Amber walked into the grand party with unwavering confidence, Annie right by her side. Just as Annie had mentioned earlier, the venue was brimming with influential figures-wealthy investors, renowned directors, and famous actors.After all, the new film in which Amber had landed a supporting role boasted an enormous budget, attracting some of the biggest names in the industry. It was no surprise that tonight's guest list was filled with power players.With practiced elegance, Amber moved through the crowd, greeting people with a charming smile. Her striking appearance didn't go unnoticed, and to her satisfaction, she was met with warm receptions.Once she had exchanged pleasantries, Amber gracefully took her seat. As a supporting actress, she had been assigned to a more secluded corner of the venue, away from the limelight. But she didn't mind-tonight wasn't about stealing attention. Her goal was simple: to make connections and leave a lasting impression.Before long, the room filled
Not only Amber, but Annie also felt so disgusted that she nearly gagged.She never expected that a seemingly dignified man like Mark could be so shameless-far beyond her worst expectations.Annie looked sidelong at Amber and saw her face flush red with fury. Then, she pointed straight at Mark, her lips curling into a sneer."You want to sleep with my assistant?"Her voice rang out, loud and clear, instantly drawing the crowd's attention. Then, with deliberate ease, she turned her gaze back to Mark."Keep dreaming. Take a good look at yourself first."Amber scoffed."A man old enough to be our uncle, looking as terrible as you do... Even if I were a fool, I'd never agree to let my assistant spend a single moment with someone as old, ugly, and disgraceful as you."Her words were merciless.As expected, Mark trembled with rage, unable to maintain his composure any longer. His hand shot up, finger jabbing toward Amber as he bellowed:"Do you even realize what you just said? Do you have an
While Annie was living a peaceful life in Country A, things were far from tranquil back home.Sofia had endured Finn's cold demeanor for quite some time, but she could no longer bear it. She had to find a way to close the distance between them, to accelerate their relationship-only then could she hasten their marriage. The sooner they were wed, the fewer uncertainties she would face. After all, Calliope had been reminding her incessantly: she had to win Finn over, tread carefully, and ensure he would never grow tired of her and cast her aside.Under mounting pressure, Sofia made a less-than-wise decision.That evening, as she waited for Finn to return from work, she lounged on the sofa, as usual, giving orders to Keelin."Wash some strawberries for me. And make sure to pick only the sweet ones-I can't stand anything sour."She crossed her legs idly, reclining on the plush cushions, waiting for Keelin to bring her the fruit. When she finally saw the maid approach, Sofia smirked."All r
In the room,After finishing the glass of orange juice Sofia had given him, Finn didn't think much of it and headed into the bathroom.However, he soon felt oddly lightheaded, a strange heat spreading through his body. His mouth was dry, and his throat was parched.At first, Finn assumed it was just the restlessness in his heart making him uncomfortable, so he kept dousing himself with cold water. But the more he tried to shake it off, the worse it became.A deep, unshakable restlessness took hold, an inexplicable longing for closeness, for intimacy. And his thoughts kept drifting back to Sofia.He recalled the way she had tended to him with such care, the moments they had shared, and the nights they had spent together. Her scent lingered in his memories, weaving through the air like an intoxicating haze.As Finn stepped out of the bathroom, an uneasy feeling settled over him. Something was wrong. But before he could think any further, the door unlocking caught his attention."Finn, a
That night, Finn was nearly sleepless.But in Country A, Annie slept soundly. John kept updating her, ensuring that everything proceeded according to their plan, with no unexpected complications.In just a few days, everyone who had once done terrible things would face their reckoning. And beyond that, John hinted cryptically that an unforeseen victory was on the horizon, telling Annie to remain patient and wait.Just as John had predicted-Three days later,The largest entertainment news outlet in Country A was shaken by a shocking revelation.Mark, the renowned television investor, had divorced his wife, Ruby.But that was only the beginning.What came next was even more explosive.Ruby publicly disclosed the reason behind their divorce-a revelation that sent shockwaves through the industry."I divorced my husband because I was utterly disgusted. As an investor, he exploited the dark side of the entertainment world, forcing young actors into unspoken agreements with him. Not just wo
At that time,As Finn had threatened, early the next morning, he sent people over to evict Sofia from the house forcibly. Naturally, Sofia refused to accept such an outcome.But.Resistance was futile.The staff mercilessly threw all of Sofia's belongings out of the mansion-everything. Then, without the slightest hint ofemotion, they watched as her face turned pale with panic."Finn said that if you wish to stay, you may. But every single penny he ever invested in Galvin's company will be withdrawn."A cold voice delivered the statement with eerie indifference.Sofia was utterly terrified.It was clear-Finn knew exactly where her weakness lay. And he knew precisely how to sever all ties between them.Once their task was complete, the staff did not linger. One by one, they departed, leaving Sofia standing frozen at the mansion's gates, surrounded by scattered boxes of her possessions."Damn it! Who would have thought Finn could be this ruthless?""Just wait. Once I marry him, I'll make
In the end, Annie remained silent, pretending not to understand Finn's words.But Finn was in no hurry. He had faith in Mike's abilities-Mike would find a way to track Annie down.Still, Finn had no intention of letting Sofia off easily. After cutting off her financial support and throwing her out of the house, he also ceased funding Galvin's company.Casually, he removed Sofia's number from his blacklist, waiting for her to admit defeat.And sure enough-Less than a week later, Sofia called. At first, she tried to play innocent, insisting it was all a misunderstanding. She swore that she had always been the one to care for Finn and that there had never been anyone else."Finn, how could you even think I would betray you?" she pleaded, her voice trembling with emotion. "You know better than anyone-I love you more than anything."Sofia's voice cracked, laced with quiet sobs.But Finn only felt a headache coming on."Are you finished?" He tapped his fingers lightly against the table, hi
"Slap!"The slap landed on the porcelain-like face of the young girl, leaving a vivid red mark that gleamed in her eyes. The stinging sensation on her cheek left Annie momentarily stunned, her lips slowly oozing blood. She instinctively covered her face, unable to believe the disappointment in the eyes across from her."Don't look at me with those innocent eyes; it's disgusting. I've just asked you to help Sofia look after her blind fiancé for a while, but you can't even do that. What a selfish girl."After striking Annie, Calliope retrieved a handkerchief from her purse and delicately wiped her hand as if she had touched something filthy."That's right, my sister. Just a little favor, and you can't even graciously agree to help me."Sofia, bored, inspected her freshly painted nails with indifference. She expressed her disdain while glancing in Annie's direction, and she couldn't stand the sight of this run-down house either. If it weren't for things to do, she would never willingly a
In the end, Annie remained silent, pretending not to understand Finn's words.But Finn was in no hurry. He had faith in Mike's abilities-Mike would find a way to track Annie down.Still, Finn had no intention of letting Sofia off easily. After cutting off her financial support and throwing her out of the house, he also ceased funding Galvin's company.Casually, he removed Sofia's number from his blacklist, waiting for her to admit defeat.And sure enough-Less than a week later, Sofia called. At first, she tried to play innocent, insisting it was all a misunderstanding. She swore that she had always been the one to care for Finn and that there had never been anyone else."Finn, how could you even think I would betray you?" she pleaded, her voice trembling with emotion. "You know better than anyone-I love you more than anything."Sofia's voice cracked, laced with quiet sobs.But Finn only felt a headache coming on."Are you finished?" He tapped his fingers lightly against the table, hi
At that time,As Finn had threatened, early the next morning, he sent people over to evict Sofia from the house forcibly. Naturally, Sofia refused to accept such an outcome.But.Resistance was futile.The staff mercilessly threw all of Sofia's belongings out of the mansion-everything. Then, without the slightest hint ofemotion, they watched as her face turned pale with panic."Finn said that if you wish to stay, you may. But every single penny he ever invested in Galvin's company will be withdrawn."A cold voice delivered the statement with eerie indifference.Sofia was utterly terrified.It was clear-Finn knew exactly where her weakness lay. And he knew precisely how to sever all ties between them.Once their task was complete, the staff did not linger. One by one, they departed, leaving Sofia standing frozen at the mansion's gates, surrounded by scattered boxes of her possessions."Damn it! Who would have thought Finn could be this ruthless?""Just wait. Once I marry him, I'll make
That night, Finn was nearly sleepless.But in Country A, Annie slept soundly. John kept updating her, ensuring that everything proceeded according to their plan, with no unexpected complications.In just a few days, everyone who had once done terrible things would face their reckoning. And beyond that, John hinted cryptically that an unforeseen victory was on the horizon, telling Annie to remain patient and wait.Just as John had predicted-Three days later,The largest entertainment news outlet in Country A was shaken by a shocking revelation.Mark, the renowned television investor, had divorced his wife, Ruby.But that was only the beginning.What came next was even more explosive.Ruby publicly disclosed the reason behind their divorce-a revelation that sent shockwaves through the industry."I divorced my husband because I was utterly disgusted. As an investor, he exploited the dark side of the entertainment world, forcing young actors into unspoken agreements with him. Not just wo
In the room,After finishing the glass of orange juice Sofia had given him, Finn didn't think much of it and headed into the bathroom.However, he soon felt oddly lightheaded, a strange heat spreading through his body. His mouth was dry, and his throat was parched.At first, Finn assumed it was just the restlessness in his heart making him uncomfortable, so he kept dousing himself with cold water. But the more he tried to shake it off, the worse it became.A deep, unshakable restlessness took hold, an inexplicable longing for closeness, for intimacy. And his thoughts kept drifting back to Sofia.He recalled the way she had tended to him with such care, the moments they had shared, and the nights they had spent together. Her scent lingered in his memories, weaving through the air like an intoxicating haze.As Finn stepped out of the bathroom, an uneasy feeling settled over him. Something was wrong. But before he could think any further, the door unlocking caught his attention."Finn, a
While Annie was living a peaceful life in Country A, things were far from tranquil back home.Sofia had endured Finn's cold demeanor for quite some time, but she could no longer bear it. She had to find a way to close the distance between them, to accelerate their relationship-only then could she hasten their marriage. The sooner they were wed, the fewer uncertainties she would face. After all, Calliope had been reminding her incessantly: she had to win Finn over, tread carefully, and ensure he would never grow tired of her and cast her aside.Under mounting pressure, Sofia made a less-than-wise decision.That evening, as she waited for Finn to return from work, she lounged on the sofa, as usual, giving orders to Keelin."Wash some strawberries for me. And make sure to pick only the sweet ones-I can't stand anything sour."She crossed her legs idly, reclining on the plush cushions, waiting for Keelin to bring her the fruit. When she finally saw the maid approach, Sofia smirked."All r
Not only Amber, but Annie also felt so disgusted that she nearly gagged.She never expected that a seemingly dignified man like Mark could be so shameless-far beyond her worst expectations.Annie looked sidelong at Amber and saw her face flush red with fury. Then, she pointed straight at Mark, her lips curling into a sneer."You want to sleep with my assistant?"Her voice rang out, loud and clear, instantly drawing the crowd's attention. Then, with deliberate ease, she turned her gaze back to Mark."Keep dreaming. Take a good look at yourself first."Amber scoffed."A man old enough to be our uncle, looking as terrible as you do... Even if I were a fool, I'd never agree to let my assistant spend a single moment with someone as old, ugly, and disgraceful as you."Her words were merciless.As expected, Mark trembled with rage, unable to maintain his composure any longer. His hand shot up, finger jabbing toward Amber as he bellowed:"Do you even realize what you just said? Do you have an
Amber walked into the grand party with unwavering confidence, Annie right by her side. Just as Annie had mentioned earlier, the venue was brimming with influential figures-wealthy investors, renowned directors, and famous actors.After all, the new film in which Amber had landed a supporting role boasted an enormous budget, attracting some of the biggest names in the industry. It was no surprise that tonight's guest list was filled with power players.With practiced elegance, Amber moved through the crowd, greeting people with a charming smile. Her striking appearance didn't go unnoticed, and to her satisfaction, she was met with warm receptions.Once she had exchanged pleasantries, Amber gracefully took her seat. As a supporting actress, she had been assigned to a more secluded corner of the venue, away from the limelight. But she didn't mind-tonight wasn't about stealing attention. Her goal was simple: to make connections and leave a lasting impression.Before long, the room filled
In Country A, Amber had just finished filming a scene for the day. Exhausted, she made her way to the break room. It was the peak of summer, and the sweltering heat left her glistening with sweat after even the smallest scene.“Amber, have some water. It’s lemonade—it’ll help cool you down,” Annie said gently as she approached, offering Amber a glass of lemonade she had prepared. It was light on ice and sugar—carefully adjusted to fit Amber’s strict diet.Amber took the glass with a satisfied nod, offering Annie a brief word of thanks before collapsing onto a chair.“There are still two long scenes left to shoot. I honestly don’t know if I can keep going,” she pouted.“It’s scorching outside. I barely stepped out for a moment, and I was already drenched in sweat. I really can’t stand summer,” Amber sighed dramatically, sprawling out on the couch in exhaustion.Annie chuckled, settling beside her and offering a few words of encouragement.“Come on now, push through. Didn’t you say you
By the afternoon, Sofia could no longer hold back. As the daughter of a wealthy family, she was used to being flattered and indulged-when had she ever needed to swallow her pride like this?Was Finn deliberately trying to make things difficult, hoping she would back off?How ridiculous. He would regret ever having such a foolish thought.Grinding her teeth in frustration, Sofia pushed herself up and stormed out of the waiting room. If Finn dared to provoke her, he had better be prepared to face the consequences.Just as she stepped out, she ran into Max. Seeing that she was finally leaving, Max let out a sigh of relief and was about to inform Finn-only to realize something was off.She wasn't heading toward the elevator to go downstairs. Instead, she was marching straight toward Finn's office.The moment he noticed this, panic surged through him. He quickly stepped forward to block her path."Sofia, where are you going? You're heading the wrong way-the elevator is to the left, not str