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"Shirley! Shirley!"The chants from the crowd surged in waves even after Shirley entered the backstage waiting area. The cries for Shirley continued unabated.Noelle and her friends were thoroughly impressed by the overwhelming enthusiasm of the fans. Rowena, in particular, could not contain her excitement."All those other so-called stars are just trash. My idol is the real deal, the true icon! This level of popularity and national recognition is unparalleled! Even though she's not based in this country, her legend lives on here!""Alright, we get it. Shirley's your queen!" Noelle cut Rowena off with a laugh. "I always thought only female fans went crazy for male idols. Who knew you'd be just as wild over a female star?" Noelle chuckled at the thought of Shirley, well into her 40s, still commanding such a devoted and intense fan base. Clearly, she had undeniable charisma."Of course! Shirley is worthy of my eternal adoration!""Alright, the press conference is about to start,"
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"Ms. Shrill, you're overthinking this," Ellen said without changing her expression as she flipped through the schedule."Today is the White Night press conference. Tomorrow, you'll need to attend a media briefing, and there's an endorsement deal to finalize. The day after is the advance screening."Oh, and the manager just informed me of some breaking news—someone from Royal Star's senior management is in attendance today. This is no ordinary figure, so you might need to greet her later. It could be beneficial for your career."Shirley narrowed her eyes. "What do you take me for?""I'm suggesting it for the sake of your future, Ms. Shrill. I believe it's absolutely necessary.""You're asking me to socialize now?""Relax, it's a woman."Shirley looked up at Ellen, intrigued. "A woman?""Yes, and quite a favored one at that. Apparently, she's also a fan of yours. She was sent here by higher-ups. Meeting her could help you secure opportunities to expand your career in Zyphonia."
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Rowena's comment was not loud, but it was clear enough for Noelle and Teresa to hear amid the waves of chatter.Noelle blinked. Teresa turned to look at her, then at Shirley on stage. "You're right. I was wondering why Shirley looked so familiar. Noelle, you really do resemble her a bit!""No way!" Noelle froze for a moment. "I don't think so…""It's true! I knew there was something familiar about you when I first met you. Remember that day? Now that I think about it, you and my idol really do share some similarities," Rowena exclaimed, grabbing Noelle's hand and blinking at her.Noelle awkwardly glanced at Shirley. Onstage, Shirley was saying something while interacting with the host. Her exchange drew laughter from the audience. When she smiled, Noelle noticed for the first time just how similar it was to her own smile.Pulling her hand away from Rowena, Noelle said with a forced chuckle, "Zyphonia is so big. It's not unusual for people to share some resemblance. Don't forget, I
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Slander?The woman's eyes brimmed with disdain beneath her thick-rimmed glasses. The crowd erupted into a frenzy as her words sank in.Unaccustomed to hearing such explosive allegations about Shirley, who had always maintained a pristine image devoid of scandals, the attendees broke into a cacophony of murmurs. Cameras began to click furiously, capturing Shirley's expression and the woman in the black baseball cap.Noticing the commotion, the event staff rushed to contain the situation, but the chaos and sheer number of people made it impossible to act quickly.The woman sneered at Shirley's reaction. Slowly, she removed her baseball cap and thick-rimmed glasses, revealing long, flowing hair and a stunningly familiar face—one that was identical to Shirley's."Whoa!""Who is that woman? She looks exactly like Shirley!""Yeah, who is she?""Quick, get some shots of her!"The crowd, made up of media professionals and industry insiders with a keen eye for newsworthy moments, rec
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Seeing someone step forward to defend Shirley, Kelly let out a cold laugh. "And who are you to be standing up for her? Do you even know who she is?""I… Of course, I know her! Ms. Shrill is my idol! I've admired her for years. I know when she debuted, what movies she's been in, and even her favorite foods!" Rowena retorted with an indignant voice.Kelly sneered at Rowena, "Well, you certainly are her die-hard fan.""That's right!" Rowena responded without hesitation, though she noticed Noelle signaling her to calm down. However, Rowena's fiery temper refused to let anyone insult her idol. "You must be one of those crazy haters who's obsessed with her to the point of madness. You couldn't get her attention, and now, you're bitter and spreading lies!""Obsessed?" Kelly's tone dripped with disdain as her eyes flicked to Shirley on stage. "Is she even worthy? She's filthy!""Whoa…""Who is this woman?""Yeah, how arrogant can she be?""And honestly, her face doesn't even look lik
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"Ms. Anderson, you said Shirley abandoned her child and ran off with her lover. So, who exactly is that child? And who was Shirley's lover?"In an instant, Kelly found herself surrounded by reporters and flashing cameras.Kelly, however, reveled in the chaos. She felt vindicated as long as Shirley suffered."That child? Well, it's me," Kelly declared with a mocking smile. "Yes, I'm the one Shirley heartlessly abandoned. Oh, and by the way, when Shirley was with my father, he already had a wife!" Kelly deliberately dragged out her words, savoring Shirley's visibly shaken state. "And guess what? I'm not Grant's full-blooded sister. I'm the illegitimate daughter of the woman who destroyed his family.""Enough, Kelly! Shut your mouth!" Shirley screamed into the microphone with bloodshot eyes. "Do you even realize what you're saying?""Of course, I do," Kelly retorted. Her voice turned sharper as she stared Shirley down. "I'm just curious, Shirley. After all these years, why did yo
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After Grant and Kelly left, the massive venue did not quiet down. With Kelly gone, all the attention shifted to Shirley."Ms. Shrill, does what Mr. Grant Anderson just said have anything to do with you?""Ms. Shrill, did you involve yourself with the Anderson family in the past?""Ms. Shrill...""Get away! They're spouting nonsense.""Apologies, today's interview ends here!" Shirley's manager immediately stepped in. Without Grant's commanding presence, the manager quickly regained control. "Security! The event is over!"Shirley was escorted out of the venue in no time while surrounded by her team. Though the reporters were reluctant, they did not dare press further.As she observed the entire scene, Noelle shook her head and glanced at a visibly shaken Rowena. "Let's go," she said while patting Rowena's hand with a sigh.She could guess how upset Rowena must have felt and chose not to comment further. Sharing a look with Teresa, Noelle prepared to lead Rowena away.However, a
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"If you don't clarify your relationship with Shirley, it'll be really difficult for us to—""Move aside! Move aside!"The manager had only left briefly to see Shirley off but found the scene escalating once again after returning. Initially, the manager thought the reporters would disperse after Shirley left, but instead, the commotion grew louder and more chaotic.When the manager looked closely and realized who was involved, he was startled to see none other than the VIP he had been instructed to handle with the utmost care.Panicked, he rushed over with staff to block the reporters. He apologized profusely to Noelle."Apologies, Ms. Shaw. This is our oversight. We didn't expect things to get out of hand like this."Noelle frowned slightly but gave a small nod. "Understood.""Ms. Shaw, I hope you'll put in a good word for us with Mr. Wells—or rather, with Mr. Hoffman. I…" His servile demeanor made the reporters gape in disbelief.Noelle raised her eyebrows faintly. "I want to
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Liliana felt a wave of guilt as she watched Keith being so thoughtful.She had never felt like that before. Even though she knew she did not love Keith, she was still with him. When Keith was so kind to her, all she could think about was Sean.Liliana felt awful, but she did not know what to do about it.Keith caught Liliana's gaze. Her eyes looked a little teary. "It must be the cold. Go on up," he said.Liliana sighed. After a long moment, she gave Keith his coat back and went upstairs.Keith stayed until he saw the light turn on upstairs. Only then did he leave.Once home, Liliana rushed to the window to check if Keith was gone. When she saw he had left, the uneasy feeling inside her grew.She pulled a pregnancy test from her bag and headed to the bathroom.As the seconds slowly passed, Liliana felt like it was the longest wait ever.Liliana's eyes widened as the second pink line slowly appeared on the pregnancy test. Her face lost all color, and she stumbled backward, her
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Keith spotted Liliana too. No one knew how long he had been there when he saw her step out of a car and freeze in place.Neither of them spoke. Liliana felt awkward. They were boyfriend and girlfriend, but it did not feel like enough.She knew Keith liked her a lot, and she had said yes to dating him. However, deep down, Liliana knew she was not being the girlfriend he deserved. Still, Keith was always so understanding.Just moments ago, she was in another guy's car, thinking about Sean.Seeing Keith just standing there and knowing the car was still behind her made Liliana feel like she was doing something wrong. She was torn about Sean but could not deny she liked how Keith treated her.Feeling more embarrassed than ever, Liliana gripped her bag, bit her lip, and managed a small smile. "Keith, what brings you here?"Keith had seen the car too. It had not left. As her boyfriend, he had a lot of questions, but he did not ask any of them. He just nodded. "I tried calling you, but y
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Seeing Liliana still standing there, lost in her thoughts, Sean's anger flared. "Liliana, this is the last time I'm telling you. Get in the car.""How can I if you don't unlock the door?" Liliana said, feeling a mix of confusion and hurt.Even when she spoke, her voice was so soft. Next to Sean, she never seemed to be able to speak up confidently. It made sense, though. She was the one who had fallen for Sean first, and he did not love her back at all. She had always known that, had she not?Seeing Liliana looking so sad made Sean's heart clench, but he was getting impatient. "Look, I'm not used to playing chauffeur," he said.With that, Sean rolled up the car window. Liliana took a sharp breath and blinked in surprise at his words, but then she remembered he had not actually refused to drive her. She quickly opened the car door and climbed in.Once inside, she realized just how cold it was outside. She had only been standing there for a little bit, but she was already shivering.
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Liliana's face turned even paler, but she could not deny Sean's logic.If something did happen to her, Charles would surely come after him. Even though her situation was awkward, she was still part of the Hoffman family. She was Tania and Peter’s guest today. If anything went wrong, Tania would surely hold Sean responsible, and Peter was Tania's boyfriend, after all.Thinking that through, Liliana almost laughed.Initially, upon seeing Sean's face, she had a tiny hope that he had forgotten their past and that they could go back to how things used to be.However, it was just wishful thinking. Sean was simply avoiding trouble, and since Peter had given him that responsibility, he was treating it strictly as a task.Liliana looked a bit pale as she pondered, and Sean noticed her unfortunate complexion. Despite that, she stubbornly refused to get into the car, and her face grew even more troubled. "Please get in the car," Sean urged.With a mix of emotions on her face, Liliana hesi
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The next few moments dragged on painfully for Liliana. She would have bolted if Tania, her best friend, had not been there.She felt that neither Sean nor Peter wanted to see her around.She did not want to be near them either.Peter was a mystery she did not dare to unravel, and as for Sean...Liliana snuck a peek at Sean when no one was looking. It had been over a month since she had last seen him, and despite herself, she was thrilled.She tried to bury her feelings in work every day, but she knew how hard it was to forget Sean completely.They had promised not to meet again, yet there they were. He could not possibly think she planned this encounter, could he?As Liliana watched Sean and lost herself in thought, she noticed him suddenly glance her way. She quickly turned away, dodging his gaze.Liliana felt like she was a thief caught red-handed when she unexpectedly ran into Sean.Upon laying eyes on Liliana, Sean could not quite figure out what he was feeling.They had
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