As Aurora browsed through the photos in her timeline, she asked, "Vespera, hasn't Alaric been trying to contact you lately?"Vespera paused, then shook her head, "No, he hasn't reached out."Turning to Cheryl, Aurora inquired, "How are things going with Zane?"Cheryl's cheeks flushed, "What do you mean, 'how are things going'?"Aurora laughed, "Don't try to fool me. The whole world knows about Zane's feelings for you."Cheryl covered her face with a pillow, moaning, "Oh, come on! Zane is just being ridiculous!"Aurora pulled away the pillow, teasing, "Did he confess? Zane told me he'd do it after the film festival!"Cheryl lunged at Aurora, playfully scratching her, "So, you knew Zane was going to confess and you didn't tell me!"Dodging, Aurora laughed, "I knew! Haha! So, have our silver screen king and queen gotten together yet?"Blushing, Cheryl stood up, "No, not yet! We'll talk about it when we get back home!"She ran back to her room and closed the door. Aurora didn't pursue the
Vespera offered a bashful smile, saying, "I might not even qualify as a designer…"Aurora patted Vespera on the shoulder, proclaiming, "Don't worry, after today, you'll become a household name as a designer! You've designed the battle gown for the queen of the silver screen!"Cheryl, equally thrilled, grasped Vespera's hand, declaring, "I would've been doomed today without you! Aurora, promise me, let's bring Vespera into our company pronto! We can't let this talent slip through our fingers!"Aurora nodded vigorously, "Immediately! Right away! We'll sign the contract as soon as we're back!"Vespera, with a laugh, urged, "Stop teasing, let's get the jewelry on and head out!"The assistant, lifting the original set of jewelry, fretted, "Can we still use these?"Originally, Cheryl's style was that of a Western diva, always adorned with diamonds that dazzled brilliantly, but now, switching styles made the previous jewelry seem somewhat mismatched.Aurora dashed into the room, pulled out a
Elowen was equally mortified. She had envisioned that Evelyn's sensuous gown would dazzle the entire event, catapulting Elowen, the designer, into the limelight. Little did she know that Cheryl's appearance would overshadow everything, making tomorrow's news all about Cheryl, leaving no room for Evelyn to shine.Cheryl, blissfully unaware of Evelyn's thoughts, was encouraging Aurora from her seat, "Aurora, you must sign Vespera to our company. She's a design prodigy! We can't let her slip through our fingers!"Aurora couldn't help but laugh, "Look at you, all anxious. Where could Vespera possibly escape to? Even if we're eager to sign her, it'll have to wait until after the film festival. Worry about yourself instead of Vespera!"Cheryl responded with a smile, "What's there for me to worry about? Having smoothly sailed through the red carpet, there's nothing left to fret over. Winning an award would be great, but if not, there's always next year!"Aurora chuckled, adding, "Exactly. Le
Aurora and Cheryl did their best to persuade, yet Vespera was still scratching her head in indecision, saying, "I... I can't do it. I'm better off just giving you guys some ideas; I can't possibly design Cheryl's gown...""Vespera! What can't you do? You've got to believe that designing isn't about how many awards you've won. You have talent and a passion for design. Haven't you always been frustrated that you couldn't devote yourself entirely to designing? Now, Cheryl and I are offering you an opportunity. Just give us the nod, and you'll be able to showcase your skills. You're going to be a world-renowned top designer one day!" Aurora encouraged her.Aurora's words were incredibly tempting. She loved design and fashion. If it hadn't been for her family insisting she study business, she would have chosen art or design without hesitation.Vespera, moved by the determined look in Aurora and Cheryl's eyes, admitted that she was really just struck by inspiration today and couldn't guaran
Europe.After wrapping up a commercial shoot, Cheryl dined with several well-known directors and screenwriters, making a memorable impression.Aurora then selected a new gift for Ms. Luce. Once everything was in order, the group embarked on their journey home.Evelyn still reveled in the glory brought about by the European film festival, while Elowen suddenly became a household name designer back home. With her talent and striking beauty, she quickly rose to unparalleled fame.Following her loss at the domestic film festival, Yvonne officially announced her retirement from the entertainment industry due to family and health reasons, stating she would no longer take on any commercials or drama roles.Aurora, browsing the news, remarked, "Yvonne's exiting showbiz for health reasons? She seemed perfectly healthy to me!"Vespera chuckled and replied, "Her health is unpredictable; it fluctuates.""You seem to know more than I do!" Aurora said with a laugh.Vespera just smiled and returned
Aurora forcefully pushed Yvonne aside, exclaiming, "Jay! Take her away!"Jay kicked away the servants staring at him, lifting Vespera from the ground, and moved to Aurora's side.Aurora, dismissing Yvonne without a word, followed Jay out to the car. She checked Vespera's neck, finding her pulse and breathing normal, yet worry clouded her features. "Jay, head to Lysander's," she urgently commanded.Jay sped through the streets to the hospital. Aurora had already called Lysander, who took charge upon their arrival.Within mere minutes of entering the examination room, Lysander emerged, reassuring, "She's fine, just drugged with a sedative. A good sleep, and she'll recover."Aurora breathed a sigh of relief, following Lysander to his office. She inquired, "Do you know what's happening with the Thornfield family?"Lysander, shedding his lab coat, asked, "What aspect are you referring to?""I can't pinpoint, but Yvonne was there when I visited the Thornfields today. Is Yvonne a member of
Aurora was somewhat puzzled and asked, "If Yvonne has the Thornfields backing her, shouldn't she be having a smooth sailing career in the entertainment industry? How did she end up like this today?"Vespera chuckled and explained, "Our family is rather conservative. In the eyes of our elders, being an actress isn't considered a noble profession. Plus, Yvonne hasn't been without scandals since she entered the industry. To prevent her from tarnishing the family's political image, we've never publicly acknowledged this identity."Aurora understood; thus, Yvonne's departure from the entertainment scene didn't subject her to ridicule like Sophia. Instead, she was living a better life now, being the cherished daughter of the Thornfield family."Why did she drug you today?" Aurora inquired.Vespera gave a sardonic laugh, "Because I suddenly became your studio's designer. She couldn't stand seeing me doing better than her, planning to drug me and send me off to some executive's bed. It was ei
"Heath has always treated you like a precious gem, afraid you might fall if held too loosely, afraid you might break if held too tightly. How come you're arguing now?" Vespera teased.Aurora, tugging at her hair, replied, "We didn't argue. It's precisely because we haven't argued that I'm troubled. I don't know what I did to upset him. He's always so aloof it's unreasonable, and I have no idea how to cheer him up!"Vespera chuckled and said, "And you still wonder why he's upset? What kind of man is Heath? The scion of a wealthy family that every socialite in the city dreams of getting close to. Yet, you, you've been hiding him like he's some sort of secret, not even attending the gala with him last year. How could he not be angry?"Aurora paused, asking, "Are you saying he's angry because I didn't attend the gala?"Vespera replied helplessly, "It's not just about the gala; it's because you two haven't gone public yet. Right now, so many people still think Heath is single!"Aurora laug