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8. Secret Husbands

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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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  • The Star's Secret Husband   9. Will Not be Destroyed

    "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

    ปรับปรุงล่าสุด : 2024-12-31
  • The 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

    ปรับปรุงล่าสุด : 2025-01-02
  • The 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

    ปรับปรุงล่าสุด : 2025-01-03
  • The Star's Secret Husband   12. Handsome Guy

    ***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

    ปรับปรุงล่าสุด : 2025-01-03
  • The Star's Secret Husband   13. Comeback Home

    ***"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

    ปรับปรุงล่าสุด : 2025-01-04
  • The Star's Secret Husband   14. The same

    ***"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

    ปรับปรุงล่าสุด : 2025-01-05
  • The Star's Secret Husband   15. Don't Go

    ***"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

    ปรับปรุงล่าสุด : 2025-01-06
  • The Star's Secret Husband   16. My First Kiss

    ***"Don't go..." Anastasia's voice sounded hoarse, like someone just waking from a long dream. "I'm... alone."Maximilian sighed softly, suppressing the rushing in his chest. "I'm not going far," he replied quietly, even though his heart was beating wildly. "I'm just going out for a while. You need to rest."Anastasia, still semi-conscious, paid no attention to Maximilian's words. Instead, he pulled her hand tighter, forcing her to sit back down on the edge of the bed. With her eyes almost closed, she whispered, "Why do you have to be so beautiful?"The sentence made Maximilian jump. His chest rumbled violently. He swallowed, feeling the sudden heat on his face. "Wh-What?" Maximilian found it strange to hear such a compliment, especially from Anastasia, and especially under these circumstances.Anastasia did not answer Maximilian's question. Her eyes closed again, but a faint smile graced her face. "You know," she murmured again in a low voice, "I always feel lonely. But when you're

    ปรับปรุงล่าสุด : 2025-01-07

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  • The Star's Secret Husband   46. I Just Want to See You

    ***The restaurant looked ordinary from the outside, but inside the atmosphere began to change when a woman with a big hat and sunglasses sat in the corner. She ordered food like any other customer, but something was different. Anastasia Noire, the famous singer, arrived without any announcement.A new waitress who took the order didn't realize who the customer was at first. "Probably just a rich customer" who wanted to have a quiet lunch in this restaurant, she thought. But when she looked more closely, his face immediately turned pale. She knew that face - it couldn't be wrong."Oh my, this is... Anastasia Noire, right?" she whispered to herself, her hands shaking slightly as she took down the order.The waitress walked quickly to the kitchen, her face still showing surprise. Once there, he immediately spoke excitedly to his colleagues."Hey, do you know who's outside? Anastasia Noire! The famous singer!" he shouted in an almost whispered but enthusiastic voice.The kitchen immediat

  • The Star's Secret Husband   45. I'm Back

    "So pretty," Leon murmured, sitting on his living room sofa, phone in hand, eyes glued to the screen. He was watching a video that had gone viral, presumably of Anastasia performing a stunning new song. Her powerful, emotional voice and flawless performance left Leon speechless for a moment, mesmerized by the talent he once knew so well.However, the serene atmosphere was suddenly shattered when Elora, his girlfriend, entered the room. Her eyes immediately fell on Leon, who was looking at something on his cell phone. Without warning, Elora snatched the phone out of Leon's hand with a quick movement."Elora, give it back!" Leon was startled and tried to get his phone back, but Elora took a few steps back and stared at the screen with an angry expression on her face.Elora's eyes lit up when she saw who was in the video. "Are you still praising him?" Elora asked sharply, her voice shaking with emotion. "Why?"Leon sighed heavily. He could feel the tension growing. "I just like the song,

  • The Star's Secret Husband   44. I Would Like to Introduce My Husband

    ***Are you still going to hide?" asked Anastasia."Why do you ask that?" Maximilan asked back.Anastasia looked at him for a moment before deciding to answer. "Max," she called softly. "What's wrong?"Anastasia took a long breath and looked at the man with a determined look. "I want the world to know who my husband is."Maximilian was stunned. He stood rigidly, staring at Anastasia with a look in his eyes that was hard to interpret. "Husband?" he repeated the words in a surprised tone. "You want to admit that I am your husband?"Anastasia smiled sweetly, trying to hide her nervousness. "You are my husband, aren't you?" she replied, her tone light but clear.Maximilian looked at her more closely. "Aren't we only married by appointment?" he said flatly, though in his heart he was very happy.This remark made the smile fade from Anastasia's face. She was silent for a moment, disappointed by Maximilian's words. Then what is the meaning of the kiss we have been sharing all this time?" sh

  • The Star's Secret Husband   43. I Missed You So Much

    ***News of Anastasia Noire is currently the hottest topic on social media and entertainment news channels. Her mysterious thirty-second snippet of the song continues to trend at number one on various platforms. Shortly after, a photo of Anastasia having a serious discussion with renowned music producer Christian Idzes went viral. This seemingly unexpected collaboration immediately got the public excited and even fueled speculation that they would be releasing a joint music project soon."This will be the most amazing collaboration in music history," wrote one user on Twitter. "Christian Idzes is the best producer in the world and Anastasia Noire is the most talented singer. The world is not ready for this!"All of social media was filled with reaction videos and comments from excited fans. Everyone was talking about these two big names, and no one doubted that their collaboration would be one of the biggest projects in the music industry.At the same time, things were far from peacef

  • The Star's Secret Husband   42. Voice from Heaven

    ***Selene sat in the living room of the Kingsley family mansion with a smile on her face. Her heart warmed as she imagined the mansion once again filled with the sound of children's laughter running down the long hallways, bringing her long-awaited happiness. She imagined her grandchildren playing in the spacious backyard, running around in the garden she lovingly tended. Everything felt so close, like it was only a matter of time.Selene raised her cup of tea and looked at her husband, who sat across the room reading the newspaper. "I can't wait to meet our future son-in-law, Shayne," she said in an excited tone. "Our son is finally a normal man. He's finally found his sweetheart! When is Maximilian going to introduce her to us? I'd love to take her shopping and sightseeing."Shayne put down the newspaper and looked at his wife with a small smile on his lips. His face, always tense and full of responsibility, looked more relaxed this time. "I'm relieved too, honey. I can tell by the

  • The Star's Secret Husband   41. Selected Women

    ***Anastasia opened the door to her new home and invited Lyra inside. The minimalist yet elegant living room, with a stunning view of the city from the large windows, immediately caught Lyra's eye."Wow, Ana! This place isn't as big as the old apartment, but it's so cozy!" Lyra exclaimed as she turned around to admire the apartment's decor. "Who picked this place for you? It's in a great location. It's very close to Athena Records."Anastasia smiled slightly and closed the door behind them. "It wasn't my choice. The apartment was rented by Max," she replied, taking off her coat and hanging it by the door. There was a reluctant tone in her voice, as if she didn't want to say too much.Lyra looked at Anastasia with a questioning look. "Max? You mean your mysterious husband? The man I've never seen before? He seems to be more than just an ordinary husband, doesn't he? I wonder why this man always brings you unexpected happiness."Anastasia took a long breath. She knew that this conversa

  • The Star's Secret Husband   40. Will Never Fall

    ***Inside the Athena Records meeting room, the tense yet professional atmosphere is palpable. Anastasia sits across from Christian Idzes, one of the most influential music producers in the industry. The room is decorated with awards on the walls, showing how successful Athena Records has been in producing big stars. But Anastasia's situation was far from ideal. The public was still skeptical of her after the various scandals that had rocked her career.Christian looked at Anastasia with a serious look, his hands folded on the table. "I've heard some demos of your new song," he said, his voice calm but sharp. "There's potential there, but I have to be honest, Ana. These songs aren't strong enough to change the public's perception of you yet."Anastasia swallowed, trying to stay calm even though the criticism felt heavy. She knew that this was not an easy time for her. "I understand, Christian," she replied quietly. "But I promise I'll make it up to you. I don't want to disappoint you

  • The Star's Secret Husband   39. Like a Talisman

    ***"Is the food bad?" asked Maximilian.Anastasia shook her head, "It's very good. It's probably the most delicious food I've ever had," she replied with a faint smile."Why is that?" asked Maximilian curiously."Because I've forgotten what it's like to have someone cook for me with sincerity. In the past, it was always frowned upon because I was a star, it was served only to curry favor with me. Now there's you, you even asked me in detail what foods I avoid. No one has ever asked me so many questions, least of all my mother," Anastasia retorted, her voice choking."Eat, I promise I'll make the food you like as long as you eat it," Maximilian said."I should cook for you, a woman should be able to cook, right? If I want to try cooking, would you like to taste it?""Of course, with pleasure. I can't wait to see how a star cooks for a simple man like me," Maximilian said.Anastasia finally smiled, "You are a wonderful man, Max. I'm not a star anymore either, they say I'm a fading star

  • The Star's Secret Husband   38. Can I sleep next to you?

    ***Steven sat on the edge of the bed and checked Anastasia's body temperature, which was slowly dropping, but still at a worrying level. Sighing, he scribbled a prescription in his notebook."Her temperature is still not normal. This is a stronger antipyretic," he said and handed the prescription to Maximilian.Maximilian accepted it without a word, his eyes fixed on Anastasia, who lay weakly on the bed. Her face was still pale, though her breathing had begun to stabilize.Steven let out a long sigh and settled into a chair across from Maximilian, loosening the collar of his rumpled shirt. He looked at his friend with a mixture of mild annoyance and curiosity."You made me rush over here in shorts! My reputation will be ruined if any of my colleagues or patients see me like this," Steven complained, gesturing at himself. "I had to run like crazy just to answer your distress call."Maximilian let out a quiet snort. "I don't care about your shorts, Steven. The only thing that matters i

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