Jackson immediately fell silent and hung up the phone.In Taliah's eyes, Jackson had always been like a god, focused solely on work, seemingly devoid of human emotions and desires.His daily routine was like that of an old cadre, with no openings for breakthroughs.She could not help but recall the time in her sophomore year when she went to his house and accidentally saw him showering, noticing his sizable endowment.Did he never indulge himself?Could he resist the urge?She wondered if Jackson had a lover.The more Taliah thought about it, the more her head ached. She became even more eager to join S.M., at least to keep Jackson under her watch.She sent Penny a pressing message, maintaining her proud demeanor.[Penny, if you don’t hurry up and take me away, Astral Motion is going to make me sign a long-term contract.]Penny knew Taliah was anxious upon reading this message.[I’ll have the lawyer go to Astral Motion and pay the breach of contract fee tomorrow.]After sen
Jeanie could not help but look at Shawn with a very proper smile."Uncle, I've heard some rumors outside recently, but I'm not sure if they're true."Shawn's face remained expressionless, his back straight."You know they’re just rumors."Jeanie was somewhat taken aback by his response. Her expression soured, but she persevered."I just returned from abroad and am not familiar with the domestic situation. However, I heard that my cousin quickly took a liking to his own designer after his divorce, and this designer turned out to be his ex-wife. Is that true?""If you're really interested in that, you should ask Caleb directly, Jeanie."Jeanie continued to smile gracefully, tucking her hair behind her ear."Alright, I'll find an opportunity to ask my cousin. I also want to remind him not to forget about my friend. He has been corresponding with her through letters, and she likes him a lot. I wonder if he has forgotten her since he hasn't written in recent months. "My friend is
She could only clutch the bed sheets tightly, the veins on the back of her hand clearly visible.However, the man's retreating figure was so hurtful and yet so resolute.Aurelia's eyes suddenly shifted to the ceiling, tears falling in large drops.Even so, she still did not think she was in the wrong. What was wrong with loving someone?From the day she fell in love with Shawn, she decided to devote all her energy to this love.It did not matter that he did not like her. She believed that in the years to come, he would eventually forget Maeve.Even when he remained indifferent after their marriage, it was fine. She would give birth to their children, securely binding him to her.She compromised step by step, never imagining this to be the outcome.Aurelia felt her chest was about to shatter from the pain. It was indescribable and unbearable, compounded by her inability to vent while lying in bed.She even forgot about Penny's existence. Everything she did was to attract Shawn'
Caleb finished his painting and carefully framed it, placing it aside to let the paper dry.His turbulent emotions had mostly subsided. He returned to bed, finally managing to sleep more peacefully.…The next morning, Penny left Dawn Haven Villa. She had already called her lawyer to arrange the payment of Taliah’s breach of contract fee to Astral Motion.Jackson had negotiated a favorable contract for Taliah, so the lawyer did not spend much more thought on it. However, Florence, having suffered so many losses at Penny's hands, was infuriated by losing another promising actress.At a luncheon, Florence unexpectedly encountered Jeanie, who approached her for a chat."Ms. Turner, I've heard about the recent happenings at Astral Motion. Is Penny bullying you?"First, there was the script incident. Then, Jackson was poached. Now, Taliah was taken away.Astral Motion had suffered significant losses in their few confrontations with Penny.Florence’s expression darkened. "Ms. Bailey
Penny had a feeling that the company would become livelier in the coming days.It was due to Taliah's exuberant personality, which easily endeared her to people.After Taliah left, only Penny and Jackson remained in the office.Jackson seemed quite troubled and sighed."Ms. Sullivan, I apologize for her behavior. She didn't mean any disrespect."Penny found it amusing."I actually like her. Maybe you're a bit too strict.""There's no square without rules. I've taught her what she has to know at Astral Motion, but she never changes. She's bound to suffer for it one day."Penny pushed the documents on her desk forward."The script she’s currently working on just started filming. She's the lead actress. I've read the script, and it's quite good. After she finishes this drama, we'll pick a more suitable one for her at our company."The drama Taliah was filming was called 'Phoenix List'. It was a grand female-centric period drama with excellent details on power struggles and quite
Caleb had already been asleep but was jolted awake by the barrage of messages.Opening his phone, he saw the social media post.Nani was missing?Immediately, the image of the dog's ingratiating face flashed in his mind.Yes, Penny used to always walk her and kept her at Dawn Haven Villa.He quickly got up and called Sebastian."Get everyone to look for the dog. Penny is very anxious."Probably nobody in Imperial City ever imagined a dog could make Caleb so worried.Penny had been searching the park for over half an hour but did not find Nani.The later it got, the more she worried Nani might have been targeted by dog thieves.Dog thieves often preyed on lost dogs and sold them to breeders.Penny felt cold all over, not just from the rain but also because of Nani.Nani was a gift from that person, and she could not afford to lose her.She wiped the rain off her face and quickly got back into her car, planning to continue searching along the road.Just as she was about to
Penny was so anxious about Nani's condition that she completely forgot about Caleb's allergy to dog fur.Her gaze was firmly fixed on Nani. She was unwilling to look away for even a moment.If only she had glanced at Caleb, she would have noticed something was wrong.Yet from beginning to end, her eyes never shifted upward.Caleb went from anticipating her reaction to finally feeling resentment.If she did not notice, he would not bring it up himself.When the car arrived at the veterinary hospital, he felt like he was going to faint but still managed to carry Nani inside with steady steps.The doctor took Nani to perform emergency treatment.A staff member then noticed Caleb's condition. His breathing was erratic, and the rash on his neck was evident."Sir, are you allergic to animal fur?"Caleb's vision was shaking, with everything in chaos.That was when Penny remembered that he was allergic to dog fur!She quickly turned to Sebastian, who was standing at the door."Mr.
Caleb felt frustrated but realized that if he showed his anger toward her, it might just result in a slap across his face, considering everything he had done to her before.Lying in bed, he kept refreshing her social media post, then noticed a comment from Winston.[No wonder Caleb suddenly asked us to look for a dog. It turns out it was your dog that was lost.]Seeing this message, Caleb's heart felt much better.Refreshing the page, he saw another comment from Winston.[If he helped you look for it, you should help keep an eye on him. He's severely allergic to dog fur.]Caleb felt even more relieved, and a faint smile even formed on his lips.On the other hand, Penny, after finishing her ordeal, was about to drag her tired body to bed when she saw Winston's comments.She then remembered Caleb's help from the evening.Hesitating for a few seconds, she sent him a message.[Thank you.]It was just two simple words, yet they instantly soothed Caleb's anger.Alright, she was n