Hector arrived at the office. Unsurprisingly, Olivia’s scandal had blown up, and everyone was talking about it. He placed his bag on the desk and listened in on the discussions with a light smile.A man walked toward him and patted his shoulder. “Hecky.”He turned and nodded. “Mr. Lewis.”Sean brought him to the corridor, which was quiet, and said, “You need to be careful. I just got the news that the deputy director will protect Olivia, and she definitely told on you. He’s probably going to speak to you soon.”Hector was calm when he heard that. “I know.”“Aren’t you worried?” Sean was surprised. He had framed Olivia and caused such a scandal. The executives had to find a way to cover it up, so someone would have to be a scapegoat. Olivia would definitely say that Hector had framed her, so he would be facing a lawsuit once the higher-ups made up their minds.Hector patted his shoulder. “Mr. Lewis, there’s no need to worry. I have a plan, but I need you to work with me.”“Hect
The less famous celebrities were forced into doing things with Olivia, but how badly were they forced and humiliated for them to fall apart?It was perplexing why the deputy director let Olivia have her ways with the male artists.Sean had said it was because Olivia could bring benefits to the company, but a celebrity who just couldn’t be famous enough and couldn’t even be considered a B-lister managing to get the resources of an A-listers was baffling.It wasn’t until today, when Mr. Brown showed up, that he suddenly understood.It might be related to taking videos.The deputy director’s face turned dark, “What do you know?”“You’re in this together, or he wouldn’t be here for me.” Hector pointed at the man with the gold chain and ignored his expression. “You needed a scapegoat, and it had to be someone new to the company and could get close to a low-level actress. If I followed your instructions and something happened, I would have to take the fall for it. Zestar would be able
The interview was live-streamed. Everyone was able to join the live stream, and it caused a big commotion. William and his men rushed into the car and fled, leaving Hector behind. Soon, the police arrived at the scene.#Zestar Media Corporation’s scandal has been exposed##Zestar employees protest en masse##The truth behind the shelving of male artists#These three news stories landed on Google Trends. Due to the commotion it caused, the police even issued an update on the investigation of Zestar.“Oh gosh, I never expected Zestar to be so terrible.”“No wonder there are so few celebrities in Zestar, not to mention that they're all mentioned by the government. I'm afraid that Zestar won't be able to turn the table around this time.”“Hey! Howard has terminated his contract with Zestar! Seems like it’s real this time!”Howard published a post on his Facebook account stating the termination of his contract with Zestar. At the same time, he published a post that read: "I'm with
Hector felt someone had pushed him as he fell to the ground.It was Sean. He pushed him out of the way just as the car arrived in front of them.For a moment, the air was filled with the brakes' screech and the collision's sound. Hector's pupils constricted as Sean disappeared from his vision, leaving only a shoe on the ground. It was only when the screams of the people around them and after the car had escaped that Hector came to his senses and looked in a daze at the man who had fallen in a pool of blood.At the police station…Maisie and Nolan rushed to the police station when they received the call. As soon as she stepped into the police station, she saw Hector sitting on the chair with his head held low in dejection.The police officer put down the cup of water and rose to his feet. “Mr. Goldmann?”Nolan walked up to the police officer and asked him about the situation. The police officer walked aside with him and told him all about what had happened.Maisie looked at Hec
It seemed to him that Lucy’s smile could cure everything in life.“Lucy,” he called out to her. “Yeah?” Lucy turned her head around and answered with a smile on her face.Hector couldn’t help himself but chuckle. “You truly are a strange girl.”Lucy cocked her head and replied, “Am I?”Hector let out a laugh.Lucy did not know what he was laughing at. After all, she was talking to him seriously. She turned her head around and shouted excitedly when she saw a few shooting stars streaking across the sky, "Look! Shooting stars!" Hector looked in the direction she pointed.Even though both of them were standing on their own balconies under the night sky, they felt closer to each other.Several days later, at Zestar…Sean’s seat was filled with bouquets of white flowers. Nearly all of the staff in the department wore black. There was no smile on their faces, and the atmosphere was dense.The higher-ups had been oppressing the Zestar staff for years, and Sean's death was the fin
Some of the girls in the department were so scared that they began to sob. The staff's eyes looked dim as they couldn’t see any hope. A few cars stopped in front of Zestar. A dozen men clad in black emerged from the cars and stood in two rows.Quincy opened the door to the back seat, and Hector got out of the car. He lifted his head to look at the building, and his gaze became more determined when he thought of what had happened to Sean. Quincy looked at him and said, “Let’s go, Hector. Mr. Goldmann said you can do whatever you want to do.”Hector took a deep breath and stepped into the building. Quincy followed behind with a team of lawyers and bodyguards.They barged straight into the administration department and went straight to the director's office. They put down the bodyguards that were guarding outside, and Hector pushed the door into the office open. The director of Zestar and a few higher-ups were in the middle of a meeting.When the deputy director beside the directo
The higher-ups were stunned.Hector took off his jacket and threw it to the floor. He picked up a vase on the side and walked toward the deputy director.The deputy director was so shocked that his face turned pale. As he took a step back, he said, “W-What are you trying to do? There are so many people over here. You're committing a crime if you dare to lay a single finger on me!”Hector lifted the vase, and the director shouted. “Stop!”The vase fell on the floor and smashed into pieces. However, the vase just shattered on the wall behind the deputy director, who was holding his head in his hands. Fear drove him to scream like a madman, and the floor soon became wet.When Hector saw he had pissed himself, he snorted. “Hah, so you’re a coward too.”Quincy looked toward the director, whose face was dark, and said, “You don’t have any choice now.”He handed the transfer agreement to him and continued. “Sign the agreement, and sell Zestar to Blackgold. As for your crimes, the cou
They waved the party crackers in their hands, whistled, and shouted to welcome their savior.Hector was stunned for a moment and finally gave off a helpless smile. He lowered his head, and his eyes turned a little bloodshot. “The person that everyone should thank is Mr. Lewis. If it weren’t for him, I might’ve…”As soon as Sean’s name was mentioned, everyone became quiet for a moment.No one could forget what happened to Sean.A male employee walked out of the crowd and placed his arm on Hector’s shoulder. “Hector, we don’t blame you for Mr. Lewis’ encounter. It’s not your fault but theirs instead.”“Yes, it’s those b*stards’ fault!”Hector chuckled and seemed to be able to blend in with the atmosphere and everyone else.…Lucy passed through the corridor of the department and suddenly heard several female staff members discussing Zestar. She did not pay much attention to it at first, but they mentioned Hector at that moment.“Is this true? So, Mr. Goldmann’s cousin-in-law is
“Daisie.” Leah and Morrison walked up to her with wine glasses. “You look so pretty today.”“Thank you,” Daisie said with a smile.Leah lifted her wine glass. “I propose a toast. Morrison and I wish you a happy marriage.”Daisie clinked glasses with her. “Same goes for you and Morrison.”After the toast, Cameron walked up to Daisie with Waylon. Behind them were Freyja, Colton, Maisie, and Nolan.Maisie raised her hand and caressed her on the cheek. “You were great earlier today.”She giggled. “Really?”Nolan added, “You’ll forever be our dazzling pride, so yes.”Daisie grinned as if she was still the little princess of the family.Nollace came over. “Dad, Mom, a toast to the both of you. Thank you for letting me have Daisie’s hand.”“Consider yourself lucky.” Nolan snorted softly, picked up his wine glass, and clinked glasses with him. “You’d better treat my daughter well from now on.”Nollace glanced at Daisie. “Don’t worry. She’ll forever be my one and only.”Maisie chuck
In order to make way for the wedding carriage, other vehicles had been forbidden from accessing the route from the palace to the cathedral.Daisie looked out of the carriage—the streets were crowded with citizens, and they were all there to witness this grand scene.Nollace, sitting on the side, was wearing a double-breasted dark blue military jacket. He looked tall and broad, and there were two St. Patrick’s Stars on his epaulets, one on each side, a full set of medals on his chest, and other complicated decorations.He held the back of Daisie’s hand and smiled suddenly. “You have sweaty palms.”Daisie looked back at him and responded with a trembling voice, “I’m nervous.”He lifted her hand and kissed the back of her hand. “I’m here, so don’t be nervous. Just take it easy.”Daisie’s gaze landed on his wedding jacket. “You look nice in this uniform.”Nollace chuckled. “And my bride looks stunning too.”Arriving at the cathedral, Nollace was separated from Daisie. Accompanied b
“By the way, where’s Cameron?” asked Morrison.Waylon replied, “She’s accompanying her father on a stroll. I’m going to go meet them already, so I’ll leave you to yourselves for now. You can do whatever you want with your free time.”After saying that, he got up and left the couple.Morrison shook his head. “He’s changed now that he has a wife.”“You’re speaking as if you haven’t changed.” Leah got up instantly and left the restaurant.Morrison put his cup down and caught up to her immediately. “Hey, why would you leave me behind? Wait for me.”Maisie and Saydie came out of the private room and ran into Nolan and Quincy in the corridor.Quincy nodded. “Mrs. Goldmann.”Maisie stopped in front of Nolan, and Nolan grabbed her by her hand. “Have you finished catching up?”“Of course. Didn’t you want to go to the Hathaways’ villa with Dad in the afternoon?”Nolan smiled. “I was waiting for you. We’re just going over to have a meal together.”Quincy walked up to Saydie’s side and
Daisie grinned from ear to ear. “Then I’ll wear this crown on my wedding day, which can be considered an endorsement for my mom’s jewelry company and design.”Nollace hugged her from behind. “You can do anything as long as you like it.”…The members of the Goldmanns arrived in Yaramoor two days before the wedding and stayed in the hotel arranged by Nollace. The royal family had reserved the entire hotel for receiving distinguished guests from Zlokova who came to attend the wedding.Members from the Bouchers and the Lucases showed up, and Sunny was also present.There were also some familiar faces from the Zlokovian entertainment industry. Hannah, Amy, James, and Charlie, who were close friends with Daisie, all came.Leah and Morrison were also on the invitation list.When Maisie came to the restaurant, the waiter led her into a private room.As soon as she saw the man sitting inside, she smiled and exclaimed, “Godfather!”Strix slowly turned around.She had not seen him for
The rest of the people laughed.The night came, and the entire city was shrouded in a mist of neon light. Daisie and Nollace returned to Taylorton after having their dinner.Her hair was wet as she got out of the shower. Nollace took over her towel and helped her to dry her hair.She sat in front of her dresser and looked at the person behind her through the mirror. There was a smile tugging at the corner of her mouth as she said, “Nolly, I’m really looking forward to our wedding.”“Really?” Nollace gently dried the soft tips of her hair. “I’m looking forward to it too.”“I can say that my life is perfect now, right? Since I can marry and walk down the aisle with the man I love the most.”He laughed out loud and leaned down to her ear. “You know what? All the wishes in my life have come true as well.”Daisie turned her head around. “What are your wishes?”“Marry you, give you a wedding, and have our own kids.”She was stunned. Slowly, her face turned red due to her embarrassme
“Yeah, it’s true,” replied Zephir.“It seems like you’ve finally become more mature after coming back from your vacation.” Naomi patted his shoulder. “I wish you all the best in your future endeavors.” He smiled at her but did not say anything.…Soon, it was the end of the month. Their vacation had come to an end, and they returned to Bassburgh.Maisie and Nolan were waiting for them in the courtyard. After getting out of the car, Daisie ran up to them. “Mommy! Daddy!”She hugged both of them.Nolan petted her head and smiled helplessly. “You’re an adult now. You should stop acting like a kid.”She smiled back at them and said, “But I know I’ll always be your kid in your eyes.”Maisie chuckled and looked at the other people. “It seems like you guys had a lot of fun. Anyway, come in first. We should eat together tonight.”Freyja and Cameron went to look for their kids after they went into the house. Charm and her two cousins were staying in the same room. All of them were sl
Nollace looked at them. “What a coincidence.”“Morrison and I were here earlier than you guys,” said Leah. “We only found out that you guys were here when Daisie posted a photo on her Facebook page.”Daisie pulled Leah to the seat and said, “Then you should stay a few more days with us.”After Morrison took his seat, Waylon introduced him to Freyja and Daisie. “She’s my sister-in-law, Freyja, and she’s my sister. Her name is Daisie.”“I’ve seen them before at your wedding,” said Morrison. “Your sister is my wife’s classmate. She has told me before.”“Since when did I become your wife? There’s a chance I may not marry you in the future,” said Leah.“We’re already engaged. If you don’t want to marry me, who else are you going to marry?” Morrison frowned, causing the crowd to break out in a burst of laughter, save for Daisie.She looked at Leah in disbelief and asked, “Engaged? When did you get engaged, Leah?” Leah cleared her throat and replied, “Well, I forgot to inform you abo
The stall owner said, “$10 for three chances.”“$10 for three chances only? That’s expensive,” commented Freyja.The stall owner raised his head and said, “I’m the cheapest around here. Other stalls offer $15 for three chances.” Daisie tugged at Freyja and said, “Let's just give him the money. It isn't easy for them to set up a stall here anyway, so let's have some fun.”After that, she gave $20 to the stall owner and said, “Please give us six hoops.”The stall owner gave her six hoops. She had her eyes set on a bracelet. Although she knew it was fake, it was rather beautiful. She held a hoop and threw it toward the bracelet.However, she did not get it.She threw another two hoops at the bracelet, but her attempts failed, much to her chagrin. She had only three hoops left.Seeing that Daisie was prepared to give up, Cameron took over the rest of the hoops in her hand and said, “Leave it to me.”She squinted and aimed at the bracelet. After that, she threw the hoop at it an
The night of the old town was silent. The air was filled with nothing but the humming of insects. There was a lamp hanging outside of the tent on the grass. The atmosphere was quiet. Daisie was tossing and turning in the sleeping bag as sleep just wouldn't come to her. Suddenly, an arm appeared across her waist as she was brought into a chest. “What’s the matter? You can’t sleep?”“Yeah…” She buried her head in his chest and said, “I want to go to take a leak, but I’m a little bit scared.”Nollace kissed her forehead and said, “I’ll go with you then.”Both of them came out of the tent. Nollace took a flashlight and led Daisie to a row of trees in the distance. Daisie turned her head and said, “You wait for me here.”Nollace nodded. “Just shout my name if you need anything.”She walked into the forest and stopped in front of a tree not far away from Nollace.After she had done her business, she hastily got out of the forest and held tightly to Nollace’s arm. “Alright, let’s go