Elowen stepped forward, remarking, "Heath, Aurora seems to know a lot about racing. She knew Zane was going to lose just from his second turn."
Just then, Zane walked over, overhearing the comment. "Who said I was going to lose on the second turn?"
Aurora frowned, thinking, "Is Elowen just like those Pendleton sisters, always stirring up trouble?"
Alaric, trying to defuse the situation, said, "It's nothing, just some casual chat."
Zane, still fuming from his loss, snapped, "Casual chat? Who's casually saying I'd lose?"
Aurora stepped up, admitting, "I did."
Zane looked at her dismissively, "What would a young lady like you know about racing? On what basis did you say I'd lose?"
Aurora replied with a smirk, "I noticed your car's left tire is old, while the right one is new. You took the turn too sharply and too early, losing speed."
While waiting at a red light, Heath turned to look at Aurora. His gaze seemed casual but struck her to the core. "Would you ever harm me?" he asked.Aurora shook her head. "No."She could spend her entire life seeking revenge on Isabella Whitmore and Dominic Ashcroft, fighting against the underworld and the Whitmore family, but she would never harm Heath. She held this secret close to her heart—her identity, her past, her purpose. She feared that when the time came for her to step onto the battlefield, she might drag Heath down with her.All she wanted was his safety.Heath smiled, reaching over to ruffle the back of her fluffy hair. "That's enough for me."As long as she said no, he believed her.Back home, Aurora sent photos of Zane and Cheryl to Derek Eastwood, the author of War Against Fate. After seeing the photos, Eastwood immediately agreed to the adaptation.Jay had already arrived at the Pendleton residence. Leen had arranged for him to stay there, providing him with a car, a
Evelyn Media was pumping out promotional shots of Sophia almost every week. Online trolls were hyping up Sophia's innocent charm like crazy, predicting that the school drama Youth would be a smash hit.Meanwhile, Aurora's project War Against Fate was hitting some snags.Zane's acting skills were mediocre at best. He could pull off playing a spoiled rich kid addicted to booze and women in the early scenes, but when it came to the middle part—where his character, Dylan, faces family ruin and has to endure humiliation and bullying—he just couldn't deliver.Born with a silver spoon in his mouth, Zane had never faced hardship, let alone humiliation or bullying. How could he possibly portray those emotions?And it wasn't just any humiliation. The script called for scenes where Dylan gets kicked out of a dance hall and beaten in the rain, has to pull rickshaws and carry goods at the docks, and is even forced to kneel.Zane was having none of it. "My face is too handsome to be covered in mud
The next day, in the evening. Heath drove to Alaric's house, entering with Aurora. The banquet hall was bustling with men and women chatting away. Heath leaned over to Aurora and said, "If you don't want to stay, we can leave." Aurora smiled and nodded. Alaric called out loudly, "Heath!" Everyone turned toward the door and greeted Heath politely. It seemed like everyone knew him. Elowen let go of Alaric's arm and floated over like a butterfly, her voice melodious, "Heath, I thought you wouldn't come today. You usually avoid these kinds of gatherings." "Rory wanted to come, so here we are," Heath replied. Elowen's expression shifted, "Aurora is here too. Let's all have fun." Aurora: "…" So, I've been standing next to Heath this whole time, and you didn't notice? Alaric came over and said, "Aurora, go easy on the drinks, or Heath will tear my house down." Aurora playfully stuck out her tongue, "Then let him." A few men came over and invited Heath to play cards. Heath turned t
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Xander, ever the diplomat, took to Instagram to address the buzz. With a touch of grace, he invited Daxton to feature on a single for his upcoming album.Daxton's star was on the rise, thanks to successive collaborations with artists like Shaw, Yorick, and now Xander. His name was becoming synonymous with success in the entertainment industry.In stark contrast, Silas was languishing in relative obscurity. Aside from a small cadre of fans who were more enamored with his looks than his talent, he was a non-entity. Even the usually resourceful Evelyn seemed at a loss to alter this trajectory.Whispers about Silas's privileged upbringing began to circulate online, painting him as an entitled scion of a wealthy family, a narrative that did him no favors.Social media was ablaze with speculation. The camaraderie among the alumni of The Chosen One was evident to all, especially given their collaborative ventures. The glaring omission of Silas from this inner circle led many to question the
On the red carpet, Daxton appeared in a sleek suit, looking young and dashing. Cheryl, wearing a beige long dress, walked arm-in-arm with him.Fans who had gathered screamed in delight. They had known that Daxton and Cheryl would be attending and had been waiting just to catch a glimpse of the stunning pair.The flashbulbs from the press were relentless. Cheryl, attending an awards ceremony for the first time, seemed a bit overwhelmed. Daxton asked her, "You okay?"Cheryl nodded, "I'm fine."After posing for a few photos, they reached the end of the red carpet where the host was waiting. Clearly excited to interview the rising stars, the host asked, "Daxton, do you think you'll win an award tonight?"Daxton gave a humble smile, "Win or not, I'm just happy to be here. Thank you all for loving my music!"The host then turned to Cheryl, "You starred in Daxton's
After the award ceremony, there’s usually a fancy dinner, but Daxton and Cheryl didn’t stick around for it. They grabbed their assistant and dipped out the back door, where two cars were waiting for them.Seeing Zane leaning against one of the cars threw Cheryl and Daxton for a loop, but they shrugged it off and hopped into Aurora’s ride.Zane led the way, with Jay trailing behind them. Cheryl couldn’t help but ask, “Aurora, what’s up with Zane being here?”Aurora flashed a grin, “I signed him up. He’s part of Fairview Media now.”Cheryl made a face, “Why’d you go and sign him?”Aurora chuckled, “Zane’s a hidden gem, I plan to make the most of his talents!”Daxton chimed in, “Aurora’s got a killer instinct for this stuff. Plus, having another person on board is cool.”Cheryl was less than thrilled. She could hardly exchange three words with Zane without sparking an argument. Looks like her chill days were over.When they got to the restaurant, they barely stepped in before noticing a
The atmosphere turned awkward for a second... Zane’s anger deflated, and he was torn between leaving and just closing his eyes...When Aurora saw Zane, she pushed Heath away, “Okay, that’s enough. Time to go.”Daxton and Cheryl walked in right after and froze at the sight of Heath. What was the CEO of FairbankCorp doing here?“Aurora, is Heath...” Daxton trailed off, unsure if he should ask.Heath rubbed his temples, all business-like, “Sorry, wrong room.”Then he left the private room.Aurora: “...”Zane: “...”Seriously?? His room was a whole floor away, and he ‘accidentally’ walked into ours??They all sat back down, and Aurora asked, “Sophia gave you trouble?”Cheryl nodde