David's expression became gloomy as he was waiting for Rebecca to give him a definite answer. If Rebecca was hesitating, it meant she wasn't really into the idea. Perhaps she had already given her answer by not saying anything. David got it now.But people wouldn't give up that easily. He was determined to get an answer from Rebecca.He kept on staring at Rebecca. His throat felt as dry as a desert. He finally said, "Becca, do you accept or not?"Rebecca remained silent still.If David had confessed to her a month ago or even a few days ago, she would accept him without even thinking about it. However, after she came to know that he was also pretending to be naive while she was pretending to be drunk, she started to have doubts. Whether it was because of her family's feelings and other concerns about the future or because of what happened that day, she didn't feel comfortable giving David the answer he wanted. David didn't get a response, and he took that as his answ
"What … what did you say?" David asked surprisedly, as if he didn't hear Rebecca clearly. There was a hint of cautiousness in his inquiry. Rebecca didn't move and remained still. With her back facing David, she said casually, "I said I don't blame you. You don't have to apologize. I was just a bit shocked, plus … I was also feeling a bit sick."She could feel the pain throbbing deep in her nerves. She wouldn't be able to bear it even if she was made of steel. She then closed her eyes, hoping that it would make her feel better. She had no energy to utter any more words. Whether she was telling the truth or just messing up with David, David had finally calmed down too. Of course, it was not possible for her not to blame him. After all, she had never seen David behaving in that way. It was necessary for him to apologize to her because that was what she deserved.However, since David had been taking care of her for so many years, David did not need to be too apologetic as
Rebecca was feeling amused by the speed at which the messages were coming in. They were coming non-stop.She clicked on the pictures from Alex.The first one was the VIP ticket. The rest were pictures of the venue. Judging from the lighting, one can tell that the vibe was good.Soon enough, Alex sent a video.KVL finals would run for four days, and today was the first day.Alex sent a video that showed the six teams that would be competing in the finals entering the hall. With the host's passionate voice, one couldn't help but feel like they were part of the audience in the hall, cheering for their favorite team and anticipating the moment when their favorite team won the trophy. Before Rebecca could reply, Alex sent another video along with his own narration. The video was about the match itself. The players from both sides played a very exciting game. Alex actually didn't need to explain. Rebecca understood the rules of the game. One of the players from Team A will be
After deciding to use these few days as a buffer period, Rebecca wasted no time and immediately started packing her luggage.According to the guide sent by Alex, today was the first day of the competition. The entire season would last for four days. It meant that they had to stay in Crechester for at least a few days.They couldn't rush back overnight after watching the competition. If the matches dragged on and extra rounds were needed, the game would go on until the early morning. It would be foolish of them to rush back to Fairport instead of finding a hotel to rest.Moreover, Rebecca didn't agree to go to Crechester to just watch the competition.She had heard that Crechester was a picturesque city. There was a wetland park near the border with Fairport. It would be a good opportunity for her to explore the area.She didn't want to return to Fairport so soon, either.However, her family was here, and she was going to miss them a lot. She always reckoned that her parents a
The journey to Crechester went smoothly. It wasn't peak tourist season at this time of year, and with school about to start, most tourists had already left. The train wasn't too crowded as well, which was quite different from what Rebecca had seen in videos from abroad.From what she could recall, Fairport had always been a crowded city. It was terribly intimidating.But this journey had made her realize that was not always the case.Apart from the crowds, the newly renovated buildings had also caught her eye. If it weren't because she didn't have enough time, she would have taken her time and explored the nearby areas.The train from Fairport to Crechester took only half an hour, and the scenery along the journey was stunning.Rebecca had chosen a window seat. With her eyes wide open the entire journey, she rested her chin on her hand as she gazed at the rivers and trees.It was the end of summer, with autumn around the corner. There were no lotus flowers in the small ponds along the
"Bang!"Before the man could call Rebecca “pretty lady” again, a heavy thud echoed through the air. The passengers on the train all turned their heads after hearing the sound.As they turned and looked, they saw that Rebecca did a shoulder throw and slammed the man onto the ground. The whole coach went silent. Even the sound of the doors closing was lost to the silence.It was only when the doors closed completely, and the train started moving again that everyone was snapped out of their trance.The man was the first to react.Being thrown to the ground by a slender girl in front of so many people made the man feel absolutely embarrassed. As he got up from the ground, he started cursing at Rebecca. The cursing, mixed with a bunch of terribly vulgar words, made everyone feel uncomfortable.Rebecca couldn't help but furrow her brows. Even though she was still shocked that she had just successfully thrown an adult man to the ground with her bare hands, those dirty words di
The man was also someone who bullied the weak and feared the strong.Upon hearing Rebecca's words, he immediately apologized, as he wanted to resolve the issue as quickly as possible.His softened attitude was surprising, considering his earlier arrogance and disregard for others. Now, it was as if he could almost kneel down and kowtow to Rebecca.It was truly amusing to see.The farce didn't last long.Soon enough, the subway stopped at the next station. Taking advantage of the crowd getting on the train, the man swiftly squeezed his way out and disappeared from everyone’s sight.With that kind of agility, he might have actually thrived in cities like Seardale.After all, there were plenty of people like him in Seardale, but most of them couldn't run as fast as him. If caught, they would undoubtedly be beaten up.In this comparison, the man had definitely had it easy.Rebecca thought to herself and heaved a sigh. She then picked up her luggage, thanked the group of young, beautiful gi
In the pre-match predictions, based on XH Club's previous performance, they still had many fans who supported them. Although they barely made it into the playoffs, almost all the commentators predicted that XH still had a chance to win the championship.Unfortunately, due to Alex’s injury, he could only do so much.In fact, his determination had worsened the injury. He kept making mistakes during the playoffs, which caused the team to be eliminated in the very first round.They didn't even have a chance in the losers' bracket.What was even more embarrassing was that they lost to a small team from an overseas island state.As soon as the competition ended, criticism and insults flooded the internet.Not only was XH Club questioned and insulted by the fans and audiences, but the players themselves were also not spared.And at the forefront of these insults was Alex.After all, in esports, skills and strength were everything. No matter how great one was in the past, they would be critici
Penny didn't have much free time over the past three years.As she had envisioned, during the first year, she honed her acting skills amidst criticism while also working as a translator.Later on, she felt that acting didn't hold much appeal anymore. Moreover, realizing that there weren't any roles left for her, she gradually gave up and moved toward working behind the scenes.She had some work during this period.It seemed that a daring reality show, not caring about potential risks, decided to capitalize on her controversial popularity and invited her to participate in one of their programs.The reason Penny agreed to participate was because the show's first season had a good reputation, and the payment offered was reasonable.Continuously doing translations could be quite tiring. After discussing with Cecilia and weighing the pros and cons, she eventually signed up for this TV show.Unfortunately, she had underestimated the darker side of human nature.The show's production
"Really?" Zane blurted out, staring incredulously at Sam, who nodded calmly. His unruly and carefree demeanor was restrained, and his composed attitude showed that he wasn't joking.Zane fell silent again, furrowing his brow as he intently observed Sam.It was as if he thought everything through in an instant, giving up without hesitation. He didn't even remind Zane of the request from years ago to take care of Penny. Instead, he said this would be the last time he would help out.Logically speaking, this should be a satisfactory outcome for Zane. After all, from any perspective, the Lowe family's scion would only be a burden to Sam.Looking again at Sam's attitude, it seemed he didn't want Penny to know he was the one quietly spending money to handle things behind the scenes.Since there was no plan to meet her, he didn't need to worry about anything after that. If that was the case, it would be better to just end it early.That way, if Sam saw Penny falling in love, getting mar
All those old scoundrels from the Lowe family undoubtedly ranked the highest. Then there was Jessica, the entertainment industry's national goddess, who also played a significant role.Besides them, there were a few minor celebrities who didn't really make the cut.However, as Sam's partner and someone who watched him grow up, Zane privately hoped Sam could find a better girl.So, he advised, "There are plenty of socialites in Riverwood, and Amdale has no shortage of beautiful young ladies, either, and Rookfort isn't much different."You and the Lowe family's daughter haven't even officially met…""Who said I haven't met her?" Sam interrupted him without a second thought.He had even seen her twice. How could Zane say they hadn't even met yet?The first time, she gave him all the money she had. The second time, he spoke up to help her get that role.After these interactions, they could be considered acquaintances.Zane choked up and couldn't find the words to refute.He was s
Because Penny declined his offer, Zane didn't insist. After a bit of small talk, he ended the call.He politely mentioned that if she needed any help, she could call this number again. If he could assist in any way, he certainly would.However, Zanw knew very well that, given Penny's temperament, she would rather give up what she had than actively seek help from a stranger.Yes, to Penny, Zane was just a stranger. He was a person she had met once but didn't really know.This time, Penny didn't respond as coldly as she did when she was 18. Instead, she exchanged a couple of polite pleasantries, mentioned that she would reach out if needed, and then hung up the phone.After that, she let out a long sigh of relief and lay on the lounge chair on the balcony, gazing at the view outside the window.There were fluffy white clouds in the azure sky and the greenery visible in the neighborhood. Sparrows were chirping persistently as they darted through the forest, and the cicadas loudly bu
Although the other person said only one word, Penny could still tell he didn't have any ill intentions.Because of that faint sense of familiarity, Penny didn't hang up the phone immediately. "Hello? May I ask what this is about?"The unfamiliar and distant tone probably made the man on the other end of the phone pause for a moment. It was only after a brief silence that he responded."Young lady, don't you remember me? It's Zane Moran."His voice carried a laugh, with a hint of teasing.Only then did Penny remember who he was, but she wasn't happy at all.Zane meant no harm when that incident happened back then. But despite that, over the years that had passed, he became one of the people and things Penny would rather not recall.Whether it was the exam she missed, the incident where Spencer took her to the hotel against her will, or Zane, who gave her 30 dollars for a taxi ride.She just wanted to hide all of them deep in her memories.The recent events had particularly made
"I'm fine. You all don't have to look so worried. You're making it seem as if something bad is going to happen to me."Penny looked at the two people at the door who were showing a range of expressions, feeling speechless.Cecilia was provoked by her words, and her eyes turned red."We're worried about you. You have no idea what you look like right now. You're almost like one of those disheartened protagonists in novels who hated the world."Penny clicked her tongue twice and said, "Aren't you exaggerating?"She didn't believe it. She was just worried about money. It wasn't like she had become disillusioned with life.Besides, she didn't dislike this world at all. On the contrary, she really liked it.Whenever Penny came across posts online suggesting that all humans should just die, she always felt like rolling her eyes. If they wanted to die, they shouldn't drag others with them.When searching for her own role in movies, TV dramas, and novels, Penny particularly preferred re
Penny's way of clarifying things was to simply tell the truth.Sometimes, trying to cover things up would just lead to needing 100 more lies to continue the cover-up. That would often end up making things worse and more ridiculous.It was better to tell the truth about the situation.To answer the question of why she lashed out at the Lowe family, she briefly explained her experiences over the years.Why didn't she attend the final paper of the college entrance examinations? She personally reopened that old wound.As for that man in the hotel, Penny didn't have much of an impression of him anymore. She only remembered not taking his business card and accepting 30 dollars from him.Why did she show up at that man's hotel room? She wrote it down truthfully—it was her father who personally took her and left her at the hotel, wanting to trade her like a commodity.Every single word was carefully considered and written by Penny.She didn't share much of these things with Cecilia. Th
Once the official statements were released, Penny's career being ruined became a certainty.The only surprising thing was probably that after the film crew issued their statement, the largest investor also requested to withdraw.The film crew was completely shocked, but there was nothing they could do. The scion was willing to lose money just to withdraw his investment, so what could they do?The amount of money in the compensation was nothing compared to the amount that the scion planned to invest. The production team would incur a significant loss.With one less investor, the project's status was essentially downgraded. They had much less room to manipulate their gains now, too.One would understand why the scion was doing this if they used their brain a little.However, the protests from the audience couldn't be ignored, and compared to the investors, it was clearly more important to keep the show going.After all, they could always attract more sponsors, even if the amount o
In addition to the widespread backlash caused by the phone recording, Penny's academic credentials were also scrutinized and exposed.Before the college entrance exam, she had always been the top student in her school and had never ranked anything else.However, in the college entrance exam, she barely passed the minimum mark for key institutions, far below her usual performance.Some people speculated that she had been cheating during regular exams and that her actual abilities were much worse.However, the exam results could be checked online, and the fact that Penny scored zero on the last exam was surprising.It was even more shocking that she was admitted to a top-tier university despite missing an exam. It was truly exceptional.But few people paid attention to this information.After all, the achievements attained through hard work couldn't be faked. Even if the results weren't as expected, it was undeniable that she was stronger than many others.Regarding this topic, t