Once Callie reached Elizabeth's apartment, she threw herself on the couch, almost on the verge of tears."What's this?" Elizabeth smiled. "Who hurt you?""Who else could?! Of course it's Liam!" Elizabeth's smile stiffened for a moment when Liam's name was mentioned, though she recovered in an instant. "What happened? How did he upset you?"Callie took a tissue from the table to wipe the tears in her eyes before turning toward Elizabeth and complaining about everything that happened at the banquet.It was obvious that her efforts to court Liam failed, and her affection in turn devolved into spite.Elizabeth was laughing in her head as she realized that, but she appeared to empathize with Callie as she sat beside her."Let me tell you a story, Ms. Palmer…"Callie looked at Elizabeth in curiosity, but stayed silent.Taking that as approval, Elizabeth told her about the fire incident—she had recounted it so many times by now she knew it backwards."I had permanent burn scars bec
Wesley nodded, and Gwyneth suddenly laughed.It was a beautiful look, but Wesley knew her well enough to tell that she was up to no good again.To no surprise, Gwyneth twirled the pen in her fingers pensively for a moment before saying, "Inform the gentleman that I'm interested in investing, but only if he would agree to my condition…"Wesley was sweating bullets from Gwyneth's smile—he could only hope that his boss did not go too far…"The said condition," Gwyneth then added, "is my participation in this program."Wesley heaved a sigh of relief, though he was not about to let down his guard just then."Yes, boss. I'll inform him right away," he said, and returned to the office to make the call."Of course! It would be our pleasure!"The man was all too happy to agree to it—who was he kidding?! Right now, no one was trending more than Gwyneth. If she took part in the variety show, the viewership would skyrocket!And with the agreement made, Hayden and Liam caught wind of it—th
Gwyneth was actually reluctant to cause issues—it would be ideal if the production crew did not film her at all.While she got her wish, Callie approached her within minutes. "Long time no see, Ms. Glen," Callie said with a voice completely different from her usual one. There were cameras, after all.Gwyneth ignored her and frowned as Callie called out to her again. "Ms. Glen…"Gwyneth opened her eyes while sighing inwardly—was it that hard for her to get some peace and quiet?"What is it?" she asked.Her cold demeanor left Callie gritting her teeth, but Callie was not about to show her true colors on camera. "Actually, I'm surprised that you would take part in this program, Ms. Glen… But a word of advice: know your place."To netizens who did not know the truth, Callie would actually seem kind since Gwyneth was not involved in showbiz—she might make mistakes since she would know how to handle herself in a variety show.However, Gwyneth knew all too well what Callie actual
After pressing the floor button and getting into the elevator, Gwyneth and Liam remained silent. They entered the room a short while later.When Gwyneth heard the door close, she turned around. She said, "I'm surprised that you would join the show. Since you're already here, let's do a good job together."Liam thought of something, but the fact that Gwyneth had more to say caught him off guard."After the show, we should part on good terms."'Part on good terms?'Liam's heart jerked violently. He was not happy to hear those words. He recalled that his wife had been distant from him lately, as opposed to when they had just returned from abroad. He felt as though a piece of his heart was missing and took a step forward involuntarily.He reached out to grab Gwyneth's wrist, but she took a step back, and her expression made it clear that she was irritated.She warned, "You shouldn't go too far, Mr. Luther."Liam creased his brows when he saw her actions and facial expressions. Fo
Callie was in a good mood when she saw Gwyneth haggling with the stall owner. When she looked at Liam, who was standing silently to the side, a strange sensation arose in her heart.She had initially believed that Hayden was a decent man when she first met him. He had several identities, one of which was that of a singer. That man outshone many people in the entertainment industry in many ways. She was bound to feel something for him.She no longer felt anything for Hayden after meeting Liam.Their unpleasant encounter at her father's birthday celebration caused Callie to harbor resentment toward Liam. At the end of the day, she still adored him and wished to win him over. This show was the perfect opportunity for her to achieve this. She wanted to elevate her own image while doing everything in her power to keep Gwyneth in check.Callie had perfected many strategies after working in the entertainment industry for years, but she overlooked the fact that her opponent was excep
Liam swallowed as he took a look at the handful of coins he was holding. He concluded after counting them, "We still have forty dollars left."He made an effort to hide his surprise. He had no idea how Gwyneth managed it.Gwyneth said with a proud expression, "Well, if we had more time, we could have saved more."She had not gone to the market to buy groceries in years. She had picked up her skills when she accompanied her mother to shop as a young girl. She learned the ropes after several visits. In all honesty, she enjoyed the bustling market atmosphere where people were close to one another.They found a temporary outdoor kitchen set up in the hotel's backyard when they returned to the hotel. This arrangement had been made to achieve better filming effects without interfering with the hotel's routine operations.The two were the first to return to the hotel. As the production team had instructed, they went to the temporary outdoor kitchen.When Gwyneth noticed the appliances
Elizabeth used to bake treats to woo Liam when they were together. She had learned how to make simple desserts by watching a few tutorials. Whenever she gave them to Liam, she never got much of a response from him after he tasted them.There was no way to bluff her way through when she had to bake desserts for a television show. It would be humiliating for something simple to taste bad.She gritted her teeth and cast a sidelong glance at Gwyneth, who was cooking by the side. She said, "Ms. Glen…"Her voice caught Gwyneth off guard because it was unexpectedly gentle. A chill went down her spine as she quickly turned to look at Elizabeth. She asked, "What is it?""Baking is my weakness, and I know you are a talented cook. Would you teach me a few tricks, please?"Gwyneth almost burst out laughing in response to the subtle request. Elizabeth had to keep her reputation intact in front of the cameras. The audience was in the dark. They would have assumed Elizabeth was a skilled cook.
This declaration stupefied all five of them, and Gwyneth was no different. She most likely had the most money left out of all of them, but it was not enough for three days.Immediately, Callie jumped out of her chair. The situation was so tense that Callie had forgotten that the cameras were still rolling. She glared at the director and involuntarily raised her voice, "100 dollars for three days? For two people on top of that! How is that possible? No way! This is too much for me! I quit!"The director and the crew both stood up from their seats as soon as she blurted this out. Their faces turned pale due to fright.Elizabeth was seated next to Callie. She promptly stopped her, saying, "Cece, we've already started filming the show. What would the audience think of you if you quit now?"Callie bowed her head and looked at Elizabeth. She was still displaying an indignant look.Elizabeth reminded her, "Plus, would you feel comfortable leaving Liam alone with Gwyneth? Who knows
The wedding was set for early August, with one ceremony abroad and one in the country.Although Liam had proposed just before they tried her bridal gown, he still had plenty of romantic tricks up his sleeves. Even today, articles about them were still trending, just as he came true on his promise that everyone would learn that Gwyneth was his wife.It was a wedding like no other, and to avoid unnecessary issues, only close friends and employees from their respective companies were invited.For once, Liam's family was in full attendance, while no one from Gwyneth's family was present…-Glen Villa was in utter chaos as Bianca hurled insults at Gaspard, her usual gentle demeanor replaced by savagery. "See?! What did I tell you?! Gwyneth is an ingrate, and it's only now that you realize—you're her father, but you're not even invited to her wedding! What do you even amount to, Gaspard?!"Even as she ranted, she rushed up to beat him up.Furious, he shoved her away. "Stay away fr
Anyone would be melting from the charm of Harley's puppylike affection.Sadly for him, Gwyneth was not just anyone—she remained unaffected, and once he finished, she growled coldly, "I hope you'll remember that Liam is the only one for me."Harley felt a pang of pain over his chest and growled through his teeth, "If only I came to you earlier—""It still wouldn't be you," she said, looking him in the eye, each line more brutal than the next.And with those words, she refused to look his way as he returned to Liam.She thought that Henry had put together the banquet since his wedding with Aubrey was coming soon. Now, however, it seemed that Henry only wanted to set up a meeting between Harley and her.Feeling weary inside, she leaned against Liam's chest and breathed, "I want a trip abroad to relax, Liam.""Abroad?" Liam had just that in mind, though he had planned that further in the future and for a different purpose.Her mentioning it herself unquestionably suited him. Gent
Gwyneth's attention, however, was constrained to the first part—bewitched in college?! Hell, she would have no idea Harley existed if not for Henry, let alone that he was Henry's cousin.And what did he have to do with her anyway?Shooting Liam a grumpy glare, she huffed, "Don't try to blame me for everything. I don't even remember what he looks like.""Really?" Liam asked, deliberately provoking her. In reality, he was initially upset after seeing the text, but Gwyneth's reaction delighted him to the last.Smiling, he asked, "So you're saying that I'm the only one in your heart?"In that case, why waste time?Also, Henry really had the gall to ask his woman to console his cousin!Sneering, he picked up Gwyneth's phone and called Henry, who urgently cried from the other end, "Did you see my text, Gwyneth? I really have no choice here… Harley's drunk, and he's been calling your name since yesterday. When he woke up just now, he—""So what?" Liam growled, cutting him short. "Yo
Liam Luther?! How could it be him?!Harley was left in disbelief. He was Henry's cousin, and even if they grew up in different places, he knew that Henry and Liam were friends for life.However, rumor had it that Liam had long since gotten married and loved his wife dearly. Could it be…Harley shelved the thought that occurred just then. Whatever the relationship was between Liam and Gwyneth or how reliant she was on Liam, the only thing Harley knew for sure was that he loved Gwyneth.His knuckles clenched at his sides for a long while as his eye flared once more. Without hesitation, he strode forward, cutting off Liam with his trademark sunny smile. "Greetings, Mr. Luther. I'm Harley Munroe, Henry's cousin. He spoke of you a while ago, so it's an honor to meet you today."Even as he spoke, his eyes never left Gwyneth, but he remained antsy even though he braced himself inwardly."Also, I'm wondering what's the connection here—""I want to go home, Liam," Gwyneth murmured before
After a restful night, Gwyneth returned to Greer College to meet up with Willa… Willa, for one, had placed high value on their meeting, to the point where she had postponed a class just so that they could discuss things without any interruption. Stirring her coffee, Willa chuckled as she muttered, “So, before moving on, let me apologize if I came off as snobbish the first time we met… I just have high standards since I want my work to be loved by many, you know? With that out of the way, let’s talk about the collaboration… I admit I like the plot, but… There are several conditions that you need to think about before we can proceed.” Nodding in response, Gwyneth found herself surprised that her demands weren’t outrageous at all. In fact, Gwyneth would’ve followed those principles even if Willa hadn’t brought them up! Though this was nothing to Gwyneth, it meant the world to Willa. After all, it was hard to find someone so honest these days, and she was rather grateful that she h
After putting some distance between them, Aubrey couldn’t help but ask, “…Are you sure she’ll agree…? If you need help, I do know a few scriptwriters that could easily replace Willa…” Sure, she had faith in her friend, but Aubrey seemed like a tough nut to crack… It didn’t help that there were so many other competent screenwriters out there to compete with! To her dismay, Gwyneth simply grinned and replied, “Don’t worry, I have a feeling that she’ll soon see things the way I do…” Just as Aubrey was about to sigh in defeat, a young man suddenly ran up to them and said, “Well hey there, ladies… Where to?” It was clear that he had his eyes on Gwyneth, and following a smirk, Aubrey replied, “Kid, you’re years too early to try hitting on us…” Sheepishly scratching the back of his head, the man muttered, “I mean, can I at least have your number…?” Naturally, Gwyneth wasn’t about to humor this person, especially since he was already starting to annoy her. With that, she simply sho
With that in mind, Gwyneth made her way to the author’s home… Twice, in fact. Both times, she was fully sincere with her persuasions… and with how determined she was, the author finally gave in and agreed to meet up. Pleased to hear that, she agreed and headed straight to Greer College straight after. If she wanted this to work, then she would need a professional screenwriter who shared her perspective on the job… Naturally, Gwyneth already had someone in mind. Willa Robson. With that, she quickly gave the college’s principal to ask for his permission to sit in on a class, and he agreed to her idea almost instantaneously. After all, it was an honor for someone of Gwyneth’s stature to ask for someone from his college! It was around then when Aubrey learned about what Gwyneth was doing… and frankly, she had a hard time processing things. After all, to think that her friend was taking all this so seriously! This was the same woman who used to only turn the television on to catch up
After leaving the villa, Gwyneth bolted straight for Director Motley’s house… and when she arrived, she realized that the family doctor was there as well. The doctor had met repeated failures whenever it came to scheduling a meeting with Gwyneth… But even though this was his chance to finally have a proper talk with her, he refrained. After all, he had already figured out that she was a woman who preferred keeping to herself, and since that was the case, he didn’t need to pry… Regardless, the two quickly began having a lengthy conversation regarding Director Motley’s health concerns, with the director occasionally contributing to the conversation when needed. Following that, Gwyneth began giving numerous helpful recommendations which eventually made Director Motley tear up a little. Shaking his head with a sigh of relief, the director muttered, “I really appreciate your help… Really, you’ve extended my life by quite a bit by just sharing all this…” “Hey, you’re going to make it
Having made up his mind, James began to find a way to apologize to Gwyneth.It turned out she had found a diretor she wanted for Moon Runners, but it was a newcomer who had only recently debuted and caused a tiny stir.James' expression contorted when he stumbled on the news.He had led countless film crews in winning innumerable accolades, but Gwyneth preferred some newbie over his illustrious achievements?! The woman was clearly blind!While he was certainly filled with ill will and was intent on seeing what Gwyneth could do with some novice director, he still had no choice but to apologize to her for the sake of his own future.However, Gwyneth had already anticipated his move—as soon as he called, she signaled for Wanda to put her on a YouTube livestream session.Oblivious to the fact, James repressed the humiliation he felt of begging mercy from a younger person and flashed a false smile. "Ms. Glen, I apologize for being blind and insulting you before… but I heard that you'r