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"Is there no way to use a stand-in?" Yaslyn asked with a puzzled expression.Zyra rolled her eyes. "I wish. However, no matter what I say, Henry refuses. He says the proximity is too intimate, and he is inclined to resist."'Henry… So prudish indeed. Wait, is he really this prudish?' Yaslyn thought. Her mind suddenly went back to the time when Henry brought her on stage and planted a fervent kiss on her forehead, leaving her astonished."Yaslyn, you have a good relationship with Henry. You must help me persuade him," Zyra implored."I understand. I'll go to him shortly."True to her word, it was not long before Yaslyn approached Henry.Henry, who sat beside the lake to clear his mind, blushed as Yaslyn approached. "What is it?""I heard you have a kissing scene with Zyra. Is that right ?"Henry nodded. "Yes, but I don't want to do it.""Henry, you're bound to encounter such scenes eventually in your acting career."Yaslyn did not know how to persuade him. After all, kissing a

"I... I don't know," the girl stuttered nervously, her speech beginning to falter under the strain.Yaslyn frowned as she looked at her. "You don't know? This is your last chance. Don't waste it."The girl trembled. "This... A stranger asked me to do this. She said consuming this herb would cause diarrhea, slowing down the film crew's schedule. I never thought it'd be poisonous..."Yaslyn let out a soft chuckle and replied gently, "How much did she pay you?""Fourteen thousand dollars in cash."'Just fourteen thousand dollars? Sadie is really stingy!' Yaslyn thought.She raised an eyebrow and leaned closer to the girl. "What's your name?"After some hesitation, the girl honestly replied, "My name is Lexi Hassel."Yaslyn shook her head in disappointment. "I've already called the police. You'd better turn yourself in. Perhaps you might receive a lighter sentence."'Prison…'Lexi broke down instantly, sobbing uncontrollably on the ground.However, Yaslyn had no patience to list

The next morning, Yaslyn made use of her advanced hacking skills and traced Xoan's location, immediately heading to him.Xoan was engrossed in the news, his fingers moving incessantly, diligently making notes."Xoan, there are some things I need to ask you."Yaslyn grabbed the remote and turned off the television. Xoan remained silent, his fingers trembling slightly before he continued writing down the remaining content. Seeing his indifference, Yaslyn snatched away his pen forcefully."Are Sadie and Yerick still in contact. Do you know about this?""I do."A simple acknowledgment. His eyes unveiled a hint of a brewing storm."Have you known that they have been intimate?" Yaslyn pressed relentlessly.Xoan's face soured, a complicated expression shading his features."What's your purpose in telling me this?"Yaslyn's voice sharp. "Yerick, your brother in name, is with your ex-girlfriend. Will you still be with Sadie?""It's none of your business."Xoan's gaze shifted, and he

"There are already people criticising Xoan for being a worthless man, and if they find out you are also engaged to someone else, wouldn't they turn around and condemn you?"Rowan laughed mysteriously, a hint of cunningness barely perceptible in his eyes."How about we wait a few days before letting this news break? It'll make Xoan look like the bad guy, and you can establish an image of someone heartbroken. Why not?"Yaslyn was taken aback, not expecting Rowan to have such an imaginative mind. She was momentarily at a loss for words. However, it was indeed a good idea.Seeing Yaslyn abandon the thought of posting on Instagram, Rowan gently touched her hair. "It's going to be revealed sooner or later that we're engaged. Might as well use this to teach Xoan a lesson."Yaslyn was perplexedly amused. "It's such a waste that you aren't in the public relations field.""Is your company hiring? If so, I'll apply," Rowan replied seriously.Yaslyn rolled her eyes. "Get lost. Why are you t

Xoan's gaze swirled with an unfamiliar emotion as he pushed Jay's hands away. "Get lost."Jay replied awkwardly, having his earlier enthusiasm extinguished. "I was just joking. If there's any 'marriage robbery,' it's your responsibility.""Why rob?" Xoan asked.Jay appeared offended. "You clearly have feelings for Yaslyn. Although I don't understand why you're with Sadie, anyone with half an eye can see you have no real affection for her."'Is it that obvious?'Xoan swirled the red wine in his glass, his expression shifting slightly."My mother was kidnapped by York. The condition is to force Yaslyn to break up with me and to make her return home for an engagement."The revelation hung in the air, thick with tension and intrigue.Jay froze, disbelief plastered on his face. "Why didn't you tell me about something this big earlier?"Xoan sighed. "Telling anyone wouldn't change a thing."Jay's voice grew louder, his concern evident. "Even if you didn't tell me, you should've tol