kick myself for saying that. “Goodnight. See you tomorrow,” Luke said. I grumbled internally, “I don’t want to see you tomorrow!”Out loud,
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By the time I finished tidying up, Ian and Goofy came downstairs, one after the other.“Good morning!” Ian greeted me with his usual energy, bouncing over to my side while Doggo circled him playfully.“Good morning. I’m just going to wash my hands, and then we can eat.”“Is Uncle here yet?”Ian glanced around, clearly looking for Luke. Luke had been visiting almost every day lately, so Ian seemed puzzled not to see him. He ran into the kitchen to check.“He has work this morning,” I explained.“Wouldn’t it be nice if we could visit him at work?” Ian said with a hopeful tone.“You can ask Mr. Lloyd to take you sometime.”“Why can’t you take me?”“The company has strict security. I’m not an employee there anymore, so I can’t get in,” I replied while washing my hands.I pulled breakfast from the warmer and set the dishes on the table, calling Amy over to eat.“Ms. Middleton, you seem to have a close relationship with Mr. Walker,” Amy said as she sat down, taking a sip of milk.
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Was this blackmail?The actresses in the photos weren’t particularly famous, but if these explicit images made it online, they would be subjected to relentless judgment and insults. People would dig into every aspect of their lives. Forget continuing their careers as actresses—just living as ordinary individuals would become impossible.This was the first major crisis I had faced since joining One Entertainment.I forced myself to stay calm and reopened the photos.The internet is full of skilled editors who can manipulate images to look flawless. I didn’t have the knowledge or expertise to determine if these photos were doctored.Given the sensitive nature of the images, I couldn’t send them to an online expert for verification either.I scrolled through my phone’s contact list. Most of the people I knew—like Wendy, Luke, and Penelope—were familiar names. For others, I had categorized them by their skills and roles.I found two contacts who might have expertise in this area, but
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A fox always reveals its tail eventually.I dialed Ruby’s number to inform her of Mr. Lloyd’s decision.“I’ve been doing all this for the company’s benefit,” Ruby argued, still refusing to admit she was wrong.“We don’t see eye to eye,” I replied firmly. Ruby’s actions had already gone against the principles Mr. Lloyd had in mind when he founded the company. “Let’s part ways on good terms. Once you finish handing over your work, submit your resignation.”“I was one of the first managers to sign on when the company was founded. Even if I haven’t achieved major success, I’ve worked hard. And now Mr. Lloyd is just tossing me aside?”“Rules exist for a reason. As an experienced employee, you should be setting an example by following them.”“Ha!” Ruby scoffed. “Do you have any idea how many people would do anything to get into this industry? Without connections or background, it’s impossible to rise to the top quickly. I didn’t want these young girls to waste their prime years. If you
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I didn’t respond.“If they find out you ruined their lives by making this decision on your own, they’ll hate you forever!” Ruby snapped.“They planted the seeds of their own downfall. When it all blows up, it has nothing to do with me,” I replied calmly.If I backed down in the face of Ruby’s threats, she’d only grow bolder, using the photos and videos to fuel her greed. The only way to stop her was to stand my ground. It was the only way to protect the artists under her.Ruby fell silent, but I could hear her labored breathing over the phone. I gave her a moment to collect herself.“You’re just as evil as your ex-husband!” she spat, resorting to personal attacks in her anger.“You have two options,” I said firmly. “One, resign voluntarily. Two, we draft an official announcement.”“I’m the one who made Amy famous! If you want me to resign, you’ll have to compensate me. Otherwise, prepare for a messy fight!” Ruby fumed, ready to hang up.“I recorded our conversation,” I said coo
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We both knew how we felt about each other, but neither of us made the first move to confess.“I gave birth to him in circumstances I couldn’t control,” Molly said, her hands tightly clutching her cup, fingers unconsciously tracing its edge. “I used to think about fighting back against the people who hurt me, but reality forced me to wake up. I couldn’t afford to lose everything.”She hesitated, her gaze dropping. “There are things from back then that I just can’t bring myself to tell him.”When I arranged for Luke and Molly to spend some time alone, the two of them mostly sat in silence.“Mrs. Walker couldn’t have children for years after her marriage. Luke was just a tool to help her secure her place in the family,” Molly explained.Mr. Walker was handsome, wealthy, and from a good family. After getting married, women constantly threw themselves at him. According to the information Wendy had dug up, Landon didn’t exactly push them away.In such a situation, Mrs. Walker, Ashleigh
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Molly poured four glasses of juice and sat across from Luke.She looked like she wanted to say something but didn’t know where to start.I gave Ian a quick look.Ian took a sip of his juice and said, “Miss, the juice is sweet and sour—it’s so good!”“Drink it up, and I’ll pour you some more,” Molly offered.Luke interjected, “It’s almost time to rest. Don’t drink too much juice.”“I’m sorry, I don’t have experience taking care of kids,” Molly said, lowering her head. After a pause, she quietly repeated, “I’m sorry.”She was probably thinking of Luke as a baby.I clutched my stomach, pretending to wince. “Excuse me, Molly. My stomach hurts; I need to head back to my room.”As I stood, I grabbed Ian’s wrist.Ian caught on quickly. “Jen is a girl. She’ll get scared going back alone—I have to go with her.”Not giving Luke a chance to respond, I opened the door and said, “Mr. Walker, you stay and chat with Molly. Ian and I will be back in a bit.”In the hallway, Ian looked thoug
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Molly wasn’t the type to make things difficult for others. She didn’t give the hotel manager a hard time.After the staff left, Molly turned to thank Luke and me. “Thank you for staying with me and helping me handle this.”Luke glanced at her but didn’t say anything.The silence grew awkward, so I quickly broke it. “You don’t have to thank us. We didn’t really do much.”“Would you like to come in and sit for a while?” Molly invited us into her room.Before either of us could respond, Ian, who’d been holding back his excitement, eagerly chimed in, “Yes, yes! Let’s go!”I sighed internally.Molly finally noticed the little one in Luke’s arms. “And who’s this?”“I’m Ian Lloyd,” he introduced himself cheerfully.But the moment he got a good look at Molly’s face, he let out a small “Huh?” and then turned to look at Luke.Luke frowned slightly, and their eyes met—a silent understanding passing between them. Ian immediately shut his mouth and swallowed whatever he’d been about to sa
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Five hours later, we arrived in Sharonville.Before the trip, Luke had everything arranged. After landing, we took a car to the hotel he’d booked in advance.In the hotel lobby, we ran into Molly. She was walking with two middle-aged men in sharp suits, smiling as she chatted with them.When her eyes met Luke’s, her smile froze for a moment, then slowly softened as she stared at him without blinking.Luke didn’t acknowledge her. He walked right past, brushing by her shoulder as though she wasn’t there. From the corner of my eye, I saw her eyes redden.The two men exchanged glances but didn’t say anything. That night, however, they sent two young, handsome men to Molly’s room.Our room was on the same floor as Molly’s. After dinner out, we returned to the hotel and saw her standing at her door with the two young men.Their faces were powdered with heavy makeup, and they looked eager to please, practically glued to her.My thoughts immediately took a less innocent turn.Luke co
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Amy messaging me at this hour was probably another complaint about other agencies trying to poach her, or how stressed she was about it all.The underlying message? She wanted me to contact Mr. Lloyd to secure better resources for her—a thinly veiled threat, essentially.Since several popular artists left One Entertainment, the company’s resources had started to dwindle.Mr. Lloyd’s return wasn’t just because of his love for acting. He also wanted to support the company’s artists, giving them more opportunities to shine.Amy had already begun to stand out. If she simply focused on honing her craft and stayed patient, she’d get her share of the spotlight.When Mr. Lloyd founded the company, his goal was to grow it into a powerhouse that protected its artists. Now, he had adopted a more laid-back approach: if an artist wanted to leave, they just needed to pay the penalty fee.Amy’s tactics wouldn’t change anything.I went back to reading my book.My phone buzzed again, and I ass
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Mr. Lloyd's words carried a hint of reassurance for me.“Jen, Uncle asked me to create a travel itinerary!”Luke had been telling Ian lots of stories about Sharonville, and Ian had also looked up a ton of information online. He now knew every street in the city and how many shops were on each one.Carefully folding his sweaters, Ian placed them neatly into his suitcase, which was decorated with a cheerful Doraemon sticker.“I’m really looking forward to your travel guide, Ian!”“I’ve already finished most of it!” Ian was a serious little worker who never did things half-heartedly. If he said it was nearly done, he was probably putting on the finishing touches.I praised him warmly.“Jen, since the three of us are traveling together, we need to consider everyone’s preferences and suggestions.”“So, you want to get my input to finalize it?”“Exactly.”“Well, wherever you want to go is where I want to go. This trip, I’ll leave the planning to you.”Luke had work to handle in Shar
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For the past few days, Luke has been picking me up and dropping me off at work.Reporters often linger outside One Entertainment, and it took a lot of effort for rumors about me and Luke to die down. I didn’t want them to resurface.Luke understood my concerns, so he always parked his car a block away from the company. Once he sent me a message, I’d grab Ian and head over.That evening, Luke prepared another full table of dishes for dinner.Ever since things thawed between us, I hadn’t said much during meals, but the atmosphere was much more relaxed than before.“She’s already in Sharonville,” Luke said.“Hasn’t she been out of the country for years? Will she be safe there alone?”He was talking about Molly.The Walker family has been a prominent family in Sharonville for generations, with deep-rooted connections and influence. Mrs. Walker is a respected figure, and many people in Sharonville owe her favors. It wouldn’t be surprising if someone decided to teach Molly a lesson on
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I watched the behind-the-scenes footage, and Mr. Lloyd looked great. After stepping out of the spotlight for a few years, his demeanor has become even more composed and sophisticated, perfectly matching the calm and collected surgeon he portrays in the show.“He’s as brilliant as ever,” Beatrice said, her eyes filled with admiration. “As long as the co-stars hold their ground, this show is bound to be a hit.”“He has an exceptional eye for picking scripts,” she added, her gaze glued to the screen.I didn’t interrupt her. Instead, I got up and went to the kitchen to check on Ian’s progress.For someone so young, Ian took everything seriously. Standing on a small stool to make up for his height, he carefully worked on brewing coffee, his movements precise and methodical.“Waiter Number One, Ian Lloyd, at your service. Your oat latte will be ready soon,” he announced cheekily.I laughed at his playful tone and played along. “Waiter Number Two will now deliver orange juice to Mr. Ian
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While Beatrice chatted with Ian, I brought the gifts to the living room."You're too kind, Ms. Middleton.""Ian bought these with his pocket money."I winked at Ian.He caught on quickly, nodding.Beatrice warmly invited me to sit.Fresh fruit and two plates of nuts were on the coffee table.She placed a fruit bowl before me. "Yesterday's blueberries are fresh—crisp and sweet."The large blueberries were covered in bloom. I took one and made space for Beatrice."What would you like? Coffee or juice?""Fresh orange juice for me, and Jen likes oat milk latte," Ian said, playing with a doll, squishing its face into different shapes.Suddenly remembering our earlier conversation, he dropped the doll and ran to the kitchen. "I've learned lots from Jen. I can make juice and coffee!"Beatrice praised him: "How impressive!"She started toward the kitchen, concerned.I held her arm. "Ian's a quick learner. He does everything properly. We can trust him.""He gets along so well wit
