When the Uber arrived at the Blue Water film building, Genevieve was about to step out of the taxi, but then she saw a bunch of people surrounding someone, shouting, “Can we get your autograph!!! Please!!!”‘Who’s the famous person out here today?’ She mumbled in her head, curious to see a face.As the crowd moved around a bit, Genevieve could see who was in the center of it, and the sight of her cousin made her jaws tighten, and an uneasy feeling washed over her.‘She has no project with this company at this moment, so why is she here? And why did the director call me around the same time she was here? Is this a coincidence or ...?’ Genevieve thought, watching her cousin beaming at the crowd, signing their books, or shaking their hands?After the crowd had walked a bit further from the entrance, Genevieve stole the chance to rush out of the car, hiding in her face behind Noah's cap, and ran into the building.A feeling of relief washed over her when she got to the counter undetected.
Smiling at the faces around the table, Genevieve set a plate of pancakes on the dining table and then pulled out a chair, sitting between Noah and Leo.It had been one month since she had gotten laid off from the Drunk In Manhattan project, and since then, she had been trying to adjust to her new life as a stay-at-home Wife and mother, and so far, she liked it, even though a part of her was still grieving her dead dreams.“Thanks, Mommy!” Leo said, beaming at her.Her hands reached for his hair, and Genevieve couldn't stop the smile that tugged at her lips when he leaned into her touch as she raffled his already messy curls with her fingers. “Be good at school today, okay?”“I am always a good boy,” Leo said solemnly, looking up at her through dark lashes. Everyone laughed at his cute remark, and Leo's smile reached his eyes, a big, innocent grin that melted their hearts.“Okay, eat before you give us a heart attack with your cuteness.” Genevieve uttered with a laugh, squeezing his sh
When her room door opened and her mother stepped inside, Glenn frowned and said, “Don’t you know how to knock?” “Get dressed!” Mrs. Carnell ordered, frowning at her daughter's harsh tone. “I am not in the mood.” “Do you want to get married or not?” Immediately, Glenn turned in her chair, giving her mother an eager look as she asked, “Why? Did the Stark family finally reach you?” A guilty smile crossed her mother's lips as she cleared her throat and mumbled, “No. But-”“Mother!” Glenn lashed out. “How dare you remind me that it’s already been a month and their son hasn't even tried to reach me?!”Furrowing her eyebrows at her daughter, Mrs. Carnell crossed her arm and said, “Just because the Starks has not made a move yet. That does not mean we can not take advantage of this opportunity with them. We should take this chance while he away to gets a sound footing with his parents and to secure your spot in that family.”Realizing that her mother's words made sense, Glenn hesitated wi
Pouting as she reached down the stairs, Genevieve noticed Rhodes staring at her, and she didn't want him to get concerned and ask, so she smiled at him and said, “I am leaving for a while.”“I will drop you then,” Rhodes offered, grabbing his coat off the couch.“No, it's fine, father. I will just-”“Please don't refuse this old man's pleadings. I am coming, okay?”Seeing it in his eyes that he wasn't going to accept ‘No,’ for an answer, Genevieve nodded and said, “Okay. Thank you.”The two then left the house together, and watching from the window, Noah stared at the car driveway, feeling a dull ache in his chest when his hurt voice rang in her mind, “Fine! If you don't want to go along with me, that's fine! You can stay here doing nothing!”And then he let the curtain slide from his hand and mumbled, “How should I make it up to you?” ******As Glenn and her mother walked into the penthouse, Mrs. Stark was surprised that the mother and daughter had shown up at their home unannounced
“Uncle Jack,” Leo shouted, waving his hand as he stood at school gate, and Noah smiled at the sight of how happy he was. When he reached Leo, he ruffled his curls and said, “Hi, buddy. How was class?” “Miss Richeal gave me an A+!” Leo squealed, bouncing on the balls of his feet, but stopped when he realized that Noah was alone. “Where are mommy and pawpaw?” “Pawpaw took mommy to a work meeting. So it's just you and I today, buddy.” Noah chuckled when he saw Leo scrunch his nose as he thought about something. “Oh, and congratulations on getting an A+. We can grab an ice cream for you when we buys your mom a cake.” “It’s not mommy's birthday.” “I know, buddy.” “Why are you buying her cake then?” When Leo looked up at him with curious eyes, Noah hesitated, knowing that telling Leo that Genevieve had been mad at him was out of the question, and then he said, “No. Reason. Take note... you don't need a special day to do something nice for your mom, okay?” Nodding, Leo looked at Noah
Staring at the enormous wooden door before him, Hunter stared at it with hesitant fear, and then he looked at the magazine in his hand. After a second's contemplation, he lifted his arm to knock, but as soon as his fist hovered over the wood, something stopped him, and he lowered his hand back down. A feeling of unease crept over him, and he was about to turn around and walk away when suddenly, the door opened, and a very tall man emerged from inside. “Boss,” Hunter greeted respectfully, bowing slightly toward him. “What do you have there?” The man asked, raising an eyebrow and gesturing toward the magazine Hunter held. Gazing down at it, Hunter replied, “Genevieve, she made the front cover of Instylist. And now all the news coverage is about her.” “What?!” The man exclaimed loudly, looking outraged, and grabbed the magazine out of Hunter’s hands. “Let me see!” On the front cover was Genevieve, wearing a breathtakingly flowing blue dress that perfectly showed off her beauty.
Both mother and daughter looked at each other questioningly at Mrs. Stark’s sudden change of demeanor, and a sense of worry took over their faces.“I am listening, mother.” Glenn replied solemnly, placing her hand over Mrs. Stark’s.“You know that EXAT is a business, and as a business, we are constantly looking for potential individuals or clients that might benefit our company.” Mrs. Stark began, turning her head away from the pair and staring out the transparent glass door.Of course, mother.” “Recently, your cousin, Genevieve Carnell, had break the record of having one of the most successful come back after her downfall six years ago by making the cover of Instylist Inc, and EXAT plan to endorse her and signed her with us.”It's like a bomb exploded in Glenn's mind, and she felt all her blood turn to ice as she looked at Mrs. Stark, but she knew to play her part and not let the old lady see the side of her that wanted to scream in rage.“Th-at... That... That is amazing, mother.
As Rhodes stood outside the house, his hands resting behind his back, he inhaled the fresh air.And then he heard the front door open and looked back to see Noah approaching him, and then he focused ahead of him.Standing by Rhodes, Noah didn't say a word for a while, but after a time, he looked at him again and asked, “Did my parents send someone to tail me?”“What are you talking about, young master?” Rhodes asked with a concerned expression as he turned his whole body to Noah to lock eyes with him.“On a serious note, don't pretend with me. I need to know if this is their doing or a threat.” “If they did such, I have no idea about it. What happen?” Not saying a word, Noah stared into space, deep in thought, and then said, “Yesterday, when Leo and I were going to pick up Genevieve, I noticed a suspicious black car in the rearview mirror, following us from a safe distance and it tailed us to the airport.”“I will call those at the penthouse and find out if this is a threat or just