Aiken paused for a few seconds, then smiled awkwardly. He has acted in numerous works and is considered a star in the entertainment industry, having won the Best Actor award at a young age. But who would have thought that such a seasoned actor would become shy?"Although I've acted in many love stories, it is quite different in reality. I haven't had much experience with love. Many people confessed to me in school, but you know my dad's temperament. If I dated and it affected my studies, I would get a good scolding. “Moreover, I was focused on my studies at that time. I started filming during university, and balancing my studies and career made it even more impossible to have a love life. Later, when my career was thriving, the company strictly prohibited me from dating, so...""So, you're experiencing your first love."Aiken smiled awkwardly again. "Maia, you're right. My feelings for you are more like admiration. I admire you, so I like you the way fans like their idols. When
Her attire and the luxurious background exuded an overwhelming sense of extravagance."Madam, this is what you wanted.""Mm." The woman extended her well-maintained hand, took the tablet handed over by her assistant, and browsed through the videos.At first glance, the woman appeared relatively young, looking around 40. She had already passed 50 in reality, yet her skin and figure made her stand out among her peers and even those younger than her.What was more terrifying was her aura, so cold yet with a hint of charm. She was Lauren Fox, the president of the Valentines Group and the ruler of the entire Fox family. Even in her fifties, she was an extraordinary figure.Her lips curled slightly, and her expression was terrifyingly cold. The butler standing on the side didn't speak, just bowing his head, waiting for Lauren to give orders."Cedric Larkin, truly an extraordinary existence..." She looked at the data on the tablet, her palm tightening as if she wanted to crush it, her e
"Is it really long?" Maia chuckled. "We're about to reach the resort. The performers and staff are probably still around. If you carry me into the resort, it'll become a joke, and quite a few people have seen us on the way...""I'm carrying my Maia, so it's only natural. Why would I be afraid of others seeing?" Cedric spoke confidently, with no intention of putting her down.Maia giggled and teased, "Cedric, I didn't know you liked carrying me so much.""Yes, and I also like sleeping with you."While Cedric carried her back to the resort, about a hundred meters away, Maia spotted a charming figure pressed against a well-built man."Isn't that Tiffany, who was with Fiona before?" Maia looked at the woman, whose laughter was charming, and then at the man beside Tiffany. "Is that the president of Freedom Entertainment?""Yes," Cedric affirmed."When did Tiffany get involved with Freedom Entertainment? She has always been with Fiona. Judging by their appearance, they seem to be le
“H-How could you? How could you throw your weight around and treat me this way? How could you talk to me like this? You don’t have the right! You can’t do this!” Tiffany yelled at Maia like a maniac. It was as if she wanted to grab everyone’s attention. She covered her face and cried. Maia fixed a steely-eyed gaze on her. She shrieked, “I’m warning you, Tiffany. Your tears might help you when you’re dealing with the likes of Martin, but they won’t work on me. Hell, it wouldn’t have helped even if you’re bleeding. “So, save your breath, shut your trap, and let the bodyguards take you upstairs. I might let you walk free if you come clean. You’re going to regret it if all you do is continue to scream and cry!”Tiffany was frightened, and her face was still wet with tears. Then, Cedric said coldly, “Take her upstairs.” The bodyguards nodded respectfully when they saw their master and said, “As you wish, Mr. Cedric!”They took Tiffany to the resort after they had cleared up the cr
There were many bodyguards present, each one a top-notch professional. Having them around conveyed the message that Maia was the only person who could deal with affairs on his behalf. They were to treat her words with the same magnitude as his. If anything happened to him, then she would take charge of the situation. Every step he made was calculated and deliberated. She smiled, looked at Cedric, and said softly, “I guess I can take care of them for you, but I’ll be claiming Mykonos Studio’s shares as my reward.”Cedric smiled lightly. It seemed it would not be so easy to hold himself above her now. The shares were supposed to be his as a reward. Now, she would take them all for her own. However, the truth was that he had never had an interest in the shares. She was the only thing he had ever cared about.“I belong to you. What does it matter if you take the shares?”Everything he owned belonged to her. From the moment she reemerged in his life, he had decided he belonged to h
Xander lowered his head and sighed heavily. Love made people blind. Then, he raised his head, looked at Cedric, and begged, “I betrayed your trust, Mr. Cedric. I’d gladly face the consequences of my actions, even if it meant losing my own life over it. However, please let Fiona go, Mr. Cedric. “Her parents got her when they were rather old. She was their only child. That was why they loved her unconditionally, which turned her into the arrogant and coddled young woman that she is today. That was why she did what she did. “Jealousy got the better of her, but I believe she regrets her actions very much now. She’ll repent. It was entirely my fault. She wouldn’t have been able to gain access to the twelfth floor if I hadn’t given the card key. It’s all my fault!”Xander was begging on Fiona’s behalf. He was even willing to shoulder all the blame for her. “It was my fault when all’s said and done. She couldn’t have done it without my help. Let me take the blame, Mr. Cedric. Please le
“I’ll tell you anything, everything! Just don’t kill me. Please. Don’t toss me into the ocean!” Tiffany groveled on the floor. She was trembling all over.“I bought the drug off the black market. Rumor has it that obscure celebrities would use any means necessary to rise to fame. S-So, I asked around and learned that these drugs are available on the black market. It wasn’t just an aphrodisiac. It also manipulates your mind. To put it in simpler terms…”Tiffany’s voice was trembling uncontrollably, “Once you ingest the drug, you’ll be completely obsessed over the next person you sleep with for the rest of your life. I didn’t quite believe it, but the seller was adamant about it. He said he had experimented with it multiple times and the results were the same.”“Multiple experiments? Did he test it on people?”“He did,” Tiffany said. “There was a girl who had an accident. That was who they tested it on. However, I have to admit this is all hearsay. I have no hard proof for it.”Maia
He had sex with a lady he was already obsessed with. There was no way to tell if the drug took its effect.“Cedric…”“What’s the matter?”“Can you take this seriously? This is serious!”He hugged her tighter and pressed against her. “What makes you think I’m not being serious, Maia?”“Hey!” She glared at him. “You’re impossible! I’ve only forgiven you. I didn’t agree to marry you again. Let me go. Who said you could hold me this tightly?”He smirked. “I couldn’t help myself.” He was just impossible!Cedric saw how embarrassed she was and gently scratched her nose. “Let’s go back to Prismara today. I’ll ask Baz to arrange the flight.” She was stunned for a while. Then, she said, “How did you know I intended to go back today?”“You can’t stop worrying about Errol. I can see it in your eyes.” He was so confident, as though he could read her mind. She nodded and said, “Ever since Mom was gone, Dad only cared about that other family of his. So, you could say Errol and I only h