Evelyn had harbored thoughts about Heath, but upon learning that Elowen and Heath were childhood sweethearts, and that their families were even considering an engagement, she let the matter drop.Without Heath, there were still other eligible bachelors from the Fairbank family. As long as she stayed close to Elowen, wouldn't she have a chance to climb the Fairbanks ladder?Aurora, caught off guard by these words, paused and asked, "The Fairbank?"Evelyn laughed, "Yes, the Fairbank family from the capital. Surely, Aurora, you must know them? Mr. Heath Fairbank even attended Grandfather's birthday banquet. Weren't you quite attentive to him? It's just that, unexpectedly, Mr. Fairbank has his own beloved!"Aurora couldn't help but snort with laughter, "His beloved? Don't tell me it's Elowen?"Evelyn nodded, "Of course! Elowen will soon marry Mr. Heath Fairbank!"Evelyn was brimming with pride, flaunting like a peacock in full display, eager to let everyone know that Elowen was Heath's ch
Aurora returned to her seat, only for Chery to nudge her and suggest, "Aurora, let's switch places."Aurora blinked in confusion and asked, "Switch what?"Chery stood up, gently pushing Aurora, explaining, "You take the inner seat, and I'll sit by the aisle to get some air."Although Aurora didn't quite grasp why Chery suddenly wanted to switch seats, she cooperated, standing up and moving to the inside.This rearrangement placed Chery by the aisle, with Aurora in the middle, flanked closely by Zane and Soraya on the other side.As soon as Aurora sat down, she noticed Soraya occasionally whispering something to Zane, who listened with a good-natured patience. They seemed to be enjoying their conversation. Glancing at Chery, who sat aside with a less-than-pleased expression, Aurora mused, "Chery's reaction suggests she's not entirely indifferent to Zane!"Elowen returned shortly after, and Evelyn immediately welcomed her with eager hospitality, asking, "Elowen, what took you so long? E
The crowd erupted into cheers again as Chery smiled and gave a slight bow to the host in gratitude for the assist, then turned to stand before the microphone, facing the camera to deliver her acceptance speech."First and foremost, I am profoundly grateful to the judges for their recognition, and to my fans for their tolerance and love. I promise to continue striving for excellence, dedicating my best works to all of you. Most importantly, I must extend my deepest thanks to my boss, Miss Aurora!" Chery bowed slightly towards Aurora, who was seated below the stage, and said, "It was Aurora who believed in me to take the lead, strongly recommending me for the television series. It is also Aurora who has invested her efforts and resources to craft this masterpiece, Dual Facades, for me. Without Aurora, there would be no Chery standing on this path of acting today. This award holds great significance, but half of the credit should go to Aurora!"The applause was thunderous. Aurora, with t
Evelyn sat just behind Aurora, her fingers tightly clutching the hem of her skirt. She had poured her heart and soul into convincing her father to open a studio for her, managing to recruit Yvonne and secure the partnership with Wilde.Despite her meticulous scheming and efforts to overshadow Aurora, it was Aurora who had the last laugh.Sitting on either side of her, Chery and Zane each held a trophy, symbolically slapping Yvonne's face with their achievements.What Evelyn once deemed an insignificant studio, an endeavor by Aurora doomed to fail, and Chery, whom she looked down upon, had all become unshakeable forces in her life!After tonight, it wasn't just the entertainment industry that would witness a shift, but likely the direction of the Pendleton family itself!How could Aurora miss such a golden opportunity? Holding both a Best Actor and a Best Actress in her grasp, their youth did not detract from their talent, matching if not surpassing others in their craft.Now was the p
Zane dragged Chery to stand beside Aurora with a bit of force. Adjusting her skirt, Chery inquired, "Aurora, what's up?"Aurora blinked in confusion, "What do you mean, "what's up'?"Chery, equally puzzled, responded, "Didn't you want to see me?"Aurora glanced at Zane, who was making faces at her. With a resigned look towards Chery, she revealed, "Yes, a CEO expressed interest in having you star in a commercial. What do you think?"Chery smiled, saying, "You make the call. I trust your judgment. If you think it's a good idea, then it's fine by me."After discussing other matters, Chery was whisked away by an assistant, wine glass in hand, to mingle.Aurora shot Zane a glare, questioning, "What's with the craziness now?"Zane, eyes following Chery's departing figure, retorted, "Didn't you say you'd stop bothering with me after the film festival? So, can I make my move now?"Pinching the bridge of her nose, Aurora sighed, "Just one request—can you keep it low-key?"Zane's face lit up w
Evelyn pulled Elowen aside and said, "Elowen! Alaric has always been a good friend of yours, how can you let Aurora take advantage of him? Don't be fooled by her; she's the most beguiling of all!"Elowen looked at Evelyn with innocent eyes and asked, "What should I do then?""Hasn't Alaric always harbored lingering feelings for you? If you were to fall ill now, he would drop everything to see you!" Evelyn encouraged."Me? That doesn't seem quite right..." Elowen hesitated."What's not right about it? You're just trying to save Alaric. Don't be tricked by Aurora, that little vixen!" Evelyn declared.Elowen, still hesitant, nodded and said, "Well... okay then."When Alaric and Aurora arrived at the hospital, Aurora went to the ward while Alaric sought out Lysander. Lysander explained that Vespera's gastritis was due to her irregular eating habits over the past few days, and that she would be fine with an IV drip.As Alaric visited Vespera in her ward, Aurora was sitting beside her, chid
Jasper's intention was to intercept this batch of goods. When it came to matters involving the Whitmore family, Jasper and his associates never showed mercy.Moreover, Dominic and Isabella Whitmore were only engaged, and Dominic was unlikely to lend the Abyss's power to the Whitmore family for their arbitrary use. Therefore, Jasper and his team had a great chance of winning.Jasper's call was to temporarily reassign Jay for a task and to see if Aurora could locate the storage site for this batch of goods. Carly even considered involving Aurora in the mission. After all, Aurora's shooting skills had dazzled everyone during the last conflict.Aurora was, in fact, eager to try. She missed the thrill of being back on the battlefield.It's strange and contradictory how people can be; on one hand, Aurora fought tooth and nail to maintain her current identity and the peaceful life she had, yet on the other, she yearned for the thrill of combat and bloodshed.However, Aurora had repeatedly as
After Heath and Kieran's plane landed, night had already fallen. The pair immediately rushed to City A and, upon reaching the warehouse designated by "Olivia," found it deserted, surrounded by overgrown weeds. Without guidance, who would have known there was a warehouse here?Before Heath and Kieran could advance, Eamon emerged from the warehouse, gesturing to Heath with a wave.Heath stepped inside, followed closely by Kieran."What's the situation?" Heath inquired, observing the empty warehouse.Olivia had specified delivery in three days. They had thought to catch her off guard by arriving early, but to their dismay, they found the place deserted.Eamon flicked a piece of paper in his hand, remarking, "Damn! We're a step too late."Heath took the paper, which bore the message in elegant script: "Mr. Fairbank, a man who keeps his promises is far more charming!"Discarding the note, Heath concluded, "It seems the legendary Olivia knew we'd try to ambush her and has already cleared ou