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7. Everything is Gone from Me
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***Anastasia stood behind a thick curtain and surveyed the row of seats filled with reporters in front of her. The cameras' flashes flickered, as if to highlight every second that passed before she stepped forward. Today she was going to reveal something that had been a hot topic for a long time, that she shared a roof with a strange man and that there had been a lot of bad news about her lately.Lyra patted her shoulder gently. "It's time, Anastasia."Anastasia nodded and took a deep breath before exhaling slowly. "Alright, let's do this."Her steps were steady as she walked forward to the podium that had been set up in the center of the stage. The spotlight was immediately on her, and the thunderous sound of reporters' whispers echoed through the room. With her head held high, Anastasia stood before them, her eyes sharp and confident.After making sure everyone was paying attention to her, Anastasia began, "Thank you for being here today. There is something I want to share with you
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"Honey, did you see Anastasia's press conference?" asked Elora.Leon shook his head, "I didn't because I was filming all day yesterday, but all the crew and staff talked about it and said that Anastasia did it alone, without her husband."Elora laughed softly and her heart felt satisfied. "And you know, dear. If the reporters didn't believe her and thought her press conference was just an attempt to gain public sympathy, but in fact everyone thinks she's a woman playing the victim and her career can't be saved.""She deserves it, the bad karma is already on her," Leon retorted.Elora laughed and hugged Leon, "Finally the plan of five years ago can be realized. We can reach the pinnacle of our careers. Everyone is supporting us!""Yes, I didn't expect my popularity to rise so much and my salary to increase many times over. If I hadn't followed your advice back then, I might have been just an extra actor. You're really smart, dear Elora," Leon said proudly."Because Anastasia doesn't de
Last Updated : 2024-12-31The Star's Secret Husband 10. Deserves to be a Wife
***"Let go!"Leon just smiled triumphantly, looking down and up at Anastasia."Leon," Anastasia said coldly, looking at the man without showing the slightest emotion. "Let go of my hand."But Leon did not obey her order immediately. Instead, he tightened his grip, as if to savor the feeling of possessing Anastasia, if only for a moment. His gaze slid from her face to the rest of her body, and he swallowed, as if holding himself back."Anastasia," he said softly, but there was a mocking tone in his voice. "I can't help but notice how beautiful you are today. You're always charming."Anastasia just stared at him with a cold, piercing stare, without the slightest hint of a smile. "Let go of my hand, Leon," she repeated in a firmer tone.Leon paused for a moment, then chuckled before moving his face close to Anastasia's ear so she could feel his warm breath on her skin. "I can save your career, Anastasia. Rafael may have left you, but I have the power to change everything. You just have
Last Updated : 2025-01-02The Star's Secret Husband 11. Touch it...
***“Max, have you eaten?" Anastasia asked with a bland smile. The problems he was facing made it impossible for him to concentrate, especially since all the songs he had created from his heart were suddenly gone. Whose heart isn't broken?"I had dinner with my friend earlier," Maximilan replied. "Did you eat?""Hmm... I even skipped breakfast. I have a lot to do today," Anastasia replied. She lay down on the sofa and soon closed her eyes.Maximilian was stunned, he looked at Anastasia and smiled at her as she slept carelessly."Are you always like this? You even trust people so much that they betray you so easily, Anastasia," Maximilian muttered.Maximilian sat on a chair in the corner of the room and looked at Anastasia who was fast asleep on the sofa. Her face, usually full of strength and energy, now looked calm, almost innocent. Her eyes were closed tightly and her soft breathing made her small chest rise and fall in a soothing rhythm.The sight made Maximilian smile. There was s
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***Anastasia..." Maximilian whispered.Anastasia was silent, she immediately smiled awkwardly, "I-I'm going to my room to sleep. I'm still tired from last night," she said as she ran to her room.Maximilian smiled, "When she's shy, her face looks like a tomato," he muttered.And Anastasia entered the room with steps that felt light, but her mind was filled with images of him. The events of earlier replayed in her mind, especially Max's piercing gaze and the softness of his touch as he kissed her injured finger. Her mind continued to wander, unable to ignore the feelings that had suddenly come out of nowhere.After closing the door to the room, Anastasia leaned against the door with her eyes closed. She took a deep breath and tried to gather her scattered thoughts. But Max's image continued to haunt her, refusing to go away. "He's so handsome," she muttered under her breath, as if the words just slipped out of her mouth.Anastasia gasped, her eyes wide with shock. What had he just sai
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***"How did you know I was back?" asked Maximilian."I was also surprised when Madame Selene asked me to be honest and showed me the exact proof, a photograph of you and your companion, sir," Bryan replied.Maximilian sighed, he didn't want his mother to know about his plans, especially if she knew that he was the husband of Anastasia Noire. If Selene found out, it would be even worse."You didn't say anything about me and Anastasia, did you?" asked Maximilian."No, sir. I'm just saying you're trying to surprise me," Bryan replied."Don't let Mom and Dad know about my disguise," Maximilian said. "Tomorrow morning I will return home, if I'm not there I'm sure Mom will do something strange again, her detective mind is beyond reason and I don't want my plan to fail. You manage my time, Bryan. I want to be at Anastasia's apartment by sundown.""Yes, sir. I will arrange everything," Bryan replied.The call ended and Maximilian let out a long sigh. He finished his work and read all the hea
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***"Enough, Ma. I just got here and you're asking me to get acquainted with a woman? Don't you miss me?" asked Maximilian."I miss you very much, my dear. I'm just lonely here. I only talk to your father and my plants. You naughty boy! Ten years away, never to return. Even when you came to this country, you didn't tell me. So, yes... I think it must be because of a woman. A man in love can lose control," Selene replied."I came back because of company business, that's all. Didn't Papa ask me to come because he wanted to retire and enjoy his old age with Mama?"Selene nodded, "And our old age will be accompanied by the amazingly adorable grandchildren of your children. Don't you want to give Mom that gift?""I just got home, Ma. Can you not talk about anything? I'm very hungry," Maximilian said.Selene nodded and smiled at her only son, "I prepared everything. I cooked your favorite meal. Let's eat," she said excitedly.***Maximilian finished his meal without saying much, but his min
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***"Do you think I would give an honorable family name to someone who brings shame to the family image?" asked Rhett.Anastasia smiled, "Yes, Mr. Rhett. From this moment on, my name is no longer Anastasia Noire!"Rhett was silent, he looked at his daughter and left without saying much.Anastasia watched her father leave with mixed feelings. Rhett loved Aria and Elora more, even all of Rhett's top priorities were just those two. Meanwhile, she was only seen as a showpiece in this house."Ana, you... "Anastasia smiled, "I'm fine, Lyra. In fact, I'm relieved because if there's a problem, I don't have to think about that big name. I'm free now and I'll just start my name with Anastasia.""I know you will never be weak, Ana. I will always support you and you know that I admire your voice and your talent," Lyra said encouragingly."I already know, and I will prove that I am worthy of your admiration," Anastasia smiled back. Then she sighed, "I'm going to start writing new songs for my alb
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The Star's Secret Husband 87. Will You Stand by Me?
***Maximilian is on edge when Bryan tells him that Anastasia will be attending his family's charity event. The news immediately makes his blood boil and the fears that have been haunting him return. Selene, his mother, is so close to Anastasia and it's very likely that Selene will show Anastasia her old photos. What Maximilian fears most is that Anastasia will find out his true identity from someone else. That would ruin all his plans to tell her about his past."I have to go to the apartment," Maximilian muttered and rubbed his face roughly. He didn't want to take any more risks by showing up at the charity event where too many people knew him. He didn't want Anastasia to find out who he really was under inappropriate circumstances.***Time seemed to pass slowly for Maximilian as he waited in Anastasia's apartment. His thoughts were mixed between worry and a deepening sense of longing. Every second felt so slow, as if the world had stopped spinning as he thought about the worst tha
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***The Kingsley family's Charity Night has always been an event that high society looks forward to, an opportunity to socialize and contribute to philanthropy at the same time. Anastasia, who was still busy preparing for her new album, could not refuse Selene Kingsley's invitation. Selene had come personally to ask her to attend, and Anastasia appreciated the direct invitation from the woman who has been so supportive of her. Despite her busy schedule, Anastasia made time to attend.When Anastasia arrived, she immediately became the center of attention. Dressed in an elegant black gown that hugged her body perfectly, Anastasia looked like a star that had descended to earth. Every eye stared at her in awe, and rumors began to fly among the guests."Is that Anastasia?" one woman whispered in awe."Yes, it is. She's stunning every time she shows up," another replied.Selene immediately greeted Anastasia with a broad smile as she entered the room. "Anastasia! I'm so glad you could come!"
The Star's Secret Husband 85. Meeting Celebration
***"My husband," Anastasia whispered in a tone that was so soft yet seductive. "You came at the right time."Without warning, Anastasia's weak hands suddenly moved to grasp Maximilian's shirt collar. Pulling the man closer, her fingers deftly unbuttoned Maximilian's shirt one button at a time. Maximilian's gaze changed instantly, a mixture of surprise and interest. But he said nothing, just looked at Anastasia, who was now dancing with her own emotions."Darling..." Maximilian tried to stop Anastasia's movements, but she ignored him. Her half-closed eyes stared at Maximilian with a desire she could not hide. Then, slowly but surely, Anastasia stood on tiptoe and brought her face closer to Maximilian's lips.She kissed Maximilian's lips gently, and a warm glow immediately spread through her body. The kiss began slowly, as if she wanted to confirm that the man before her was indeed her husband, the one she had chosen to love.Maximilian was momentarily surprised, but his body responded
The Star's Secret Husband 84. Arrive in Time
***Anastasia sat on the balcony of her apartment, gazing up at the late night sky. The cold night breeze hit her skin, but the chill was nothing compared to the turmoil in her heart. The glass of wine in her hand was nearly empty, and the bottle on the table next to her was nearly gone. Anastasia didn't usually drink, let alone wine. She knew she was a bad drinker, but tonight she didn't care. Her mind was too full and she just wanted to drown out the pain that wouldn't go away.He looked up at the empty black sky, only a few stars were faintly visible. In the silence of the night, her mind continued to wrestle with the images of the past that continued to haunt her. The pain, the betrayal, the humiliation never seemed to disappear from her life. Especially when her mother's name was mentioned, the wound would reopen as if it were yesterday."Mama..." she murmured softly, her voice almost drowned out by the night wind. Her eyes began to tear, but she held them back. She didn't want t
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***Maximilian sat in a luxurious leather seat in his private jet. The gentle breeze from the plane's vents created a serene atmosphere in the cabin. Meanwhile, on the screen of the tablet in his hand, he watched a video of Anastasia, who had just won the Best Female Vocalist award. He couldn't take his eyes off her radiant face on the stage.His eyes were fixed as he listened to Anastasia's grateful words. And then, at the end of her speech, when Anastasia mentioned "husband" in front of thousands of spectators, Maximilian smiled faintly. That one word, that one word that made the crowd go wild, made him feel an unbearable sense of pride. He played the video over and over again, making sure that every word that came out of Anastasia's mouth sounded perfect in his ears."Husband... Yes, that's how it should be," Maximilian murmured in a low voice. He adjusted the collar of his shirt and loosened his tie a little, feeling more comfortable in his solitude on this plane.Anastasia's vide
The Star's Secret Husband 82. Secret Man
***The spotlight shone on Anastasia as she stepped gracefully into the ballroom. A luxurious white gown wrapped around her body, captivating every eye that saw it. The design of the gown was sleek and elegant, with sparkles following her every move. Around her neck was a diamond necklace that radiated luxury. Her face was so perfect, no flaws could be found, as if she was a goddess who had descended from the night sky.Everyone present at the music awards ceremony that night whispered as Anastasia walked to her seat. They were amazed by the star aura she possessed - a beautiful voice that hypnotized the world and an incomparable beauty. Anastasia knew that her every move was being watched, and she had grown accustomed to it. But tonight felt different. There was something more intense in the way people looked at her."My God, she's absolutely stunning tonight," whispered a woman in the crowd."How can she still be so perfect after that scandal?" said another, her voice filled with ad
The Star's Secret Husband 81. Owner of the Beauty
***Anastasia was back in her apartment, sitting on the edge of her bed, taking a deep breath as she checked her phone. Her fingers scanned the screen, searching for any messages she might have missed while she slept. Suddenly, her eyes widened. Maximilian had sent her many messages last night, but she hadn't had time to answer them because she was too tired after a hard day at the studio. The last message was short, but it surprised her:"I'll be back. Call me when you have time."Anastasia's heart beat faster. Max was coming back? She hadn't expected him to be back so soon. So she pressed the call button, hoping to speak to her husband.But after a few rings there was no answer from Maximilian. Anastasia let out a long breath, feeling a little disappointed. She looked at the clock on her phone screen and realized that time was ticking and that she had to attend the launch of the latest jewelry from Coeur de Luxe, for which she was the brand ambassador, this afternoon. She also had a
