"Maia, stop drinking. Even though it's just beer, you shouldn't drink like this..." Hope paid the bill and then pulled Maia towards the exit."If you're feeling down, I have a great solution! Come with me." Maia was puzzled as Hope dragged her along.They walked along the beach for a long time. Late at night, there were fewer people on the beach. They avoided the crowded areas and finally stopped when they were alone."Maia, if you're unhappy, just shout it out to the sea. It's much better than keeping it inside or drowning your sorrows in alcohol! When I first started in this industry and felt wronged, I shouted out all my frustrations to the sea. Shouting out loud makes everything better! As long as you tell the sea, you can manifest your destiny!"After saying this, Hope took a few steps forward, faced the vast, dark sea, and loudly shouted, "Buck Harvey, no matter how much I like you, even if you don't like me, I won't force my way into your life! I will give up on you, for
Hope noticed Maia walking away and glanced at Cedric standing still. She hurriedly ran to catch up with Maia.She never imagined that her sister, the elegant and cold female president who now captivates the entertainment industry, had experienced so much pain in the past! "Sis!" Hope quickened her pace to catch up with Maia.When she caught up, Hope saw Maia crying, but comforting words failed to leave her mouth. For now, all she could do was silently accompany her. Together, they entered the resort.As Maia disappeared from his sight, Cedric remained motionless, contemplating his own anger. Seeing this, Baz approached and asked, "Mr. Cedric, it seems Ms. Maia misunderstood. She thought you would protect Ms. Rita and is now completely against you. Why didn’t you tell her that you knew about the painting and provided the clues?"Cedric narrowed his eyes and sighed, "This is something I owe her. There's no need to tell her.""But you've done a lot for Ms. Maia. More than once, you r
Maia pursed her lips. "I am not his weakness, and he is not a pitiful lover in my eyes. We can only ever be in a hostile relationship. I must make Rita pay for the pain I've endured, for the child I lost. It's not going to be resolved so easily!"Hearing Maia's words, Hope said softly, "You're saying one thing but meaning another. If it really doesn't matter, why cry? When you said those hurtful words, it hurt him, but it hurt you too! Even if you hate Rita, what does it have to do with Cedric?"Maia looked at her and asked, "Hope, wouldn't you defend your mother?"Hope, upon hearing Maia's question, first froze and then nodded without hesitation."I would. My mom hurt you, so I've never had the right to ask you to forgive someone who harmed you. But even if she did it a thousand or ten thousand times, she's still my mother. She gave birth to me, raised me, and treated me so well. I know her better than anyone. She even sacrificed her life for me, when Tess threatened her."By now
Looking at Hope's retreating figure, Maia smiled happily for her.After Hope entered her room, Maia gradually withdrew her gaze, and her smile began to fade. She looked out at the sea, opened the sliding glass door, and stepped onto the balcony. The sea breeze gently brushed against her, but it could not soothe her complex emotions.She stood on the balcony for an unknown amount of time, sighed softly, and turned around to go inside. However, just as she turned around, she and Cedric, standing on the neighboring balcony, once again met eyes, locking gazes in an instant.The interplay of their eyes seemed to create a spark. Maia had not expected him to choose a regular suite, let alone one right next to hers. But considering this was his island and his resort, he could stay wherever he wanted.Maia withdrew her gaze, pretending not to have seen anything, and prepared to walk inside. Yet, at that moment, his deep voice sounded with the sea breeze."I'm sorry."His words caused a su
Vicky said this casually, but her face showed anger. Thinking about what happened in the elevator before, she was furious and wanted to flay Aiken alive! "Never mind, let's not talk about it. Just hurry up and put on the dresses. The makeup artist and stylist will be here soon, right?"Hope covered her mouth and giggled, then quickly took the dress Vicky handed over and ran to her room. After Hope's door closed, Maia took the dress but showed no intention of changing."Maia, why aren't you changing? The stylist and makeup artist will be here soon." Vicky looked at Maia, puzzled by her lack of reaction.Maia just stared at Vicky. The atmosphere suddenly fell silent for a long time, making everyone uncomfortable. Even Vicky felt a sense of oppression, a feeling she had only experienced with Aiken. She did not expect to feel it with Maia as well."Vicky," Maia spoke, breaking the silence. "What's your relationship with Cedric?"Hearing Maia's question, Vicky's posture changed insta
Vicky raised her head and looked at Maia. “My purpose here is to design unique dresses for you. It’s because you were the only one for Cedric. In any case, I’m here to serve you.”“Is that all?” Maia squinted at her, “Don’t you think you need to explain yourself about the painting?”Vicky was a little surprised. She did not think Maia would press her this much, “Are you wired differently? You’re catching on to things too quickly. Once you discover a lead, you unearth the rest of them. How do you do it? “You are truly worthy of being the CEO of Starlight Entertainment. Pretty, sexy, and smart. You’re the whole package. Your strengths are more than enough to ensnare the heart of a sea of men!”Maia frowned, “Are you paying me a compliment or lobbing an insult at me, Vicky?”“Well, you shouldn’t have questioned our friendship. Let’s say we’re even now!” Vicky was not going to hold it in. She was a straightforward person. Either she liked someone or she hated them, and she truly want
“What are you doing next door? Does one of your celebrities stay there?” Hope looked at Maia in confusion. “Wait a minute. I seem to recall that no one else stays on this floor except us!”“It was nothing. I’m going to get changed now.” Maia picked up her gown in a daze and walked into one of the rooms in their suite. Everyone was puzzled. Then, the make-up artist and stylist went to work on both Maia and Hope.Maia remained quiet throughout the entire process. She merely nodded or shook her head whenever the make-up artist and stylist asked her questions. They eventually smartened up and refrained from asking her anything. There was about half an hour left until The Horizon Awards by the time they were done.“Let’s go, Maia.”Maia nodded and went downstairs with Hope. They got in the car and headed toward the event venue on the other side of the resort. This place was impossibly vast. It took them fifteen minutes to reach the event venue. The Horizon Awards had always been a lux
Maia took the glass of wine and said, “I take your compliment as a sign that my company did splendidly, Mr. Victor. but I’m far from being done.”“Oh? Is that so?” Victor flashed her a dubious smile. “It’s true.” Maia nodded, took a step forward, and poured everything from her glass into his. “I’m not exactly a good drinker and I can’t afford to be drunk. After all, I have a show to catch later. I need to look for Hope now. Please excuse me, Mr. Victor!”Maia emphasized the word “show” on purpose. Victor was not going to know what hit him! Then, she smiled and nodded at him politely so he could not find fault with her!It helped that she was unbelievably alluring and that every move she made demonstrated pure elegance. This was not something he could find in every pretty lady! That was why he stared at her with a perverted longing!Victor looked at the contents in his glass. What an exquisite lady, he thought. It was a good thing she did not die in the car crash. That would not h