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The next day, not long after I arrived at the company–about an hour later–the front desk called through the internal line.
“Ms. Sinclair, someone is here to see you. He says he’s your friend.”
“Who?” I asked, puzzled.
My friends were just a few from Rivemon. They wouldn’t require an appointment to visit me at Starplay Entertainment, much less face any obstacles at the front desk.
“He said his name is Joel. You know him.”
When I heard that name, I froze instantly.
Prince Joel? Why is he here?
I pressed my lips together. Though I was confused, I didn’t think it was right to leave the werewolf prince standing at the front desk. Besides, someone had already taken photos of us dancing at the banquet–I didn’t want to cause any more commotion.
“Let him come to my office,” I said calmly.
The moment Joel saw me, he smiled and greeted me warmly. “Rosaline, do you still remember me?”
I gave a polite smile. I didn’t have any particular feelings toward Joel, and I had no idea why this werewolf prince was here.
A Eurotian noble werewolf probably wouldn’t have any business dealings in Rivemon.
“Of course I remember. I wonder why you are looking for me. Is there something you need, Prince Joel?” I asked with a courteous smile.
He most likely got my name and address in Rivemon, along with the company info, from Michelle. Had Michelle already started treating me as a love rival? She told him everything.
When Joel heard this, he smiled even more brightly, a look of pride on his face, like a child waiting for praise.
“Do you like the necklace I gave you?”
I widened my eyes instantly, and my mind jumped to that expensive handmade necklace from yesterday. At first, I thought Caden had sent it to surprise me–turns out it was from Joel.
I paused for a moment, then shook my head. “Thank you, Prince, but I … don’t really need such a valuable gift. I’m sorry.”
As I spoke, I returned to my desk, opened the drawer, and took out the jewelry box. “You should take it
back.”
As soon as Joel saw the jewelry box, he panicked, his eyes full of sincerity as he asked, “Why? Is it because
vou don’t like the rift I move vou? I can get vou comething else. I think this necklace looks creat
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“Isn’t Ms. Sinclair about to get engaged to Mr. Holbrook? Who’s this foreign guy? He looks like he’s really into her.”
I shook my head. “No, what I mean is that I really don’t need it. Oh … sorry, I have to take a call.”
Hearing the phone ring, I gave Joel a quick word, and when I noticed that it was Caden calling, I pressed my lips together. Since I wanted Joel to leave anyway, I might as well answer it in front of him.
“Hello, Caden. What’s up?”
Caden said with a smile, “I’m getting off work early today. There’s not much going on at the office. Want me to take you out for shopping?”
“Oh… I have a guest here. Maybe later.”
Joel didn’t know who Caden was, but he clearly noticed the intimacy between me and the person on the phone. Unable to hold back any longer, he said directly, “Rosaline, ever since you came to Michelle’s banquet, I haven’t been able to forget you. You’re gorgeous, and you dance so gracefully… I really like you. I hope you’ll be with me. I’ll always treat you well!”
Joel didn’t lower his voice at all, so even the employees outside the glass could vaguely hear him. Their faces lit up with surprise and gossip.
Of course, Caden heard it too.
“Who’s with you? Joel? The guy from Fostrau I ran into last time when I came to pick you up?”
I was startled too. His tone was clearly off–I had no mood to deal with Joel anymore. After all, Caden being jealous was the most dangerous thing.
I glanced at the man across from me, then hurriedly picked up the phone and walked out. “We’ll talk when I come downstairs, okay? You’re downstairs, right?”
After a moment, Caden finally replied with a quiet “Mm–hmm.”
I rushed out of the office and then out of the building. I immediately saw Caden’s car parked outside. I jogged over to Caden’s car, opened the door, and got in the passenger seat. I hurriedly said, “I don’t even know how Joel found this place. And that necklace yesterday was from him… Never mind that. Just drive. Don’t eat yet–go to your company. He followed me out.”
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I didn’t even get a chance to ask anything when I heard Rosaline hurriedly say all that in one go. Without any hesitation, I stepped on the gas and turned the car toward Eclipse Group.
What was originally a 30–minute drive only took 20. As soon as I goi out of the car, I grabbed Rosaline’s hand and quickly walked into the lobby and into the elevator, heading straight to the office, not caring about anyone’s gaze.
When the office door closed, Rosaline finally let out a long breath.
She looked at me helplessly as she said, “It’s that wolf prince who invited me to dance at Michelle’s ball last time. The necklace yesterday was also from him. He said he wants to be with me. I didn’t expect him to chase me all the way from Fostrau to Starplay Entertainment. When I came out to find you just now, he followed too. I had no choice but to come here with you first … Let’s talk about eating later.
I pressed my lips tightly and put my hands on my hips. Although I was a bit angry, Rosaline was being so honest that I couldn’t say anything. Still, I felt a bit jealous inside.
I looked up at Rosaline, and a thought suddenly formed in my mind. Without thinking, I said, “Let’s hold the bonding ceremony tomorrow. I don’t want other werewolves to covet you anymore.”
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By the Moon Goddess, this was definitely the calmest Caden I’d ever seen.
But I still felt a little helpless about what he said. After calming down, I couldn’t help but remind him, “But we’re getting engaged in a few days. Isn’t this idea a bit impulsive, Mr. Holbrook?”
Caden paused, thought for a moment, then changed his wording. “You’re right. Right after the engagement ceremony, we’ll gather the Eclipse Pack elders to hold the bonding ceremony for us. I really don’t want any other werewolves trying to win you over.”
I couldn’t help but let a smile tug at the corners of my lips. Although I hated Caden’s possessiveness, sometimes I found this heir’s childishness kind of cute.
In the end, I glanced at Caden and deliberately teased him with a smile in my eyes. “Well, that depends on how you behave. Otherwise, I won’t agree.
Caden clicked his tongue and smiled, walking straight toward me, just about to hug me when Joel suddenly barged in.
Yale also rushed in after him, shouting, “I’m sorry, Mr. Holbrook, Ms. Sinclair. He… he suddenly ran in saying he wanted to see Ms. Sinclair. I couldn’t stop him!”
When I saw Joel, I instinctively felt a headache coming. Although he was from Fostrau, he was a bit too enthusiastic…
Joel let out a snort and stared straight at me. When he saw Caden, his eyes widened even more.
“It’s you! You’re the man who called Rosaline, aren’t you?” Joel raised his chin arrogantly, speaking coldly,
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I frowned, helped Yale up, and pushed him out the door.
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When I closed the door, Caden’s aura was still flaring as he shouted, “Yes, I’m her fiancé.”
“Fiancé?” Joel didn’t back down at all. He bared his teeth, a wild look flashing in his eyes, and let out a challenging growl. “Then, from now on, I’ll compete fairly with you..I like her too, and I’m going to pursue
her.”
I really couldn’t help but facepalm.
Why did Joel have to provoke Caden, the king of jealousy?
Why couldn’t this prince from Fostrau understand what I was saying?
“Pursue her?” Caden sneered, looked at Joel with disdain, then walked over and pulled me into his arms in one swift motion. I was caught completely off guard.
“Let me tell you, we’re getting engaged next week. Mr. Joel, I suggest you face reality. Otherwise, I don’t mind letting your blood flow on the land of Rivemon!”
I frowned, feeling helpless inside.
But Joel didn’t seem fazed by Caden’s provocation. He even laughed out loud. “Why should I face reality? I’m the wolf prince of Fostrau. A woman I’ve set my sights on–I won’t give her up! You two haven’t even had the bonding ceremony yet, have you? As long as she’s not marked, I still have a chance. Hmph! Who knows if Rosaline will fall for me in the end?”
Joel’s response was full of confidence. Caden even laughed out loud when he heard that.
Even I felt this prince was a little too confident.
“Then we’ll see about that. Alright, Mr. Joel, if you have nothing else, please leave. We’re going to dinner
now.”
Caden withdrew his aura and ruthlessly issued the eviction order, then didn’t look at Joel again and simply took my hand and walked out.
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As Caden and I walked out of the company, I couldn’t help but sigh. “I really don’t get what he’s so hung up on…”
Caden had been holding my hand the whole time. When he heard me, he turned slightly to look at me. After a moment, he suddenly chuckled and shook his head.
I looked at him, confused. He’d been furious in the office just moments ago–so why was he smiling now?
And he was smiling for no reason.
“What’s so funny?” I asked, confused.
Caden shook his head. “Nothing. I just thought of how Joel looked earlier–kind of funny. Not that I’m laughing at him or anything. It’s just… my girl’s really charming. Can’t really blame others for falling for you.”
I looked at Caden for a couple of seconds before bursting into laughter. “You were so fired up earlier. I honestly thought you and Joel were about to turn into wolves and start fighting.”
Caden laughed and put an arm around my shoulders. “Guess I let my emotions get the best of me. I mean, watching another werewolf try to make a move on my girl–of course I got jealous!”
I smiled and said, “I’m sorry. I never meant for that to happen.”
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Caden leaned down and kissed me. “Rosaline, I can’t wait to marry you.”
I smiled lightly. “Then, we’ll see how you behave.”
Naomi’s POV:
At Chroma Lounge, I sat in a corner and downed the drink in my glass in one go.
The burning liquor hit hard, making me cough a few times. I quickly covered my mouth, catching the attention of a nearby werewolf bartender.
“Another one,” I said, locking eyes with him. I pressed my lips together and slid the empty glass forward, trying to sound tough.
“That’s a strong drink. Careful, or you’ll end up drunk,” the werewolf bartender said with a hint of concern, glancing toward another booth across the room.
“Not your business.” I cut him off, eyes lowered, watching the water droplets slide down the glass.
I sniffed quietly, but the music in the bar started to fade–replaced by the echo of Jasper’s words in my head:
“Naomi’s always been like a little sister to me.”
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Biting my lower lip, I gripped the glass tightly and forced down another gulp, smiling wryly.
I’d been fooling myself all along.
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I’d been by Jasper’s side for so long, quietly in love with him. Even after he rejected me when I finally gathered the courage to confess, I kept holding on to the belief that I was special to him.
His kindness, smile, the way he treated me… all of it made me think there was something more.
The memory made my eyes burn, and my grip on the glass tightened little by little.
My phone suddenly buzzed in my pocket. For a moment, I thought it might be Jasper. I hurried to check- only to feel a pang of disappointment when I saw it was just my manager.
“Naomi, where are you? You have a shoot tomorrow. The script’s already been sent.” My manager’s voice came through the phone.
“I don’t want to… “I murmured, downing the rest of my drink.
Hearing the loud music on my end, my manager’s tone grew tense. “What’s that noise? Where are you? Don’t tell me you’re at—”
“So noisy…” I muttered and hung up without hesitation.
The alcohol was making everything feel fuzzy, my head starting to spin. Through the haze, I saw a tall werewolf approaching.
“Well, what a coincidence.” Kelsey sat beside me. “Came alone?”
The moment I saw Kelsey, I frowned in irritation. He’d been bothering me with bad intentions for a while now, and the last time Jasper stood up for me, he got into big trouble.
And now, of all places, I had to run into this annoying guy at a bar?
I had no intention of dealing with him. I got up to leave, but a wave of dizziness hit me hard.
“Easy there,” Kelsey said, quickly reaching out to steady me..
“Let go.” I tried to pull away from Kelsey’s hand, but my body felt weaker the more I struggled, as all the strength had drained from me.
Although my alcohol tolerance wasn’t good, two glasses shouldn’t have hit me this hard.
I reached up to rub my temples, but my vision was starting to blur.
What was happening to me?
A surge of panic rose in me. I wanted to push Kelsey away, but I was too weak.
My mind started to go numb, and the sounds around me faded into a blur.
… “I
“Why… Why would you do this to me … ” I forced the words out with what little strength I had left, just before everything went dark
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I watched as that sleazy werewolf pulled out a few bills and tossed them on the bar. With a chorus of whistles and cheers from the other werewolves, he led Naomi away.
He ran a hand over her cheek and said with a disgusting smirk, “Don’t worry. I will take good care of you.”
That was it. I couldn’t take it anymore. I charged forward and slammed my fist straight into the defenseless werewolf’s face.
He staggered from the blow.
I immediately caught Naomi, keeping her from collapsing.
“You son of a-!” The werewolf spat on the ground, eyes burning with rage.
“Pathetic scum,” I shot back. As a doctor, I could tell right away that Naomi had been drugged. I never expected the bartender to collude with such scum to drug and harm people.
“Who the hell do you think you are? Stay out of it,” he growled, his face darkening before he shifted into a black wolf.
I chuckled, gently setting Naomi down. Then I shifted too, baring my claws as I faced the sleazy drunkard.
Naomi’s POV:
I didn’t know how long I’d been out, but faint sounds slowly reached my ears. I opened my eyes to find myself in a room I didn’t recognize.
A wave of panic hit me. I tried to remember what happened, but my mind was blank.
“You’re awake?”
A deep, steady voice spoke. I turned my head and saw a tall, handsome werewolf entering the room, holding a glass of water.
Fear gripped me instantly. I tried to sit up, but my limbs felt heavy, making it impossible to move.
“Who are you? What did you do to me?” I regretted it. I never should’ve gone drinking at that bar. Now I’d landed myself in serious trouble.
I panicked. I clutched the blanket tightly, completely at a loss for what to do.
“Don’t be afraid, I’m not a bad guy,” he said quickly, noticing how tense I was. He raised his hands in a calming gesture. “I’m Samuel Foster, a doctor. You were drugged at the bar last night–someone almost took you. I brought you here to keep you safe.”
As he spoke, he pointed to a medical kit by the bed and awkwardly handed me an ID badge. He seemed
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I took the ID badge from him and saw his name–Samuel Foster–clearly printed on it. Glancing down at my rolled–up sleeve, I noticed the bandage on my arm.
I looked up at him, studying his face. He didn’t seem like a bad guy.
“You… saved me?”
I rubbed my temples, trying to recall what had happened at the bar. After a moment, one name came back to me–Kelsey Row.
“Actually, I’m a fan. I’ve seen some of your movies.” Samuel picked up the ice pack that had fallen on the bed, pursed his lips, and chuckled. “Yesterday at the bar, I saw that werewolf and the waiter seemed to be discussing something before he took you away. I was worried, so I followed you and that guy indeed had bad intentions. I even fought his wolf, and won, of course.”
As Samuel spoke, a cold feeling crept over me. The memories from last night were starting to come back, piece by piece.
It had to be Kelsey–that shameless bastard–who drugged me.
If I hadn’t run into Samuel … I didn’t even want to think about what could’ve happened.
I sighed and lowered my gaze as I murmured, “Thank you. If it weren’t for you, I …”
Samuel passed me a cup and said softly, “You should be more cautious. Not just because you’re a public figure–any woman going to a bar alone needs to stay alert.”
I nodded slightly and took a sip silently. But then something clicked in my mind. I suddenly sat up and started looking around the room in a rush.
Startled by my sudden movement, Samuel quickly set the thermometer aside and asked, “What are you looking for?”
“Have you seen my phone?” I asked, trying to stay calm. I’d been out all night–if my manager found out, there was no way I’d get off easy.
I turned and spotted it on the nightstand. I rushed over, only to realize it had shut off. I panicked.
I vaguely remembered hanging up on my manager last night, and now the phone was off.
Great. I was so screwed. What if the company blacklisted me over this?
“What’s going on?” Samuel asked, noticing I was still frozen by the bed, a hint of worry in his tone.
I slowly turned to look up at him, feeling a little guilty, and asked, “Hey, my lifesaver, do you have a charger?”
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“I didn’t ignore your call on purpose. My phone ran out of battery and turned itself off.”
I sat on the edge of the bed, quietly taking in my manager’s scolding.
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“Naomi, can you please be more mindful? You’re a public figure. Everything you do is being watched by the media!”
I quietly moved the phone away from my car and sniffled, cager to end the call. “Got it, got it. I’ll head back right away.”
“Where are you now? I’ll pick you up,” my manager said, the sound of a door opening and closing in the background–clearly getting ready to leave.
“I’m at-” I started to answer, but stopped when I remembered I was at someone else’s place. I quickly said, “No need! I can make it back on my own. I’ll go straight to the company–no need to go out of your way.”
My manager immediately picked up on my tone and pressed, “Naomi, don’t tell me you’re seeing someone?”
I froze for a second.
I wished I were But the person I loved didn’t feel the same way.
“How could I be dating anyone? I’m heading back to the company now. Let’s talk about everything that happened yesterday in person.”
I hung up and unplugged my phone from the charger.
“Thank you so much, Mr. Foster,” I said with a grateful smile, looking at Samuel.
“You’ve already thanked me so many times,” Samuel replied with a hint of exasperation, shaking his head. Then, in a steady voice, he added, “The fever’s gone down. Just be mindful of your diet and get plenty of rest over the next three days.”
I looked up at Samuel and teased, “You do sound like a doctor–so annoyingly serious.”
Samuel chuckled at that. “Occupational habit.”
“Either way, I’m truly grateful,” I said as I stood and gave him a deep, respectful bow.
Samuel’s POV:
As Naomi bowed to me, I was briefly taken aback.
I first became a fan by pure chance, but what surprised me most was how different she was in real life compared to the image on screen.
“Do you have a pen and some paper?” Naomi looked up at me, her smile revealing two small dimples.
I wasn’t sure what she was up to, but I pulled a notebook from the shelf and handed it to her.
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I glanced at Naomi, a bit surprised.
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She playfully stuck out her tongue and tilted her head. “Consider it a fan perk–my autograph and a hand- drawn sketch. Not bad, right? You’re the first to get one.”
“I’ll keep it safe,” I said, closing the notebook with a simile on my lips.
“I should get going,” Naomi said, then paused. “And about everything that happened yesterday and today—I hope you can keep it between us.”
I nodded and said, “Let me drive you back. It’s hard to catch a cab around here, and if the paparazzi spot you, it could be a problem.”
Naomi thought it over for a moment, and nodded in agreement. She followed me to the garage.
Naomi’s POV:
Samuel was driving, while I sat quietly, watching the scenery blur past the window. A strange mix of emotions stirred up inside me.
My fingers absentmindedly traced the edges of my phone case, until I finally slipped it off.
This phone case was bought by Jasper.
At the time, it looked like a couple set.
Thinking about it now, that little fantasy of mine felt ridiculous.
Lost in thought, I didn’t even notice the car had come to a smooth stop. Snapping back to reality, I turned to Samuel with a smile. “Thanks. Sorry for the trouble.”
Samuel didn’t say anything; he just shook his head and got out to open the car door for me.
We exchanged a few more words before he drove off. I took a deep breath, about to head into the company building, when Rosaline suddenly appeared in front of me…
I blinked in surprise. “Rosaline?”
“Who was the guy that dropped you off just now? And your manager said you didn’t come home at all last night?” Rosaline glanced toward the direction Samuel had driven off.
Hearing that, my face fell as the events from last night came rushing back. I told her everything that had happened at the bar.
“Kelsey? You mean that spoiled rich kid who’s been pestering you?” Rosaline frowned.
I nodded. Just thinking about last night still left me shaken.
Rosaline patted my shoulder, saying firmly, “Naomi, you need to report this to the police right away. I’ll check the surveillance footage. We can’t let Kelsey get away with this.”
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Rosaline noticed my hesitation, and her tone became serious. “Naomi, if we don’t teach someone like him a lesson, he’ll only keep crossing the line. Don’t worry, I’ll take care of this.”
Her eyes turned cold as she continued, “Anyone who dares mess with someone under my watch–I won’t let him get away with it.”
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After discussing with Naomi’s manager, I immediately accessed the security footage from the bar and parking lot that night. Every move Kelsey made was captured clearly.
Naomi followed my advice and reported it to the werewolf police station. With a bit of pressure from my end behind the scenes, the werewolf officers quickly brought in Kelsey for questioning.
“This has nothing to do with me. I just saw she was drunk and kindly offered to take her home. And that so- called witness you brought in beat me up pretty badly. The cut on my lip still hasn’t healed. For all we know, the two of them are working together to extort me.”
As he spoke, Kelsey pointed to the injury on his lip, a smug look on his face. “See this? I’m hurt. I want a medical assessment, and I’m pressing charges against your witness for assault.”
I stood outside the interrogation room, frowning as I listened through the glass.
This pervert really didn’t know when to quit.
I sneered and handed the surveillance footage to the werewolf officer.
The moment the evidence was shown, Kelsey’s confidence shattered. Panic crept into his voice as he snapped, “This is defamation! I want my lawyer, or you can call my father! Do you know who he is?!”
“Officer, with both witness statements and solid evidence, his denials are pointless,” Naomi’s manager said calmly, facing the werewolf officers. “You should also look into the bartender from last night. I’m sure he can offer additional information.”
After that, everything went pretty smoothly. With solid evidence, Kelsey was officially detained.
Of course, his clan quietly pulled some strings, and he was released after a brief detainment.
But that was a story for another time.
As soon as he was detained, I moved quickly with a PR strategy to bury the incident. Not a single word made it to the public.
After we left the werewolf police station, Naomi sat quietly in the car, stealing cautious glances at me before finally saying, “Thank you, Rosaline.”
“Next time, let your manager know where you’re going–every time. Got it?” I said calmly.
This situation wasn’t difficult for me to handle, so it didn’t take much effort. What concerned me was that Naomi had such low vigilance.
“I know I was wrong …” Naomi murmured softly.
“But why were you at the bar alone in the first place?” I turned to look at her.
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I could pretty much guess what was going on, but seeing Naomi like that, I didn’t press further. I glanced down at my phone and noticed a missed call from Caden.
I was stunned. I’d been so caught up handling Naomi’s situation all day, I didn’t even know when Caden
called.
I had planned to call him back, but just as I picked up my phone, another call from the company came in. One thing led to another, and before I knew it, I’d completely forgotten about Caden’s call.
That night, when I got home, I saw Caden sitting alone on the couch, calmly watching TV.
“Cade, I’m back,” I said lazily as I walked over. But unlike usual, he didn’t pull me into his arms. He just sat there, still and silent.
“Why didn’t you pick up my call?” Caden turned to me, his expression cold.
“Sorry, Caden. I forgot,” I said, looping my arms around his, my tone soft and a little playful.
He suddenly grabbed my wrist and pulled me into his lap. “Who were you with today? Don’t tell me that so- called prince showed up again.”
I blinked at him, then draped my arms around his neck and said with a teasing smile, “His name is Joel.”
Sure enough, the moment I said his name, Caden’s face grew even darker, and his grip on me tightened.
“Caden, that hurts,” I said with a soft whine, pouting in protest.
He eased up a little, but his intense gaze never left my face.
It wasn’t often I saw Caden like this, and somehow, it only made me want to tease him even more.
“What if … I really did go see Prince Joel?” I asked with a teasing smile.
Caden didn’t respond, but the stormy look on his face said it all.
“Rosaline,” he finally said, his voice low and cold as ice.
I tilted my head playfully and grinned. “As if I’d do that! I spent the whole day at the company, then handled Naomi’s situation. I saw you called, but got caught up with other things and just forgot.”
Seeing Caden’s silence, I glanced at him and teased, “Mr. Holbrook, are you jealous?”
“Yes, I am,” Caden answered without hesitation, meeting my gaze.
His answer surprised me for a moment.
“I don’t like you interacting with other werewolves, especially—”
Before he could finish, I leaned down and planted a kiss on his lips.
“Mr. Holbrook, I love you.”
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The sight of her like this completely captivated me.
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I raised an eyebrow, pulling her closer, and Rosaline smiled before leaning in to kiss me with her soft, red lips.
The passionate kiss made the room grow warmer by the second.
But just as we were completely lost in the moment, Rosaline’s phone rang.
She came to her senses, her eyes still dazed as she gasped, “I … I need to take this call … ”
Reluctantly, I released her.
Rosaline picked up her phone, glanced at it, and then exclaimed with delight, “Grandpa!”
On the other end of the phone, Rosaline’s grandfather’s hearty voice came through. “I’ve booked my flight for tomorrow to Rivemon.”
“Really? That’s amazing!” Rosaline’s face lit up with joy. “I’ll go pick you up from the airport tomorrow.”
“Okay,” her grandpa replied, and then the call ended. Rosaline set the phone down, adjusted her clothes, and turned to me. “Grandpa’s coming tomorrow.”
I smiled and nodded. “I’ll go with you to the airport tomorrow.”
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The next day, I woke up early.
Today was the day my grandpa was coming back from abroad. I was so excited last night that I couldn’t fall asleep, thinking about how I’d finally get to see him today.
The three months I had promised him were almost up.
Thinking back to when I first arrived in Rivemon, my life at Eclipse Group now felt like a dream.
How things have changed.
“I’ll go with you to the airport to pick up Grandpa,” Caden said slowly as he opened the door.
I smiled and nodded. “Okay, Grandpa will be happy to see you.”
My grandpa had always had a good impression of Caden, and now, seeing how well Caden and I were getting along, I was sure he’d be even more at ease.
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I was raised by my grandpa, and we share a deep bond. He used to be so busy with work, but now he finally had the time to travel. I hoped he had a great time.
“Once we meet him, you can ask him yourself,” Caden said, teasing me as I kept rambling on.
We arrived at the airport, and Caden parked the car before walking with me into the terminal.
“The flight lands in about ten minutes,” he said, checking the rolling screen. “Want to sit down and relax for a bit? He won’t be off the plane for a while.”
I shook my head, my gaze fixed firmly on the exit. “No, I want to see Grandpa as soon as he comes out. The plane might land early.”
For the next ten minutes, I kept my eyes locked on the exit, cagerly waiting for my grandpa to appear.
The airport’s announcement came over the loudspeaker, “The flight from Dumeirah to Rivemon has landed. Please disembark in an orderly manner.” My eyes lit up at the sound, and I hurried forward a few steps.
My grandpa spotted me as soon as he stepped out and called out loudly, “Ah, my dear granddaughter…
I hurried over, taking his luggage. “Grandpa, were you tired on the plane? How was your trip around the world?”
“It was wonderful. The landscapes abroad are all so unique and beautiful,” my grandpa said, smiling kindly. “When you two get married and go on your honeymoon, make sure to travel more and see the world.”
“Oh, Grandpa… “I blushed a little when he brought up marriage, playfully protesting.
Caden walked over and politely greeted my grandpa, then thoughtfully took the suitcase from my hands. “Let me carry this for you.”
Seeing Caden treat me so kindly, my grandpa’s smile grew wider.
“I’m getting more pleased with Caden. As long as you treat Rosie well, that’s all that matters,” my grandpa said earnestly.
“Of course, I’ll make Rosaline the happiest woman in the world,” Caden said, his voice low and filled with certainty.
“Great!” Grandpa nodded repeatedly, his eyes shining with approval for Caden.
As I watched my grandpa shower Caden with praise, I leaned on his arm and playfully pouted. “Grandpa, so who’s the real family here, me or him?”
“Jealous, huh?” my grandpa chuckled, giving my hand a light pat before looking at Caden. “My granddaughter might seem mature, but she still has her childish side. I hope you’ll treat her well and make sure she never suffers.”
Caden nodded seriously, earnestly saying, “You don’t have to worry. I’ll take care of Rosaline and ensure she
never suffers.”
He wrapped his arm around my shoulders, smiling gently.
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I nodded in agreement. “Yeah, Mr. Richard, the Alpha of Eclipse Group, was really excited when he found out you’d be coming to Rivemon for our engagement ceremony. He’s been looking forward to it.”
My grandpa smiled and nodded. “Okay. It’s been a long time since I last saw your grandpa. Is he doing well? We haven’t had a meal together since the world tour.”
“He’s doing well, still healthy, but he wants to travel like you,” Caden said with a chuckle. “When he saw you traveling, he felt a bit envious.”
Sitting in the back seat with my grandfather, seeing Caden and him chatting so happily warmed my heart. It made me so happy.
They were the two people I cherished most in my life, and seeing them get along so well was all I had ever wished for.
From a distance, we could see Richard standing at the door of the Holbrooks‘ old mansion, leaning on a
cane.
Seeing this, Caden said softly, “Grandpa has been waiting at the door. He’s probably been waiting for quite some time.”
As the car came to a stop, Richard smiled and walked over. “Hubert, you’re finally back! Your world tour took quite a long time.”
He reached out and firmly shook my grandpa’s hand, saying, “It’s been a while.”
“It indeed has been a while. I brought back some gifts for you from abroad.” My grandpa gestured for me to give them. “And some small gifts for your family too
After a bit of small talk, the two old men walked into the living room side by side.
Richard turned back and, noticing Caden and me, smiled warmly. “Look how perfect these two are together. Us old guys can finally be at ease.”
“You’re right,” my grandfather chimed in with a smile. “Rosie and Caden are about to get engaged. We’ll soon be one big family. Caden is a great young man, always so good to Rosie.”
Hearing the teasing from the elders, I felt a bit embarrassed. I lowered my head and gently linked arms with Caden.
Seeing this, Richard’s smile grew even brighter. “I hope after the engagement, Rosie will have a child soon, so we can enjoy the joy of having four generations together.”
Grandfather lightly patted my shoulder. “Rosie, did you hear that? You have an important job to do. You two should hurry up and have a baby so we can finally Have a great–grandchild to spoil.”
His blunt comment made me feel a little shy. I lowered my head, blushing, too embarrassed to speak.
“Both Grandpas, Rosaline’s a bit shy,” Caden said, tight holding my hand to rescue me from the awkwardness. “Let’s not tease her too much. How about we head to the dining room first?”
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Seeing Caden protect me like that, my grandfather’s face broke into a pleased smile.
They walked happily into the dining room, but suddenly, a knock came from the door.
“Who’s that?” I heard the sound from the door. “Did Richard invite someone else today?”
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Richard stood up to open the door, but Caden stopped him. “Grandpa, I’ll get it. You and Mr. Hubert can stay here and enjoy your tea.”
I followed Caden to the door. When we opened it, I was surprised to see Eleanor and Queenie standing there.
As soon as Eleanor’s eyes met mine, her smile vanished. “What are you doing here?”
“Why can’t I be here?” I asked coldly.
I frowned. How did Eleanor and Queenie suddenly show up?
It was supposed to be a happy day with my grandfather returning from abroad, but as soon as I saw those two women, all my good mood disappeared.
Caden responded coldly, “Grandpa’s hosting a lunch to welcome Mr. Hubert, so of course, Rosaline is here.”
Queenie’s expression shifted, and when Eleanor was put in her place by her son, she also looked unhappy. “Where’s your grandfather?”
“In the dining room,” Caden replied indifferently, taking my hand. “Grandpa just said he hopes Rosaline will have a child soon to enjoy family happiness. Don’t ruin his mood.”
Caden’s tone was cold as he subtly warned Eleanor.
Eleanor scoffed and walked into the dining room with Queenie. As soon as she saw Richard, her face lit up with a smile. “I brought Queenie to visit you. We brought a gift for you.”
“Grandpa, how have you been lately?” Queenie asked thoughtfully.
I watched them with a cold gaze, unimpressed by their act. While I understood Richard’s kindness, if it were me, I could never tolerate something like poisoning the current Alpha.
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Richard nodded. “You’ve come at just the right time. Hubert is back from his world tour, and I’m hosting a feast to welcome him.”
“Hello, Mr. Hubert,” Eleanor said with a fake smile, pulling Queenie beside her. “This is Caden’s cousin, Queenie Holbrook. They grew up together, childhood friends with a very close bond.”
“Hello, Mr. Hubert,” Queenie said obediently, following Eleanor’s lead.
Eleanor’s unnecessary words seemed to annoy Richard and he coughed.
The atmosphere in the dining room became a bit awkward. Richard said coldly, “Let’s eat. The food is ready in the kitchen, and there’s plenty of it. Let’s enjoy a nice meal together as a family.”
Queenie’s POV:
Family?
Those words were like a sharp sting to me.
How could that shameless Omega, Rosaline, ever belong to my family?
Caden, on the other hand, kept serving Rosaline food, His eyes filled with tenderness. “You should try this. It’s good.”
Caden’s gentle and thoughtful actions hurt me deeply. I lowered my head, eating the food on my plate, but I had no appetite at all.
“Caden, don’t just look after Rosaline. You should eat too,” Hubert said with a smile.
Rosaline’s bowl was already full, brimming with colorful dishes, each one a reflection of Caden’s love for her.
Watching Caden’s gentle gaze toward Rosaline, I felt consumed by jealousy, my anger bubbling up. I could only look helplessly at my aunt.
My aunt gave me a subtle look before deliberately dropping her fork. “Oh no, my fork fell. Rosaline, could you pick it up for me?”
She purposely dropped it in the center of the table, knowing Rosaline would have to bend down and duck under the table to retrieve it.
Let’s see how smug you can be now, Omega. Get under the table and bow your head like you should.
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I was speechless.
What did Eleanor think I was? A maid?
Before I could say anything
my grandpa spoke up, “Can’t you pick it up yourself?
“If you don’t want to, just ask for another one. Rosie has been my precious granddaughter since she was
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Who do you think you are?” my grandpa said domineeringly.
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Eleanor stood there, awkwardly frozen, unsure of what to do.
She didn’t know whether to pick up the fork or ask for a new one,
I secretly smirked. She deserved it.
Queenie, who had been observing the situation closely quickly spoke up, her voice sweet. “Aunt Eleanor, let me pick it up for you. I know you prefer using this fork.”
Queenie gave a fake, understanding smile, looked up at me, and said, “Honestly, picking up a fork is no big deal. It’s not that hard. Some people just don’t know their place and can’t even do something this simple.”
“I have a housemaid at home for these things, and Caden cares about me, so he doesn’t want me doing them,” I said, looking at Queenie coldly. “Besides, you were right next to the fork earlier. Why didn’t you pick it up then? Trying to build an image now?”
“You!” Queenie’s face stiffened. With a frown, she bent down to pick up the fork, clearly annoyed.
Queenie’s POV:
Leame to the old mansion with my aunt to investigate the past. Unexpectedly, I ran into Rosaline. What bad luck!
What drove me even crazier was seeing how Caden treated Rosaline–so kind, so gentle. The jealousy I felt was unbearable.
What did that Omega have that was so special? How could she win his heart?
Next week was supposed to be their engagement ceremony. The last time they were set to get engaged, I secretly poisoned Richard, and with Heidi’s appearance their engagement had fallen apart. Rosaline even broke up with Caden.
Yet in just a few months, they had reconciled, and their relationship seemed stronger than ever. Now they were about to get engaged again!
Moon Goddess, what was going on?
A burning jealousy flared up
in
my
chest.
If looks could kill, Rosaline would have already been torn apart a thousand times over
I silently clenched my fist.
Rosaline, that Omega bitch–I wasn’t going to let her get away with this!
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The whole lunch had been ruined because of Eleanor and Queenie. What was supposed to be a pleasant time was spoiled by them.
After finishing lunch, I stood up and, feeling a bit down said to my grandpa, “You stay here. Caden and I will head out first.”
My grandpa was only staying in the country for a few days this time. After the engagement ceremony, he would resume his world tour.
So, I arranged for my grandfather to stay at the Eclipse Group’s old mansion, which was also Richard’s idea.
“Okay.” Grandpa nodded with a smile.
After leaving the old mansion, I got into Caden’s car. “Can you take me back to New Moon City? I’m feeling a bit tired and just want to rest for a while.”
“Are you okay? Is something wrong?” Caden’s gaze was filled with concern.
I smiled and replied, “I’m fine, just a little tired.”
“Okay.” Caden nodded, driving me back to New Moon City before heading off to work.
I was about to take a nap when I suddenly got a call from Naomi.
I picked up the phone, confused. “Naomi, what’s up?”
“Rosaline, you need to come to the office right now.” Naomi’s voice sounded urgent.
My heart skipped a beat. “What happened?”
“That Prince Joel … He’s making quite a scene,” Naomi said on the other end of the line. “There are roses everywhere at the company entrance, banners, and even an entire team of attendants, all making a big show of proposing to you. There are reporters everywhere. Jasper is trying to reason with him.”
“Ugh?” I groaned, rubbing my forehead in frustration.
What was Joel up to?
Didn’t I make myself clear to him already?
“Okay, I know. I’m coming to handle it now,” I said coldly.
When I arrived at the main entrance of Starplay Entertainment, it was just as Naomi had described–quite
à scene.
The company was surrounded by lush blue roses in beautiful patterns, with large letters in the center saying: “Rosaline, I love you!”
Banners were hung on the surrounding buildings, each one featuring heartfelt confessions of love.
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The bigger the scene, the more of a headache it gave me.
A crowd of eager werewolf reporters surrounded Joel, scrambling to get interviews.
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“Prince Joel, could you tell us when you first met Ms. Sinclair? Was it love at first sight?” a werewolf reporter asked, holding the microphone out to him..
“That’s right,” Joel nodded sincerely. “I met Ms. Sinclair at a banquet in Fostrau. It was love at first sight. Rosaline is my dream girl. I love her! I want to mark her as my destined mate!”
“How romantic! But, Your Highness, are you aware that Ms. Sinclair is engaged to Mr. Holbrook? Their engagement party is next weekend. Do you have any thoughts on that?” the reporter pressed.
“Oh, I know.” Joel shrugged, still smiling. “It’s just an engagement–no big deal. As long as she hasn’t been marked, I have every right to pursue her.”
That was the first thing I heard when I arrived at Starplay Entertainment.
Was Joel out of his mind?
Didn’t I make things clear to him? I was Caden’s fiancée, and we were in love. What was Joel trying to pull
now?
“Ms. Sinclair has arrived!” a sharp–eyed reporter called out excitedly.
In an instant, a crowd of reporters swarmed me, cameras flashing and microphones pointing right at me.
“Ms. Sinclair, what’s your connection to Prince Joel? He claims it was love at first sight–how do you feel about that? What’s your take on this?”
“Does Mr. Holbrook know that Prince Joel is pursuing you? Will this affect your engagement ceremony next weekend?”
“Ms. Sinclair, are you considering breaking up with Mr. Holbrook to be with Prince Joel? Or are you leading them both on? There were rumors about you and Jasper before–are you involved with multiple
men?”
I frowned and said firmly, “Caden and I will be getting engaged as planned. Please stop with the baseless speculation. That’s all.”
As soon as I finished, I brushed past the reporters and had the werewolf bodyguards block them
“Rosaline, you’re finally here for work!” Joel lit up the moment he saw me; his bright blue eyes filled with excitement and admiration.
“I’ve got a special surprise for you–hope you like it,” he said, like a magician revealing a trick, pulling out a bouquet of roses, and dropping to one knee.
A surprise? More like a jump scare.
“Come on, get up,” I said, seeing that Joel wasn’t planning to stand until I took the roses. I reached out to help him up.
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Once on his feet, he looked at me with affection. “Rosaline, is it the roses you don’t like? Just tell me what you like. Whatever it is, I’ll get it for you. Even if you want the stars, I’ll find a way to pick it for you.”
I was so tempted to shift into wolf form and let Freya take a bite out of this outrageously shameless prince.
After some thought, I took a deep breath and said, “Come with me.”
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I led Joel straight into the lounge at Starplay Entertainment and pointed at the couch. “Sit.”
Joel sat down, his eyes never leaving me for a second.
“Joel, we need to have a serious talk.” I sat down beside him, my tone serious.
“Okay!” Joel nodded.
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I cleared my throat. “I’m sure you’re aware of my relationship with Caden. We’re getting engaged next week.”
“I know, but so what?” Joel’s eyes dimmed slightly, but he still put on a brave face.
I sighed. A werewolf prince from Fostrau, crossing continents just to pursue me–most people would probably be swept off their feet by now.
Too bad I was not like most people.
Joel’s eyes were full of emotion as he looked at me, saying sincerely, “Ms. Sinclair, just give me a chance. Get to know me. I believe you’ll realize I’m a better match for you than Caden.”
“That won’t be necessary.” I rubbed my temples, trying to stay patient. “I’ve already found my true love- Caden. We love each other, and nothing will change that. Prince Joel, you’re an incredible man. I’m sure there’s someone out there who’s a better fit for you than I am.”
My clear rejection drained the color from Joel’s face.
Still, he lifted his head stubbornly, those bright blue eyes full of determination. “Rosaline, maybe you don’t like me—but you can’t stop me from liking you. I have the right to pursue you!”
I felt a headache coming on. Why was this prince so stubborn?
Why couldn’t he get it?
Angry and fed up, I got up and walked away, leaving Joel behind without another word.
It didn’t take long before the news hit the trendy search
“Breaking news! Eurotian royal heir Prince Joel confesses to Starplay Entertainment CEO Rosaline Sinclair in public!”
The comments flooded in–some filled with admiration, others laced with harsh criticism.
“Oh my god, it’s really Prince Joel! He’s so handsome and romantic–Rosaline is so lucky!”
“Wasn’t Rosaline supposed to be getting engaged to the heir of Eclipse Group? Now she’s involved with Prince Joel too?”
“Isn’t it obvious? Rosaline’s just a shameless flirt, stringing along every man she can–Jasper, Mr. Holbrook, Prince Joel–they’ve all bewitched by her!”
“Shameless!”
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Caden’s POV:
I stared at the news on my phone, cach headline about Joel confessing to Rosaline hitting me like a punch to the gut.
Especially that photo–Joel down on one knee, holding out a bouquet of roses, and Rosaline … reaching out to help him up?
The angle made it look way too intimate. No matter how I looked at it, it was an eyesore.
“Mr. Holbrook, there’s a document that needs your signature.” Yale walked in, only to be met with a gloomy expression.
“Mr. Holbrook, is everything okay?” he asked–nervously
“Take down every trendy search about Joel and Rosaline. All of it,” I said, looking at Yale coldly.
“Yes, sir,” Yale answered quickly, straightening up with a tense expression and nodded.
Rosaline’s POV:
When I got back to New Moon City that evening, I found Caden sitting on the living room sofa, with a finance magazine in hand and a gloomy look on his face.
I walked over and sat down beside him. “Did you have those trendy searches taken down?”
Caden put down the magazine and turned to look at me. “What do you think?”
Sensing Caden’s jealousy, I chuckled softly and wrapped my arms around his neck. “I have no idea what Joel’s trying to pull. I already turned him down–clearly and directly.”
“If he keeps bothering you, I won’t be so polite,” Caden said. His eyes narrowed and his voice laced with warning. “I don’t care if he’s the crown prince of the Eurotian Royal Wolf Clan. If he messes with me, he’s not walking away unscathed.”
“What are you planning to do?” I asked, startled. “Don’t do anything reckless. Joel’s just being childish–he thinks anything that he can’t have must be the best. I’m not giving him any attention. Give it a few days; he’ll lose interest and leave on his own. A crown prince with excellent conditions like him can have any woman he wants.”
I didn’t believe Joel was truly in love with me. He only met me for the first time at Michelle’s birthday party. No way he could’ve developed any real feelings in such a short time.
Someone like Joel, born into privilege and used to being the center of attention, was just acting out of wounded pride. He wasn’t used to being turned down, and now that I’d rejected him publicly, he couldn’t accept it.
If I kept rejecting Joel a few more times, he’d get bored and move on to someone else.
“Oh? So Joel’s that impressive, huh?” Caden zeroed in on that part of what I said, his expression darkening. “Is he really that amazing to you?”
I was speechless.
This man was jealous again!
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Caden’s POV:
I stared at the news on my phone, cach headline about Joel confessing to Rosaline hitting me like a punch to the gut.
Especially that photo–Joel down on one knee, holding out a bouquet of roses, and Rosaline … reaching out to help him up?
The angle made it look way too intimate. No matter how I looked at it, it was an eyesore.
“Mr. Holbrook, there’s a document that needs your signature.” Yale walked in, only to be met with a gloomy expression.
“Mr. Holbrook, is everything okay?” he asked–nervously
“Take down every trendy search about Joel and Rosaline. All of it,” I said, looking at Yale coldly.
“Yes, sir,” Yale answered quickly, straightening up with a tense expression and nodded.
Rosaline’s POV:
When I got back to New Moon City that evening, I found Caden sitting on the living room sofa, with a finance magazine in hand and a gloomy look on his face.
I walked over and sat down beside him. “Did you have those trendy searches taken down?”
Caden put down the magazine and turned to look at me. “What do you think?”
Sensing Caden’s jealousy, I chuckled softly and wrapped my arms around his neck. “I have no idea what Joel’s trying to pull. I already turned him down–clearly and directly.”
“If he keeps bothering you, I won’t be so polite,” Caden said. His eyes narrowed and his voice laced with warning. “I don’t care if he’s the crown prince of the Eurotian Royal Wolf Clan. If he messes with me, he’s not walking away unscathed.”
“What are you planning to do?” I asked, startled. “Don’t do anything reckless. Joel’s just being childish–he thinks anything that he can’t have must be the best. I’m not giving him any attention. Give it a few days; he’ll lose interest and leave on his own. A crown prince with excellent conditions like him can have any woman he wants.”
I didn’t believe Joel was truly in love with me. He only met me for the first time at Michelle’s birthday party. No way he could’ve developed any real feelings in such a short time.
Someone like Joel, born into privilege and used to being the center of attention, was just acting out of wounded pride. He wasn’t used to being turned down, and now that I’d rejected him publicly, he couldn’t accept it.
If I kept rejecting Joel a few more times, he’d get bored and move on to someone else.
“Oh? So Joel’s that impressive, huh?” Caden zeroed in on that part of what I said, his expression darkening. “Is he really that amazing to you?”
I was speechless.
This man was jealous again!
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I led Joel straight into the lounge at Starplay Entertainment and pointed at the couch. “Sit.”
Joel sat down, his eyes never leaving me for a second.
“Joel, we need to have a serious talk.” I sat down beside him, my tone serious.
“Okay!” Joel nodded.
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I cleared my throat. “I’m sure you’re aware of my relationship with Caden. We’re getting engaged next week.”
“I know, but so what?” Joel’s eyes dimmed slightly, but he still put on a brave face.
I sighed. A werewolf prince from Fostrau, crossing continents just to pursue me–most people would probably be swept off their feet by now.
Too bad I was not like most people.
Joel’s eyes were full of emotion as he looked at me, saying sincerely, “Ms. Sinclair, just give me a chance. Get to know me. I believe you’ll realize I’m a better match for you than Caden.”
“That won’t be necessary.” I rubbed my temples, trying to stay patient. “I’ve already found my true love- Caden. We love each other, and nothing will change that. Prince Joel, you’re an incredible man. I’m sure there’s someone out there who’s a better fit for you than I am.”
My clear rejection drained the color from Joel’s face.
Still, he lifted his head stubbornly, those bright blue eyes full of determination. “Rosaline, maybe you don’t like me—but you can’t stop me from liking you. I have the right to pursue you!”
I felt a headache coming on. Why was this prince so stubborn?
Why couldn’t he get it?
Angry and fed up, I got up and walked away, leaving Joel behind without another word.
It didn’t take long before the news hit the trendy search
“Breaking news! Eurotian royal heir Prince Joel confesses to Starplay Entertainment CEO Rosaline Sinclair in public!”
The comments flooded in–some filled with admiration, others laced with harsh criticism.
“Oh my god, it’s really Prince Joel! He’s so handsome and romantic–Rosaline is so lucky!”
“Wasn’t Rosaline supposed to be getting engaged to the heir of Eclipse Group? Now she’s involved with Prince Joel too?”
“Isn’t it obvious? Rosaline’s just a shameless flirt, stringing along every man she can–Jasper, Mr. Holbrook, Prince Joel–they’ve all bewitched by her!”
“Shameless!”
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That one sentence pleased the heir of Eclipse Group.
He pulled me into his arms, lowered his head, and kissed me deeply.
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We stayed like that for a long while until I finally, flushed and breathless, gently pushed him away. “Okay, okay… I can’t even catch my breath…”
Caden’s gaze burned with intensity. “Rosaline, as soon as we’re engaged next week, I want us to go straight into the bonding ceremony. I want you to be mine–fully and completely. I can’t wait any longer.”
My face blushed. “We’ll see later.”
Over the next few days, Joel appeared at Starplay Entertainment like he was clocking in for school. Everyday around noon or in the afternoon, right on schedule. He’d bring chocolates or flowers, or just wait in my office, pestering me to talk and trying to ask me out for dinner or shopping.
But I always refused him, politely or directly, without fail.
After a few days, Joel was clearly dejected.
I chuckled inwardly, thinking that if things continued this way, this werewolf prince wouldn’t last much longer and would go back.
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As I passed by the entrance of Starplay Entertainment, I happened to catch Joel walking out, looking dejected.
He clutched a bouquet of red roses, head down, mumbling to himself, “What does Rosaline like? What will move her?”
Joel brushed past me, and I came to an abrupt stop. Turning slightly, I asked, “Did you just say Rosaline?”
He paused, startled by the voice behind him, then turned around to look at me. In slightly clumsy Vastoran, he asked, “You know her?”
Those few words were all I needed to confirm my suspicion. I stepped forward, convinced that this was the Fostrau werewolf prince who’d been making headlines with Rosaline lately.
A plan began to take shape in my mind.
I glanced at the red roses in Joel’s hand, then looked up and said, “You’re trying to win Rosaline over, right? Well, I happen to know her, and I can help you.”
“You’ll help me? Why would you?” Joel, being a prominent figure in the Eurotian royal clan, wasn’t easily fooled. His suspicion was immediate.
I smiled faintly and gave him a quick summary of my feelings for Caden.
“You’re into Caden?” Joel stared at me, stunned.
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I nodded without hesitation. “That’s right. I like him. Since I know Rosaline, I can help you get closer to her. We both get what we want. What do you think, Your Highness?”
“Okay,” Joel agreed without a second thought. He pulled out his phone, and we exchanged contact information.
After Joel left, I looked at the number on the screen and put my phone away with a satisfied smile.
The Moon Goddess is really on my side.
When I got home, I glanced around and saw that Michael wasn’t back yet, so I sat on the couch and waited like nothing had happened.
About 40 minutes later, he finally walked through the door.
“Wendy, didn’t you go out to relax today?” Michael seemed used to me often being away from home and asked almost instinctively when he saw me.
“Nope, I went shopping yesterday and I’m exhausted,” I replied casually, tapping my shoulder. “What’s that smell on you? I can smell it from all the way over here. Go take a shower.”
“Really?” Michael raised his arm and indeed smelled a strong, smoky odor. “It seems so. Some company CEOS who love to drink are around today. I’m going to take a shower. If the phone rings, can you answer it for me, Wendy?”
I nodded. Shortly after Michael put the phone on the table and went back to the bedroom, I deliberately listened for any sounds upstairs. Once his bedroom door closed, I picked up his phone, and scrolled through the contacts, finding Rosaline’s chat window.
I pressed my lips together and sent Rosaline a message. “Ms. Sinclair, would you be available to meet. tomorrow at 4 p.m. in Room 302 of the Golden Crane Hotel to discuss the details of our collaboration?”
A few minutes later, she replied, “Sure.”
Seeing the message from that Omega bitch, I smirked.
Now it all depended on whether that werewolf prince was up to the challenge.
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Rosáline’s POV:
After texting Michael back, I couldn’t shake the feeling that something wasn’t right.
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Caden walked out of the study and noticed the troubled look on my face. He asked with concern, “What’s going on?”
I handed my phone over to him. “Michael asked to meet me in a hotel room tomorrow at 4 p.m. Says it’s to discuss a collaboration.”
“Who meets in a hotel room to talk business?” Caden frowned, too, looking at me. “What’s your plan?”
“I’ll play it by ear,” I said with a smile.
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The next afternoon, I arrived at the hotel right on schedule. I knocked on the door, and almost instantly, there was movement from inside. The door opened, and Joel’s beaming face greeted me.
“Joel?”
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I took a step back, puzzled and immediately on alert. “What are you doing here?”
It indeed was a trap.
“Shouldn’t I be?” Joel replied instinctively, then added, “Actually, I came here to see you. The guy who brought me said he had to make a quick call. But since you’re already here, why don’t you have some water first?”
He walked over to the TV stand, poured a glass of water and handed it to me.
“Okay.” The more I thought about it, the more off it felt so I only sat on the edge of the bed. When Joel handed me the water, I took it, gave it a sniff, and cautiously took a tiny sip.
As expected, there was a strange unpleasant sweetness to it.
“It’s been drugged, Alpha,” Freya reminded me.
My eyes immediately darkened. I held the glass without drinking anymore and turned to Joel, staring at him intently. “Why would you do something like this?”
Joel looked puzzled when he noticed I hadn’t really touched the water. After a moment, he asked, “What’s wrong? I just got you a glass of water.”
I paused, watching him closely, reading the look in his eyes, and it hit me. He truly didn’t realize there was anything off about it.
I sighed. It seemed that both Joel and I had been set up
“There’s something wrong with this water.” I placed the glass on the table and pushed it toward Joel. “It’s been drugged.
“What?!” Joel stared at the glass, eyes wide with disbelie
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Joel hesitated, then told me everything–how he ran into Wendy after leaving Starplay Entertainment and how she offered to give him advice.
The more I listened, the angrier I felt.
Wendy hadn’t changed one bit.
“She lied to you. That woman’s always wanted Caden and hates me for it. Meeting her was likely a coincidence, but … “I glanced down at the glass of water in front of me and chuckled. “This water probably isn’t.”
I figured Joel probably didn’t know about the history between Wendy and me, so I gave him a brief rundown. “Her name’s Wendy Crawford. She’s the younger sister of my business partners. You’d better stay away from her
Joel’s eyes widened, and a look of disgust crossed his face.
“So that’s what’s going on! That awful woman!” he said, clearly furious. “I thought she was trying to help me. Rosaline, I’m so sorry. I almost got you in trouble.
“It’s okay, I’m not mad at you.” Joel’s mix of frustration and guilt made me amused and exasperated. I gave his shoulder a light pat to reassure him.
He looked at me and asked, “So, what do we do now?”
I had an idea. Since Wendy wanted me to get a room with Joel so badly, I might as well grant her wish.
I leaned in and whispered the plan to Joel. He didn’t look too thrilled about it at first, but after a moment/ of hesitation, he reluctantly nodded and agreed.
Then we headed to the hotel front desk to register our IDs. Joel casually slipped an arm around my waist, while I played along, pretending to be tipsy as I rested my head on his shoulder.
Wendy’s POV:
Once I saw Rosaline and Joel enter the elevator, I stood up from the couch tucked in the corner and strolled out of the hotel leisurely.
Outside, I found a quiet spot near the entrance, pulled out my phone, and sent a message to the reporter I’d already contacted, “Golden Crane Hotel, Room 302. Eclipse Pack’s future Luna was caught getting a room with an unknown man. Hot news! Get here ASAP
The reporter replied with a simple “Got it“.
Islipped my phone back into my bag, chuckling coldly
Rosaline–no matter how clever she was, she still fell into my trap.
Once the news got out–once everyone knew that the CEO of Starplay Entertainment and the future Luna of Eclipse Pack was a slut–no one would believe in her anymore, and would condemn her!
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I deliberately walked further away, keeping my back to the hotel, so no one would see me.
About half an hour later, five werewolf reporters came rushing toward me. As soon as they spotted me, one of them hurried over and asked, “Ms. Crawford, is the tip you gave us real? We gave up our day off for this–please don’t tell us it’s a hoax.”
I clicked my tongue impatiently. “Have I ever lied to you? I saw it with my own eyes. If you’re aiming to hit your targets and earn that raise this month, you’d better follow me upstairs!”
The moment they heard that, the reporters were convinced. Without another word, they got into the elevator and headed straight for the third floor.
I tiptoed up to Room 302, holding the room key card I picked up earlier from the front desk. I swiped the card, and opened the door wide. The reporters immediately stormed in, cameras flashing as they started taking photos indiscriminately.
Sure enough, there was a man and woman on the bed, caught in an ambiguous pose. The woman was Rosaline and the man
“Who let you in?”
A low, suppressed voice filled with fury suddenly rang out, making the reporters freeze in place. One by one, they stopped taking pictures.
It was Caden.
I had been standing behind the reporters, peeking through the small gap to watch them take photos–only to be startled by Caden’s voice filled with restrained anger.
I froze in place, instinctively pushing past two reporters to step forward, my eyes wide in disbelief as I looked at the man who had turned to face me.
It was really Caden.
How could this be? Wasn’t it supposed to be the werewolf prince in this room?
I stood there, dumbfounded, feeling shock and anger.
Rosaline had her arms around Caden’s neck, with an unnatural blush on her face, while Caden was lying on Rosaline, both of them covered with a quilt, which just covered their private parts.
It was obvious what had been going on, even without explanation.
I quietly stepped back.
I couldn’t let Caden see me.
Rosaline’s POV:
Caden turned to face the werewolf reporters, his gaze sharp as he hissed through gritted teeth, “Have you seen enough?”
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afraid they might anger the powerful figure in front of them.
I buried my face in Caden’s neck, secretly laughing.
Caden’s act was flawless.
At that moment, a reporter who seemed more experienced stepped forward, wiping the sweat off his forehead, and with a nervous smile, he said, “Oh, no, no! It’s just that someone reported a fake news story, saying a young idol was here with his girlfriend. That’s why we came. We’re really sorry, Mr. Holbrook. Please, go on with Ms. Sinclair. We’ll leave you two alone.”
He took a couple of steps back, turned, and waved his hand, urging the others to leave. Lowering his voice, he urged, “Hurry up, get out!”
Once the reporters were gone, I lifted my head, letting out a relieved sigh, and smiled.
“Finally, they’re gone. That whole act was exhausting.”
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Caden smiled, pulled back the blanket, and sat up on the bed. His pants were still on, and my clothes remained intact. The reporters, scared of him, had hurriedly left without paying much attention.
This was the plan that Joel and I had come up with.
I called Caden over first to help me “put on a show” in front of Wendy. As for Joel, after we went upstairs the second time, he headed straight into the room next door.
Sitting up on the bed, I smiled and said, “All right, now that the reporters are gone, it’s time for Joel to come back. This is his room, after all.”
Caden nodded, but then chuckled softly. The smile on his face made me feel uneasy, so I hurriedly grabbed the jacket I had carelessly thrown on the bed and put it on. I went to the door, knocked on the room next door, and called out to Joel, who appeared with a disgruntled look.
“Did the plan work?” Joel asked, looking gloomy, though he didn’t seem angry.
I nodded and returned to the original room with Joel. Turning around, I formally thanked him, “Joel, thank you. If it weren’t for you, I might have ended up in the news again today.”
Caden smiled, taking a step forward and extending his hand to Joel with genuine gratitude. “Thank you. If it weren’t for you, Rosaline might have been tricked. I don’t want to lose her.”
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Joel glanced at Caden’s hand but didn’t shake it. Instead he scoffed and crossed his arms, saying, “Don’t think that just because you say thank you, everything is forgotten. While I may have today, it doesn’t mean I’ll give up on Rosaline.”
The smile on my face immediately faded as I looked at Caden, confused.
What was going on?
Didn’t I already make it clear to Joel?
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Caden’s POV:
I curled and then relaxed my fingers as I stared at Joel. But I wasn’t angry at all.
I just wanted to see what he would say next.
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As expected, the young werewolf prince pulled out his chest and said to me, “Even though I nearly fell into
a trap this time, I’m not giving up on Rosaline. I’m going to compete with you fairly!”
I was at a loss for words.
For the first time in my life, I found myself not feeling jealous of my “love rival“. In fact, I was a bit speechless.
He was just a child. Whatever, let him be.
After all, Rosaline would never get together with Joel.
I still had confidence in myself.
Yura’s POV:
My morning sickness had been getting worse over the past few days. From occasional, it was now basically every day after meals. In just a few days, I had lost quite a bit of weight.
At that moment, Rosaline called to check on me. “How are you feeling? Is the morning sickness still so bad?”
After vomiting, I stepped out of the bathroom and said weakly, “I think I’m in the morning sickness phase. Everything I eat makes me throw up, and I always feel nauseous.”
I looked at my pale face in the mirror, feeling how worn out I looked without any makeup.
Rosaline, feeling concerned, said, “How about I cook your favorite meal and bring it over? You need to make sure you’re getting enough nutrients while you’re pregnant.”
“Is your work finished? You can come over once you’re done. I’m fine, Ryan will look after me,” I said slowly, rinsing my mouth.
I knew Rosaline and Caden were in the sweet period of their relationship, right now, so I didn’t want to interrupt them.
“Has Ryan been looking after you?” Rosaline asked softly. “I haven’t seen him lately, and Caden hasn’t brought it up either.”
I nodded with a smile. “Yes, Ryan is amazing. He makes whatever I want to eat at home.”
I had to admit, that during my pregnancy, Ryan had been the ideal fiancé.
He took such good care of me, that it felt like he’d go as far as picking stars from the sky for me.
“Well, hearing that puts my mind at ease. As long as Ryan is treating you well, that’s what matters,” Rosaline
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I thought for a moment before replying, “It’s been the me–nothing too good or too bad.” With the baby on the way, Zera had been polite to me, mostly because of the grandchild. She did make things tough occasionally, but I didn’t want Rosaline to worry.
While we were chatting, a knock suddenly came at the door.
“Yura, are you awake?” Zera’s voice came
From outside!
I instinctively covered the receiver and said, “Rosaline. have to go for now. Ryan’s mom is here.”
Talk about timing!
I hung up the phone, put on my slippers, and went to open the door.
“Mrs. Lindsay, what’s going on? Is there something wrong?” I said slowly.
Zera looked at my face, then turned and took the chicken soup from the nanny. With a frown, she said, “I had the kitchen make this soup for you. I heard about your morning sickness lately. Have more to replenish your body, or the baby won’t get enough nutrients.”
The rich aroma of the chicken soup hit my nose, but it felt greasy.
I instinctively frowned, covered my mouth, and turned away, trying hard to fight the urge to throw up..
“I had the kitchen stew this for hours. Everyone else thinks it smells fine. Why is it making you feel sick?” Zera looked at me and couldn’t help but say, “Is your body really that fragile? There are plenty of pregnant women, and none of them act like this. Don’t you know the baby needs nutrition?”
As Zera’s reprimands echoed in my
furrowed tightly. Slowly, I said, “Mars, I silently turned away, fighting to hold back the nausea, my brow
fault, I appreciate the chicken soup.”
Lindsay … I just… can’t handle these smells right now. It’s not your
“Well, have some when you don’t feel like vomiting. The baby’s important,” Zera said, frowning. “It is a top quality chicken. Don’t waste it.”
“Okay, I’ll drink it later,” I said, taking the chicken soup and nodding.
The smell of the soup hit me again, and I felt a wave of nausea. My hand trembled, and the soup spilled all over the floor.
Seeing the soup spilled everywhere, Zera looked heartbroken.
“You really… Not only won’t eat it, but now you’re wasting it too?” Zera glared at me. “Ryan asked me to take care of you. I’ve done my part, and you’re not even grateful.”
I quickly said, “Mrs. Lindsay, it wasn’t intentional. My stomach’s been really upset these past few days. I’ll clean up the chicken soup on the carpet later.”
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Ryan’s POV:
When I returned home from work, I heard clattering noises upstairs.
My first thought was that Yura and my mother had gotten into another argument.
I set my things down and rushed upstairs. “Yura, Mom, what’s happening?”
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As soon as I reached the top of the stairs, I saw the mess in the room–chicken soup spilled on the carpet and pieces of the ceramic bowl scattered on the floor.
Yura looked pale, and my mother looked unhappy.
My mother frowned and spoke first, “I listened to you and kindly tried to take care of your future wife, trying to get her to have some chicken soup for nutrition. But she just smelled it and threw up, and even spilled the soup on the floor.”
“Mom, Yura’s been having really bad morning sickness these past couple of days. Please be understanding,” I said, defending Yura as I knew her well. “If the soup spilled, it spilled, no big deal.”
Seeing me stand up for Yura, my mother was unhappy. She frowned and said, “The chicken soup was something I had the kitchen prepare specifically for her, stewing for six hours.
“I’ve carried a child before, and I wasn’t this delicate. She’s just being overly pampered. But even if she wants to act high–maintenance, she should at least consider the baby. How will it grow properly? What if the lack of nutrients leads to birth defects…
My mother kept going, and I sighed, looking at her before comforting her, “Mom, it’s okay. Medicine is really advanced now. If something was wrong, they would have detected it by now.
“We go for prenatal check–ups regularly, so the baby will be fine,” I said, patting my mother’s shoulder. “Yura really appreciates the effort you put into making the chicken soup.”
Then, I gestured for Yura to speak.
Yura immediately understood and said, “Mrs. Lindsay, I’ll eat the soup once my morning sickness passes.”
I tried to mediate between the two, and my mother, not wanting to make things harder for me, glared at Yura. “You two can cook for yourselves. See what Yura wants to eat.”
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After my mother left, I wrapped my arm around Yura’s shoulders and quickly helped her sit down. “Are you okay? My mom’s just like that–she doesn’t mean any harm. Don’t let it bother you.”
“I’m okay,” Yura said with a chuckle. “I don’t have an appetite lately. I accidentally spilled it when I smelled the chicken soup.”
watched her with concern. If this continued, I was really worried her body couldn’t take it.
“You can’t keep skipping meals,” I said gently, holding her. “No,
I’ll ask the chef to make you some of your favorite foods.”
just for the baby, but for your health too.
I told Yura to rest in the room while I went downstairs to keep an eye on the kitchen.
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When I returned home from work, I heard clattering noises upstairs.
My first thought was that Yura and my mother had gotten into another argument.
I set my things down and rushed upstairs. “Yura, Mom, what’s happening?”
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As soon as I reached the top of the stairs, I saw the mess in the room–chicken soup spilled on the carpet and pieces of the ceramic bowl scattered on the floor.
Yura looked pale, and my mother looked unhappy.
My mother frowned and spoke first, “I listened to you and kindly tried to take care of your future wife, trying to get her to have some chicken soup for nutrition. But she just smelled it and threw up, and even spilled the soup on the floor.”
“Mom, Yura’s been having really bad morning sickness these past couple of days. Please be understanding,” I said, defending Yura as I knew her well. “If the soup spilled, it spilled, no big deal.”
Seeing me stand up for Yura, my mother was unhappy. She frowned and said, “The chicken soup was something I had the kitchen prepare specifically for her, stewing for six hours.
“I’ve carried a child before, and I wasn’t this delicate. She’s just being overly pampered. But even if she wants to act high–maintenance, she should at least consider the baby. How will it grow properly? What if the lack of nutrients leads to birth defects…”
My mother kept going, and I sighed, looking at her before comforting her, “Mom, it’s okay. Medicine is really advanced now. If something was wrong, they would have detected it by now.
“We go for prenatal check–ups regularly, so the baby will be fine,” I said, patting my mother’s shoulder. “Yura really appreciates the effort you put into making the chicken soup.”
Then, I gestured for Yura to speak.
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Yura immediately understood and said, “Mrs. Lindsay, I’ll eat the soup once my morning sickness passes.”
I tried to mediate between the two, and my mother, not wanting to make things harder for me, glared at Yura. “You two can cook for yourselves. See what Yura wants to eat.”
After my mother left, I wrapped my arm around Yura’s shoulders and quickly helped her sit down. “Are you okay? My mom’s just like that–she doesn’t mean any harm. Don’t let it bother you.”
“I’m okay,” Yura said with a chuckle. “I don’t have an appetite lately. I accidentally spilled it when I smelled the chicken soup.”
I watched her with concern. If this continued, I was really worried her body couldn’t take it.
“You can’t keep skipping meals,” I said gently, holding her. “Not just for the baby, but for your health too. I’ll ask the chef to make you some of your favorite foods.”
I told Yura to rest in the room while I went downstairs to keep an eye on the kitchen.
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I had the chef prepare a few of Yura’s favorite dishes, hoping she’d manage to eat at least a little and regain
some energy.
After a while, I brought a large plate up with her favorite dishes.
“Yura, these are the dishes the chef just made. Give them a try,” I said softly, handing her the spoon and sitting beside her, watching her cat.
Yura’s eyes lit up at the delicious dishes, but just as she picked up her fork, ready to dig in, she suddenly covered her mouth. “Take it away… I feel like I’m going to puke…”
These were all her favorite dishes, yet she couldn’t bring herself to cat even a bite.
My heart ached as I reached out to hold her. “Yura, you’ve been through so much during this pregnancy.”
This was my first time accompanying Yura through her pregnancy. I hadn’t expected how difficult the experience could be for her.
“Why don’t you lie down and rest for a while?” I suggested, getting up to pour her a glass of water and placing it on the bedside table.
Just as we were about to rest, the nanny knocked on the door.
“Mr. Lindsay, there is a guest,” she said slowly.
I frowned. A guest? Who could it be, and why would they need me to go downstairs personally?
Looking at Yura, I said, “I’ll go check downstairs. You stay here and rest for a while.”
Yura struggled to sit up and said, “No, I’ll go with you. I don’t want to upset your mom again.”
Since Yura was so determined, I didn’t insist on her to stay, gently helping her downstairs.
In the living room downstairs, my mother was chatting warmly with a young female werewolf, holding her hand and smiling brightly.
“Mom,” I called as Yura and I entered the room.
As soon as my mom saw me, she quickly pulled me over and said, “Guess who’s here?”
I was momentarily stunned before recognizing the female werewolf in front of me. “Are you Kristy?”
Kristy Heart was my neighbor. We were childhood friends growing up together, but after she went abroad to study, we lost contact.
“Kristy just returned from studying abroad and came over to visit me. Look at all the gifts she brought,” my mother said with a smile. “Kristy is such a thoughtful child.”
She held Kristy’s hand, praising her endlessly.
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I watched as the three of them chatted happily, feeling like an outsider who couldn’t fit into their conversation.
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Ryan noticed my discomfort and reached for my hand, introducing me, “Kristy, this is my fiancée. She’s currently pregnant with my child.”
When Ryan mentioned me, his face was full of smiles.
Kristy looked at me and smiled, saying, “Hello, it’s nice to meet you. I didn’t know you and Ryan were getting married, so I didn’t bring a gift. I’ll make sure to bring one when I visit Mrs. Lindsay next time.”
I noticed Kristy’s gaze was fixed on Ryan, and a small,spark of doubt rose in me. My instinct told me that she probably had feelings for Ryan.
“It’s fine, they haven’t had their wedding yet,” Zera said slowly, pulling Kristy’s hand. “I still remember how you used to play with Ryan at my house when you were little. You even said you’d marry him when you grew up.”
felt a weight in my chest as I heard that. Zera actually brought this up in front of me!
“Mrs. Lindsay, that was just when we were kids,” Kristy replied, her face slightly flushed. “Ryan and I have both grown up now.”
Kristy showed me an innocent, almost sweet look.
I couldn’t help but sneer inwardly. What a cleverly disguised, scheming flower.
“Kristy is still as shy as she was when we were kids,” Ryan said calmly, seemingly lost in childhood memories.
Seeing Ryan initiate the conversation, Kristy quickly continued, “Yeah, do you still remember when we were little we held a wedding together in the garden? At that time I held a mosquito net as a wedding dress, I linked your arm and walked on the grass, and there were people humming the wedding march …”
A sweet smile bloomed on her face, looking innocent.
Ryan smiled faintly and nodded. “It’s hard to believe it’s been so many years. Since you went abroad to study, we haven’t kept in touch.”
As I watched Ryan and Kristy chat so comfortably, a sense of sadness washed over me.
Ryan and I had only recently met, and we didn’t share the same childhood memories that he and Kristy
did.
Zera looked at me, deliberately smiling as she teased them both, “You two are still the same as when you were kids, so close that you forget everything when you start talking, not caring about anyone else.”
Kristy blushed a little from Zera’s teasing. “Stop joking with me, or Ryan will start mocking me again.”
As she spoke, she occasionally stole glances at my reaction.
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I couldn’t help but take a deep breath. “Ryan, I’m not feeling well. I’m going to rest in my room for a bit.”
Then, I stood up and made my way upstairs.
“Yura, are you okay?” Ryan quickly followed me.
“Mrs. Lindsay, did I say something wrong? Did I make Ryan upset?” Kristy’s voice reached me from behind.
“How could that be? Yura has no manners at all. She’s nothing like you, Kristy. What a shame.”
The cold and rude words only deepened my disappointment.
Heidi’s POV:
After Wendy helped me escape prison and sent me abroad, I rented a small apartment. With the money she gave me, I could live comfortably for years without worrying about food or clothes.
Caden and Rosaline, both high–profile public figures, were drawing attention from both domestic and international circles. Their upcoming engagement had even spread across social media and was widely reported.
Iwas just casually browsing through social platforms when I stumbled upon the news about their engagement.
How could Rosaline, that worthless Omega, still be with Caden?
It should have been me with Caden!
I clenched my lips, my fingers scrolling through the mouse without pause. As I read the comments and wishes from netizens, jealousy bubbled up inside me, growing stronger by the second. Almost without thinking, I grabbed the phone and searched for Everett’s number in my contacts.
I couldn’t hold back anymore. Seeing Rosaline and Caden together made me want to rip that Omega to shreds.
I escaped from prison, and there was no way Wendy could help me get back to Rivemon. The only person who could help me now was Everett.
My finger paused three seconds, then I steeled myself, gritted my teeth, and called Everett.
The phone rang four or five times before it was answered, and a cold, polite voice came through. “Hello, who’s this?”
I took a couple of deep breaths, gathering my courage before I finally spoke. “Hello, Everett. It’s me.”
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“Heidi?” Everett paused when he recognized the voice on the phone. Then, with obvious annoyance and sarcasm, he asked. “You’re still alive?”
I pressed my lips together, softened my tone, and said carefully, “I called you today… because I need your help to get back to Rivemon. I want to go back.”
“Back to Rivemon?” Everett’s voice suddenly rose, and he scoffed. “Heidi, don’t you think it’s a bit late to be asking me this? What makes you think you have the right to make demands or bargain with me? I’d suggest you don’t bother me again, or I’ll call the police
I was scolded so badly I didn’t dare answer back. Everet was a cold and calculating person who only cared about profit. I was just a pawn with no value left–used and discarded.
As he was about to hang up, I quickly pleaded, “Wait, Everett!”
“Is there anything else?” His voice came through again, cold and flat, with no patience, as if he might snap at me any second. •
I gritted my teeth, my heart racing as I took a deep breath to calm myself.
“Everett Lloyd.” I mustered the courage to say his full name for the first time.
Before, I had always lived carefully, constantly watching Everett’s reaction, afraid that one wrong move would ruin me.
But now, I wanted revenge. If Rosaline and Caden managed to get engaged, I feared I would live the rest of my life like an empty shell.
I was willing to pay any price to get Caden!
Everett didn’t speak, but he didn’t hang up either.
I paused for two seconds, realizing the call hadn’t ended, and let out a sigh of relief before continuing, “Let’s make a deal. As you said, I’m not in prison, I’m overseas. But if you help me get back to Rivemon, I’ll do anything for you. From now on, whatever you ask, I’ll do it, as long as … as long as it stops Caden and Rosaline’s engagement ceremony in a few days. After that, my life will be yours.”
This time, Everett didn’t mock me. Instead, there was a long silence. After a while, he coldly said, “You’re the one making this offer. If you betray me again, you know what will happen to you.”
I let out a relieved sigh.
As long as I could get back and ruin Caden’s engagement ceremony, I’d deal with the rest later. The most important thing was to agree now.
“Okay, I understand. Just help me,” I responded quickly
Everett sneered. “Fine, I’ll arrange a flight for you the day after tomorrow and have someone get your ticket to Rivemon. I’ll send you the details, but if you miss the flight and can’t make it back, that’s not my problem.”
The call ended, and I held the phone, feeling both helpless and joyful, along with a sense of satisfaction at
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“Rosaline, you can’t be with Caden, absolutely not!”
Two days later, I stepped off the plane, and walked out of Rivemon’s airport with my suitcase. As I descended the stairs at the main entrance, I spotted a white sedan parked nearby.
I recognized the car–it was one of Everett’s.
“Ms. Tessford, you’re back,” the driver said indifferently as if I were a stranger.
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I sat in the back seat, my head slightly lowered, not saying a word. I felt both nervous and excited. The thought of seeing Everett always made me anxious, a feeling that had become second nature over the
years.
When we arrived outside the office, I took a moment to calm myself, taking two deep breaths before pushing the door open.
Everett heard the sound and looked up. Seeing me, he smiled faintly and said, “You’re finally here.”
“Um.” It took me a while to respond. I slowly walked toward Everett, still keeping some distance between us. “What do you need me to do?”
Everett nodded with satisfaction. “Seems like you’ve got some sense.”
He turned around and reached for a small box on the shelf behind his office chair. When he opened it, I saw a tiny, spherical object inside, with a few wires sticking out. It looked a bit like a bomb from a movie.
“What is this?” I asked, confused.
“This?” Everett smiled, handing me the box. “This is a new type of small bomb I just got. In seven days, it’s Caden and Rosaline’s engagement party. I’ll make sure you get an invitation, and when you’re there, you need to place this bomb at the event to make sure they”
Everett stopped talking, making a cutthroat gesture, his eyes turning cold as he stared at me. “Understand”
I was taken aback.
I didn’t expect Everett to have such a plan, but his hatred for Rosaline didn’t surprise me.
All I could think of now was one thing: let them die.
I looked down at the box he handed me, gritted my teeth, and took the bomb. “Okay, I know.”
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As the engagement ceremony approached, Caden became more and more excited. His mood improved significantly, even at work, and he was often smiling.
Now, besides work, he spent all his free time with me. For example, today, Caden finished work early and stayed home to do a puzzle with me.
But I felt somewhat distracted. Caden noticed and asked, “What’s wrong? You seem off today.”
I shook my head. The truth was, I kept having this uneasy feeling, a sense of anxiety that I couldn’t explain, even though nothing had happened.
I even asked Freya, and she also had the same feeling
As the Alpha of the Shadow Pack, having such unsettling instincts usually meant something bad was about to happen.
“I … “Ihesitated for a moment, then spoke slowly, “I don’t know why, but today I just feel anxious. Sometimes, I even feel like something will go wrong at our engagement ceremony–it won’t go as smoothly as we first imagined.”
Caden paused briefly, then affectionately ruffled my hair.
“Don’t worry, I’ve got everything under control. You’re just overthinking. Has work been too busy lately? Designing clothes and all, maybe you’re just exhausted?”
“It’s not that…” Even though Caden said that, the anxiety inside me didn’t ease. I looked up into his eyes and forced a smile, trying to act like everything was fine.
I didn’t want to worry him, so I decided to brush off the topic. “Never mind, I’m probably just overthinking. It’s fine, you don’t have to worry about me.”
“Okay, just relax at home. If you don’t want to work, don’t. We’re getting engaged soon, so focus on getting ready to be a beautiful fiancée. If you ever feel like not working, I’ll take care of you. Eclipse Group is so big, I can afford it.”
Caden helped me to my feet and changed the subject. “By the way, didn’t you mention missing your grandpa recently? How about we go to Eclipse Pack’s old mansion and visit the two old men?”
I nodded, and we both quickly got ready and left. When we arrived at the old mansion, we happened to run into a maid who was watering the plants.
“Where’s Grandpa?” Caden asked, stopping the maid.
The maid smiled when she saw us and said, “Mr. Caden Ms. Sinclair, Mr. Richard is in the study playing chess with Mr. Hubert. They’ll be happy to see you both.”
Caden smiled indifferently. As we approached the study door, we could hear my grandpa’s loud voice saying things like, “Checkmate, the Queen,” sounding really happy.
Caden and I shared a smile, and he knocked on the door. After a moment, we heard a voice from inside
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Caden took my hand, and we walked inside.
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When my grandpa and Richard saw us, their faces immediately brightened with smiles. “Come in, come in! We were just talking about you two the other day. Why didn’t you call before coming back?“,
“I just wanted to surprise you,” I said, and as soon as I saw my grandpa, all the anxiety and worry inside me vanished.
“Rosie, it’s only been a few days since I last saw you, but you look like you’ve lost weight. How have you been lately? Is everything okay?” As he said this, my grandpa glanced at Caden. “Tell me, he hasn’t been giving you trouble, has he?”
Hearing this, Caden shook his head helplessly and smiled. I walked over, and gave my grandpa a comforting hug. “Grandpa, Caden has always been very good to me, so you don’t have to worry.”
Seeing this, Richard chimed in, “Don’t worry. I’ve watched Caden grow up; he’s harmless. And if he mistreats Rosie, I’ll be the first to come after him.”
My grandpa huffed playfully and said, “He’s a good kid, but Rosie is my granddaughter! You’re letting her marry your grandson, and I can’t even ask a question?”
“Okay, okay,” I quickly interrupted. “Stop arguing over something so trivial. Caden and I are doing fine, so there’s no need to worry.”
Richard slapped his forehead and said, “I didn’t know you two were coming back today, and I didn’t have the maids prepare your favorite dishes.”
As Richard got up to call the servants, I quickly stopped him and said kindly, “No need to trouble yourself! Caden and I don’t get the chance to visit often, so let’s not bother the maids today. How about we cook for you instead? You can try our cooking.”
My grandpa and Richard exchanged a look and immediately agreed.
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By the time we finished, the two elders had already left the study and were seated at the dining table, waiting. The meal brought a joyful and harmonious atmosphere to the family.
“Rosie’s cooking is amazing. This is the best meal I’ve ever had,” Richard said, looking happy and energetic, likely because of our visit.
Around 8 p.m., Richard came downstairs and was talking to me when the butler walked over and said, “Mr. Richard, Mr. Caden and Ms. Sinclair are back. About their room
Richard suddenly seemed to remember, looking at the butler and saying, “Oh, that’s right! Most of the rooms upstairs have been rented out, so the only one left is Caden’s bedroom, right?”
The butler hesitated for a moment, then quickly added, “Yes, yes, that’s right. A few days ago, you mentioned it was too quiet and wanted to try renting out the rooms like others do. So, the bedrooms were rented out for a few days, and now only Mr. Caden’s room is left empty.”
Caden and I were both shocked hearing this. Rented out? How could that be?
What was this Alpha thinking?
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an approving glance before casually saying, “Okay, go ahead and make the
Once the butler left, Richard turned to me and said, “Rosie, I know you and Caden aren’t officially married yet, but look, it’s just an unfortunate situation. Why don’t you stay in Caden’s room tonight? After all, we’re all family now, and I’m not some old–fashioned person.
Hearing this, I felt a little embarrassed, and Caden quickly tried to smooth things over, saying, “Grandpa,
you…
My grandpa gave Richard, who was seated across from him, a knowing look. They exchanged glances, then rose, saying, “Oh my, oh my, old age makes us sleepy. We won’t bother you young ones. We’re off to bed.”
In the end, I had to share a room with Caden.
As I lay in bed, I felt a bit awkward, not sure where to place my arms and legs.
Although we were technically an engaged couple, and we had shared some flirtatious and intimate moments before, it was still the first time we were actually spending the night together in the same bed.
When Caden came out of the bathroom after a shower he saw me lying stiffly in bed, gripping the edge of the blanket and looking tense. He couldn’t help but laugh.
He pulled back the blanket and lay down, his hand reaching to lightly touch my fingertips. I immediately flinched and withdrew my hand.
“What’s wrong? Why are you so nervous?” Caden asked
I felt my ears burning uncontrollably. Even though there was still some distance between us, I felt like I could sense his breath, and even had the illusion that we were pressed close together.
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I unconsciously swallowed, and when I spoke, my words came out a little faltered. “No… It’s nothing. Just a
bit nervous.”
Caden chuckled, then wrapped his arm around my waist and pulled me closer. “Why are you so nervous? We’ve shared a room before. There’s nothing to be scared of.”
The only light in the room was a dim nightlight, casting a soft yellow glow. He turned me to face him, looking into his eyes. I felt shy. “You… Why are you saying such improper things? You’re never like this at work. Aren’t you ashamed?”
Caden instantly wore an innocent look. “I swear, I only say these things to you. If I don’t say sweet things to my girl, who else would I say them to?”
I had seen Gaden act so gently before, but maybe a warm, intimate atmosphere made me slowly relax. I reached from under the covers, put my arms around his neck, leaned in, smiled, and whispered in his ear, “Caden, you’re so good.”
Caden didn’t say anything, but his gaze deepened. He cupped my face, stared for a moment, and then suddenly kissed me. The kiss was gentle yet lingering, as if he wanted to devour me, leaving a trail of hickeys, big and small, on my neck and collarbone.
In the heat of the moment, I had to summon all my willpower to regain my composure.
I was a person with principles, and I couldn’t allow myself to go further before marriage. Even though it was Caden, someone I truly cared for, I knew I couldn’t break that rule.
“No!” Just as Caden was about to take the next step, I placed my hand against his chest. “Caden … You promised we’d wait until after we’re married. Can we keep that promise?”
“Fine.” Caden looked at me for a long moment, sighing deeply. His voice was calm, but it still carried a hint of suppressed emotion.
“You’re going to kill me. Okay, you sleep. I… need to step out for a moment.”
My face and neck burned with embarrassment, and I could only nod, turning away to bury myself under the blanket.
The door opened and closed quietly. I closed my eyes, but a sweet smile spread across my face.
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“That wraps up today’s interview. See you next time!”
I stepped out of the studio and sank onto the couch, stretching and letting out a deep breath.
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Ever since I started working with Jasper, my popularity had skyrocketed. My manager arranged a few more interviews, and the livestreams had been a huge hit.
“Good job,” my manager said, handing me a bottle of water.
“I’m so tired!” I flopped onto the couch, trying to stretch out my stiff back. “Can I do a mukbang next time?”
“A mukbang? What do you want to eat?” My manager looked up from sorting through papers.
“Anything, but a cup of hot chocolate would be great,” I suggested. But before I could fully show my excitement, my manager poked me on the forehead.
“Didn’t you know hot chocolate is the ‘female stars killer‘? And have you forgotten you need to manage your weight? I noticed on your last magazine cover shoot, you seemed to have gained a bit.”
I straightened up immediately, defending myself. “I haven’t gained weight! The camera makes everyone look bigger. I’m naturally beautiful.”
“Who was the inspirational young lady who was so sensitive just a few days ago because of comments saying she was fat?” my manager teased, mocking my excuses.
On the ride back in the van, my manager casually brought up that I might have to shoot an advertisement in a few days.
“Don’t stay up too late. Make sure to do your skincare.”
I curiously leaned out and asked, “What advertisement? Cosmetics or skincare?”
“Shampoo,” my manager answered calmly.
“Shampoo?” I paused for a moment, then stared at my newly dyed, dark brown hair–thanks to my recent magazine shoot–and fell silent.
My heart sank. I hadn’t even had time to enjoy my new hair color, and now it might have to be dyed back.
“It’s not confirmed yet, but it’s almost certain that the ad will be yours,” my manager said, glancing at me. Seeing me already snapping selfies on my phone, feeling a bit puzzled.
“Just capturing the moment, since dyeing my hair wasn’t a walk in the park,” I said, sounding disappointed, but my selfie expression was full of energy.
“By the way, you should tweet and interact with your fans, especially after the livestream,” my manager suggested.
I knew what they meant. I picked a few photos I liked from the ones I had just taken and posted them on
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Reading the messages from my fans, I couldn’t help but smile.
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At first, I didn’t think joining the entertainment industry was such a great thing. Constantly being in front of the camera, facing the media–it felt a bit suffocating. But over time, as I connected with fans and met so many people who genuinely supported me, I felt deeply moved.
A message came in, and I glanced at it–it was from Samuel.
Ever since he saved me last time, we exchanged contact information and often chatted casually.
“Did you livestream today? Too bad I just got off work and missed it.”
“Getting off work this late? You’re so busy!”
“A patient’s condition suddenly worsened after surgery. It’s not looking good.”
“That sounds tough.”
“Part of the job. By the way, your new hair color looks great.”
“It does look good, but it won’t last long. I’m changing it soon.”
As we chatted through texts, I got back to my apartment, and Samuel wrapped up the conversation with a goodnight.
The next day, as usual, I arrived at the company, only to be stopped by the receptionist.
“What’s going on?” I asked, noticing the mysterious look on her face, feeling a bit puzzled.
She smiled at me, then unexpectedly pulled out a huge bouquet of flowers, startling me.
“These are for you,” the receptionist said, handing me the flowers.
“For me?” I raised an eyebrow, a strange feeling creeping up from the pit of my stomach.
Was she a fan? She had been the receptionist here for years–seemed a little late for her to reveal herself now, right?
Seeing the doubt in my eyes, the receptionist quickly waved her hand and explained, “Oh, the delivery guy brought them today. He was instructed to deliver them to you, but I checked, and there was no name on them.”
I stood there, puzzled, holding the bouquet. The only odd thing was a childish smiley–face card tucked in the flowers, looking a bit silly.
White roses were my favorite, but that wasn’t a secret.
I didn’t give it much thought. After all, many fans had sent me flowers before.
This time was different, though. Every day, I received fresh bouquets, always without a name–just a simple smiley face doodled on the card.
“Another one?”
My manager wasn’t shocked when she saw me walking in with vet another large houquet. She casually
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When Rosaline walked into Starplay Entertainment, she spotted me holding a white rose bouquet,
She smiled slightly. “Naomi, who sent you the roses?”
“I have no idea.” I paused for a moment when I saw Rosaline, then quickly set the flowers down.
I still held a deep respect for her, not just because she was someone Jasper liked, but because her skills were truly impressive.
My manager joked, “Maybe it’s someone you like trying to win you over.”
I smiled wryly, shaking off any further thoughts. Turning away, I pulled out my script from my bag and sat down to start memorizing my lines.
“By the way, the shampoo endorsement is confirmed,” my manager said, dropping the playful tone.
Seeing the brand details, I was momentarily stunned. “Meteor Shampoo? They’ve always hired big–name stars before. Why would they choose me?”
“The company looks for a strong fanbase when picking their endorsers,” my manager explained. “Someone with your level of popularity is perfect for them. Besides, you’re already a big star now. Just go straight to the shooting location tomorrow”
“Naomi, this ad is perfect for you. Go for it,” Rosaline said, patting me on the shoulder before heading into her office.
“Filming tomorrow?” I mumbled, running a hand through my hair. “Do you think we can talk to the sponsor about photoshopping the ad? Changing my hair color should be easy, right?”
“Why not just have them photoshop.
shooting.”
“I’m about to lose my gorgeous hair col pitiful look.
into the ad completely? That way you won’t even have to go
Can’t you feel a little sorry for me?” I said, giving my manager a
My manager rolled her eyes. “I didn’t expect this either Meteor Shampoo picked you as the spokesperson, and not just for a regional deal–you’re the national ambassador.”
“That generous?” I was taken aback. Meteor Shampoo had been around for a long time, known for its high- quality products and solid reputation–powerhouse in the industry.
Their previous endorsers were all big–name stars with plenty of awards, so for them to suddenly choose me felt like an honor.
But while I was surprised, my usual cocky attitude hadn’t changed in the slightest.
That’s called having an eye for talent. I’m going to be a big star for sure!”
“Sure, future star. You never miss a chance to show off,” my manager laughed.
I quietly hummed, looking at the thick script in my hands. Then, I grabbed a pen and doodled a smiley face in the corner.
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I chuckled and mumbled, “It looks awful.
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Because the advertisement shoot included outdoor locations, I went to the set early in the morning to get my hair and makeup done. Watching the busy crew, I was impressed by how generous big companies
were, even for one ad.
After going over the details with the director, I started taking promotional photos, followed by a short ad
scene.
I had expected such a big production to come with strict demands, but it was actually quite the opposite. The shoot was easy–going, and the director encouraged me to relax. By the end of the morning, I didn’t feel tired at all.
“Cut!”
The director tapped his clapperboard, signaling the end of the morning shoot. I let out a sigh of relief and walked over to the monitor to check how I had done.”
“Your expressions are great, the shots look perfect. We’ll start filming the main scenes this afternoon, so go ahead and take a break.”
The director’s smile was warm and friendly. I thanked the staff and made my way to the rest area.
“Good job.” Suddenly, a glass of juice appeared in front of me while I was checking my phone. I thought it was one of the crew, but as I looked up to thank them, I was met with a familiar face.
“What are you doing here?” I asked, surprised to see Samuel in front of me.
“I heard the new spokesperson was shooting an ad today, so I came to check it out,” Samuel said, sitting down beside me.
I was still holding the juice, a little confused by his words.
Noticing my dazed expression, Samuel winked and, with a playful tone, said, “I’ll tell you a secret–the chairman of Meteor Shampoo’s last name is Foster.”
“Foster?” I muttered, then looked at Samuel’s smile and the realization hit me.
“You … Is this your …
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“My dad is the chairman of the group, and he’s also the Alpha of Meteor Pack,” Samuel said calmly, adjusting his glasses.
Though it sounded a bit like bragging, hearing it from Samuel didn’t make it come off as irritating at all.
In my mind, Samuel always came across as gentle and refined, like a young nobleman.
But now it was clear–he was indeed part of a wealthy family.
“Since your family is Meteor Pack, why did you become a doctor?”
I blinked, confused. Was this one of those situations from novels where the powerful CEO had hidden talents?
“My dad always wanted me to take over the family business, even pushing me to study finance in college.
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But I never liked the business world.” Samuel said calmly. “So, I secretly changed my major to medicine and became a doctor. That almost got me kicked out of the pack.”
As he spoke, Samuel gave me a pitiful look, which made me laugh.
But in my mind, I couldn’t help but see Samuel in a new light.
Though going against family wishes wasn’t a good thing, the fact that he was willing to fight for something he loved was admirable.
“I was watching while you were shooting just now. You’re completely different on camera than you are in real life,” Samuel praised.
“You’ve been watching the whole time? I didn’t do anything weird, did I?” I quickly asked.
“I just got here,” Samuel replied with a smile, pushing the juice toward me. “The food will take a little longer, so have some juice to fill your stomach first.”
I looked at the bright juice in the cup, blinked, and then firmly declined.
“I can’t. I’m on a diet, and juice is too high in sugar.”
“Diet? You’re not fat at all,” Samuel said, puzzled.
“You don’t understand the life of a celebrity,” I mumbled quietly.
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Samuel watched the scene unfold, then casually tapped his fingers against the table. “I don’t know much about celebrity affairs, but I do know a thing or two about health. Filming nonstop all morning–your body will need a proper boost.”
I glanced around, eyes shifting as I continued resisting the temptation.
“Then just take a sip.” Samuel spoke under his breath. “ll cover for you. Your manager won’t see a thing. Deal?”
“All right, just one.” I gave in and reached out to take the juice from him. Our eyes met for a split second before I took a long, satisfying gulp of the juice..
The sweet, fruity taste instantly filled me with a warm, comforting feeling.
Ah, such a sweet burden to bear.
Before long, my manager returned with lunch. Since I was still on a strict diet, I only took a few bites before it was back to filming once again.
Just before filming resumed, I jokingly asked Samuel if he wanted to make a cameo. Naturally, he turned me down with a smile.
This was a big scene, with lots of extras filling the background. I took a deep breath, got into character, and everything went smoothly.
But just as we were wrapping up the final shot, something unexpected happened.
The elderly werewolf lady who had been quietly standing by the roadside suddenly collapsed with a pained expression on her face. Her sudden ailment shocked everyone at the scene.
Her breathing was rapid, her entire body trembling uncontrollably.
“What’s going on?” I rushed over instinctively, panic creeping in, but I had no idea what to do.
Just then, Samuel pushed through the crowd and came over. While everyone else was caught in a flurry of panic, he remained calm.
He knelt beside the collapsed woman and checked on her. After a moment, his voice came low and steady: “Acute heart attack.”
“What should we do?” I asked, my voice tight with worry.
For some reason, looking at the elderly werewolf lady lying there, my mind flashed to my own grandmother.
“Call an ambulance. Now,” Samuel instructed, his tone grave. As he spoke, he began performing CPR on the elderly werewolf lady.
I fumbled for my phone and quickly dialed emergency services. Around us, the set had fallen into tense silence–the once–lively atmosphere had grown heavy with dread.
Soon, an ambulance pulled up to the edge of the set. The paramedics–who were also werewolves–rushed
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The werewolf medics gave a reassuring smile. “Good thing you acted fast. She’s stable now, with no serious harm. But we’re still taking her to the hospital for a full check–up, just to be safe.”
I let out a sigh of relief, then turned to Samuel, a hint of admiration softening my gaze. “Thank goodness you’re here, otherwise she would’ve been in great danger.”
He gave me a modest smile. “Helping others and saving lives are the duties of every doctor, and I’m no exception.”
Michael’s POV:
“Wendy!”
I pushed the doors open with force as I strode into the Wild Pack’s villa, my anger bubbling over. As soon as I stepped into the living room, I let out a sharp, frustrated hiss.
Ever since that incident, Caden had dug into everything. He’d gone straight to that same reporter who had been in cahoots with Wendy, and got every detail of what happened. Worse, he had it all recorded on a voice recorder.
Afterwards, he even made a special trip to the Wild Group to find me. Right in front of me, he pulled out the recorder, clicked it on, and played the entire conversation.
As I listened to the playback, I stood frozen, completely stunned. A wave of embarrassment washed over
- me.
“I sincerely hope that Mr. Crawford can properly discipline his sister from now on, and make sure she doesn’t resort to such underhanded tactics again. It’d be best if she stays out of my business with Rosaline from now on. If I catch wind of anything like this again, it won’t just be a warning next time.”
These were the last words Caden said before he left.
I stared at the recorder left carelessly on the table, a knot of anxiety tightening in my chest.
Unable to hold it in any longer, I stormed in and immediately confronted Wendy.
As soon as Wendy heard my voice, she emerged from the bathroom nonchalantly, her brow furrowing slightly in confusion. “Michael? What’s wrong?”
The sight of her instantly stirred a wave of anger in me. I’d already promised Wendy I’d pursue Rosaline, even though I didn’t want to. But I never imagined that to prevent Rosaline from being with Caden, Wendy would go so far as to drug someone and conspire with others.
It was beyond disappointing.
“Why would you do that?!” I glared at my sister, my face contorted in fury. All the wrath I had been holding back finally erupted. “I promised you I’d pursue Rosaline, so why did you still go behind my back and conspire with others to slander her? And you.drugged her drink?! If no one had told me, I honestly wouldn’t have believed you would do something like this!”
My voice shook with rage as I reprimanded her, but deep down, there was a deep sense of disappointment and sadness. I had never imagined that my once beloved sister would sink to such depths–so petty and obsessive.
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I felt like I had failed my mother’s wishes.
Wendy, however, remained eerily calm, a flecting glint of mockery passing through her eyes.
“So what? Why are you so angry? It’s not like they recorded anything anyway, right?”
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Her voice floated in the air, light and unaffected. I stared at her in disbelief, my mind momentarily stunned by her coldness, before it was replaced by an even greater surge of rage.
“You still think there’s nothing to worry about? And you have the nerve to lament over not getting anything?” I snapped, my voice rising. “Caden came to the Wild Group today! Do you understand the mess we’d be in if any of that negative stuff about Rosaline get out? Do you know what that man would do?! If that happened, the company Dad left us, the entire Wild Pack, everything would be destroyed, and you’d be the one to bring it all down!
“As for Joel, whom you brought in–he’s the heir of Fostrau’s Royal Wolf Clan, a pack that commands over 30 influential and powerful werewolf clans. Do you have any idea what will happen if we anger these Alphas? You have no idea what you’re getting us into!”
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I was completely enraged, feeling like I was on the verge of losing my mind, desperate to figure out how 1 could possibly snap Wendy out of her stupor.
But in stark contrast to my explosive anger, Wendy remained cerily calm, almost as if she couldn’t care
less.
She shrugged dismissively and walked over to the sofa Sitting down, she looked at me with a resigned expression in her eyes. “Michael, why are you so upset? It’s not a big deal. So what if he finds out? Rosaline doesn’t deserve to be with Caden anyway. She’s just a country girl, a lowly Omega. She only got lucky.
“Do you actually believe what she said about that guy being a prince of the Royal Wolf Clan? He’s just some foolish kid who appeared out of nowhere. He believes everything I say. Anyway, whatever. It’s nothing. Michael, you should just hurry up and win Rosaline’s heart. That way, you won’t have to worry about me constantly, okay?”
I turned to Wendy, my heart full of confusion and sorrow. I opened my mouth, but the only word that escaped was, “You”
What else could I say?
My sister had changed. She had become someone I could barely recognize.
I hesitated for a moment, but in the end, I couldn’t say anything.
Wendy looked at me and raised an eyebrow. “What’s wrong? Michael, didn’t you used to say that Caden and I made a great pair? Isn’t it great now that I want to marry him? Michael, you should work hard and win Rosaline soon. That way, Caden will be mine.”
Seeing Wendy like this, I couldn’t help but feel helpless. I shot her a fierce glare, and for the first time, I had the thought of not wanting to talk to her. I turned and went back to my room.
Naomi’s POV:
I watched the ambulance disappear while carrying the elderly werewolf lady, and the weight that had been pressing on my chest finally eased.
The director let out a sigh of relief and told the assistant to get in touch with the elderly werewolf lady’s family. Because of what had happened, the crew decided to put the commercial shoot on for now.
“Good thing you were here. Otherwise, that elderly lady would’ve been in serious danger.” I looked across at Samuel, and for a moment, he seemed like a towering figure.
“I’m a doctor. This is what I’m supposed to do.” Samuels smile was calm, almost indifferent, as if pulling someone back from the brink of death was just another part of his day.
“I was completely frozen back there. I had no idea what to do.” Just thinking about the moment that elderly werewolf lady collapsed in front of me still sent chills down my spine.
If Samuel hadn’t been on set today–or if no one on set had known first aid….
When that thought popped into my mind, my hands went cold.
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“But I still hesitated, but Samuel cut me off
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“No buts. Don’t worry. The director’s already spoken to her family, and I’ll keep in touch with the hospital
Seeing the warm curve of Samuel’s lips, I felt a strange ense of peace settle over me. I looked down at my phone, a flicker of defeat crossing my face.
“Ah… It’s already past the time.”
“What time?” Samuel asked curiously,
“It’s a foodie livestream of an influencer I like. I was planning to watch it after finishing the advertisement shooting today, but now I’ve missed it,” I explained.
“Foodie livestream?” Samuel emphasized the words.
I immediately sensed his surprise and hurriedly clarified, “I simply watch the livestream. I can’t eat much when I’m dieting, but watching others eat helps with cravings.”
I quickly searched for the streamer I mentioned. Samuel looked at the video on the screen, his lips twitching. “Dieting isn’t good for your health. And won’t watching these foodie livestreams just make you hungrier?”
“What can I do? I’m a superstar. I have to stay fit for the camera. Can’t I get a little psychological comfort? I said resignedly.”
“How about this: I’ll make a diet plan for you so you can lose weight and still enjoy food. How does that sound?” Samuel said, his voice carrying a teasing tone as he raised an eyebrow at me.
“You can do that?” I turned to him, surprised.
“Just expanding my side hustle.” Samuel laughed, shaking his phone. “Dr. Foster’s exclusive secret recipe, no charge. Consider yourself lucky.”
He made me laugh, and just as I was about to say something, my manager came over to discuss some work–related stuff with me, and we parted ways.
“Who’s that? He’s really handsome.” My manager turned and curiously looked at Samuel’s departing figure.
I fiddled with my phone and answered casually, “He’s a friend, and also the son of Meteor Group’s president.”
The manager looked a bit surprised and immediately leaned in to gossip. “Come on, tell me honestly, how
you two meet?”
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Thinking back on that bad experience, I frowned. “It’s kind of an accident.”
My manager was busy searching for Samuel’s information on their phone and didn’t notice my odd expression. “Judging by the way he helped that elderly lady today, he must be medical staff?”
“Yes, he’s a doctor,” I nodded.
My manager seemed to remember something, then asked, “Could the person who sends you flowers anonymously every day be this Mr. Foster?”
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The question caught me off guard, and I couldn’t help but laugh. “No way….
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After reshooting the delayed commercial, I was on my way back to the company in the nanny van when I noticed a small crowd gathering in the lobby of Starplay Entertainment.
To my surprise, one of them was the elderly werewolf Edy who’d had a heart attack last time.
“Ms. Lawrence!” Her eyes lit up the moment she saw in, and she quickly came over with the help of a few relatives.
“Ma’am, what are you doing here?” I asked, genuinely surprised. Then I lifted my eyes–and saw Samuel standing right behind her.
He smiled at me, leaving me even more confused.
“Ms. Lawrence, thank you so much. If it hadn’t been for you that day, my mother might not have made it … ” said a younger werewolf next to the elderly lady. He handed me a large bouquet of flowers, repeating his gratitude again and again.
I stared blankly at the bouquet that had been stuffed into my arms, still processing everything. Before I could even react, the elderly lady launched into an enthusiastic string of compliments.
I didn’t really do much that day. Honestly, the one you should be thanking is Dr. Foster,” I said, feeling a bit flustered. It was my first time being caught in a moment like this.
“Dr. Foster was the one who brought us here. He told us that if it weren’t for your quick response, he wouldn’t have been able to save me in time,” the elderly lady said, patting the back of my hand with a warm smile.
I immediately turned to Samuel. Why was he giving me all the credit?
But Samuel acted like he didn’t notice my puzzled expression. He added, “That’s right, Ma’am. And Ms. Lawrence made the emergency call right away, too–that’s how the ambulance arrived so swiftly.”
“Dr. Foster … “I had just started to speak when someone suddenly pressed a large plaque trophy into my hands.
The bold gold letters across the top-“With Deepest Gratitude for Saving a Life“-made my head spin. I’d never received anything like it before.
Samuel caught the look on my face and broke into laughter.
That afternoon, my name shot up on the trending topic list. It turned out that a reporter had caught the moment I was presented with the plaque trophy. He even tracked down the elderly lady for an interview and later published the full story of what had happened on set.
In no time, praise flooded the internet. I had always been well–liked by the public, but today’s event drew in an entirely new wave of die–hard fans.
Netizens began calling me the most beautiful and kind–hearted sweetheart in the entertainment industry.
But while reading all the compliments, I couldn’t help feeling a bit uneasy. After all, I wasn’t the one who saved that elderly lady–I had only done what anyone else in my position would’ve done.
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simple and firm.
You don’t need to be humble. This is exactly what you deserve.
Rosaline’s POV:
“Naomi actually did something like that? I never wouldve guessed.”
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As I scrolled through the news headlines, a satisfied snille tugged at my lips. I confirmed the story’s authenticity with Naomi’s agent. Then, I informed the company’s PR team so they could step in and keep the topic afloat online, extending Naomi’s moment in the spotlight.
Just then, someone knocked on the office door. I looked up and said, “Come in.”
Jasper walked in, giving me a polite nod.
“What brings you here?” I asked, a bit taken aback by his unexpected visit.
“My manager said there are a few scripts he wants me to take a look at. He’s got a new actor to mentor over there, so I thought I’d ask what you think first,” Jasper said, fixing his gaze on me.
Hearing that, I suddenly remembered–given the peak of Jasper’s popularity, I should strike while the iron is hot and get him into a new acting project.
I had just stood up when something on the computer screen caught the corner of my eye. I stopped in my tracks.
“Is something wrong?” Jasper asked with a puzzled expression.
I shook my head and grabbed a stack of scripts from the bookshelf. However, I didn’t hand them to him.
“These scripts won’t do.”
I flipped through them quickly and realized all the roles were similar to the one Jasper had just played. While it’d be great to ride his current popularity to shape a new persona, it also meant quietly boxing him
in as an actor.
“Jasper, do you want to play another role like the one in your last show?”
Jasper shook his head without hesitation. He knew exactly what was expected of an actor at his level: to keep pushing boundaries, not settle into a comfort zone.
“I’ve decided to create a TV series tailored just for you,” said thoughtfully.
“For me?” Jasper was caught off guard.
“You’re part of the reason.” I clapped my hands and motioned for Jasper to look at the news about Naomi on my computer screen.
“You’ll be the male lead, and Naomi will be the female lead.”
Jasper didn’t have much of a reaction. He just looked at me calmly while I continued, “It would be a youth- oriented inspirational idol drama. Naomi’s buzz is peaking right now–it’s the perfect time for this kind of promotion.”
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But just as I finished, I noticed a flicker of hesitation cross Jasper’s face.
“Is something bothering you?” I asked, finding it odd.
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Jasper seemed to snap out of it and softly asked, “Can we get someone else to play the male lead? I…”
“Your couple pairing with Naomi’s was a massive hit in the last show. The fans are all eager to see you two acting as a couple again,” I said calmly.
“Well… “Jasper furrowed his brows slightly.
“With all the buzz around you and Naomi, hyping your couple pairing comes with nothing but benefits.”
Similar characters might lead to overexposure and audience fatigue, but couple pairings? They don’t. In fact, they make for perfect publicity.
Jasper nodded slowly. He understood all this, so after thinking it over, he nodded in agreement.
“Great. You’ll get the script in a few days.” I nodded.
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“What did you say?”
I looked at my manager, stunned, wondering if I had sheard her.
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“What’s wrong? Are you so flattered by all the praise online that your cars don’t work anymore?” My manager chuckled lightly. “Starplay Entertainment has decided to focus on nurturing your career. Since you’re riding high on the attention, they’ve lined up several acting gigs and variety shows for you. You’re going to be busy for the foreseeable future.”
I blinked, completely surprised, feeling a bit overwhelmed by how fast everything was happening.
I had had decent opportunities before, but nothing like this. Deep down, I knew this was my big break.
My manager flipped through the schedule. “The company is also planning a custom drama for you. You’ll be the lead actress.
“And the male lead? Has that been decided?” I asked, curiosity getting the better of me.
“Yes, they have decided o the male lead. It’s Jasper. You’re quite familiar with him, right?”
“What?” The moment I heard the name, my heart started pounding.
“Jasper Sullivan. You two worked together before,” my manager repeated.
I bit my lower lip, slowly sinking back into the sofa.
After my confession was rejected last time, I had thought any connection between us had faded, but now there was a chance to collaborate again.
I lowered my gaze, my fingers instinctively twisting the hem of my shirt. I couldn’t deny it–I was genuinely happy.
I liked Jasper. I would stare at his Twitter every day, but I was too scared to reach out, worried that it would make things more awkward between us, especially since we worked in the same company and would inevitably run into each other.
But now, there was another opportunity to collaborate. Despite being happy, I also felt a little uncertain.
“What’s wrong? You don’t seem happy.” My manager noticed my slightly downcast expression and quickly asked.
“It’s not that. I really do want to work with him again. I just… worry it’ll be awkward… ” I whispered.
“Awkward? You’ve worked together before. It won’t be awkward,” my manager reassured, patting my shoulder.
“You don’t understand… ” I pouted, turning away.
I had boldly confessed to Jasper, only for him to treat me like a friend.
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Couple The company will definitely use this opportunity to promote your pairing even more, my manager encouraged.
She had been with me since my debut, so she knew me well.
“I hope so!” After hearing that, I straightened up, mentally giving myself a pep talk.
Yura’s POV:
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At the crack of dawn, Ryan had already taken the initia ve to prepare breakfast for me in the kitchen. He gently kissed my forehead and said, “I’m heading to the office now. You stay home and get some rest.”
My morning sickness had lessened a little compared to the past few days, but I still didn’t feel great.
I slowly sat up. “I’ll walk you downstairs.”
“Yura, you should stay in bed and rest. I’ll go down by myself; you don’t need to come with me,” Ryan urged, his tone patient.
“It’s okay, I just want to see you off.” I smiled softly, slowly got up, put on a jacket, and took Ryan’s arm as. we walked downstairs and headed out.
All right, just be careful on the road,” I said, seeing him out the door.
I watched Ryan leave and pursed my lips.
Somehow, I had grown increasingly dependent on this man, and thoughts of Timothy were fading away.
But…
Is this love?
I wasn’t sure.
Compared to the fiery passion I once shared with Timothy, my relationship with Ryan seemed more like a slow and steady growth.
Ryan’s POV:
I had just walked into the company when my manager immediately approached me. “Ryan, I’ve arranged- an MV acting job for you. An MV needs to be produced to promote the new song ‘Love You Again. The production team and the director seem pretty solid.”
I took the tablet from her and looked over the basic details of the MV. It was a simple MV, but it involved working with a female co–actor.
“Who’s the actress for this MV?” I raised an eyebrow and asked.
My manager spoke slowly, “She’s a newcomer, just returned from overseas. During filming, you might need to help guide her a bit.”
I was well–known in the industry for having a good reputation, so I had no issue working with new actors.
“She’s never acted before?” I asked.
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“That’s right. She only came back from abroad last week. She’s a young and beautiful woman my manager replied slowly. “She’ll be arriving at the company soon introduce you two, and you can get to know each other a bit before shooting starts,”
I nodded slightly.
A few minutes later, my manager received a call from the actress. “Ryan, the actress is here. I’ll go bring
her in.”
I sat quietly in the office, passing the time by reading though the MV’s plot.
“Ryan has a really good temper, and his reputation in the industry is great,” I could clearly hear my manager saying at the door. “You’ll learn a lot from working with him this time.”
A familiar female voice came from outside. “Okay, I’ll make sure to learn from Ryan and improve my acting skills.”
Her voice sounded familiar, but I couldn’t quite place where I had heard it before.
There was a knock at the door. I called out, “Come in.”
“Ryan, the lady is here. This is the female lead for the MV, Kristy Heart,” my manager introduced.
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I was stunned when I saw who had arrived.
I stared blankly at Kristy in front of me. “Why are you here?”
Kristy was equally surprised. “Ryan, you’re the male lead for this MV?”
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Listening to their conversation, the manager looked at us in confusion and asked, “Ryan, Kristy, you two know each other?”
Before I could speak, Kristy interrupted, “Ryan and I are neighbors; we grew up together. I didn’t expect to run into him for the MV shooting. It’s such a coincidence.”
“That’s right.” I nodded.
“Ah, I see. Well, that’s a relief,” the manager smiled. “Since you already know each other, this collaboration should go smoothly.”
“How did you end up in the entertainment industry?” I couldn’t help but ask as I looked at Kristy.
She gazed at me with admiration and said softly, “It’s all because of you, Ryan. When I was staying abroad, Theard that you became an excellent actor. I envied you, and I want to be like you.”
“Kristy, the entertainment industry isn’t as glamorous as it seems. It’s actually quite tough, especially for female actors,” I advised her kindly. “It’s hard to establish yourself in this field.”
Kristy smiled sweetly. “Ryan, I know it’s tough, but you’re so outstanding. I don’t want to fall behind. I want to shine in the entertainment industry like you do, too.”
After hearing Kristy’s words, I didn’t want to say anything more to discourage her, so I simply nodded.
“My company arranged this MV shooting job for me, and I was worried I’d run into difficult co–actors, but I didn’t expect to meet you, Ryan. I’ll definitely learn a lot from you,” Kristy said with an innocent expression.
I curled my lips into a faint smile and said with a soft laugh, “You don’t need to worry too much. Just act according to your own logic and instincts. I’ll give you a heads–up when we need to coordinate on certain scenes.”
Kristy smiled, standing affectionately by my side. “That’s great. I’m so lucky to have the chance to work with you. I’ll definitely make the most of this opportunity.”
The manager walked over and handed us the scripts. “Ryan, Kristy. Here’s the script for the shoot. Take a look. The plot is simple–it’s a love song, and the key is to convey the intense emotions between the two characters.”
I read through the script seriously and got a rough sense of the characters‘ emotions.
“How should I express these feelings? I’m afraid I might not do it well. Should I practice a few more times?” Kristy asked with an innocent expression
“I can go over the script with you and rehearse a few times together. That way, you’ll be able to capture the emotions more accurately,” I said flatly.
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At this point, I saw Kristy is just a newcomer and was offering her guidance, nothing more.
The manager stood quietly to the side, watching our interactions.
I understood her wariness towards Kristy. After all, with my status, any young woman appearing around me could easily lead to rumors in the media, which would damage my image.
Not to mention I already had Yura, my pregnant fiance.
But I saw Kristy as just an old neighbor, and I hoped she didn’t have any other intentions.
I had just taken on a new music video shoot in the morning, and by the afternoon, the company had already assigned the PR department to handle its marketing and promotion.
To ensure the MV’s release would be a success, the company launched a massive publicity campaign, even preparing to take promotional photos to attract fans‘ attention.
“Ryan, Kristy, get ready. We’re going to take a promotional photo first, and it’ll be posted on Twitter,” the manager informed us after receiving confirmation from the company.
I nodded while rehearsing my lines. Kristy, curious, looked at me and asked, “Ryan, what’s a promotional photo?”
“Kind of like a publicity still,” I explained briefly.
Kristy’s POV:
Inside the studio, I had changed into my outfit, put on a delicate makeup look, and was eagerly waiting for the shoot to begin.
I was thinking about how I could make Ryan and me seem closer.
“Ryan, Kristy, let’s start the shoot,” the photographer called. “It’s just a promotional photo, so don’t be nervous. Keep your expressions and poses natural.”
It was my first time shooting promotional photos, and my expressions came out great. I linked my arm with Ryan’s in an intimate, natural gesture, my face glowing with a sweet smile.
“Great, let’s change the pose for another shot,” the photographer said, pleased with our intimate pose.
I thought for a moment, then stood on tiptoe and wrapped my arms around Ryan’s neck. My sudden move startled Ryan, and he seemed about to push me away.
I immediately said, “Ryan, the manager asked me to pose like this.”
When Ryan heard this, he let me continue holding him
Of course, this was a lie. The manager wasn’t even on set. I just wanted to take more intimate photos with him.
After all, he was the reason I joined the entertainment industry.
“All right, that’s a wrap for today’s shoot,” the photographer said. He seemed satisfied with the shots and signaled that we could leave.
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Once the promotional photo was finalized, the company quickly posted it on Twitter. With Ryan’s handsome looks and my beauty, we quickly became the talk of the town, even making it to the trending topics.
The cold, handsome Ryan and the young, beautiful me shared strong on–screen chemistry, and fans even created hashtags about us.
Hashtags like #LoveYouAgain and #ShippingKristyandRyanTogether were soon trending on Twitter.
I couldn’t help but feel pleased with my work.
My initial goal of getting close to Ryan had already been achieved.
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Looking at those intimate photos of Kristy and Ryan on Twitter, I couldn’t help but feel a twinge of discomfort in my heart.
Kristy’s hand was tightly wrapped around Ryan, and her glowing smile deeply stung my eyes.
Zera had also seen the news, and her face lit up with a grin. “Kristy really knows how to work the camera. Just look at their first promotional photo shoot–it’s already making such an impact”
I gave her a fleeting glance while she continued her praise. “Kristy is young and beautiful; she has a great future ahead of her in the entertainment industry. Maybe she could even help Ryan out”
I felt a pang in my heart as I lowered my head and sat to the side, not saying a word.
“Mrs. Lindsay, I’m feeling a little unwell, so I’m going to rest upstairs.” I came up with an excuse to retreat upstairs.
Back in my room, I dialed Rosaline’s number. “Rosie, Ryan’s filming an MV with Kristy, and so many people on Twitter are saying they look perfect together
Rosaline spoke up. “I saw it too, but I think Ryan hasn’t done anything inappropriate. It’s that girl who’s being overly intimate.”
I sighed with relief at her words. Of course, Rosaline was still as sharp as ever; she could see right through Kristy’s intentions.
“Kristy and Ryan grew up together, and Ryan’s mom really likes her. The other day, Kristy came to our house to deliver a gift, and I think she might like Ryan,” I slowly shared my analysis.
Rosaline comforted me. “Yura, you’re pregnant, so you don’t need to worry about these things. Ryan’s been good to you, and you two have gone through so much together. I don’t think he would betray you.”
Thinking back on how Ryan had treated me, I felt reassured. “But what about Kristy …?”
“Yura, stop overthinking. Think about this: Ryan has met so many female celebrities in the industry over the years, many of whom are more beautiful than Kristy. Yet, he hasn’t been moved by them” Rosaline reassured me. “Right now, what you need to focus on is taking care of yourself and the baby.”
Upon hearing Rosaline’s comforting words, I nodded slightly. “I understand. I should trust Ryan and not doubt him.”
We chatted a bit more before hanging up.
Ryan’s POV
In the evening, I came home from the company, and as soon as I walked in, I heard my mom’s voice.
“Ryan, I saw your promotional photo with Kristy today. It looks really good. With your charm and her beauty, you two look perfect together,” Mom complimented me, smiling. “Kristy looks even more dashing
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“She saw you working in the Industry and wanted to jo, too, Mom said with a chuckle
I frowned at her words, but I didn’t say anything else. Upon noticing Yura wasn’t in the living room, I asked. “Mom, where’s Yura?”
“She wasn’t feeling well, so she went upstairs, Mom said with a frown. “She’s just upset because of the photos of you and Kristy. She’s being too sensitive.”
When I heard that Yura was jealous, my heart secretly rejoiced.
She was jealous, which meant she still cared about me.
“Then I’ll go check on her,” I said, heading upstairs.
Yura’s POV:
In my room. I lay on the bed, staring at the photos of Kristy and Ryan.
Their smiles felt like needles stabbing straight into my heart.
The sound of footsteps outside the door reminded me that Ryan had returned. I quickly tossed my phone aside and pretended to be asleep.
As soon as Ryan pushed the door open, I feigned waking up and asked, “You’re back?”
“Yeah. Mom said you weren’t feeling well,” Ryan said softly.
I gave a light hum and asked quietly, “How was your day at the company?”
“Fine. I filmed the promotional video with Kristy,” Ryan replied casually.
I tugged at the blanket and asked softly, “There are so many artists available. Why did it have to be the two of you doing the shoot?”
Ryan chuckled softly and, with the blanket between us, pulled me into his arms.
“What are you doing?” I asked, confused.
Ryan buried his head in my neck. “It was arranged by the company, but don’t worry, I only think of her as a colleague and an old neighbor.”
“Really?” I wasn’t entirely convinced.
At that moment, all I could think about was the photos of Ryan and Kristy. I couldn’t shake the image from my mind.
“Of course. By the way, Mom said you didn’t eat much today,” Ryan said while looking down at me, concern written all over his face.
I sat up and shook my head. “I just don’t have an appetite.”
“That won’t do.” Ryan stood up. “I’ll have the kitchen staff make something you like. Wait for me.”
Without waiting for me to respond, Ryan stepped out of the room.
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As I watched Ryan’s figure fade into the distance, my n
Maybe Rosaline was right. I was being too sensitive,
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As I watched Ryan’s figure fade into the distance, my mind wandered for a moment,
Maybe Rosaline was right. I was being too sensitive.
Ryan and Kristy were just colleagues, and he was devoted to me. Why should I be jealous?
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Ten minutes later, Ryan returned to the room, holding bowl of chicken soup. “Yura, this is freshly stewed hen soup. It’s nutritious. Give it a try,” he said.
“Thanks,” I replied with a faint smile, reaching out to take the bowl from him.
But Ryan didn’t hand it over. Instead, he raised an eyebrow, leaned in close to my car, and said in his rich, velvety voice, “Let me feed you.”
His magnetic voice made my cars flush with heat.
“That’s not necessary, I can do it myself…” I started to say.
But before I could finish, Ryan scooped up a spoonful of soup, gently blew on it, then carefully brought it to my lips. “It’s not hot anymore. You can drink it now.”
“Okay,” I murmured, feeling a warmth bloom in my chest as I gave a slight nod.
Ryan continued feeding me the soup slowly, his patience unwavering.
Looking at his handsome face so close to mine, I felt my heart skip a beat.
Ryan was an amazing guy.
Good–looking, from a prominent family, a celebrity–and most importantly, completely devoted to me. Kind. Patient. Gentle.
Men like him were rare.
But no matter how hard I tried, Timothy’s tall figure still lingered in my mind.
I wondered if his leg had fully recovered by now.
Even now, I still can’t believe that Timothy had truly fallen for someone else.
I just couldn’t understand why he was so heartless to me that day.
Ryan must’ve noticed I was lost in thought. He set the bowl down and gently pulled me into his arms. “What are you thinking about?” he asked softly.
Snapping out of it, I pushed the thoughts aside and gave a faint smile. “Nothing.”
“Stop overthinking, okay? Nothing is going on between me and Kristy,” Ryan murmured, pressing a deep kiss on my forehead.
Rosaline’s POV:
I was in my office, reviewing the recent streaming data from the platforms online, when suddenly, there
was a knock at the door.
“Come in,” I said.
Jasper walked in, holding a tablet in his hand.
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“Is something the matter?” I looked up at Jasper.
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“The post–production for The Call of the Wild is pretty much done. This is the latest cut they just delivered. Since you’re in the office today, I figured you’d want to take a look.” As he spoke, Jasper swiped across the tablet screen, opened the sample video, and handed it to me.
I took the tablet and began watching attentively.
The cinematography and close–ups were spot on, and the scenes that required visual effects were seamlessly done–clean, polished, and cinema–ready. Nothing looked rough, even if blown up on a big
screen.
I reviewed several key scenes–some of the most important moments in The Call of the Wild. These had to be perfect. Once I confirmed that the lighting and edits were all up to standard, I nodded in approval and handed the tablet back to Jasper.
“The post work looks great. Start prepping everything and send the sample cut over to the International Film Festival. If all goes well, hopefully, we can take home the top prize. That would be a huge win for the
company.
Jasper nodded, then hesitated for a moment. Tapping his index finger lightly on the desk, he looked up and added, “By the way, while you were out these past few days, I heard that Universal Media is also entering an indie film for the International Film Festival. They’re aiming for the gold too.”
“Really?” I asked, watching him closely.
He nodded again. “Yeah. Their film’s in a completely different genre than ours, but Universal Media’s been in the game way longer than we have. They’re a legacy studio in Rivemon–more experience, more industry pull. And from what I hear, they’ve already lined up several completed films to release across major platforms and theaters. I think they’re planning to lean heavily on those numbers for leverage.
“The Call of the Wild already has enough buzz behind it, and since you just gave the green light on the post, do you think we should push for an early release? Maybe go head–to–head with Universal Media before the festival? Otherwise, a brand–new film like ours might get lost in the shuffle.”
But I shook my head. I’d already made up my mind. “No need. I know you believe in this film as much as I do. Let’s finish everything properly and send it straight to the International Film Festival when it’s ready.”
Jasper paused for a moment, then nodded in agreement and left the room.
Not long after, a call came through from reception. “Ms Sinclair, the CEO of Wild Pack Group is here. He’s asking to see you.”
Michael?
Just hearing that name gave me a bit of a headache. Still, considering we’d just taken on Wild Pack’s business, it wouldn’t be right to turn a partner away.
“All right,” I said. “Send Mr. Crawford up.”
Michael walked into my office with his usual easy smile. “Ms. Sinclair.”
I glanced up and pushed a freshly brewed cup of coffee–poured moments ago by my assistant–toward him. “Mr. Crawford, there’s no need for formalities. But tell me, are you here because there’s an issue with the script? If something’s wrong, just say it–I’m happy to help.”
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“No, no, nothing like that Michael quickly waved his hand, his expression earnest but slightly uneasy. After a long pause, he finally spoke, somewhat haltingly I came to apologize
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“What?” I raised an eyebrow, puzzled.
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I hadn’t had much interaction with Michael these past few days, so I didn’t understand why he was suddenly apologizing.
Michael was silent for a moment before finally speaking. “I found out what Wendy did last time. The situation at the Golden Crane Hotel went too far. I didnt do a good job keeping her in check, and I know it caused trouble for you and Mr. Holbrook. So I’m here today to apologize on her behalf–and on mine. I hope you’ll forgive us.”
He looked genuinely remorseful, though still a little uneasy. “She’s always been spoiled by me and doesn’t know how to behave. I just hope this won’t affect our partnership.”
So that was what this was about.
The polite smile on my lips gradually faded.
This wasn’t the first time Wendy had come after me. I’d known from the beginning, and I’d clashed with her more than once. And now she was sending her brother to apologize on her behalf–again–playing the “poor, clueless girl” card.
Honestly, I started to wonder if Wendy had even the slightest sense of decency left.
“If that’s how you want to handle it,” I said, lifting my chin slightly and meeting Michael’s eyes, “then let’s talk about it. I know Wendy likes Caden. And I also know she’s targeted me more than once because of him. But the Eclipse Pack and the Wild Pack have a long history, and now that we’re working together, I don’t want to make things ugly between our packs. That said…”
I took a deep breath. “You can’t excuse everything with she didn’t know better‘. I hope, while you continue to care for her, you also start teaching her the difference between what’s acceptable and what’s not.”
I didn’t lash out, but I was direct enough. I could see Michael was uncomfortable–nervous, even.
He rubbed his hands together, clearly uneasy. “Of course. I’ll talk to her. I’ll make sure she stops bothering you and Mr. Holbrook. And I meant what I said earlier. I hope you can understand. Business is business.”
I nodded. I knew how to keep work and personal matters separate.
Wendy had crossed the line more than once, but Michael’s apology seemed sincere. And as the heir to the Wild Pack, he clearly understood that if Wendy stirred up any more trouble, it wouldn’t just embarrass her -it would reflect poorly on the whole pack.
“Don’t worry. Work is work. Since you’re putting your trust in us, Starplay Entertainment won’t let you down. Now, let’s focus on the script. We can deal with the rest later–I trust you’ll handle it.”
Michael visibly relaxed and let out a breath of relief. “Thank you. Really.”
Caden’s POV:
At 5 p.m. sharp, I clocked out for the day. I was planning to pick up Rosaline so we could head home together. I’d even reserved a candlelit dinner at a Fostra cuisine restaurant owned by a friend–thought I’d surprise her.
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“Ms. Sinclair, I’ll be counting on you,” came Michael’s voice from inside her office. The door was slightly ajar.
“Don’t worry,” Rosaline replied calmly. “We’ll do our best to meet your expectations. And if the show performs well, I hope we can continue working together.”
Just then, the door opened, and the two of them stepped out–only to run into me, standing there with a cold, unreadable expression.
Michael looked a little awkward when he saw me. He half–turned to glance at Rosaline, then smiled politely and said, “Mr. Holbrook, here to pick up Ms. Sinclair? I won’t keep you then. I’ll take my leave.”
“Goodbye,” I said flatly, barely acknowledging him. My eyes stayed on Rosaline the entire time, not even giving Michael the courtesy of a second glance.
Once Michael was out of sight, Rosaline walked over to me and gently touched the space between my brows. “Enough,” she said softly. “Why are you frowning again? You trying to start something?”
I sighed. I had no defenses when it came to her. I pushed down the sour feeling in my chest–jealousy, mostly–and asked, “Why was Michael here again? What did he say?”
“Nothing serious,” she said, shaking her head. “He came to apologize–about Wendy. Did you go talk to him? And he also brought up the film project the Wild Pack wants us to work on.”
I let out a dry laugh and took her hand as we walked out of the building. “At least he’s smart enough to take a hint. Yeah, I had a word with him. Told him to keep Wendy in line. But enough about that–I made a reservation at a friend’s restaurant. Let’s go eat.”
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I had finally managed to coax Caden out of his jealous mood, but instead of things getting casier, my headaches only got worse these past couple of days–and it’s
all because of Joel.
Ever since that incident at the Golden Crane Hotel, he’s been on a mission to compete with Caden. He’s practically made a daily habit of showing up at Starplay Entertainment just to corner me.
This young wolf prince from Fostrau has been camping out in my office like it’s his second home. No matter how I try to reason with him, he refuses to leave He keeps asking me out–to amusement parks, to movies–pulling out every classic move in the “how to win a girl” playbook. At this point, I’m trying to avoid him like the plague. Just the sight of Joel makes me sigh in exhaustion.
“Joel, we need to talk.”
I finally couldn’t take it anymore. During our lunch break, I looked at the big guy sprawled on the couch, tapping away on his phone playing a game. My tone was full of helplessness–with a touch of amusement I couldn’t hide.
Joel instantly dropped his phone, eyes lighting up. “Rosaline! What is it? Don’t tell me you finally want to go out with me?”
“No… “I barely had the energy to speak at this point. I honestly couldn’t figure out why Joel was so fixated on me when I was clearly on the verge of getting engaged.
“I just want to understand why you’re chasing after me so relentlessly. I’m about to get engaged to Caden- like, in just a few days. And you? You’re a noble from Fostrau. You could have any woman you want. I think we’re just not right for each other. Besides, you’re younger than me. I’m not into the whole older woman younger man dynamic. So please, go back home.”
I was trying to be as gentle as possible with him. I’d already run out of ways to deal with this childish, stubborn prince, and this was the least emotionally exhausting approach I could take.
I genuinely hoped Joel would get it. But instead, he just looked confused.
He didn’t seem to understand why I was saying any of this. And then, he just said it plainly: “I like you. You’re beautiful, smart, and well–spoken. You’re the most gorgeous werewolf I’ve ever seen. I liked you from the moment we danced together. And I want you to give me a chance. Rosaline, I’m not going back to Fostrau until I win you over.”
“Besides,” he added with a charming little smile tugging at his lips, “if you’re not willing to come live with me in Fostrau, I’ll just move here to be with you. It’s no big deal.”
I was speechless.
I had no idea how to make Joel understand where I was coming from. I stared at him, half amused and half frustrated, and after a long pause, I finally managed to squeeze out a sentence.
“Listen to me. I honestly don’t think we’re right for each other. I’m telling you to go back to Fostrau for your good. And more importantly, I’m never going to leave Caden. What you’re feeling for me–it might just be infatuation. One day, when you meet your destined mate, you’ll understand exactly how I feel right
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Joel went quiet. He furrowed his brows and didn’t say a word for a long while, like he was trying to process everything I’d just said. I let out a breath of relief, thinking maybe–just maybe I’d finally gotten through
to him.
But then he suddenly spoke again. “Forget it. I think you’re just not used to the idea yet. Oh, by the way- my birthday’s in three days. How about you take me somewhere fun around here to celebrate?”
Yeah. He still didn’t get it.
I turned my head and let out a long sigh. I was completely out of options. Joel’s eyes were full of that sad, puppy–dog look–but no matter how pitiful he seemed I had to be firm.
Because I couldn’t deal with Caden’s jealousy for the hundredth time.
“No. I have a meeting that day. I won’t have time to show you around. And really, you should take my advice and go back to Fostrau.”
“No way!” Joel suddenly perked up, sounding indignant. “I helped you and Caden out at the hotel, remember? You said you owed me a favor. You can’t go back on your word!”
I froze for a second, not sure how to respond. Because yeah, he wasn’t wrong. I did say that. And now I had no excuse left to say no.
“Fine.” After a long pause, I finally gave in. “Three days from now. I’ll meet you outside your hotel at nine in the morning. I’ll take you out for the day–but that’s it. No backing out. But for now, I have to get back to work. Your hanging around here is a distraction, and people might start getting the wrong idea. So… Can you go for now?”
I gave him the kindest smile I could manage, though deep down, I was nothing but drained and frustrated.
I had no idea when Joel would finally give up and go back to Fostrau.
Joel, on the other hand, was thrilled. He nodded eagerly and waved at me as he reached the door. “Deal! Don’t forget! I’ll be waiting!”
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I rubbed my temples, already feeling a headache coming on. If Caden found out about this, he’d get jealous again.
I went through a few more scripts, but for some reason I suddenly started missing him.
Caden’s handsome, almost unreal face kept flashing through my mind, even though we had just seen each other this morning.
Shaking my head with a helpless smile, I closed my laptop and headed out, driving straight to Eclipse Pack.
Lately, I’d been so tied up with Starplay Entertainment that I hadn’t had much time to check in on his work.
But thankfully, the “Ice and Fire” project I’d been overseeing had finally hit its stride.
The jewelry collection was a massive hit–so popular it kept selling out.
Even BPL had been surprisingly quiet lately, and Everett hadn’t made any new moves.
Everything seemed calm on the surface.
As I drove, both hands gripping the wheel, my thoughts drifted.
Ever since Hubert came to Rivemon, I’d wanted to ask him about my parents–and about Sal and Hughie too–but every time the words were on the tip of my tongue, I swallowed them back.
I still remembered the way Hubert’s expression would darken whenever I brought up the past as a child- that solemn, heavy look etched into his face.
It only took about 30 minutes to get from Starplay Entertainment to the Eclipse Pack headquarters.
But for some reason, I couldn’t shake the feeling that a car was tailing me. Every time I tried to get a clear look, it would disappear into the traffic.
Maybe I was just imagining things.
I furrowed my brow, an uneasy feeling creeping into my chest. It felt like something was about to happen.
Soon, I arrived at Eclipse Pack.
As I approached the main entrance, I overheard the front desk girls gossiping.
“Did you hear about Ms. Sinclair and Prince Joel?”
“Of course I did! That drama was everywhere–how could anyone not know?”
“So, do you think Ms. Sinclair likes Prince Joel or Mr. Holbrook?”
“I’m team, Mr. Holbrook. He and Ms. Sinclair are a perfect match.”
“Come on, Prince Joel’s not a bad choice either. He is a prince, after all!”
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I frowned and cleared my throat softly.
“Ms. Sinclair!” They froze instantly, clearly terrified as they greeted me.
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“If you want to keep your jobs at Eclipse Pack,” I said coolly, glancing at them, “I suggest you stop talking behind people’s backs.”
“Yes, Ms. Sinclair. We’re so sorry,” they stammered, exchanging nervous looks.
I walked straight into the elevator and headed to the top floor–Caden’s office.
Once there, I knocked on the door. “Come in,” came Calen’s crisp voice.
I pushed the door open.
He was sitting at his desk, completely focused on his computer screen.
Wearing a charcoal gray tailored suit, his flawless figure was on full display. His chiseled features and sharp profile made him almost too good–looking to be real.
The golden hues of the setting sun streamed through the windows, casting a warm glow around him like a halo He looked radiant.
Looking at Caden—so breathtakingly handsome it was almost hard to breathe–I found myself momentarily dazed.
He heard the door and looked up. When he saw me staring at him, the corners of his mouth lifted into a faint smirk. His voice was low and husky as he asked, “Had your fill yet?”
“Nope.” I gave a casual smile and walked over to him.
“Oh?” My response seemed to catch him off guard.
I sank into the couch nearby, raising a brow playfully. “My hubby’s this good–looking–why wouldn’t I want to keep looking?”
That one word instantly lit up Caden’s face.
He stood abruptly, took a long stride, and sat down right next to me.
“What did you just call me?” His eyes gleamed as he leaned in, a teasing smile playing at his lips.
That’s when I realized what I’d said—I had called him hubby out loud.
I couldn’t believe it slipped out like that.`
Ugh, how embarrassing.
My cheeks burned. “It’s nothing,” I mumbled under my breath.
“Really?” Caden chuckled lowly. “I heard it.”
He leaned closer, his lips brushing against my ear, his deep voice sending a shiver down my spine. “I like hearing you call me that. Say it again.”
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“No… “I gave him a playful glare, pretending to protest
Before I could finish my sentence, his lips were already on mine.
In an instant, I was engulfed by his presence, his unique masculine scent surrounding me.
Our mouths tangled, breath mixing with breath.
Caden’s kiss deepened quickly, his hands slipping under the hem of my shirt, traveling upward. Everywhere his hands touched felt like it was set on fire–my whole body burned with heat.
A strange, indescribable feeling spread slowly through my chest, curling and twisting like smoke.
“Don’t… “I murmured, but my arms wrapped around his neck on their own, pulling him closer.
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That unconscious movement made Caden’s breathing grow heavier. His hands began to explore every inch of my body, like he couldn’t get enough.
Just when things were getting impossibly intense … A knock came at the door.
“Someone’s here!” I gasped, snapping back to reality. I quickly pushed Caden away and rushed to fix my clothes.
Caden stood up and, clearly annoyed, said sharply, “Come in.”
The door opened, and Yale stepped in. The moment he saw our disheveled appearance, he froze.
His lips twitched slightly, and under Caden’s glare, he forced himself to walk over, keeping his eyes locked firmly on the folder in his hands. “Mr. Holbrook, this document needs your review and signature.”
Caden gave him a frosty look, signed the paper with a sharp flick of his pen, and said in a cold voice, “Get
out.”
Yale snatched the document back, clearly terrified. “Sure, Mr. Holbrook, Ms. Sinclair–I didn’t see anything. Please, carry on.”
I could’ve died from embarrassment.
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I sat on the couch in Everett’s villa, my gaze locked onto the timer bomb clutched tightly in my hands.
Against my will, Caden’s tall, striking figure surfaced in my mind.
Memories played vividly before me–the than I had loved for years was about to announce his engagement to Rosaline!
I wanted to hate Caden. I planned to follow Everett’s suggestions and go to Caden and Rosaline’s engagement ceremony, taking us all down together.
But I realized I couldn’t do it.
It wasn’t fear of death that stopped me … it was the thought of Caden dying.
Even though he was so ruthless–having personally sent me to prison–I still loved him.
So instead, I had spent the past few days stalking Rosaline, searching for the perfect moment to strike. Yet the fight opportunity never came.
Just the thought of Rosaline ignited a fire of hatred inside me.
At first, when I pretended to be Tessa, Caden never doubted me.
Caden truly believed I was her–showering me with affection, treating me with such tenderness that I felt truly happy for the first time.
But that wretched bitch, Rosaline, destroyed everything!
She was the one who exposed me in front of Caden.
She was the one who stole the man I loved!
My fingers tightened around the timer bomb. I wouldn’t let her get away with this.
I’d make sure she suffers a fate worse than death.
With a creak, the door opened.
Everett strode inside, his eyes flicking down at me. “Where were you today?”
I snapped out of my thoughts, setting the bomb aside, and lowered my eyes submissively. “I didn’t go anywhere, just went for a walk–I was bored.”
“A walk?” Everett’s face darkened as he grabbed my chin “Have you forgotten you’re a fugitive? You think you can just parade around like nothing’s wrong? Do you have a death wish?”
“I’m sorry, Everett!” Pain shot through my jaw, and I trembled under his glare. “Sorry, it won’t happen again!”
“You’d better obey me and stop playing tricks.” Everett shoved me onto the bed, looming over me with
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Ill do exactly as you say. Everett. Rosaline and Caden neither of them will escape my wrath!” I gritted my teeth.
Finally satisfied, Everett gave a nod. “Remember what you said.”
Yura’s POV:
I lay in bed, scrolling absently through my phone.
Ryan had been working late every night, wrapped up in his MV shoot.
But tonight was worse than usual–it was nearly midnight, and he still wasn’t home.
Just as I turned restlessly in bed, Ryan walked into the room. “Still awake?”
I sat up, asking softly. “Why are you so late?”
Ryan sat beside me, pulling me into his arms. “We’re behind schedule, so I had to work overtime.”
“Again?” A pang of jealousy sharpened my tone. “With Kristy?”
“Yeah.” Ryan nodded before wrapping his arms around me from behind, nuzzling his face against my neck.
“So… you really didn’t know Kristy was cast as the MV female lead?” I asked, trying to sound nonchalant. Ryan caressed my stomach as he answered in that measured way of his, “Of course not. I didn’t even know she’d entered the industry. When she walked onto set, I was completely shocked.”
I nodded, believing Ryan completely, then turned in his arms to bury my face against his chest, suddenly shy.
“You have to call and tell me everything from now on,” murmured.
Only now was I realizing just how deeply I cared about Ryan–how much he truly meant to me.
Ryan’s POV:
The next morning, I rushed to the studio before dawn.
Today marked the first day of the MV shoot, and I had to report to the studio early.
By the time I entered the studio, Kristy was already standing in front of me, holding a cup of hot chocolate.
With a radiant smile, Kristy said, “Ryan, since it’s your first day filming, I treated the crew to hot chocolate. This one’s specially for you–no sugar added.”
Kristy’s actions raised suspicions among the crew, and they immediately started whispering about our relationship.
“Have you noticed how close Kristy and Ryan seem? They must know each other well.”
“Yeah, Kristy arrived early this morning just to wait for Ryan.”
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Hearing the gossip in the studio, I recalled Yura’s disappointed expression from yesterday and immediately took a step back, maintaining distance from Kristy. “Kristy, I’ve already had breakfast at home, so I’ll pass on the hot chocolate for now.”
My rejection instantly darkened Kristy’session. Bing her lip, she replied, “Fine, let’s just go over the script and start filming then.”
I nodded coldly, brushing past Kristy as I walked toward the shooting location.
Throughout the shoot, Kristy kept trying to get close to me, attempting to create physical contact. At one point, she even pretended to stumble, hoping I’d catch her.
Of course, I saw through all her little schemes. I remained indifferent, watching her coldly without a word, pretending not to notice her antics.
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“How many more scenes do we need to shoot?” Ryan changed out of his costume for the current scene and asked his assistant.
Watching Ryan continue to ignore me, I grew increasingly puzzled.
Just yesterday, Ryan had been so warm and friendly, but today he was completely ignoring me. It must be because of something Yura said behind my back.
My hatred for Yura deepened in my heart.
I couldn’t understand–what was so great about Yura? She wasn’t even that pretty and was older than Ryan.
Yura must be shamelessly clinging to Ryan just because she’s pregnant.
Jealousy burned inside me. When it came to looks, family background, or talent, was there anything I lacked compared to Yura?
I was convinced that with a little more effort, I could steal Ryan away from Yura.
“Ryan, how should I portray this part of the relationship in this scene? I feel like I can’t quite grasp it.” I furrowed my brows, pretending to be eager to learn.
Ryan remained expressionless, deliberately keeping his distance as he replied coolly, “You need to immerse yourself more in the character’s emotions. Try putting yourself in their shoes–that’s how you’ll make the performance feel more naturally.”
I could tell Ryan was avoiding me, but I still smiled sweetly. “Thank you, Ryan. Having you here makes me feel so much more at ease on set.”
But inside, I was seething with anger.
Ryan’s POV:
In the evening, I returned home from the set.
The thought of Kristy’s subtle flirtations throughout the day made me uncomfortable.
Yura had just finished showering and came downstairs. Seeing me, she asked softly, “You’re back. Was the shooting smooth today?”
“It went well.” My body burned with desire the moment I saw her. I pulled her into my arms. “Let me hug you.
I hugged her tightly, her warm, soft body making me hard instantly.
Yuraxealized what I wanted and quickly pushed me away. “No, I’m still pregnant, and it’s not stable yet.”
I kissed her anyway, Lost in the heat of the moment, Yura managed to regain her composure and pushed me back.
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“But I want to. I was already aching, my erection straining against my pants. My inner wolf howled with excitement, ready to claim her.
1 pinned her down on the sofa, breathing heavily. “Just once, okay? The doctor said it’s fine occasionally.”
Since that one–night stand, Yura became pregnant, and I haven’t had any intimate relations with her since. Several months have passed since that encounter. For someone like me, who loves Yura so deeply, seeing the woman I adore constantly around me yet being unable to be with her is truly agonizing.
Especially after a day of enduring Kristy’s teasing, seeing Yura again pushed me past the brink of self- control. Pinning her down, I crushed my lips against hers.
“Don’t reject me.” I gasped between feverish kisses, locking her tightly in my arms.
Yura’s breath hitched. “Ryan, stop.” She tried to twist away, but my grip was unyielding.
My hand slid under her clothes, reaching her soft and swollen breasts. Her nipple hardened under my touch.
I immediately covered one with my mouth, sucking greedily.
“Ah!” A moan escaped from Yura as my other hand dipped lower, discovering her drenched folds. Her arousal soaked my fingers, dripping onto the bed.
Under this onslaught of desire, Yura finally surrendered. She wrapped her arms around my neck, responding passionately.
We clung to each other, moving from the couch to the bed.
The night was filled with passion.
Yura’s POV:
When I woke up in the morning, my whole body ached. I rubbed my lower back with a grimace.
Ryan had worn me out the day before, and on top of that, the pregnancy made me feel even worse.
I struggled to get up, accidentally waking Ryan, who was sleeping beside me.
“What’s wrong? Not feeling well?” Ryan grinned at me.
Remembering our wild passion from yesterday, my face burned with embarrassment. “I… I think I’m just exhausted.”
Ryan chuckled, perhaps noticing my shyness, and didn’t press further.
Eager to change the subject, I quickly asked, “Don’t you have a shoot today? It’s already nine–shouldn’t you be heading out?”
Ryan lounged lazily in bed and said in a low voice, “It’s a night shoot today. No scenes for me in the daytime, so I can stay home and keep you company.”
He emphasized “keep you company” with a teasing edge, making me blush even harder.
“If you won’t get un. then I will.” I tugged the blanket aside and slowly climbed out of bed.
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Downstairs Zera had already started calling, “What time do you think it is? Come down for breakfast already!”
I nudged Ryan urgently. “Hurry up–your mom’s getting impatient.”
Knowing his mother’s temper, Ryan quickly rolled out of bed to shield me from her nagging.
“Got it, Mom,” Ryan called back. “We’ll be right down.”
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When Zera saw Yura and me getting out of bed so late in the morning, she was visibly displeased. Crossing her arms, she frowned and said, “What time is it now? I’ve reheated breakfast in the kitchen multiple times already.”
Yura held onto my arm, shrinking behind me in silence
“Zera, I wasn’t feeling well this morning,” I said, shielding Yura. “Yura stayed with me to help, so please don’t blame her.”
Seeing my insistence, Zera could only press her lips together and reply tersely, “Enough of that. Let’s just eat.”
Yura sat quietly at the table, saying nothing.
Zera looked at the sneak preview of Kristy and me filming the MV and said with a smile, “You and Kristy look so perfect together. You really fit the MV’s concept
Under the table, I took Yura’s hand in mine, silently telling her not to overthink Zera’s words.
When neither of us responded, Zera, finding no agreement, left in anger.
I spent the entire day with Yura, only leaving for the filming location when dusk fell.
“We’re shooting night scenes today, so I’ll be back late,” said, pressing a deep kiss to Yura’s forehead. “Don’t wait up for me.”
“Okay,” Yura responded softly.
When I arrived at the MV shooting scene, Kristy immediately rushed over with a script in hand. “Ryan, I bought you coffee!”
I gave a slight nod but maintained my distance from Kristy.
Filming continued from evening until late at night. I began feeling tired, but Kristy remained strangely energetic, occasionally stealing glances at me.
I wasn’t unaware of Kristy’s little actions–I just chose to pretend not to notice.
As the night deepened, the crew gradually thinned out.
“Good work today, Ryan,” Mr. Cooper said, indicating my shoot was done.
“Yeah,” I replied flatly, putting on my suit jacket as I prepared to leage.
My thoughts were with Yura–was she asleep yet?
“Ryan, I feel so dizzy…” Kristy suddenly swayed and collapsed to the ground.
The crew panicked. “Kristy … ! Kristy…! What’s wrong? Wake up!”
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our families were close, I couldn’t just leave her there.
I went over and helped her up.
“Ryan…” Kristy woke weakly and hugged me. “I want to go home…”
No one on set knew Kristy’s address, so they all looked at me.
“Mr. Cooper, I’ll take her home,” I said with a quiet sigh
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Since we were longtime neighbors, I decided to see her home–but I resolved to leave immediately after dropping her off.
During the ride, Kristy leaned against the passenger seat, complaining of discomfort while subtly pulling down her clothes.
“Ryan… Ryan…” she kept murmuring my name.
I remained unmoved, driving coldly without reaction.
“Ryan… I like you…” Kristy suddenly confessed with her eyes closed.
Pretending not to hear, I said calmly, “We’re almost at your place. I’ll bring you to lobby.”
Kristy had been trying to seduce me the whole ride. Worried she’d escalate things if I went upstairs, I decided to just drop her at the lobby.
“Get some rest,” I said, dropping Kristy off in the lobby without looking back. I ignored her frustrated foot- stomping as I walked away.
Just like that, her dizziness was gone–proof it had all been an act.
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I waited at home for what felt like ages, but Ryan still hadn’t returned. A growing unease settled in my
chest.
Though Ryan had told me not to wait, I just couldn’t get to fall asleep.
How could it be this late and Ryan still wasn’t home?
Pacing anxiously across the living room, I kept glancing at the door until my eyes grew sore.
Every call I made to his phone went straight to voicemail.
“Could something have happened?” The thought sent fresh waves of panic through me.
Before Zera could notice Ryan’s absence, I slipped out and ordered the werewolf driver to take me to the filming location.
“To the filming location now, hurry up.”
The werewolf driver took one look at my frantic expression and immediately complied.
The filming location stond dark and abandoned when we arrived not a single light breaking the vloom
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Forgotten props lay toppled on the ground, adding to the desolate atmosphere.
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Anxiety tightened in my chest as I searched the abandoned lot, desperate to find even a single person who might know where Ryan had gone. But the place was completely lifeless.
Then my phone buzzed abruptly. Heart leaping, I fumbled to answer–only to find an anonymous message with attached photos.
The images showed–Ryan was helping Kristy, smiling as they walked towards her home.
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Could this be the reason why Ryan hadn’t returned home all night? He’d been with Kristy the whole time?!
These two people in the photo looked so intimate, as if something was about to happen any second.
My heart slowly sank.
Why was this happening?
Ryan had clearly told me he didn’t have any feelings for Kristy.
So why were they looking so intimate in the photo?
Had he been lying to me all along?
I kept staring at the photo, trying to make sense of it all when my stomach started to ache.
I curled up on the ground and clutched my stomach. Beads of sweat breaking out across my from the pain.
“Ms. Nadine, are you okay?” The werewolf driver rushed over and asked with concern.
I held my stomach tightly. “My stomach hurts so much!”
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The werewolf driver was panicked and quickly helped me into the car. “Hold on, Ms. Nadine, I’ll get you to the hospital right away!”
Lying in the backseat, I could only feel the pulsing pain in my stomach as cold sweat dripped from my forehead.
What’s wrong with me?
I was already six months along. There shouldn’t be any problem, right?
But why did it hurt so much?
The more I thought about it, the more anxious I became. I took deep breaths to calm myself down
The werewolf driver rushed me to the hospital, fearing something would happen to me since he was the one who had brought me out. He immediately called Ryan’s mother when I could no longer bear the pain.
Ryan’s POV:
After an exhausting night, I dragged myself back home only to find my mom frantically changing her
clothes.
“Mom? Where are you going this late at night?” I asked, ooking confused.
She held up her phone, looking worried, and said, “The driver just called. He said Yura was suddenly in pain and is being taken to the hospital.”
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My heart was pounding anxiously along the way to the hospital. I prayed silently that both Yura and our baby would be okay.
Only then did I realize my phone had died at the theater, Guilt swept over me. Maybe she tried calling and couldn’t get through. Maybe that’s what caused the stress and pain.
I stared at the dead phone in frustration and threw it onto the passenger seat.
When I arrived at the hospital, I immediately found the werewolf driver and asked him, “Where’s Yura?”
He pointed to the examination room, answering, “She’s inside getting checked.”
I rushed in anxiously and asked, “Doctor! Is my fiancée okay?”
The werewolf doctor adjusted his glasses and replied calmly, “The baby’s fine. The mother experienced emotional distress, which affected the fetus and caused abdominal pain. She just needs to stay in a good mood going forward.”
Emotional distress?
I was puzzled and walked over to Yura’s side, gently putting my arm around her. “Yura, what’s wrong?”
Yura’s POV:
Just thinking about that intimate photo of Ryan and Kristy made my heart ache all over again. I turned away from him and didn’t respond.
“Yura, the doctor just said you need to keep a good mood. Why are you sulking?” Ryan’s mom walked in just in time to hear the doctor’s advice and gave me a sharp look.
“Mom, could you not?” Ryan still defended me.
“Since everything’s fine now, consider everything safe and sound. Let’s go home.” Sebastian spoke from the side.
After a long night, Ryan brought me back to the Storm Pack villa.
“Yura, what exactly had happened? Why are you having stomach pain all of a sudden?” Ryan couldn’t help but ask with concern, seeing me sulking.
“See for yourself!” I took out my phone and showed Ryan the photo.
He looked down at the photo of him and Kristy.
“Where did you get this from?” Ryan asked.
“I don’t know!” I glared at him, “Shouldn’t you know what you’ve been doing?”
“Yura, it’s not what you think. Don’t you trust me? You’re the only one in my heart.” Ryan said gently and continued, “She fainted. I was just helping her up, that’s all.”
I turned my back to him, ignoring his words.
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I didn’t know if I should believe him.
All I knew was that no matter how I looked at that photo, my heart felt suffocated.
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I had just finished breakfast and was about to head to Starplay Entertainment when I received a call from Ryan.
“Rosie, Yura had a bit of an incident last night. Can you come and check on her?” Ryan spoke in a low voice, and he seemed to be in a bad mood.
I quickly asked, “What happened?”
Ryan briefly explained the misunderstanding that occurred between him, Kristy, and Yura. He said, “Rosie, you know how I feel about Yura. Kristy and I really have nothing going on. But Yura, being pregnant, is prone to overthinking. No matter how I explain it to her, she won’t listen.”
“Alright, I understand. I’ll go talk to Yura.” I rubbed my forehead, saying, “But Ryan, while work is important, you also need to be more conscious about Yura’s feelings, especially since she’s pregnant.”
“I know, Rosie. I will make things clear with Kristy,” Ryan said earnestly.
After hanging up the phone, I drove to see Yura.
“Rosaline? What brings you here?” Yura was surprised to see me.
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I entered the room and smiled gently, “I heard from Ryan that in the hospital last night, so I came to check on you.”
Yura’s eyes darkened. “Ryan, he…”
“Ryan has told me that there is nothing between him and Kristy.” I patted Yura on the shoulder and comforted her, “I have known Ryan for so many years. I know what kind of person he is. Although he may seem a bit carefree at times, he is devoted when it comes to relationships. Yura, don’t overthink it. Have confidence in yourself and in Ryan.”
I continued to analyze and told her. “Actually, if you think about it carefully, the person who anonymously sent you the photos must have wanted you to misunderstand Ryan and ruin your relationship. If you really get into a fight with Ryan because of this, wouldn’t you be falling into the trap?”
“Yeah.” Yura nodded lightly.
I comforted Yura for a while before driving to Starplay Entertainment and starting a busy day.
“The report for this quarter must be submitted to me by the end of this week.” I glanced at my watch and coldly addressed the department managers in front of me.
Everyone nodded, and I ended the meeting.
“Ms. Sinclair, Sidney has already sent the customized script to your email.” The assistant was organizing the meeting materials and informed me.
“So fast?” I was surprised, considering that it had only been a few days since I asked the company to
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“Sidney said that this script originally had a major plot point, and after reviewing your requirements, he immediately wrote the script.” The assistant nodded and smiled.
Upon hearing this, I nodded in satisfaction. Sidney Tanner was also a well–known screenwriter in the industry, with many successful works to his name. I have collaborated with him on several projects, so I am confident in the quality of the script.
Just as I returned to the office, my phone rang. Seeing the name Caden Holbrook flashing on the screen, I felt a sweet sensation in my heart.
“Hello? Caden,” 1 gently called his name.
“Are you busy?” Caden’s voice, deep and soothing, came through from the phone.
“Just finished a meeting, looking at the new script we discussed for Naomi and Jasper,” I said, opening the email to review the script.
“What do you feel like eating tonight?” Caden said with his magnetic voice.
I took my hand off the mouse and rested it on my cheek, with a hint of playfulness in my tone. “What’s this, Mr. Holbrook? Are you coming to pick me up? Do you miss me?”
There was silence on the other end of the phone, and I chuckled to myself, imagining Caden’s expression.
But what I didn’t expect was for Caden to say, “Yes, I miss you.”
Caden was usually cool and composed, but he seemed shamelessly bold in front of me.
Thinking of this, I chuckled out loud.
On the other end, Caden heard me and couldn’t help but chuckle as well.
“Mr. Holbrook, here are the documents you requested,” Yale’s voice came through the receiver.
I thought to myself, this Beta always seems to interrupt us at the most inconvenient times. I could only helplessly say, “I’ll be waiting for you tonight.”
Caden acknowledged with a hum before hanging up the phone.
I shifted my gaze back to the computer, this time working on a script tailored for Naomi and Jasper called My Youth, My Choice. It told the story of the male and female leads from school to society, from innocence to maturity, exploring love, friendship, and family, Behind the seemingly whimsical płot lies profound meaning.
I was very satisfied with this script, especially considering the recent popularity of Naomi and Jasper. This play was sure to bring in good profits.
With that in mind, I contacted their agents to come and pick up the script.
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“Naomi, the customized script is ready. You can pick it up when you go back to the company,” the agent joyfully informed me.
“Has Jasper’s script also been released?” I blinked, feeling a bit confused.
The thought of working on a film with Jasper made me feel a bit overwhelmed.
Lately, I’d been trying to avoid Jasper more and more, but I always seemed to run into him at the company. Even though I no longer had any expectations for him, I still felt awkward when I was around him.
“Of course, they’re both ready. What are you thinking?” The agent noticed my subtle change in expression and asked, puzzled, “I’ve noticed something strange between you and Jasper.”
I was taken aback. “What? What’s so strange?”
“Did you two have a fight? You used to get along so well before,” the agent said.
I breathed a sigh of relief in my heart and chuckled lightly, “No, it’s just that I’ve been feeling a bit
overwhelmed by all the attention I’ve been getting lately.”
Upon hearing this, the agent gave me a look. “You used to call yourself a big star quite naturally before. Why are you feeling uncomfortable now?”
“Well, you know, sometimes you just have to be a bit more low–key,” I said, waving my hand, jokingly ending the conversation.
After the announcement, I was worried about running into Jasper when I went to pick up the script, but fortunately, I didn’t.
And with the recent popularity I gained online, Rosaline quickly arranged for the company to announce the drama My Youth, My Choice, which was about to start filming, starring me and Jasper.
For a while, there was a wave of discussion online.
“A drama like that should be quite interesting to watch.
“Oh God. I ship them so much! It’s great to see them collaborating again.”
“Please kick–start soon! I’m definitely watching this drama.”
“Why does it feel like I see a lot of posts about Naomi online recently? I’m just randomly browsing. Is Naomi really popular?”
Am I the only one who feels that Naomi and Jasper are a bit real?”
“OMG! I feel you! I feel like they are perfect for each other.”
The combination of the old couples once again stirred up the fans shipping the both of them, and as I kept myself updated with the online information, I felt a strange feeling when I saw these comments.
myself updated with the on
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I silently repeated this phrase, adjusted my posture, and lay on the bed, flipping through the posts those fans shipping us posted.
Seeing those fans celebrating this collaboration, I smirked.
What would Jasper’s reaction be if he saw all this?
With that thought in mind, I suddenly felt frustrated and tossed my phone aside, hugging a pillow and tossing and turning on the bed.
“Naomi! Jasper doesn’t like you. He only sees you as his younger sister. Stop thinking about it… ” I muttered to myself, but my voice gradually weakened due to the disappointment in my emotions.
Does he really treat me as a younger sister and nothing more?
I looked at the bedside in silence, where there was a gift that Jasper had given me before.
When the last scene of the play was finished, Jasper praised my performance and gave me a small doll as a gift.
Although I knew it didn’t mean anything, I still treasured this doll and cherished it.
Putting an end to my wandering thoughts, I sat up and reached for the script on the couch.
Today, after picking up the script, I only glanced at it hastily without fully familiarizing myself with it.
I decided to take this opportunity to carefully read through the script, only to find that the plot was lively and interesting, which I really liked.
More importantly, there were many scenes of emotional interaction with Jasper.
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I sat on the couch, looking at the overwhelming news on my phone, a hint of a cold smile creeping onto my lips.
“Oh… So it’s a customized script. Rosaline really knows how to make a splash.”
I squinted my eyes slightly. It seems that Starplay Entertainment is really pushing Naomi.
Thinking about this, I pondered for a moment. Rosaline, that Omega bitch, wasn’t easy to deal with, but the artists that worked under her were different.
If the scandal of Naomi was exposed at the launching ceremony it would be a heavy blow to Starplay Entertainment, and Rosaline would definitely be affected.
I picked up my phone and sent a message to a number
“Let’s meet tomorrow afternoon at 3:00 p.m. …
The next day I waited at the coffee shop and soon a werewolf sat in front of me.
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“So, what is this meeting for?” He took off his sunglasses and looked at me coldly.
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“Kelsey, I heard you were sued by Naomi and locked up in jail?” I took a sip of coffee from my cup and said calmly.
Kelsey’s face twisted instantly at my words.
The harm of that incident wasn’t small for this trust fund kid. If it weren’t for his father using connections to get him out, he might have been detained for a few months.
“What, did you deliberately invite me out to see me make a fool of myself?” Kelsey looked at me coldly.
“I can help you,” I said, raising an eyebrow.
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“Help me?” Kelsey was too stunned to even react angrily when he heard my words.
“Since you like Naomi, I can help you get her,” I said to Kelsey while tapping on the table.
Kelsey remained silent, but I saw his eyebrows twitch.
I just maintained a confident smile as I stared at him.
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I was well aware that if there was a chance to get Naom the perverted Kelsey would definitely agree.
Sure enough, Kelsey smirked and nodded. “Okay, how can you help?”
I whispered my thoughts to him, and he immediately showed a perverted smile. “Scandal? I like it!”
Yes, Naomi’s scandal.
As long as the scandal involving this rising star in the entertainment industry is exposed during the launch event, Rosaline, as the CEO of Starplay Entertainment, will undoubtedly be blamed. Once the fans are in an uproar, everyone will be watching to see how this shameless Omega bitch gets what she deserves.
even looked forward to it just by thinking about it.
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“Achoo!” I sneezed as my body shivered.
Fortunately, the director had already called cut, otherwise I would have had to reshoot this scene.
Today was a reshoot for a shampoo advertisement. The workload was manageable, but the shooting time was a tad bit late.
“Caught a cold?” Samuel, who had been waiting on the side, walked over with concern.
“I think so. Must be from the wind.” I rubbed my nose, feeling a bit embarrassed.
During the advertisement shoot, the hairdryer was on the whole time to create an effect. I guessed that was the reason.
Samuel carefully examined my complexion while looking a bit concerned.
Seeing this, I said jokingly, “Dr. Foster, it seems like you’re too used to being a doctor. I am strong and healthy, so I’m not easily prone to illness.”
I even patted my chest.
Looking at my thin arms, Samuel chuckled. He looked around and leaned in close to me as he whispered, “How about I treat you to supper to make up for being exposed to cold wind?”
My heart skipped a beat at the mention of supper, but then I hesitated. “I can’t. I’m on a diet.”
“It’s okay to have one cheat day. I’ll treat you, so you can order whatever you want.” Samuel lowered his voice. He even named a few delicious dishes and deliberately made enticing sounds.
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Already craving food like crazy because of my diet, I started to waver upon hearing this.
There was no such thing as a free lunch, but maybe I could have just one free meal of supper.
“Supper’s really on you?” I blinked.
“Of course. Have I ever lied to you?” Samuel asked with a smile.
“Well… Mr. Rich, don’t blame a working–class person like me for exploiting you!” I laughed.
Samuel looked at me with a hint of tenderness in his eyes. “I couldn’t ask for anything more
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“Okay, I’ll go inform my agent first.” I waved to him, packed up my things, and went to see my agent.
When my agent heard that I was going to have supper with Samuel, she didn’t stop me. After all, I have freedom of my time after work.
“Naomi, why do I feel like Dr. Foster is somewhat interested in you?” My agent thought for a moment and stared at my face with a sharp gaze.
Then she looked up and glanced at Samuel, who was standing not far away.
I was in the middle of packing up when I heard this, and I couldn’t help but freeze.
“What are you talking about? We’re just good friends,” I explained.
“Maybe.” My agent wasn’t sure either. After all, Samuel was my fan, and everyone knew that.
“Well, I’ll go first.” I straightened up and stretched my stiff neck.
“Be careful, don’t let the media catch you, or it will be trouble again,” my agent reminded me.
“I got it. I’ll be careful.” I nodded while thinking about whether to share the supper plans with my fans later.
But it wouldn’t be good if it caused trouble for Samuel.
I thought it would be better to discuss it with him later.
“Let’s go,” I said to Samuel.
I stood in front of Samuel with a full–on camouflage. Perhaps because of my mysterious look, Samuel could help but chuckle.
“What’s so funny?” I took off my sunglasses as I looked at Samuel in confusion.
“Why are you dressed like this?” Samuel pointed at my bat and sunglasses with a smile.
“I’m a star, of course I have to be on guard against the media,” I said, and added, “But I’m thinking of tweeting that I’m going to dinner with a friend?”
“It’s not that complicated.” Samuel looked at me and smiled. “I’ve already taken care of the paparazzi.”
“What? You’re that capable?” His words made me feel that his background as a man from a rich family was
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We went to a waterfront restaurant that I had seen many influencers recommend, and the dishes here were ones that I preferred as well. Samuel even booked a room in advance.
However, after arriving at the restaurant, I had a bad feeling. I looked back, but there was nothing strange in the parking lot.
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He must have seen the discomfort on my face. He started to look around as well, but there was no paparazzi in sight.
“Nothing. I’m used to it. I chuckled.
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But that unsettling feeling of being followed lingered faintly around me. I pressed my lips together, thinking maybe I was just overly tense.
After all, the security here was top–notch, and with the membership system in place, paparazzi shouldn’t be able to get in
The hunger in my stomach made me too lazy to dwell on it any longer. If something really got exposed, I would just clarify it. After all, there was nothing improper between Samuel and me, so there was no reason for any misunderstanding.
Walking into the restaurant, I was stunned to see the interior design. No wonder so many people recommended this place; it had such a nice vibe.
The werewolf waiter led us to the reserved private room, with a large wall connecting to the aquarium outside, where beautiful fish swam freely.
On the other side, the night scenery came into view. I felt so relaxed being in such an environment. “Take a look at what you want to eat.” Samuel handed me the menu with a smile.
“Alright then, I won’t hold back.” I smirked, then ordered some dishes that were recommended online. After ordering, I couldn’t help but exclaim when I saw the night view, “It’s really beautiful.”
“As long as you like it,” Samuel responded lightly.
I chatted with Samuel, and suddenly I found that I really enjoyed being with him. The heir of the Meteor Pack was polite and maintained a certain distance, but he didn’t make me feel too distant at the same time.
I felt like we were old friends; silence between us wasn’t awkward as well.
The dishes in the restaurant were served quickly, and I looked at the exquisite food on the table. Although I was hungry, I was a bit hesitant to eat.
“What’s wrong? Don’t you like it?” Samuel asked when he saw my expression.
I waved my hands and cleared my throat. “No, it’s just
“Just what?” Samuel looked at me nervously.
“It’s just that in such a beautiful place, I feel like I should eat more elegantly,” I said and pursed my lips.
“Haha!” Samuel chuckled when he heard my words.
“What are you laughing at?” I pouted.
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Samuel propped his face up and looked at me gently. “ou’re adorable.”
I paused with the fork in my hand. Our eyes met.
“What are you staring at? Here, try this.” Samuel placed some food on my plate and shook his head helplessly.
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I pulled myself back together and tried the dish he placed on my plate. The burst of flavor from the food made me nod my head repetitively. I even forgot what wanted to say.
We chatted happily and lost track of time while eating kept stuffing my mouth until my stomach felt full, then leaned back and closed my eyes happily.
“I’m so full. The food here is really delicious.” Het–out a huge breath.
“If you like it, we can come here often,” Samuel said softly while pouring me a glass of water.
“Wow, if we come here often, I’ll get fat. I need to maintain my figure, so you can’t make me fat.” I wrinkled my nose.
“Okay, I’ve found several other nice restaurants recently. If you can’t go, I’ll take photos for you,” Samuel said with a hint of mischief in his eyes.
Hearing that, I said to Samuel, “Wow. If you even try to tempt me, I’ll block you.“.
“Sorry, I promise to bring you out to eat,” Samuel quickly apologized when he saw my annoyed expression.
Looking out the window, I was suddenly drawn to a place. “Wait. What’s that place?”
Following the direction of my finger, Samuel explained “That’s an artificial lake, which was recently developed. You can go boating on it and enjoy the scenery. Wanna try?”
I nodded. “Yeah. Let’s do some exercise and burn some calories.”
Samuel nodded, and we got up from the private room and headed toward the artificial lake.
Although it was early autumn now, the temperature had not dropped sharply; it was still warm, and the evening breeze blowing on my face felt nice. I carefully got on the boat and swayed with it.
“Be careful!” Samuel saw that I was unstable and quickly reached out to stabilize my body by holding my waist.
The position left me half–embraced in his arms. When we both looked up, our faces were so close that I could clearly see my own reflection in Samuel’s clear eyes.
This is… kinda flirty…
Samuel was the first to react; he quickly let
me go.
“Thanks.” My face grew warm, and I quickly took a deep breath, nodded with a smile, and then turned my head to look at the view by the lake.
The small boat glided steadily across the lake. I lowered my gaze and gently reached out to touch the surface of the water.
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The coolness of the water clung to my fingertips, and for a moment, I found myself completely immersed in the tranquility of the moment.
“Naomi,” Samuel called out.
Samuel pointed toward the sky, and when I looked up, was stunned to see a sky full of stars. The same starry sky was reflected on the surface of the water, and our little boat floated right between reality and illusion. The beauty of it all left me speechless.
“Breathtaking! I haven’t seen so many stars in the city.” I took out my phone to take a picture, but the camera failed to capture the scene properly.
“It’s a shame the phone can’t capture this. Otherwise, I’d definitely show it to them when we get back.” I turned to him with a smile and said, “Thank you, Samuel.”
“Naomi.” Samuel called my name again gently, which made me feel butterflies in my stomach.
Looking at Samuel’s sincere face, my heartbeat quickened.
“I… want…” Samuel looked at me with a dazed expression, his lips slightly parted.
I looked at him, waiting for him to say the words that would make my heart race.
However, the boat suddenly began to shake violently.
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