The audience clapped loudly. Aiken stood up and nodded at the emcee before rushing to the stage."It looks like Mr. Aiken can’t wait at all!” The male emcee teased. Aiken went to Maia and accepted the trophy she gave him. He also made the other female emcee hand him her microphone. Aiken turned toward the audience. His once silly behavior changed into a charming one. “You’re right. I can’t wait to receive this award! This award means so much to me as an actor and is also a great gift to my fans. Moreover, tonight’s presenter is also one of the women I admire the most. It was such an honor to receive this trophy from her!”Maia was surprised at how eloquent Aiken was on stage. He was a different person when they met at the restaurant. Maia could tell how much Aiken had given up to be where he was today. Even if part of him was lucky, she believed he was also prepared.“We didn’t know that you admired Ms. Maia so much. Could we also ask who the other woman is? I’m sure the aud
“I don’t know what you mean.”Victor sneered, “The Best Actress is your sister and your company’s artist. I’m sure you’re smug about it. This award should have been ours.”“How are you so sure?” Maia smiled and asked.“Scarlett’s end-of-the-year results were better than Hope’s. Furthermore, her viewership was almost the same as Hope’s. Judging from all the facts, it should’ve been Scarlett’s. Besides, Hope had been a nominee for a few years, so why win now?Ms. Maia, you should stop pretending. This event’s main organizer is HL Corporation. Mr. Cedric had publicly shown that he wanted to get back with you. You got this award by sleeping with him. “He would give you anything if you slept with him a few more times. I’m sure that’s how you’ve managed to make your company such a success, too, right?”Victor’s words were revolting. It was no surprise that such unsightly conduct had been transpiring in his company. Fortunately, his disgusting acts in the industry would all be ending t
Victor’s perverted voice echoed throughout the hall as the recording played what he had just said to Maia a few minutes ago. The audience gasped in horror as they realized who he was referring to. Maia had recorded the whole conversation she had with Victor. She sent the audio file to Buck from her cell phone and got Buck to play it after airing the footage. As the recording played repeatedly, Aiken got up and yelled at Victor. “You’re such a piece of trash! How could you do such vile things as the CEO of our company? How dare you talk to Ms. Maia like that and soil her ears with your filthy words?" Aiken was well-respected in the industry, as he was an award-winning actor with a considerable fanbase. His words were more impactful than any other person’s. The audio cut was followed by more unsightly video footage. They were all about how Victor had laid his hands on his company’s trainees and how he had chosen different actresses to be sent to the hotel. He even made them p
Victor pointed at the female artists and shouted, “What are you saying? I’ll sue all of you for defamation! How could you betray me after all the company has done for you?!" Scarlett’s face was deathly pale as she turned and left the hall. Maia quickly told a staff member to follow her. The staff member nodded and ran after Scarlett. “That’s not me in the video! I’m a gentleman! How could I possibly do something like this?” Victor was already at the brink of losing his mind as he kept shouting the same phrases. He could not accept that his crimes were publicly exposed. Maia stood up as she noticed the officers entering the hall. She gave him a cold glance and said, “You should leave your excuses for the cops!” Victor was trembling as he turned around to see the officers behind him. He was arrested and taken away. The show Maia had prepared had finally come to a perfect end. As she was about to leave, she noticed Cedric had not shown up. She could not help but glance at his empty
Maia took only ten minutes to get to the resort. As she gave the keys to the valet, she ran toward the lobby without even putting on her heels. “Is Cedric’s room on the twelfth floor?”When the receptionist saw Maia, she immediately said, “Yes, Mr. Cedric’s room number is 1202.” “Get me his room keys, please!” Although the front desk receptionist was surprised, she remembered Bill’s instructions to fulfill all of Maia’s requests. Maia immediately took off toward the elevators with the keys.Inside the elevator, Maia gave Victoria a call.“Hello, Maia? I enjoyed the show you put on!” Victoria teased approvingly. “Are you in your room?” Maia asked urgently. “Yeah, why?” Victoria could sense that something was wrong. “Get to the twelfth floor, now!”“Okay, I got it.” Victoria hung up without questioning her and left.There was a direct elevator leading to the presidential suite. However, it took some time to get there. As Maia looked at the number of floors changing on the screen,
"I won't allow it!" He pressed her tightly, his voice carrying a hint of roaring anger.She wore a tight short dress, and the dress had shifted, moving to the side of her thigh. With just a slight movement, it would reveal more. Maia felt a bit nervous, looking at this man in front of her, who seemed clear-headed yet confused."Don't mention other men in front of me," he leaned down, his deep voice speaking by her ear.Maia was puzzled for a few seconds, not understanding what this man was up to. Although his words sounded arrogant, his tone seemed more like he was negotiating. Then, his deep voice, tinged with an unclear sadness, resounded again, "You answer their calls, reply to their messages, but you've never answered my calls or replied to my messages."At this moment, he appeared like a heartbroken grown-up boy, holding Maia tightly. He had not engaged in any inappropriate behavior. If one were to say it was crossing a line, it might be this hug, as if he wanted to meld her i
"Rita is your mother. Why did you help me collect evidence? You should be well aware of what that painting signifies. Once it falls into my hands, I'll investigate every detail and leave no trace untouched. "I will make Rita pay the price for hurting me. As her son, you should have destroyed that evidence to protect your mother. But why did you pass that painting to me through Vicky?""In my heart, no one can compare to you!"This seemingly simple statement could mean so much. Was she more important to him than his own mother? Did he know what he was saying?"Am I really that important to you?" she insisted.With his remaining sanity, he calmly said, "I've said it before, you are more important than my own existence. I live for you, and if I die, it will be for you."He regretted his memory loss, as losing her made him even more remorseful. Now that she had returned, how could he not cherish her? However, his affection troubled her, and his love made her unhappy. The rising
Aiken turned his gaze towards Fiona, who was tied up. "Historically, those who commit such deeds were perverted men. Now, there are even women doing this?" Aiken murmured, looking at Victoria with disbelief.Victoria was already irritated due to the mistaken identity incident. Because of Aiken's association with Hope, she had not taken any action against him. She had endured and endured again. However, she was now gripping the doorknob tightly until Aiken made that comment. Victoria raised her leg and stomped directly onto Aiken's foot!Aiken's expression changed as he could not hide his pain. He let out a loud, uncontrollable scream."Aiken, I'm a fashion designer, and needles and thread are my most common tools! If you can't control your mouth, I'll sew it shut!" Victoria threatened, making Aiken immediately cover his mouth, looking at Victoria in fear. He mumbled softly, "How is it that I've encountered so many fierce women in this world? Maia is already enough of a headache, a