Zyra was frantic as she watched the highly anticipated 'Day of Dream' crumble before her eyes. How could everything unravel so quickly?"Don't worry. I have a plan," Yaslyn said calmly, exuding confidence."Is it for real, Yaslyn?" fretted Zyra. "The situation has escalated to this point, and if we can't prove this author plagiarized, we might be doomed!"How could the author of this novel be accused of plagiarism? If it was untrue, why did this scandal surface at such an inopportune time?"Yes, let's not panic just yet. We'll wait for the situation to unfold. The more attention it gets, the better for us," Yaslyn replied with a smirk.She remembered how everyone wanted to see her perform well.It was time to see how Sadie would handle this."Yaslyn, the Instagram post has received over fourteen million likes and shares. If we don't act swiftly, this won't just damage the show—it could also jeopardize Mango Tree!" Spencer said, his heart sinking as he observed the flood of criti
Ever since the scandal between 'Day of Dream' and 'Death of a King', Sadie disappeared from the public eye entirely.'Death of a King', due to its poor ratings and wasted resources, was quickly removed from broadcast. Not long after, the national television network declared Sadie's reputation irreparably damaged. Any project associated with her would be dropped from their schedule.Many actors who collaborated with Sadie in the past then harbored animosity toward her.Meanwhile, Yaslyn's popularity soared, making her the nation's darling, largely due to this drama. While she had not set out to join the entertainment world, she rapidly rose to stardom. Her fortune was truly extraordinary.The director honored his commitment, quickly delivering the drama and finalizing the contract. Yaslyn promptly delegated this responsibility to Spencer, directing him to manage the entire process. Should there be any financial shortfall, he was to consult the finance department directly.For the p
Xoan held Yaslyn's waist with one hand, noting that she seemed a tad too slender. "Hmm. I should make sure she eats more nutritious food next time," he mused.He elicited a swift response from Yaslyn, who reflexively kicked him.Xoan, caught by surprise, momentarily grimaced, releasing her and stepping back. "What's gotten into you, Yaslyn?""You're insufferable! You might be even worse than Henry!"Before Yaslyn could finish her outburst, Xoan pulled her into a tight embrace. "Enough with this. We're getting engaged in a few days. Why create drama now?"Yaslyn was still trying to process what just happened between Xora and Henry, and the sudden mention of their engagement took her completely off-guard. "What do you mean, getting engaged in a few days?""Don't you remember our agreement in Hartford City? To silence the rumors, we'll get engaged to salvage the situation," Xoan said calmly, yet his eyes held a dangerous glint. "Or are you trying to back out?"Yaslyn shook her head
Sadie became angry instantly. "What's that supposed to mean?""This dress, with its radiant elegance, features pearls adorning the chest. It's not designed for the faint-hearted but to radiate opulence and a commanding aura."Yaslyn's words showed the intent behind the dress and subtly jabbed at Sadie.Yaslyn was aware of Sadie's modest upbringing, coming from a family of moderately well-known merchants. Genuine sophistication eluded Sadie.In contrast, Zyra was still graceful even when she was angry. She was never vulgar other than the occasional coarse remark."So, this dress is more suited for Zyra than you."The influence of the Stewart family was subtle but unmistakably powerful. Still, Sadie, seemingly oblivious, persisted in clashing with Zyra.Zyra was happy, appreciating the support from her friend and watching Sadie struggle.'Two birds with one stone!'Sadie angrily pointed at a store assistant and asked, "Tell me, who do you think this dress suits more?""It suits
Yaslyn took Zyra dress shopping for bridal gowns, and before they knew it, the day had turned to afternoon. However, nothing caught Yaslyn's eye.After sending Zyra home, Yaslyn returned to the Warren family residence.At dinner, the entire family sat neatly around the table. Marcus, however, could not shake off the feeling that multiple pairs of eyes were on him. When he looked up, no one seemed to be staring at him.As she dished out some mushroom soup for Xoan, Yaslyn nonchalantly asked, "Xoan, is Zyra's suitor trustworthy?"Xoan smiled. "Absolutely. Jay's a good man. He's always had a soft spot for Zyra. She's had a good life with him."Marcus visibly stiffened at the mention of Zyra, drawing Yaslyn's attention. She was curious to see how much longer he could play this charade."When are they meeting?" Yaslyn pressed.Taking a sip of his soup, Xoan calmly replied, "Tomorrow afternoon. If everything goes well, they might even announce their engagement with us.""That's great
However, deceit aside, looking at the pitiable gaze of the young girl before him, Marcus could not get angry."Do you genuinely want to get engaged, or is this just a joke?" Marcus looked into Zyra's eyes, earnestly questioning."Of course! I've held onto this thought since I was sixteen. Three whole years, and it hasn't changed!"Zyra had waited for him for three years, and during that time, she encountered numerous events that only strengthened her love for Marcus."Fine, but you have to listen to me after that."Marcus's words sounded serious and quite suffocating. Zyra knew her life of restricted freedom was returning, but she did not care. She was about to have Marcus, after all.The affectionate exchange between the couple elicited smiles and chuckles from those watching, charmed by the couple's delightful bond. The engagement banquet was firmly scheduled for one thirty-four in the afternoon on the twentieth of May—an especially auspicious moment.Yaslyn led Zyra to the Lu
Yaslyn felt her heart stop.She looked around frantically. The line of guests giving gifts seemed endless, and whoever handed her the mysterious gift had disappeared into the crowd.She turned anxiously to the nearby butler. "Mr. Laber, did you see who gave me this gift?"Mr. Laber paused, trying to recall. "I think it was a veiled woman in her forties. Why do you ask?"Before Mr. Laber could finish, Yaslyn shot up and dashed outside. The scene left the guests startled. Even the always-composed Xoan looked concerned."What's with Yaslyn? It's almost as if she's fleeing her own engagement," Marcus exclaimed, flabbergasted.Xoan's brow furrowed with unease. "Let's wait for her. She knows the importance of today. There must be a reason for her actions.""Perhaps you should go check on her. What if something's happened?" Marcus suggested with a worried expression.Nodding, Xoan adjusted his tie and followed Yaslyn out. The guests were left whispering in disbelief.'First the bride
Yaslyn was stuck in a gut-wrenching decision. On one hand, there was a tantalizing clue about her mother, and on the other, an engagement banquet that had been in the works for so long. She hesitated, torn between duty and personal longing."See? She's tempted by my offer, isn't she, Xoan?" Yerick taunted with a smirk, certain of Yaslyn's forthcoming decision.Eyes clouded with conflict, Yaslyn finally said, "Xoan, I really want to know about this clue. Can we return to the engagement after I get my answers?"Xoan, with a soft chuckle, reassured, "There's no need to complicate things. Let's finish our engagement, and my men will handle him."Yerick's smirk faded rapidly. "Wait, what?"Raising his hand, Yerick motioned to several burly men behind him. "I tried the gentle approach, but if you force my hand, we'll do this the hard way."Xoan was not fazed. With a casual wave, he summoned an equally formidable squad. The tension was palpable, with both sides sizing each other up, wai
Whitey glanced back and forth between them, shaking her head. "You two are a mystery."Suddenly, Doniel stood and waved Whitey over. "Hey, Whitey. Come here for a second."Confused but compliant, Whitey walked over.In a swift move, Doniel took her hand. With a smug look at Matheo, he announced, "I'm taking Whitey off your hands for a bit."Matheo's expression turned steely. "What's your game?""Don't sweat it, she'll be back soon."With that, Doniel led Whitey out.They reached a more secluded spot before Doniel finally released her hand. "Whitey, you're not hurt, right?"Whitey shook her head, twirling in front of him to prove her point. "See? I'm totally fine."Doniel reached out and gently tapped her forehead. "Someone hit you, didn't they? Your face is still swollen, and here you are, telling me it's nothing."Whitey playfully stuck out her tongue. "I just didn't want you to worry. Besides, I'm not the one who got seriously hurt. It was Matheo.""I know. Matheo really d
"Don't make that call!" Whitey screamed in a panic.A harsh slap struck her face as the ringleader yelled, "Shut it, woman! Who said you could talk?"The man, not satisfied after hitting her, gave in to his fury and kicked her. However, before he knew it, Matheo, who was standing nearby, had silently moved behind him. Suddenly, a sharp crack echoed as Matheo snapped the man's fingers with raw force.Matheo wrapped his arms around Whitey and quickly retreated."I can't take it! I'm done. I don't want anything else. Just do it!"The ringleader was seething with rage, the throbbing in his fingers ruining his will to fight Matheo.A few thugs had been itching for a reason to go after Matheo, and they wasted no time grabbing their weapons and launching an assault.Matheo fought back while dragging Whitey out of harm's way, but as the fight dragged on, he started losing ground.A vicious knife cut to Matheo's leg sent him tumbling down with a grunt."Matheo!"Whitey crouched beside
Whitey shook her head. She did not have a clue, and even if she could guess, she did not know what to do about it."I was actually about to..."Before Matheo could finish, a deafening crash rang out.Startled, Whitey clapped her hands over her ears. Matheo wrapped her in his arms and glanced at the rear window.A random stone had shattered the car's back glass, leaving a gaping hole.The chaos erupted out of nowhere, catching both of them off guard. They had been deep in conversation when suddenly, a line of cars barricaded the road, trapping them.Matheo gently patted her head, a silent plea for calm.Whitey, frantic, nodded and fumbled for her phone, only to find it had mysteriously powered down."Stay put in the car and don't worry," Matheo said, handing her his phone."If things go south, call the cops, call anyone."He was ready to step out and face the unknown threat head-on.Whitey protested. "Matheo, we don't know what we're dealing with. Don't just rush out there."
Whitey was back to her usual routine—classes by day, radio station by night. However, she had a luxury she did not have previously. A private car service, ensuring her safety was never in question.Doniel's lips were sealed, not breathing a word of her injury to anyone. Except for Matheo, who had somehow stumbled upon the secret.That night, after her radio gig, Whitey stepped out expecting to see the familiar pink sports car tucked away in its usual spot. However, it was nowhere in sight.Moreover, he had not even bothered to call her. A knot of worry formed in her stomach. Did something happen to him?Whitey had called his number three, maybe four times, but got nothing.As she was wrestling with her thoughts, a familiar yet unsettling figure approached her.Matheo.Why was he there?Nobody knew about Whitey's job at the radio station except Doniel."Doniel's tied up today, so I'm your ride," Matheo said.Alarm bells rang in Whitey's head. How did Matheo know about Doniel
The nurse nodded, gesturing for Doniel to give them some space.Once the bandaging was complete, Doniel returned with a treat—Whitey's beloved chocolate cupcakes."For you. Why didn't you say it hurt? He was so rough, and yet you asked me not to hold it against him."Whitey, her mouth full of frosting, mumbled a reply. "It's not that bad. Besides, you two are usually on good terms. Why fight over pointless things because of me?"Doniel tapped her head gently. "You're such a goof. What are you even talking about? Meaningless things?""I just thought that you two grew up together, so it'd be a shame to fall out over something so small, right?"Doniel huffed, "I never really cared for him, you know.""Okay, let's figure out a plan B. This mess means I might be stuck in the hospital longer, so I'm counting on you to smooth things over back home."Doniel looked at her with a teasing grin. "Relax, I've got this."Somehow, Whitey could always pick up a strange vibe from his smile, an
Whitey was injured, and Doniel rushed her to the hospital that very night. It was just a slash on her arm, but Doniel was beside himself with worry.Watching Whitey grit her teeth through the stitching, Doniel's face turned a shade of stormy gray. "I'll track down that driver's family if it's the last thing I do!"Whitey winced in pain, but seeing Doniel's fury, she tried to soothe him. "Really, it's not so bad."Doniel looked at her bandaged arm. "Thirteen stitches, Whitey. If you're not in pain, I'm in pain for both of us."Whitey was always the center of attention—a princess who was doted on from the day she was born. She had never experienced an injury as severe as that. As Doniel reached for his phone to call Whitey's parents, she quickly stopped him with a hand gesture, wincing as she accidentally grazed her wound, "Please don't call them. They'll just scold me again if they find out.""I told you to let me drive you home. Now, look at what happened because you didn't li
Whitey gripped the edge of her skirt, a new kind of worry blooming in her chest.'What if Matheo was…'She shuddered at the thought, her mind a garden where fears grew into giant oaks, so tall and dark that they scared her.Looking up again, Whitey's eyes widened as she noticed the taxi had taken a wrong turn, heading into unfamiliar territory.In the rearview mirror, she caught a glimpse of the driver's unsettling smirk.Taking a cab late at night was proving to be a bad idea, her heart racing with fear. If only she had accepted a ride from Doniel, none of that would happen. Regret washed over her as she scrambled for her phone, desperate to call for help.Sensing her panic, the driver floored it to a secluded spot and then abruptly stopped the car.Whitey's head snapped forward, hitting the seat, and as the world spun, her phone slipped from her grasp. Then, the driver was toying with her phone, his grin wide and wicked."Planning to call the cops or a friend, sweetheart?""
As time swiftly marched on, three years went by.Whitey nailed her entrance exam into the top university in Jefferson City—Jefferson City University.As for the others, Caleb turned 30, tied the knot, had kids, and took control of Sheldon's international ventures. He and his family packed up and moved overseas, while the rest stayed back."Thanks for tuning into 'Moonlit Wishes,' your go-to spot for all things heartfelt. I'm your host, Macie."At the stroke of ten, Macie's soothing voice filled the evening airwaves."Let's hear from our first caller tonight. Hey there, sir, what's on your mind?"Macie's voice was soothing, soft yet strong enough to coax secrets from the most guarded of hearts."Here's the thing, Macie. I've been head over heels for this girl, but she's always kept me at arm's length, saying I haven't done enough. However, today, I caught her in another guy's arms. What gives?"The man's voice quivered with barely concealed tears, slurred slightly by alcohol.M
"So, just because you're into him, you decide to set me up? How does that make any sense?"Whitey could not help but find her logic almost laughable."Because I noticed he always had a soft spot for you, jealousy clouded my judgment, and that's why I..."Jade inhaled deeply, as if bracing herself for what was to come. "Well, you've uncovered the truth, so there's no point in hiding anything. Punish me however you see fit."What was the point in pleading guilty then?Jade stood there, a mix of defiance and dignity, stubborn even in the face of her mistake.Whitey was not looking to lay blame. "I'm not going to take this to the principal, and I won't breathe a word of it to anyone else. However, as of today, our friendship is done. I'll find a new place to sit when we get back."Whitey let out a tired sigh. "There's something else you should know. He's got a girlfriend now."Jade's eyes widened in disbelief. "Wait, are you two an item now?""No, I'm not the one he's dating."Wi