No matter how much Zane wailed and protested, Aurora firmly left him in the military camp.Aurora wasn't joking; there was no better place for Zane to truly understand the essence of comradery.Moreover, the film Aurora had chosen for him had a great plot, and if Zane performed well, he might even win awards at film festivals.Aurora hadn't seen Vespera for some days. She heard Vespera had injured her hand, and Alaric had been diligently taking her to the hospital for treatments, despite her protests.Cheryl said that Alaric had now become Vespera's bodyguard, accompanying her on shopping trips and even carrying her bags, fearful of her getting hurt again.A week later, Aurora visited the camp to check on the 'tortured' Zane. On the first day, Zane had posted a crying emoji on his Instagram with the caption: "Wanted: My boss for employee exploitation! I protest!"The comments below were amusing and varied:Soraya: "Are you okay, Zane?"Cheryl: "Go for it, future film star!"Lysander:
The man laughed and said, "If you don't come in first, you'll have to be my girlfriend!"Aurora shook her head, "No way, I already have a boyfriend.""Aren't you confident you'll take first place?" the man teased her."Still no," Aurora said, frowning stubbornly.Heath meant a lot to her; she couldn't gamble with that."Fine, if you win, I'll treat Zane to a week of meat," the man agreed easily, not making a fuss.Aurora nodded, walked over, picked up the gun, and without hardly aiming, fired with a "bang."The first shot hit the nine-ring.Zane and a few other men around were stunned. It must be luck, they all thought."Bang—" Without much aiming again, she fired a second shot.The second shot hit the ten-ring.Zane was speechless.Why did he feel like this was a repeat of the time Aurora thrashed him at the racetrack?"Bang—" The third shot, right in the ten-ring again!Aurora seemed to shoot effortlessly, without needing to aim or look at the target. The bullets obediently hit the
Hearing this, Aurora was genuinely taken aback.It was the first time Maxwell had offered to help her. His eyes, warm and gentle, were fixed on her with utmost seriousness.With Maxwell's support, Aurora's standing within the Pendleton family could swiftly ascend, allowing her to control the family reins sooner rather than later, sparing her the constant need to tread on eggshells for fear of provocation from Madeline and her daughters.Maxwell, surely aware of this, was convinced that Aurora would agree to collaborate with him.Yet, Aurora quickly regained her composure, offering a cold smile before declining, "No need.""Aurora!" Maxwell called after her, pleadingly, "Even if I fulfill your desires, would you still refuse to spare me a glance?"Aurora laughed lightly, "What are you implying? Our statuses in the Pendleton household are worlds apart. You've been the family's golden boy from birth, while I've lived in obscurity for over two decades. Why would you need any more attentio
Perhaps it was the recent focus on Callista's story that unsettled Aurora, or her inability to comprehend Callista's supposed suicide due to depression.Aurora frequently visited Cheryl's place. Ms. Luce had nearly finished adapting the script, and the crew was ready. After a small ceremony, Dual Facades was officially announced.The news immediately trended on social media, even making headlines in the entertainment and general news sections."Mr. Luce's Posthumous Work Dual Facades Announces Production!""His daughter Personally Revises the Script!""Rising Star Cheryl Takes the Lead Role, Venturing onto the Big Screen!"Suddenly, Dual Facades was the talk of the town, overshadowing even Daxton's variety shows and Zane's work updates. Cheryl remained a trending topic for two consecutive days.Undoubtedly, Dual Facades was a highly anticipated project, with many hoping the book's adaptation would bring more attention to the issue of depression in society.Cheryl's portrayals of chara
The man gave him a knowing look, smiled, and patted his shoulder, "Bro, I know you're different from us. Go back and make great movies, and don't forget to sign one for me!"Handing his gun to Zane, the man said, "I'll take a quick look around and be right back."Before Zane could respond, the man disappeared into the woods, quickly swallowed by the darkness.Zane felt a twinge of regret. He didn't even know the man's name; It seemed to be Tim.The man's parting words, heartfelt yet futile, lingered in his mind.After about twenty minutes, the rustle of footsteps startled Zane. Peering cautiously, he spotted a figure in camouflage, face obscured by a black cloth, advancing stealthily with a gun in hand.Zane inched back, not daring to make a move, his mind racing with the thought, "Could this really be a terrorist group?"On the side, Tim was inching back, and Zane's heart skipped a beat, realizing they were on a collision course.Clutching the pistol in his hand, Zane knew standing up
After three consecutive days of relentless work with the crew, it was finally confirmed that Zane had fully immersed himself into the character of Gideon. Only then did Aurora leave, feeling utterly exhausted. She felt like an old mother hen, fussing and bustling around for Zane's sake."The artist you choose, you have to support, even through tears…" she mused.Zane was diligently filming, occasionally taking breaks to dine with Aurora, but Chery was nowhere to be seen. Zane was growing impatient. Ever since he sensed that faint spark between him and Chery, he had been nothing but dedicated. However, Chery seemed indifferent, avoiding him altogether."Now, I can't even catch a glimpse of her," he complained to Aurora.Aurora shook her head helplessly. "Chery's deep into her role for the movie. She's closed off from the world.""Closed off for a movie?" Zane asked, puzzled."She's playing a character with depression. She's immersing herself, so don't expect her to hang out with us for
Evelyn sneered coldly. "If it weren't for those dirty dealings in the past, would you be sitting so securely as the legitimate heir of the Pendleton family? And now you want to disassociate from the family? Isn't it a bit late for that?"Maxwell looked at Evelyn with icy eyes and warned, "Don't test my patience. If you keep this up, I won't bother with your studio anymore!"Evelyn's media studio, although technically a subsidiary of the Pendleton Corp, heavily relied on Maxwell's influence. Without his approval, the Pendleton Corp wouldn't make things easy for her. Many things required Maxwell's name to be thrown in the mix. If Maxwell decided to wash his hands off it, her small studio wouldn't stand a chance in the fiercely competitive city.Evelyn panicked at Maxwell's threat. "I'm your own sister! If not me, who else would you care for? Aurora? Has Aurora even acknowledged you? If you don't help me take her down, once she takes over the Pendleton family, we'll both end up as the sh
Aurora snatched a cushion nearby and hurled it at Zane’s head, scolding, "Quit scheming on Chery!"Zane caught the cushion, scratching his head, and retorted, "What's so bad about me that you have to interfere?"Aurora glanced at him helplessly, "It's not about you being good or bad. It's about Chery's career, which could be ruined in an instant. This isn't just about you. I can't use Chery as a shield for you."Standing up and ruffling his hair, Zane suggested, "Then I'll go and talk to Chery directly, clear things up, okay?"Aurora was speechless.She grabbed him abruptly, "Stop right there! Don"t be reckless!"Zane, currently surrounded by rumors, seemed utterly unbothered, his mind preoccupied with thoughts of Chery. However, Chery's true feelings on the matter were a mystery.Aurora was equally frustrated. The dilemma was tricky; ignoring the situation could severely impact Zane's public image, but mishandling it could jeopardize his future career prospects even more.Moreover, s