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1,011,083	/src/Template/Ads/index.ctp (line 281) '{"alias":1011084}'	No	2024-04-07 16:42	active	455	978475403141607	Free reading with Title 📚📚"Mistaken Match: Marrying the Enigmatic CEO"	A male gynecologist went to the wrong table on a blind date, but he didn't expect that a female CEO with a net worth of tens of billions would be interested in him.<br /> ------------------------------------------------------------<br /> <br /> Chapter 1 The Blind Date Blunder<br /> “I know, Mom. I'm in front of the café. Call you later!” Emmanuel Lowe hung up on his mother impatiently.<br /> The twenty-eight-year-old man had never been in a relationship.<br /> <br /> After spending seven years in the army, he retired from the military and worked at a hospital in Yeringham for three years.<br /> <br /> He was a gynecologist at the hospital and made eighty thousand a year.<br /> <br /> Worried he would end up old and alone, Emmanuel's mother urged him to settle down. Since he had no idea where to begin when it came to dating, his mother took matters into her own hands and set him up on multiple blind dates.<br /> <br /> Thanks to her efforts, he had gone on seventeen blind dates so far.<br /> <br /> Alas, wedding bells were clearly not on the horizon for Emmanuel. It was frustrating. He knew he was just going through the motions at that point.<br /> <br /> “Help! Someone help me!”<br /> <br /> Right before Emmanuel entered the café, he heard someone calling out weakly for help.<br /> <br /> The cries came from an old man who had fallen on the roadside. Many pedestrians walked past him, but no one dared to stop and help him to his feet.<br /> <br /> After all, helping the old man could be more trouble than it was worth if one ended up with an expensive lawsuit for injuring him further. No one would do something that risky and foolish.<br /> <br /> It did not deter Emmanuel from stepping forward and helping the man to his feet. He asked, “Are you all right, sir?”<br /> <br /> “I'm fine! Thank you so much, young man! It's so hard to find people as kind as you these days. I must repay you for your kindness!” replied the old man with a smile.<br /> <br /> Emmanuel realized then that the old man's attire was at odds with his airs. Despite his tattered clothes, the old man's clean hands looked like those of a man accustomed to wealth.<br /> <br /> Still, he had no time to satisfy his curiosity. After confirming that the old man was unharmed, Emmanuel rushed into the café for his blind date. He never once considered being repaid for his kind act earlier.<br /> <br /> The café was massive and practically structured like a maze.<br /> <br /> Emmanuel's mother mentioned that his blind date was seated at table number eight. He wandered through the confusing café, but before he could locate the correct table, he stumbled into a special area.<br /> <br /> The lighting was softer there, and the floor was scattered with fresh petals.<br /> <br /> The sweet scent of flowers wafted through the air. He wondered if he had set foot in heaven.<br /> <br /> Emmanuel raised his eyes and immediately froze.<br /> <br /> A beautiful, elegant woman sat before a table in the room.<br /> <br /> It was no exaggeration to say she embodied perfection itself.<br /> <br /> The heavens clearly decided to shower all their favors on her.<br /> <br /> The woman quietly sipped her coffee with her legs crossed neatly to the side. On the table was a non-translated copy of The Power Broker.<br /> <br /> When she noticed Emmanuel barging into the room, she looked up at him in confusion and displeasure.<br /> <br /> Thump! Thump! Thump!<br /> <br /> When Emmanuel recovered from the shock of stumbling upon the beautiful stranger, he realized his heart was about to beat its way out of his chest.<br /> <br /> Never once had he ever felt so attracted to a woman in his twenty-eight years of life.<br /> <br /> The countless female bodies he had seen in his work as a gynecologist hardly appealed to him. At some point, he even wondered if he was attracted to women at all.<br /> <br /> Against all odds, it seemed, the young woman before him made his heart race like a runaway horse.<br /> <br /> Am I simply nervous, or am I already attracted to her?<br /> <br /> More surprisingly, Emmanuel noticed a large number eight sign on the woman's table.<br /> <br /> She's my blind date?<br /> <br /> He took a deep breath to calm himself before approaching her table and taking a seat opposite her.<br /> <br /> The young woman's expression grew increasingly flabbergasted. There was even a hint of hostility in her pretty eyes.<br /> <br /> The audacity of this man! Barging into my private room is bad enough, but he's going to sit opposite me like it's nobody's business?<br /> <br /> Emmanuel ignored her expression. It was not the first time a woman had scoffed at him.<br /> <br /> They were free to go their separate ways after getting the blind date done and over with.<br /> <br /> He introduced himself, declaring, “Hi! My name is Emmanuel Lowe. I'm twenty-eight years old, and I work as a gynecologist. I make eighty thousand a year and don't own a car or a house.”<br /> <br /> Any man would need an incredible amount of courage to say such things to a woman, but Emmanuel appeared unusually calm and unfazed.<br /> <br /> The young woman stared at him in shock. A moment later, her lips curved into a smirk, and she replied with an introduction of her own.<br /> <br /> “Nice to meet you. I'm Mackenzie Quillen. I'm twenty-seven years old with dual doctorates in finance and business administration from Harvard University. I made three billion last year, and I have a car and a house.”<br /> <br /> Emmanuel was stunned.<br /> <br /> What is happening?<br /> <br /> He always thought women on blind dates came with red flags.<br /> <br /> Mackenzie, however, was arguably flawless.<br /> <br /> Where's the catch?<br /> <br /> All sorts of fantastical theories filled Emmanuel's mind.<br /> <br /> Mackenzie smirked at his perplexed expression. The pride in her cool gaze was evident.<br /> <br /> She deliberately introduced herself to put the stranger in a difficult spot and intimidate him into retreating.<br /> <br /> As expected, awkward silence lingered in the air after her words.<br /> <br /> Urgh, forget it!<br /> <br /> Whether Mackenzie was telling the truth was beside the point. Emmanuel decided to go through all the motions so he could at least mollify his mother, even if the date did not result in a trip to the altar.<br /> <br /> He declared, “I don't make much, but if you decide to date me, I promise I'll always protect and cherish you. I'll take over all the household chores so you can be a queen at home. Of course, I hope you'll allow me to preserve my masculine pride in front of my family. If we do get married, I can give you about five to six thousand every month.”<br /> <br /> It was a well-worn script that Emmanuel recited in a single breath.<br /> <br /> Mackenzie was dumbfounded at his earnest expression and apparent lack of shame at his much lower salary.<br /> <br /> A long while later, she burst into a chuckle.<br /> <br /> She had never met a man who could humor her so.<br /> <br /> “What are you laughing about?” Unimpressed by her reaction, Emmanuel continued, “I know I don't check all the boxes, but I promise I'll be a good and responsible husband if we're married!”<br /> <br /> Pfft!<br /> <br /> Mackenzie failed to keep in her snigger.<br /> <br /> An annoyed Emmanuel demanded, “Why are you laughing, Ms. Quillen? Don't you think you're being rather rude?”<br /> <br /> “Sir, you're a very good man!” Mackenzie stopped smiling and retorted coldly, “But I think you're the confused one here. I'm not here for a blind date!”<br /> <br /> Huh? What is going on?<br /> <br /> Emmanuel's eyes widened in horror as he sputtered, “Isn't this table number eight?”<br /> <br /> “Yes, but this is the VIP area. You must be looking for table number eight in the common dining area. Please go out and turn right!” She pointed a slender finger at the exit.<br /> <br /> “Oh... Sorry! I'm so sorry! I mixed things up!”<br /> <br /> Emmanuel wished he could sink into the floor in embarrassment. He jumped to his feet, ready to make a hasty escape.<br /> <br /> That was so embarrassing! How could I sit at the wrong table for a blind date? No wonder she was laughing so much. She must have thought I was shooting above my weight!<br /> <br /> Shortly after Emmanuel's departure, an old man entered Mackenzie's private room, escorted by four black-clad bodyguards.<br /> <br /> Emmanuel would have been astonished if he was still around. The old man was none other than the stranger he had helped earlier in front of the café!<br /> <br /> He implored, “Perhaps this is fate, Mackenzie. You're twenty-seven, but you've never been in a relationship because of your misandry. No man would dare come near you! But that young man succeeded! He's also a kind and just person. A while ago, he helped me outside the café and didn't expect a reward for his actions!”<br /> <br /> The old man's true identity was Terence Quillen, chairman of Yeringham's premier financial corporation.<br /> <br /> While his wealth could trump that of entire nations, he had a major regret in life.<br /> <br /> Terence had had three sons who tragically passed away before him. They either had no children of their own or only left daughters behind.<br /> <br /> Mackenzie was Terence's favorite granddaughter and next-in-line to helm Terence Group.<br /> <br /> Her intelligence and charisma did not change the fact that she was a woman.<br /> <br /> Before Terence met his maker, he wished his favorite granddaughter could give him a great-grandchild.<br /> <br /> That spurred him to fake his fall in front of the café and scout a decent man for his granddaughter. To his surprise, the young man who helped him earlier made a blunder of his own blind date and ended up meeting Mackenzie instead.<br /> <br /> Isn't that fate?<br /> <br /> Mackenzie remained stoically unmoved by her grandfather's words. “Grandpa, he may have passed your test, but he hasn't passed mine. I'll marry him if he aces my test.”<br /> <br /> She wanted to fulfill her grandfather's wish, but she naturally wished to promise herself to a good man.<br /> <br /> Marrying a man after one blind date was simply too hasty and careless.<br /> <br /> Terence's gaze lit up expectantly, and he replied, “All right! I'm sure he will pass your test!”<br /> <br /> Chapter 2 Failure<br /> <br /> After turning right at the door, Emmanuel finally found table number eight in the common dining area.<br /> <br /> Sure enough, a woman was seated at the table, looking like she was running out of patience.<br /> <br /> Dressed in professional attire that accentuated her beautiful curves, she was, by all means, a sight to behold.<br /> <br /> Even though she didn't exude the same air of elegance that Mackenzie had, there was no denying she had the power to make men fall at her feet.<br /> <br /> Thankfully, Emmanuel wasn't disappointed in the slightest. After all, he was well aware of his own qualities.<br /> <br /> Without further ado, he straightened himself up and approached the woman with a smile.<br /> <br /> “Sorry I'm late! My name's Emmanuel Lowe. I'm twenty-eight years old, and I work as a gynecologist with an annual salary of eighty thousand—”<br /> <br /> “Stop!” the woman coldly interrupted before he could finish his introduction. “What's the meaning of this? With what little you have to offer; do you seriously think women would want to marry you? I can't believe you even had the nerve to be late! What right do you have to keep a woman waiting? This has been an utter waste of my time. Hmph!”<br /> <br /> After firing off a barrage of questions, the red-faced woman angrily splashed a glass of water on Emmanuel's face.<br /> <br /> The latter, who was caught off guard, instantly became soaking wet.<br /> <br /> Nevertheless, Emmanuel didn't lose his temper. After all, he was indeed late because he went to the wrong place, so he could understand why the woman was upset.<br /> <br /> “Hmph. You're twenty-eight and still only earning eighty-thousand a year. No wonder you're doing so poorly! Not only do you lack punctuality, but you also don't seem to take life seriously. You're doomed to be at the bottom of the social hierarchy your entire life! I'm shocked you even have the guts to go on a blind date with me... Stop being delusional!” the woman scolded as she shot Emmanuel a look of contempt.<br /> <br /> The next second, she grabbed her bag and stormed off, not once bothering to leave her name.<br /> <br /> To add insult to injury, she even waved a wad of cash in front of Emmanuel's face, then slapped it hard on the table as payment for the bill.<br /> <br /> The latter's gaze darkened instantly as rage began pulsing through his veins.<br /> <br /> This woman is humiliating me! I may not have high expectations for marriage, but that doesn't mean I don't have a temper! Argh! As much as I want to make her regret her actions, I know I don't have that capability...<br /> <br /> Since the woman was gone, Emmanuel, too, left the café glumly.<br /> <br /> To his surprise, he had only just stepped out the door when he saw a long-haired man deliberately colliding into a BMW and screaming in pain.<br /> <br /> Emmanuel couldn't help but furrow his brows. Oh, gosh. That man is clearly staging a car accident. Why is there so much trouble in this café today?<br /> <br /> “Ah! Someone's been hit!”<br /> <br /> “Argh! My leg's broken! Murderer!”<br /> <br /> Four men immediately rushed out to join the commotion when the long-haired man fell on the ground.<br /> <br /> Thankfully, Emmanuel saw right through their ploy. Ha! Those guys must be the co-conspirators!<br /> <br /> Just then, a young lady hastily exited the BMW, clad in a maroon sleeveless dress that revealed a large expanse of tender, fair skin.<br /> <br /> “What's the matter? How could I have injured your leg when I was driving so slowly?” she asked anxiously.<br /> <br /> Seconds later, the long-haired man's buddies surrounded the woman, demanding compensation. “Cut the crap! Pay up! Pay up now!”<br /> <br /> Several people in the café had witnessed the staged accident, but unfortunately, they were so afraid of the big, burly men that no one dared to confront them.<br /> <br /> “How much do you guys want?” the woman muttered helplessly, having resigned herself to the fact that she'd have to settle the matter with money.<br /> <br /> The group of thugs, however, began leering at and drooling over her.<br /> <br /> “Haha. Hey, why don't you have some fun with us?” one of the men suggested.<br /> <br /> Just like that, what had started as a staged accident quickly turned into public harassment.<br /> <br /> The pretty woman was so scared out of her wits that she staggered backward until she bumped into Emmanuel.<br /> <br /> Instead of taking advantage of her like the other thugs, Emmanuel stepped in front of her and glared at the long-haired man.<br /> <br /> “Your leg's broken, and you're asking for compensation, huh?”<br /> <br /> Upon seeing Emmanuel's menacing expression, the thugs felt chills down their spines.<br /> <br /> At the same time, Mackenzie was sitting in the café and watching the entire scene unfold.<br /> <br /> Well, well, well. Who knew that man would be so brave? I'm sure no one else would have the guts to go up against five thugs.<br /> <br /> The next second, Emmanuel stunned everyone by viciously kicking the long-haired man's leg.<br /> <br /> “Argh!” the latter shouted in pain as he began hopping on the leg that was supposedly broken.<br /> <br /> The onlookers instantly let out a collective gasp.<br /> <br /> Goodness gracious! That man is daring!<br /> <br /> Mackenzie, too, had curled her lips into a smile.<br /> <br /> The café was one of her properties, so naturally, she had also seen how Emmanuel's blind date went.<br /> <br /> I thought he was a timid man when he didn't flare up despite being splashed with water. Who knew he was just a gentleman who doesn't lose his temper with women? I must admit, he looks rather charming when he shows his tough side!<br /> <br /> “What's this? Didn't you say your leg's broken? I'm impressed you can still jump on it!” Emmanuel mocked.<br /> <br /> When the onlookers realized that the long-haired man had lied about his injury, they wasted no time scolding and criticizing him.<br /> <br /> By then, the other thugs had also lost their bravado and fell silent. After all, they knew the tables had turned on them.<br /> <br /> “Hmph. I'll let you off this time. You'd better watch your back!” the long-haired man warned before running away with his tail between his legs.<br /> <br /> With that, the pretty woman gave Emmanuel a warm smile and coyly gestured for him to get into her car. “Hey, handsome, thank you so much for your help. Would you like to go to my house for a drink?”<br /> <br /> Emmanuel, however, brushed her off without a second thought. “No, thank you. I have other things to do!”<br /> <br /> Seeing how unmoved he was by her advances, the woman couldn't help but stomp her feet in frustration.<br /> <br /> Back in the café, Mackenzie heard her grandfather burst into loud guffaws.<br /> <br /> “Haha! I told you so, Mackenzie! Didn't I say that man has an excellent character? Your assistant, Lexi, is such a beautiful woman, yet he refuses to give her the time of day! Once you guys are married, you won't have to worry about him betraying you!”<br /> <br /> The more Mackenzie ruminated about Terence's words, the more her impression of Emmanuel improved.<br /> <br /> “Don't be too happy yet, Grandpa! Men are either after looks or money,” Mackenzie uttered coldly before getting up.<br /> <br /> Ha! I doubt Emmanuel can pass my second secret test of character!<br /> <br /> Meanwhile, Emmanuel had gotten home after his matchmaking session failed spectacularly.<br /> <br /> Needless to say, his sister, Roselynn Lowe, was frustrated beyond belief. “What? Another unsuccessful blind date?”<br /> <br /> This is the eighteenth time, for goodness' sake! My brother's a six-foot tall, fit, and upstanding young man. Why won't any woman take a fancy to him? He may be thick-skulled at times, but surely, someone will still appreciate him for his good looks, won't they?<br /> <br /> Emmanuel's mother, Alessandra Cadigan, seemed even more anxious as she hurriedly dragged him out of the house.<br /> <br /> “Mom, what are you doing?” Emmanuel asked, startled by how panic-stricken Alessandra was.<br /> <br /> “What am I doing? I'm worried sick about you!” the woman scolded without breaking her stride. “I don't understand it, either. Our neighbor's an unkempt twenty-eight-year-old novelist who's always cooped up at home, yet he's already planning for his second child! Why can't my son get a girlfriend? That woman didn't even stay for the blind date, did she? I paid good money to set this up for you! Let's go see her at her house right now!”<br /> <br /> “What?” Emmanuel choked out.<br /> <br /> Did I hear that right? I can't believe Mom has gotten this desperate! The matchmaking session was an utter failure, so why must she still insist on dragging me to the woman's place? Wouldn't I just be embarrassing myself again?<br /> <br /> Chapter 3 Rags to Riches<br /> <br /> In any relationship, the party taking the initiative was often seen as lowlier and more desperate.<br /> <br /> Therefore, upon seeing Emmanuel and his family at her house, Milani Zimmerman wore an even haughtier expression than when she was at the café.<br /> <br /> Ha! I knew he wouldn't be able to get over my looks, so he's come to badger me again!<br /> <br /> Milani's mother, Melody Claus, was just as smug when she learned of the Lowe family's intention.<br /> <br /> “If your son wishes to marry my daughter, you'll have to give us a betrothal gift of five hundred thousand,” she said as she raised her palm. “We won't accept anything less!”<br /> <br /> Emmanuel's heart instantly sank.<br /> <br /> Oh, my goodness! Five hundred thousand? Is she trying to sell her daughter?<br /> <br /> Alessandra, however, gritted her teeth and nodded. “T-That's fine!”<br /> <br /> As long as my son can get married, I'll do anything to make up for the betrothal gift, even if it means selling the house!<br /> <br /> “Your family must also provide a car and matrimonial home!” Milani's father chimed in. “More importantly, you're not going to let my daughter pay for any installments or maintenance fees!”<br /> <br /> By then, Emmanuel was on the verge of losing his patience.<br /> <br /> Shouldn't marriages be consensual? I don't expect both parties to be forking out the wedding expenses equally, but why does it feel like my family's here to surrender and be fleeced?<br /> <br /> Alessandra, too, found herself in a tight spot.<br /> <br /> She could sell the house to afford the betrothal gift, but how would she pay for the couple's car and home?<br /> <br /> “Sure. That's no problem!” Roselynn piped up, even going so far as to pull her brother back when she realized he wanted to object.<br /> <br /> She was just as eager for Emmanuel to start a family, and at thirty years old, she had worked and saved up enough to make the necessary down payments for him.<br /> <br /> Since Mom is settling the betrothal gift, I shall help Emmanuel with the car and home!<br /> <br /> “Lastly, he will bear all household expenses after the wedding!” Milani suddenly said.<br /> <br /> That, however, was the last straw for Emmanuel. “I don't mind paying this much if she's coming to work for us as a housekeeper, but if she expects to be treated like a princess or queen, you can forget it! I don't need that!”<br /> <br /> “Look at your son! What's with that attitude?” Milani yelled. “We aren't even married yet, and he's already so domineering. Wouldn't it be worse down the road?”<br /> <br /> “No, no, no... The marriage will work out. It'd work out just fine!” Alessandra pleaded, desperate to finalize the wedding.<br /> <br /> I can't wait any longer... I must fulfill my husband's last wish by the end of the year!<br /> <br /> Having seen how things were going, even Roselynn knew she had to step in to persuade her mother. “Mom! Stop forcing it!”<br /> <br /> Manny's right. There's nothing wrong with giving a betrothal gift, car, and house. However, asking him to be the sole supporter of his family after the wedding is too much! What about his wife, then? Why can't she chip in? Will she be sending her own money back to her parents?<br /> <br /> Just then, Milani's younger brother, Jacob Zimmerman, suddenly appeared with a cocky grin plastered on his face. “Haha! Don't forget about me, Milani! When it's my turn to get married, I'd be counting on you guys to buy me my car and house too!”<br /> <br /> Upon hearing that, Emmanuel instantly exploded with rage.<br /> <br /> “What? Am I marrying your sister or your entire family? I may as well support all of you!”<br /> <br /> Even though Emmanuel had only meant that as an angry remark, Milani decided to hold him to his word. “Hah! You'd better remember what you just said! In that case, I'll leave you to plan and pay for the wedding banquet and honeymoon. Don't tell me you can't afford that...”<br /> <br /> “Get lost! I'd rather marry anybody than you!” Emmanuel retorted as the rage and ferocity he used to experience on the battlefield came flooding back.<br /> <br /> He didn't know what the Zimmermans were playing at, but there was no doubt they were monsters.<br /> <br /> “Look at yourself! How dare you ask me for my hand in marriage! I'd rather marry anybody than you too!” Milani snapped back.<br /> <br /> Given my qualities, I have no problem marrying a rich man, so why should I settle for a man like Emmanuel? I'm only too happy that he wants to fall out with me!<br /> <br /> After giving an exasperated laugh, Emmanuel stood up and stormed off, leaving Alessandra and Roselynn with no choice but to follow suit.<br /> <br /> To their surprise, they had only just stepped out of the Zimmerman residence when three luxury cars pulled up in front of them.<br /> <br /> The Zimmermans quickly popped out to see the commotion and almost dropped their jaws when they saw the car lineup.<br /> <br /> Oh! Those cars are worth tens of millions! What's going on? Since when were the Lowes that fancy?<br /> <br /> Emmanuel, on the other contrary, seemed to recognize one of the cars. Hmm... Didn't I see that car outside the café?<br /> <br /> The next second, Terence stepped out of the car, surrounded by his convoy of suited bodyguards.<br /> <br /> He smiled as he approached Emmanuel and said politely, “I'm here to return the favor, Mr. Lowe, after you helped me outside the café!”<br /> <br /> Needless to say, everyone was stunned.<br /> <br /> Roselynn couldn't hide her excitement and gripped her brother's arm tightly.<br /> <br /> Ah! Isn't this like those rags-to-riches stories?<br /> <br /> The more Emmanuel thought about it, the more he frowned. Wow... Who knew this old man was a millionaire? Could he have intentionally fallen at the café?<br /> <br /> Terence waved his hand, and within seconds, his subordinates had unloaded several boxes of gifts.<br /> <br /> Not only were there precious stones and jewelry, but there were also famous paintings, antiques, and even a Porsche key.<br /> <br /> The total value of the items had to be at least ten million.<br /> <br /> For someone who earned a mere eighty thousand a year, ten million was an eye-watering amount of money that Emmanuel could only dream of!<br /> <br /> Upon witnessing the scene, the Zimmerman family almost collapsed in shock.<br /> <br /> Milani might be a well-dressed woman, but the truth was, her family was just like any other average family. To them, ten million was undoubtedly an astronomical sum!<br /> <br /> If I had known Emmanuel would become a multi-millionaire, I'd have married him straightaway!<br /> <br /> After snapping out of her daze, she smiled and hastily clutched Emmanuel's arm.<br /> <br /> “What's the matter, darling? Oh, wow... You're so kind to help the elderly! I love that about you!”<br /> <br /> “Who's your darling?” Emmanuel asked, embarrassing Milani so much that she wanted to crawl into a hole.<br /> <br /> As though that wasn't enough, he brusquely pushed her away and added, “Didn't you just reject me? Why are you still calling me that?”<br /> <br /> “Uh... I—” Milani muttered, clearly at a loss for words.<br /> <br /> Her family, too, was incredibly frustrated.<br /> <br /> After all, they had just missed out on getting a wealthy son-in-law!<br /> <br /> Meanwhile, Alessandra was about to say something when Roselynn tugged at her.<br /> <br /> As much as I want Manny to start a family, I can't let him settle for the horrible Zimmermans! Besides, he's rich now! I'm sure he can find a better woman!<br /> <br /> “Mom, Roselynn, let's go!” Emmanuel said before ushering both women into the car.<br /> <br /> He didn't want to accept the gifts, especially since he knew he hadn't done anything to deserve them. However, it wasn't the time and place to discuss the matter, so he decided to leave instead.<br /> <br /> Once the Lowe family had left, a gust of cold wind swept over the Zimmermans as they seethed silently.<br /> <br /> “How could you have made such remarks earlier, Milani? Do you think it's easy to find a millionaire these days?” Melody berated.<br /> <br /> “W-What should I do now, then?”<br /> <br /> In all honesty, Milani was at a complete loss. She had gone on several blind dates to find a rich husband who could give her a life of luxury.<br /> <br /> Alas, who knew she'd let a multi-millionaire slip right through her fingers?<br /> <br /> “What else can we do? They've already come to our place to ask for your hand in marriage. Can't we do the same?” Melody suggested.<br /> <br /> Jacob, who was just as anxious, instantly exclaimed, “I don't care, Milani! You have to marry that multi-millionaire! When my girlfriend and I get married, you must give us a house and a luxury car! Otherwise, I'll disown you!”<br /> <br /> “Okay, okay. I got it!” Milani replied with a long sigh.<br /> <br /> Argh! Emmanuel and I left on such bad terms... 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1,011,487	/src/Template/Ads/index.ctp (line 281) '{"alias":1011374}'	Yes	2024-04-07 16:42	active	455	8161272300569026	🔥🔥 Click to Read 👉🏻👉🏻	"I've told you to shut your trap, Queenie. Remember this, I'm not the same Sophie from five years ago. I won't let just anyone walk all over me. And, whatever you all did five years ago, you should still remember! I will return everything I've been through to you bit by bit, slowly but surely."<br /> "Save ... me. Five ... million..."<br /> He forcefully propped himself up and weakly called out to her for help.<br /> Sophie paid him no mind but continued on her way. The man behind her added, "Once you leave ... this street, you ... will be ... targeted."<br /> As a doctor, he was gratified that someone saved a patient who had lost too much blood with professional skills timely and reiterated, "You really should thank the person."<br /> "I found her. Here you go."<br /> "A student in her senior year?" A senior could actually treat wounds with such professional skills? "<br /> "A twenty-year-old girl actually dared to tend to your wounds when you were covered in blood, and her skills earned a doctor's admiration. How intriguing!"<br /> In the eyes of her teachers and classmates, Sophie Tanner was a rebellious girl with no particular skills or knowledge.<br /> Not only did she perform poorly in her studies, but she also often caused trouble, to the point where rumors about her chaotic personal life spread like wildfire.<br /> However, despite her countless negative labels, she was regarded as a treasure by the most esteemed heir of the Lombard family in Jipsdale, Tistan Lombard.<br /> "Of course. From the moment I first laid eyes on her, I swore to myself that I'd marry her!"<br /> ————————<br /> Her brows furrowed, a vague sense of foreboding welling up within her. She was tempted to change the course of her bicycle, but taking a different route would add an extra twenty minutes to her journey.<br /> Sophie grew somewhat impatient deep down, for she certainly didn't want to encounter any gory scenes on her way home.<br /> In the end, she chose to stick to her course since she knew her time was precious and didn't want to waste twenty minutes.<br /> Sure enough, five minutes later, she saw a man covered in blood lying in a corner of the alley where few people ventured.<br /> Sophie continued pedaling her bicycle forward instead of being kind-hearted and checking on the bloodied man. After all, she had no idea if the man was a villain.<br /> The man lying on the ground seemingly heard Sophie's bicycle cycling past. He forcefully propped himself up and weakly called out to her for help. "Save ... me. Five ... million..."<br /> Sophie paid him no mind but continued on her way. The man behind her added, "Once you leave ... this street, you ... will be ... targeted."<br /> After saying that, the man suddenly coughed violently, blood trickling out the corner of his mouth.<br /> His words successfully rooted Sophie in place. At present, she was doing quite well on her own and didn't want to encounter any more trouble.<br /> Sophie parked her bicycle by the roadside, turned back, and walked toward the man. The man, barely clinging to life, was in no condition to cause her any trouble.<br /> She crouched down and looked at the man covered in blood. "Is that so? Thanks for the heads-up."<br /> Sophie merely wanted to thank him, planning to take a different route home later. She had no intention of further involving herself in matters that didn't concern her.<br /> After she had finished speaking, she stood up to leave. However, before she could even take a step, she was held immobile by the man's hand.<br /> Glancing back, she saw that the man had grabbed her foot, obviously refusing to let her leave. "Save me," he pleaded.<br /> Suddenly, Sophie's attractive eyes blazed with anger. "I don't want to invite trouble."<br /> The man lifted his gaze to look at Sophie, who towered over him on her feet. Although he was completely drained of energy, his hand still clamped on her ankle tightly.<br /> He knew that the girl standing before him was his hope. His men hadn't come to rescue him yet, so he had to leave that place and get to a safe location.<br /> Sophie cast a glance at the man lying on the ground. Had it been anyone else, she would never have bothered to play savior. However, despite the blood all over the man before her, his looks surprisingly aligned with her aesthetics.<br /> Upon noticing the slight flicker in her eyes, Tristan Lombard knew he had been saved. Following that realization, he relaxed his grip and promptly passed out.<br /> Looking at the distinguished man who had already collapsed to the ground, Sophie couldn't help cursing, "D*mn it! How am I supposed to move you?"<br /> In the end, she heaved the man up to his feet. It took a Herculean effort to hoist him onto the back seat of her bicycle. Then, with great difficulty, she took him away via an ever more isolated route.<br /> After much deliberation, Sophie decided to bring him back to her place. With practiced ease, she retrieved the first-aid kit on the shelf.<br /> She hoisted the man onto the couch in her house. Luckily, it was black, so it wouldn't be noticeable even if it got stained by blood.<br /> Sophie opened the first-aid kit, taking out the iodine and hemostatic bandages.<br /> At that moment, she couldn't get her hands on anesthesia. Anyway, he has already passed out and should be able to endure any further pain. Donning medical gloves, Sophie cut away his blood-stained shirt with scissors.<br /> The wound was perilously close to his heart, and a slight misstep could lead to severe internal bleeding.<br /> It was also incredibly deep, with the flesh visibly gaping.<br /> Despite being a staunch man, even Tristan jolted awake from the pain the moment his wound was touched.<br /> He glared at Sophie at the side.<br /> "What are you doing?"<br /> Sophie hadn't expected Tristan to wake up at that moment. However, considering the amount of blood he had lost, he would have been as good as dead if he still couldn't regain consciousness.<br /> "If you don't want to die, don't move."<br /> Sophie couldn't be bothered to engage in conversation with him, not in the mood to waste her breath with him. She planned to continue tending to his wound.<br /> "Ahh..." The contact with his wound elicited a pained grunt from Tristan. However, that was the only sound he made. Throughout the rest of the process, he didn't utter a single sound of discomfort.<br /> He managed to stay conscious until Sophie had finished treating his wounds before passing out.<br /> "That's commendable willpower." If it were anyone else, they would have been screaming in pain long ago, with so many injuries on their body. She took the man's phone out of his pocket, composed a text message, and sent it to a contact whose name caught her eye.<br /> She left him at an intersection, kindly tossing him a piece of shirt. Then, she walked away without giving him another glance.<br /> Upon receiving the text message from Tristan, Felix Northley immediately rushed to the location Sophie sent.<br /> At the sight of Tristan on the ground, he was stunned.<br /> Who's the person who is sick of living? Do they not know who the man on the ground is? It's Tristan Lombard, the most esteemed son of the Lombard family in Jipsdale! By then, Tristan had already awakened and saw Felix approaching.<br /> "Who's sick of living, Mr. Tristan?" Who could be so audacious? In Jipsdale, no one dares to offend him! Tristan cast a glance at the incessantly chattering Felix.<br /> "Mr. Tristan, who did this to you?" From the moment Felix learned of Tristan's disappearance, he had been genuinely scared to the point of breaking out in a cold sweat.<br /> If Tristan died, countless people in Jipsdale would have to join him in death.<br /> With the man in such a state at that moment, he was downright curious about just who the culprit was.<br /> "The culprit employed mercenaries this time, eager to take my life. Find out who saved me today."<br /> As a doctor, he was gratified that someone saved a patient who had lost too much blood with professional skills timely and reiterated, "You really should thank the person."<br /> "Regrettably, I have no idea who it was." Tristan also wished to know who exactly had saved him. All he knew was that it was a girl.<br /> "I found her. Here you go."<br /> Felix handed a stack of documents to him.<br /> Upon opening the file and pulling out the documents within, Tristan couldn't help but frown.<br /> "A student in her senior year?" A senior could actually treat wounds with such professional skills? "Felix, have you been slacking off at work lately? How dare you try to fool me with this kind of information?"<br /> Immediately, Felix waved his hands in denial.<br /> "I know it's hard for you to believe it. I was taken aback when I first saw the information. But I've double-checked, and it's indeed her. Moreover, she's already twenty years old."<br /> He then held a photo out at Tristan.<br /> Tristan took the photo, his eyes landing on the face on it. It was a face one could never forget—youthful, vibrant, and breathtakingly beautiful. Her eyes, in particular, were captivating.<br /> "A twenty-year-old girl actually dared to tend to your wounds when you were covered in blood, and her skills earned a doctor's admiration. How intriguing!"<br /> "Don't tell my grandfather about me being injured."<br /> "What if Old Mr. Lombard asks about it? Am I still to keep mum?"<br /> "Don't say anything." If I can't handle even such a trivial issue, would I still deserve my reputation? "Let's go and meet this young lady."<br /> Sophie paid no mind to the vile condemnation behind her but continued forward.<br /> Unexpectedly, after she had walked a distance away, a black car pulled up beside her. Subsequently, the door swung open.<br /> A tall and handsome man walked up her.<br /> "Nice to meet you, Ms. Tanner! I am Felix Northley. My employer, Mr. Tristan, wishes to have a word with you."<br /> Sophie took a piece of chewing gum out of her pocket and tossed it into her mouth.<br /> Felix had already opened the back car door, and Sophie got in.<br /> Upon seeing the man seated inside, she realized he was the person she saved last night.<br /> "You're quite lucky you're still alive despite having lost so much blood." The expression on Sophie's beautiful face remained unchanged, and she was as nonchalant as ever. Her captivating eyes were devoid of emotions.<br /> Her words were quite blunt. Felix, in the passenger seat, widened his eyes in surprise.<br /> Even in Jipsdale, few people dare to speak to him in such a manner! "I'm Tristan Lombard. Thank you for saving me yesterday."<br /> Tristan handed her a business card.<br /> Without even bothering to glance at it, Sophie stuffed it right into her bag.<br /> "Do you study medicine?" Felix voiced the question in his mind. No only is she only twenty years old, but she's even attending a rather subpar high school. Could she really have the expertise to treat his wounds? In response, Sophie shook her head.<br /> "No. My neighbor is a veterinarian. I've helped him out a few times."<br /> Hearing that, Felix couldn't help but look at Tristan.<br /> Whoa! The high and mighty Mr. Tristan was treated by this girl as if he were a kitten or puppy. "A veterinarian can also treat human wounds?"<br /> "Yeah ... all wounds are almost the same."<br /> After saying that, Sophie instructed the driver, "Drop me off at the next intersection."<br /> At her words, the driver couldn't help but glance back at Tristan. The latter gave a slight nod.<br /> Upon reaching the intersection, the driver pulled over, and Sophie got out of the car.<br /> "Ms. Tanner, are you sure you don't need our help?" She seems to have just crossed someone she shouldn't have earlier.<br /> "No, thanks."<br /> Sophie gave a dismissive wave of her hand, for she could resolve the issue herself.<br /> Before Tristan's car had even driven off, Sophie hailed a taxi and left.<br /> "How cool." Felix had never seen such a cool girl, much less one so beautiful. "Mr. Tristan, do you think her words are trustable?"<br /> "What do you think?" Tristan didn't even bother to look at him. "Interesting."<br /> Felix was taken aback. Is he saying that he finds this young lady interesting? "Mr. Tristan, don't tell me you've fallen for her? I admit she's beautiful, even more so than the beauties in Jipsdale, but ... she's still a high school student!"<br /> Tristan swept his eyes over the man.<br /> "I'm not old myself, only twenty-two years old."<br /> "Soph, it's me, your big brother. I've come to take you home," Caleb said warmly.<br /> Sophie couldn't help but frown. Big brother? Take me home? Where was he when I was at my most vulnerable? Now I don't need him anymore.<br /> "Sophie, I truly didn't expect you'd dare to return." Willow's face was filled with anger and resentment.<br /> Sophie reached into her pocket and pulled out a piece of chewing gum. After peeling off the wrapper, she popped it into her mouth.<br /> "Willow, I will drive you out of the Tanner family!"<br /> Sophie had no desire to say more. She turned around, ascended the stairs, and entered the room she once called her own.<br /> Willow collapsed onto the couch, seething with anger. Freak you, Sophie! How dare you utter such words? Early the next morning, Josiah personally escorted Sophie to the prestigious Jipsdale Premier High.<br /> The principal of Jipsdale Premier High, who also served as the Minister of Education in Jipsdale, held two positions and was always busy. He wasn't someone just anyone could meet.<br /> Josiah was somewhat of a notable figure in Jipsdale. He was waiting in the principal's office with Sophie.<br /> It wasn't until after eleven that Andy Langston arrived at his office.<br /> Upon seeing someone waiting for him, he immediately instructed his assistant to open the office door, allowing the two individuals to enter. After understanding the situation regarding Sophie, Andy found himself in a difficult position.<br /> There was no way they would accept a student as underperforming as Sophie at their top-tier high school.<br /> "Mr. Langston, I've never asked anyone for a favor before, but this time, I'm begging you to help me out."<br /> "Old Mr. Tanner, it's not that I'm unwilling to help you. As you know, Jipsdale Premier High is essentially an elite private institution. Even our least accomplished students manage to get into one of the most prestigious universities. Your granddaughter's grades, I'm afraid, put me in a difficult position. I suggest you consider a community college instead. I believe it might be a better fit for her."<br /> Sophie had never wanted to make Josiah beg. She stood up and left.<br /> Josiah knew that the child had a strong sense of pride, so he immediately followed her out.<br /> At that moment, Andy received a call from Felix.<br /> "Old Mr. Tanner, please wait."<br /> After hanging up the phone, Andy immediately went after them.<br /> "I'll accept Sophie." Andy's attitude had taken a complete turnaround.<br /> Even someone as worldly as Josiah was unclear why Andy had changed his mind.<br /> "Mr. Langston, did I hear you correctly?" Josiah asked for confirmation.<br /> "Old Mr. Tanner, you heard right. I'll arrange a class for Sophie right now." Andy immediately called the academic head, instructing her to handle the arrangements for Sophie.<br /> Sophie didn't refuse, but she also knew that things weren't as simple as they seemed.<br /> The academic head assigned Sophie to the class with the worst performance. She handed her the school uniform and left her in the care of the homeroom teacher of Senior Class 8.<br /> "Remember, our school requires students to wear uniforms to enter the campus," the academic head specifically instructed. "Not just anyone can come in."<br /> "Mr. Hayes, I'm entrusting Sophie to you. Thank you for the trouble."<br /> "It's no trouble at all. Please, feel free to head home. I'll bring Sophie to class in a bit," said Derrick Hayes, the homeroom teacher, courteously.<br /> Every parent at Jipsdale Premier High was a person of significant standing, and these teachers simply couldn't afford to offend them.<br /> The third period happened to be Derrick's class, and he arrived at the classroom of Senior Class 8 with Sophie in tow.<br /> "We have a new student joining our class today. Now, let's invite our new friend to introduce herself. Please give a warm round of applause to welcome her."<br /> "Hello everyone, my name is Sophie Tanner."<br /> Sophie Tanner? Upon hearing this name, the students began whispering among themselves.<br /> "Is she the Sophie Tanner from five years ago? The one who was expelled from school?"<br /> "I think so! I heard she took a break from school, but in reality, she was expelled from our school."<br /> "Is it true that she went to a small clinic for an abortion?"<br /> "Yeah, back then..."<br /> "All right, everyone, settle down," said Derrick in a gentle tone. "Sophie, there's one spot left in the back row. Go ahead and take a seat!"<br /> Sophie made her way to the last row and sat down, completely ignoring the disdainful glares directed at her.<br /> Senior Class 8 was considered an average class at Jipsdale Premier High, and this class was filled with children from the elite strata of society.<br /> Their family was wealthy, and they were all fearless. After the third class ended, Queenie Lane approached Sophie.<br /> "Sophie, it really is you! I never thought you'd have the nerve to return to Jipsdale. If I were you..."<br /> Queenie was Willow's sidekick, always had been. She was always there to assist Willow in tormenting Sophie.<br /> Sophie was older than her, and she never thought she'd run into her again after taking a two-year break from school.<br /> "Queenie, shut your trap," Sophie grumbled, having spent the previous night tossing and turning in an unfamiliar bed. Now, all she felt was a throbbing headache.<br /> "Sophie, we're not in Horington, you know. Who do you think you are in Jipsdale?" Queenie wasn't afraid of her at all. She grabbed Sophie's hand, under the impression that she remained the same submissive individual who tolerated others' intimidation.<br /> A pair of attractive eyes narrowed dangerously.<br /> Following that, with a clever maneuver, she swiftly grasped Queenie's delicate hand, bending it backward.<br /> "Ah!" 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1,011,154	/src/Template/Ads/index.ctp (line 281) null	Yes	2024-04-07 16:42	active	455	382466571362485	📚📚Title "Surrogate for Alpha Dom"🥰👉	“I’m sorry Ella.” My physician says gently. “I’m afraid you have very few viable eggs remaining. Frankly, I normally see these numbers in women ten or fifteen years your senior.”<br /> <br /> “What?” I murmur, not believing my ears. I’ve been trying to get pregnant for years. I’m only 30, I should have plenty of eggs left.<br /> <br /> “In terms of fertility, you have very little time left.” She continues. “If you want to conceive, you need to do so before your next cycle begins.”<br /> <br /> “My next cycle?” I repeat, my mouth hanging open in shock. I love kids more than anything, and though it might not be everyone’s ambition, I want nothing more than to be a mother.<br /> <br /> I have to get home and tell my boyfriend this news, and there’s not a moment to waste.<br /> <br /> I make it home in record time, bursting through the door and opening my mouth to call for Mike, but stopping dead in my tracks. As soon as I walk inside I see a pair of high heels and a handbag by the door – neither of which belong to me.<br /> <br /> I cock my ears towards the bedroom, and my stomach churns when I hear the unmistakable sound of moaning, accompanied by a steady thump thump thump, as the bed collides with the wall. Worse even than realizing that Mike is clearly in there with another woman, is realizing who he’s with. I know that handbag, and I know those shoes – they belong to my best friend, Kate. <br /> <br /> “Fuck, Ella is so stupid.” Mike laughs, “can you believe she actually expects me to have a baby with her?”<br /> <br /> Kate snorts, “she’s delusional. I don’t know how you put up with her for so long in the first place.”<br /> <br /> “If she wasn’t so beautiful I never would have given her the time of day.” Mike scoffs. “Thankfully daily doses of plan B kept her from ever conceiving.”<br /> <br /> “The morning after pill?” Kate asks, “how did you manage to give it to her without her realizing?”<br /> <br /> “I put it in her morning coffee.” Mike chortles, sounding far too proud of himself. <br /> <br /> My vision goes completely red as everything finally falls into place. Suddenly it’s clear why I’ve never been able to get pregnant, despite having unprotected sex multiple times a week for years. It’s even clear how I could have the eggs of a 45-year-old, if my despicable partner has been secretly feeding me emergency contraceptives every day – there’s no telling what other damage that might have done to my reproductive system. <br /> <br /> Before I can think better of it, I pull the smoke alarm on the wall, wanting to frighten and punish the pair in the bedroom so fiercely that I fear I might attack them when they emerge. Water immediately sprays down from the sprinkler system mounted to the ceiling as a shrill siren fills the air, and I hear Mike and Kate cry out in surprise. <br /> <br /> A few moments later they come rushing out of the bedroom, stopping in their tracks when they see me looming in the doorway. Mike’s eyes go comically wide, “What are you doing home so early?” The snake has the nerve to sound affronted that I surprised him, when he’s the one who’s been sneaking around behind my back for God knows how long. He seems to realize how suspicious it looks that he and Kate are standing there in their underwear and quickly adds, “Kate came to see me so we could plan a surprise for your birthday, but then we spilled coffee all over our clothes so we had to change.”<br /> <br /> Fire blazes in my veins, he must truly believe I’m an idiot if he expects me to buy such a feeble excuse. <br /> <br /> It’s a testament to their horrifically low opinion of me that they buy my act, and I vow to get my revenge one way or another. I can’t believe I wasted so many years – my best years – on this scumbag. And now he may have cost me my future too. As soon as the thought enters my head, I know I can’t afford to waste another moment on Mike, I have more important things to take care of. <br /> <br /> I make my excuses and rush across town for the second time that afternoon, running to the comforting arms of my surrogate sister, Cora. Not only did we grow up together in the orphanage, but she became an OBGYN and now works for the most exclusive sperm bank in the city. I’ve never gone to her before because I always imagined Mike and I would eventually conceive the natural way, but that clearly isn’t an option anymore. <br /> <br /> Even if I could find a man willing to have a baby with me in time, I’m not eager to trust anyone after Mike’s betrayal. I’m going to have to do this on my own, and I know Cora can help me. I don’t have much money, but I have enough savings to pay for the insemination, especially since I basically have one shot and one shot only. <br /> <br /> When I arrive, all my plans to lay out my situation for Cora clearly and concisely go out the window, because the moment I see my sister I fall to pieces. She hugs and kisses me until my tears subside, slowly extracting the story from me piece by piece. When she hears about Mike and Kate she swears up a storm, but that’s nothing compared to her reaction when I explain about my fertility. <br /> <br /> “That little shit! I’ll kill him!” She fumes, studying me with a worried expression. “Ella, if your doctor was right this means you only have one chance to conceive.”<br /> <br /> “I know.” I sniffle. “And if this is going to be my only baby, I don’t want to take any chances. I want the best donor we can find.”<br /> <br /> “Don’t you worry about that.” Cora assures me, “We’ve got donations from actors, models, scientists – it’s only the creme de la creme here.” She glances at the door and lowers her voice. “You didn’t hear it from me, but even Dominic Sinclair sent his samples here for testing.”<br /> <br /> “Dominic Sinclair? I repeat, “the billionaire?” I’ve seen the man around town, but we don’t exactly run in the same circles. He lives in the same neighborhood as my wealthy employer and often says hello to the children I nanny, but he’s always surrounded by bodyguards and is so intimidating I get goosebumps just thinking about him. <br /> <br /> “Oh my god!.” Cora slaps her hand over her mouth. “I wasn’t supposed to tell you that! I don’t know what I was thinking. Apparently he’s no stranger to fertility issues himself, and he trusted us to handle his swimmers over every other lab in the country. I’ve got his sperm in the other room at this very moment.” She frets, “But Ella you can’t tell anyone, you have to promise me.”<br /> <br /> “Of course!” I agree immediately. “I know how important confidentiality is here.”<br /> <br /> “Thank you,” Cora breathes. “Now, I’m going to give you a dossier of our clients so you can pick a donor, and once you’ve chosen we’ll get you knocked up before you can even blink.” <br /> <br /> It’s not an easy decision, but eventually I choose a handsome surgeon whose photo practically makes me swoon. Cora leaves the room only long enough to prepare the sample, and though she looks a bit flustered when she returns, she quickly and professionally completes the insemination, holding my hand when the procedure is finished. “It’s all take care of now, Ella.” She promises, “You can come back in ten days to see if it worked.”<br /> <br /> Ten days. I think dazedly. Ten days to decide my entire future.<br /> <br /> If only I’d known that by the time those ten days were up, my future would no longer belong to me – but to Dominic Sinclair himself. <br /> <br /> Chapter 2 - Be Fired<br /> <br /> Ella<br /> <br /> Six days to go. I think, staring at the date circled on my calendar. Six days until I find out if my dreams are finally going to come true… or if I have to figure out an entirely different plan for my life. <br /> <br /> I’ve thought about nothing else since Cora inseminated me last week, I’m so anxious to find out if I’m pregnant I haven’t even begun to process Mike’s betrayal. <br /> <br /> I’m trying to keep a level head, yet I can’t help but imagine my future with this new baby. Try as I might, I catch myself daydreaming about it constantly. I even find myself humming as I get ready for work in the morning. <br /> <br /> When I arrive at my employer’s estate in the most exclusive neighborhood in Moon Valley – which basically makes it the most exclusive neighborhood in the world, since Moon Valley is one of the most expensive cities on the planet – I’m immediately greeted by two little voices shouting my name in excitement. “Ella!”<br /> <br /> The next thing I know, 3-year-old Millie is hugging my legs while her older brother, Jake, wraps his arms around my middle. “Good morning love puddles!” I exclaim, returning their hugs. “Are you ready for the museum?”<br /> <br /> “Yeah!” They cheer, racing out the door without even stopping to put on coats. It takes a bit of wrangling to get them back inside and bundled up for the cold winter day, but before long we set out into the snow.<br /> <br /> Jake races ahead of Millie and I, impatient to get to the science museum and not seeming to notice that his sister’s tiny legs simply don’t move that fast. Chuckling, I lift Millie into my arms and settle her on my hip. “Goodness, you’re getting too big for this, munchkin.”<br /> <br /> “Nuh-uh,” Millie grins, “You’re justs too little.” <br /> <br /> She might have a point. At five foot one, I don’t exactly have the kind of build suited to heavy lifting. I’m in great shape, but I’ve never been particularly strong. “Smarty pants.” I tease, laughing with the little girl. <br /> <br /> When I look back towards Jake, I realize he’s stopped a few feet ahead of us. My heart skips a beat when I realize why. We’re in front of the Sinclair mansion, and its owner is currently standing in the middle of the sidewalk, his gaze searing me like a firebrand as I approach with Millie. Dominic Sinclair is just about the most handsome man I’ve ever seen, but he’s also one of the most terrifying. <br /> <br /> With dark hair and piercing green eyes, chiseled features and a body so muscular I could swoon, it doesn’t seem fair he gets to look so good and also be so rich. If I didn’t know better I might think it was his wealth or imposing height that makes him so intimidating, after all he’s at least six foot four, which means he towers over me and everyone else around him. However it’s neither of those things, there’s simply an indefinable quality about the man that I can’t put my finger on, one which screams danger. He gives off this energy that’s so raw and animalistic one forgets there’s anyone else in the room. <br /> <br /> Taking a steadying breath, I close the distance between us so Millie can say hello. When she greets him, Dominic drags his attention from me and offers her a smile so genuine that it tugs at my heartstrings. As I watch him talk to my two young charges, I remember what Cora told me about his infertility struggles. He clearly loves children, and I feel a wave of empathy for him. If anyone knows what it’s like to yearn for a family of their own, it’s me. <br /> <br /> Jake is currently showing Dominic his new toy airplane, pulling the matchbox model from his pocket and demonstrating how far it can fly. With a great heave, he sends the toy gliding through the air, only to land in the middle of the street. Before any of us can say a word, Jake races after it, right into the busy road.<br /> <br /> “Jake no, be careful!” I cry, watching him dart out into the path of an oncoming car but feeling frozen by my fear. Before I can contemplate putting Millie down to go after him, a blur of movement whirrs past my vision. I’ve never seen anyone move so fast in my life. Dominic became little more than a hazy outline of himself, chasing after Jake and pulling him out of the way just before the car slams into them. The vehicle’s tires are still screeching when Dominic sets Jake down beside me, his expression suddenly very stern. <br /> <br /> “That was very dangerous.” He scolds gently. “You should never go into the street without looking both ways first.”<br /> <br /> Jake hangs his head. “I’m sorry, I didn’t want my plane to get runned over.” <br /> <br /> “You are a million times more important than a toy.” Dominic tells him firmly, “and you scared your nanny half to death.”<br /> <br /> “I’m sorry, Ella.” Jake sniffles, looking up at me with wide eyes. <br /> <br /> “I know sweetheart, just don’t ever do that again.” I breathe, cuddling him against my side. “Thank you so much.” I say to Dominic, feeling more grateful than I can express. “I have no idea how you moved so fast! It was like something out of a superhero film.”<br /> <br /> “Must have been the adrenaline.” Dominic shrugs, giving Millie another smile before taking his leave. “Enjoy the rest of your day, and stay out of the road young man!”<br /> <br /> “Yes sir!” Jake calls after him, pocketing his airplane. “I really am sorry.” He adds to me. <br /> <br /> “It’s forgotten.” I tell him softly, though I take his hand so that he can’t run off again. <br /> <br /> “It all happened so fast.” I tell Cora later that night. “I mean the more I think about it, the more amazing it seems. One moment he was there, and the next he was gone. It was like magic.”<br /> <br /> “Thank goodness Jake is alright.” She replies, but rather than looking relieved, her face is twisted into a deep grimace.<br /> <br /> Studying my sister’s expression, I realize her grim demeanor is not just about Jake’s near miss. Something else is wrong, and I actually feel guilty for not noticing sooner. “Is everything okay?”<br /> <br /> Cora frowns, “Not really. But you’ve got so much going on right now, it’s not important.”<br /> <br /> “Cora, don’t be ridiculous.” I admonish. “What’s going on?”<br /> <br /> “Well, speaking of Dominic Sinclair,” She begins cryptically, “you know that sperm he sent to us for testing?”<br /> <br /> “Yeah,” I confirm, wondering where on earth this was going. <br /> <br /> “It’s gone missing… and I’m the last person who saw it, not to mention it was in my custody.” She explains, her voice becoming thick with emotion. “Ella, I think… I think I’m going to be fired. And if there’s an investigation I could lose my medical license.”<br /> <br /> “What?” I exclaim. “What do you mean it’s missing? A vial of sperm can’t just get up and walk away.”<br /> <br /> “I know, I think someone had to steal it, but there’s no way of knowing who’s responsible. And it looks like I’m going to have to take the blame.” She shares, her eyes shining with tears. <br /> <br /> “Cora, I can’t believe you didn’t tell me this sooner!” I lament, “They can’t fire you, it isn’t fair.”<br /> <br /> “You don’t understand, Dominic is one of our biggest donors.” Cora explains. “And he’s furious, he basically wants my head on a platter.”<br /> <br /> A week ago I might have believed there was no hope for Cora, but seeing how kind and understanding Dominic was with the kids today makes me wonder if he could really be so heartless. Surely if he understood that Cora would never be so irresponsible he’d show some leniency? I have to try and help her, I would do anything for my sister – even begging a ruthless billionaire for mercy.<br /> <br /> Chapter 3 - Request<br /> <br /> Ella<br /> <br /> Three days to go.<br /> <br /> I repeat these words to myself as I walk down the street, still preoccupied with my possible pregnancy, even as I prepare to go to bat for my sister. In some ways it's a coping mechanism: I’m about to beg Dominic Sinclair to save Cora’s job, and I need a comforting thought to help me get through this. <br /> <br /> His bodyguards see me first, and I can see their mouths moving as they watch me move closer, no doubt notifying him of my presence. Approaching nervously behind Dominic, I wonder for the hundredth time if this is a mistake. Who am I to ask a favor from one of the most powerful men on the planet? Shaking myself, I tell the little voice in the back of my mind to shut up – this is for Cora. I might not be brave for myself, but I can be brave for her. <br /> <br /> “Mr. Sinclair?” I ask hesitantly, feeling my heart pound violently against my ribcage. <br /> <br /> He turns around and gazes imperiously down at me. “Yes?”<br /> <br /> “I’m Ella Reina, I nanny for Jake and Millie Graves.” I begin, gnawing on my lower lip. <br /> <br /> His dark eyes catch on my mouth, and suddenly I feel like a frightened rabbit in front of a hungry wolf. “I know who you are, Ella.” The sound of my name on his lips sends a shiver down my spine. He speaks the familiar syllables with so much purpose, as if they truly mean something to him.<br /> <br /> “Oh… well, I don’t mean to be impertinent, but I’m friends with Dr Cora Daniels…”As soon as I say her name, his expression closes off, and some unidentified emotion flashes in his eyes. <br /> <br /> “She told me she’s in trouble at work, and I know you’re one of the bank’s donors.” I improvise. “I don’t know what Cora is being accused of, but I’m sure she’s innocent. She takes her job incredibly seriously, and she would never do anything to risk her career.”<br /> <br /> “And what do you expect me to do about it?” Dominic asks ominously. I can tell he doesn’t believe my weak story, his body language has changed completely, and I can feel his rising anger vibrating in the air around us. <br /> <br /> “I just thought… I hoped that if you had any sway there, you might be able to put in a good word for her.” I finish, feeling color flood my cheeks. I’m both ashamed of myself for such a feeble attempt, but unsure how else to handle such a delicate topic. The last thing I want is to get Cora in even more trouble than before. <br /> <br /> Dominic’s jaw ticks as he watches me, and the voice in the back of my head urges me to run for it. “From what I’ve heard, your friend made a very serious mistake, and the consequences have been more than appropriate. The best thing she can do now is take responsibility for her mistakes, not sending you to do her dirty work for her.”<br /> <br /> “I – she didn’t, she doesn’t even know I’m here! I swear.” I plead. <br /> <br /> “I’ve said all I’m going to say on this matter.” Dominic declares, turning away from me and striding into his house. The door slams shut behind him, and I’m left with his various bodyguards. <br /> <br /> “You need to leave now, miss.” One of the men announces sharply. <br /> <br /> “I can’t.” I moan, “he has to understand, she’s going to lose everything!” <br /> <br /> “We’re not going to ask you again.” A second guard growls, a clear threat in his words. <br /> <br /> “Please, she’s innocent.” I beg, “you have to –” before I can say anything more, the men grab me by the arms and begin trying to lead me off the property. Feeling truly desperate, I dig in my heels, deciding that my dignity is worth Cora’s entire future. “I’m begging you, if I could just talk to Mr. Sinclair.” <br /> <br /> “You’ve already talked to him.” The first guard grumbles, “and frankly you’re lucky he was as generous to you as he was. Your friend clearly told you things she shouldn’t.”<br /> <br /> The next thing I know, they’ve thrown me off the property and onto the sidewalk so forcefully that I lose my balance, tumbling to the ground as tears spark in my eyes. The iron gates slam shut behind me, and I have no choice but to slink off before I can embarrass myself further. <br /> <br /> Of course, this was only the beginning of my misfortune. When I arrived at work the next day, I found that my keys no longer fit the locks on the front door. I knocked, overwhelmed with confusion, and a few minutes later the door swung open to reveal Jake and Millie’s furious mother. <br /> <br /> “My keys aren’t working.” I tell her, wondering why she’s glaring at me so fiercely.<br /> <br /> “They’re not meant to.” She answers coldly, “as of yesterday afternoon, your services were no longer required.”<br /> <br /> “I… you’re firing me?” I squeak, not believing my ears. “Why?”<br /> <br /> “We got a call from the neighbors.” She explains haughtily, “apparently you let Jake run into the road the other day where he was almost hit by a car! And then yesterday you were seen making a fool of yourself at Dominic Sinclair’s home – they said his bodyguards had to drag you off the grounds like a common criminal.”<br /> <br /> “That isn’t fair, that isn’t what happened!” I plead. “Jake through his toy into the road and ran after it, I didn’t let it happen, and what happened with Mr. Sinclair was a misunderstanding.”<br /> <br /> “I don’t want to hear it.” She hisses. “Now leave before I call the police.”<br /> <br /> “Please, can’t I at least say goodbye to the kids?” I request, praying she’ll grant me this one kindness.<br /> <br /> “I’m dialing.” She tells me simply, pulling her cell phone from her pocket. <br /> <br /> “No!” I raise my palms in supplication, “It’s okay, I’ll go.”<br /> <br /> For the second time this week, I find myself shamefully retreating through this opulent neighborhood with tears streaming down my face. What hurts even worse than losing my job is the fact I didn't get to explain the situation to Jake and Millie, or see them one last time. I’m sure their mother will tell them horrible things about me, despite the fact that I’ve been lovingly raising for them for the last two years.<br /> <br /> I know Dominic Sinclair is responsible for this. I don’t believe my ex-boss’s story about the neighbors for one moment. He clearly wanted to punish me, just like he’s having Cora punished. A rush of fury takes hold of me, and suddenly I wish I could punish him somehow. It’s not like me to be so vindictive, but right now it truly feels like my entire life is falling apart, and it’s partly his fault. <br /> <br /> I spent all my money on the insemination, and without a job I have almost nothing. How am I ever going to afford to have a baby now? I guarantee I’m not going to get a good reference from Jake and Millie’s mother. <br /> <br /> As if things weren’t already bad enough, when I return home I find a stack of bills in the mailbox and I don’t even recognize half the senders. I open them one by one, feeling my confusion and disbelief grow by the minute.<br /> <br /> As I look at the stores on the breakdown of charges, my suspicion grows: they’re all Mike’s favorite places. Is it possible he did this behind my back? That he’s been hiding the bills from me for months… or years? I know he’ll deny it if I confront him, which leaves me only one option. <br /> <br /> I have to call Kate. My former best friend might have betrayed me completely with her affair, but if anyone knows what Mike has been up to, it’s her. <br /> <br /> Chapter 4 - Desperation<br /> <br /> Ella<br /> <br /> My hands are shaking as I dial Kate’s number. Have I ever been this angry? If I have I certainly can’t remember it now.<br /> <br /> “Hello?” Kate answers almost immediately, using a sickly sweet tone that screams of fakeness. <br /> <br /> “Kate?” I state bluntly. “Are you with Mike right now?”<br /> <br /> There’s a pregnant pause on the other end of the line, before she weakly responds, “What? Of course not.” <br /> <br /> “Come off it Kate, do you really think I don't know about your shit?” I demand. “I’m not a complete idiot.”<br /> <br /> “Ella listen–” She begins, obviously gearing up to give me some sort of excuse. <br /> <br /> “No, I don’t even care about your little affair anymore – but I need to talk to him right now.” I declare fiercely. <br /> <br /> There’s another pause, and then Kate’s voice drops its innocent tone. “You don’t care?” She repeats, sounding truly shocked. “ You know I’m already pregnant?” <br /> <br /> I wasn’t prepared for that particular piece of news. I clench my hands into fists, feeling so furious I think I might actually break the phone with my tight grip, “And what, you think that’s some sort of victory?” I bite. <br /> <br /> “Does he know you’re pregnant?” I ask sharply, “because a man who’s so afraid of responsibility that he’d poison me for years is probably willing to do it to anyone.”<br /> <br /> “Well no, but he loves me, he would never –” She tried to explain. <br /> <br /> “He loved me too once.” I cut her off. “At least he said he did. It’s amazing how charming he can be, considering what a bastard he truly is. How do you think he’s going to support you and your child? He doesn’t even have a job.”<br /> <br /> “Of course he does!” She objects, “He just didn’t tell you about it because he didn’t want you to bleed him dry. He’s a stock broker.”<br /> <br /> “Oh Kate,” I sigh, “Poor, gullible, stupid Kate. He’s as much a stock broker as I am a wizard.”<br /> <br /> “Don’t talk to me like that! He’s got money, he lavishes it on me all the time!” She insists.<br /> <br /> “With fraudulent credit cards he took out in my name!” I shout, losing my temper completely.<br /> <br /> “What?” She squeaks. <br /> <br /> “That’s right. I’ve only just found out – he’s completely bankrupted me. I’m calling the police and if I were you, I’d check your own credit rating immediately, because I’d be willing to be you’re next.” I snap.<br /> <br /> “No,” she repeats weakly, “you’re wrong, it’s different with me.”<br /> <br /> My voice is getting thick with emotion now, but I can’t help it. “And frankly I don’t really care what happens to you Kate, but if you’re really pregnant then your baby deserves better than to be raised in a homeless shelter, and that’s exactly where Mike will land you.”<br /> <br /> I hang up before I start crying, not giving her a chance to respond. Why did I buy his lies about looking for work for so long? He crushed me little by little, all the while pretending to be so nice, and I let it happen. <br /> <br /> Never again. I decide. I won’t ever let myself be fooled that way again. <br /> <br /> I still want to get my revenge on Mike, but first I’ve got to try and salvage what’s left of my life. I have to go to the police and see if I can resolve these financial issues… I can’t have a baby if I’m bankrupt, and I can only pray the police will help. <br /> <br /> ________________________<br /> <br /> “I’m very sorry Miss. Reina, but if your ex-partner has left the area, there’s not much we can do about this.” The police officer breaks this news to me about as gently as he might smash an ant beneath his boot. “I’ll give you the police report to send to the credit card company, but that’s the most help you’re going to get from us.”<br /> <br /> Anger fills me to the brim. I guarantee he’d never treat my case with so little consideration or respect if I wasn’t an impoverished nanny. If I was a wealthy man like Dominic Sinclair, he’d be fawning at my feet, offering to go to any lengths to solve my problems. I storm out of the station before I can lose my temper and verbally assault the man, immediately calling the credit card companies. <br /> <br /> One by one they crush my hopes, telling me in no uncertain terms that unless a culprit is arrested in my case, I’ll be held responsible for the charges. <br /> <br /> As I hang up on the final call, I can feel the earth crumbling beneath my feet. How did it come to this? I literally have nothing. No one will hire me without a recommendation from my previous employer, which means I won’t be able to pay rent or keep food on the table. Normally I might turn to Cora in such a time, but I can’t burden her with this when she’s in the same boat. <br /> <br /> Tomorrow I’ll finally find out whether or not I’m pregnant, and up until now the strange sensation I’ve been experiencing the last few days has been a comfort and source of hope. I don’t know how to explain it: it’s as if I’m suddenly different somehow – even though I can’t see any changes, I just have this intense knowing that I’m no longer the same woman I was a week ago. <br /> <br /> I thought it was a sign the insemination worked, but now I’m praying that it’s my imagination going overboard. <br /> <br /> At first I try to distract myself, turning on the TV and freezing when I see Dominic Sinclair on the news talking about all his good will initiatives in the community. “When our work is finished, the Moon Valley children’s home will be a place of love and community, motivated to find the best homes for every child in need. Our initiative not only ensures that the permanent residents in the home have the best possible conditions, but that there is continuous follow up with children placed with adoptive families to ensure they thrive in their new homes.”<br /> <br /> So much for the supposed philanthropist, I think bitterly. Turning a blind eye to the lives he’s selfishly ruining all the while pretending to be a friend of the downtrodden. A week ago I might have been touched by such a broadcast. I grew up in an orphanage just like the one he’s describing, and I know just how terrible the conditions can be. Now however, I see nothing but his hypocrisy. Cora was an orphan too, she didn’t do anything wrong – where is his compassion for her? Clearly it’s only for the TV cameras. It’s a shame. He’s very convincing… then again, so was Mike. <br /> <br /> Of course Mike was never as handsome as Dominic Sinclair, nor did he ever have his charisma or imposing presence. I don’t know if I’ve ever met anyone like him. Even while he was refusing to help me, scolding me and having me thrown out the door, part of me was still taken in by his handsome features and pure magnetism. <br /> <br /> Shaking myself, I turn the TV off. What the hell is wrong with me? The man is a heartless billionaire and I’m still sitting here mooning over him like a silly schoolgirl. <br /> <br /> I end up going to bed early, trying not to think about tomorrow. Of course, I still lie awake late into the night – I know what it means to grow up an orphan, and I can’t countenance bringing a child into the world just to abandon it to that bleak existence. The more my life unravels, the more stark my options become. <br /> <br /> If I am pregnant… Am I going to abort the child? Even though it’s what I’ve wanted my entire life!<br /> <br /> Chapter 5 - Pregnancy Test<br /> <br /> Ella<br /> <br /> “No, I understand.” I murmur into the phone. “Thanks for listening at least.”<br /> <br /> I wearily hang up the line, burying my head in my hands. I spent all morning calling in every favor and loan I possibly could, throwing my dignity right out the window to beg my friends and acquaintances in my time of need. <br /> <br /> I’ve never thought of myself as a proud woman, but begging this way was more of a challenge than I could have imagined. <br /> <br /> I only wish I could help Cora as well as myself. She’s still waiting to hear if she’ll be fired, and while she’s not supposed to be handling any samples, she got permission to do my tests this afternoon. After all, I’ve already been inseminated, so her supervisor didn’t see any risk of further negligence.<br /> <br /> Still, I’m far from excited when I walk through the front doors of the sperm bank. Ten days ago I was heartsore but optimistic for the future, yearning for a baby more than anything else in the world. Now I’m dreading the exam. <br /> <br /> However my trepidation soon gives way to surprise, because as soon as I enter the facility I have the strangest feeling that Dominic Sinclair is near. It takes me a while to actually find him, behind closed doors with Cora’s bosses in a luxurious, glass-walled conference room, but I don’t have the faintest idea how I knew he was present. I also don’t understand why I feel drawn to him: after all, he’s ruined both my sister’s and my own life. I shouldn’t be excited to see him. <br /> <br /> It was dumb luck that I stumbled across his path, the conference room is on the way to Cora’s office, but I find myself stopping to observe the meeting inside. I’m struck speechless when I lay eyes on him. Is it possible that he’s gotten more attractive since the last time I saw him? It was already unfair that somebody that powerful and intelligent could be so handsome, but now it truly just feels like being kicked while I’m down. The bastard has a heart of stone, and still the universe has rained endless gifts upon him while people like Cora and I have nothing. <br /> <br /> Shaking myself out of my trance, I continue down the hall, though I feel the weight of dark eyes on my back as I retreat. Cora has clearly been crying when I arrive. Her eyes are red and her cheeks splotchy, though she tries to hide it. <br /> <br /> “Hey.” I greet her gently, wrapping her up in a hug. She leans into me, squeezing tight and lingering far longer than she usually would. “Is there any news?”<br /> <br /> “Sinclair is in there finalizing it all now. I’m going to be given formal termination notice this afternoon.” She shares, sniffling slightly. <br /> <br /> “I’m so sorry, honey.” I croon, rubbing her back. <br /> <br /> “It’s okay.” She lies, pulling away. “How are you hanging in there?”<br /> <br /> “Not very well.” I confess. “I’m sort of dreading this, to be honest.”<br /> <br /> “It’s amazing how fast things can change, huh?” She asks, looking as though she might burst into tears. “I mean, what are we going to do, Elle?” <br /> <br /> “Well figure it out.” I promise. “We’ve been in tight spots before.” I remind her, “remember the summer we slept in boxes on the street after we ran away from the orphanage?”<br /> <br /> “Yeah,” She nods with a sad smile. “But it’s winter now, I don’t think we’ll last long in the elements. And you weren’t pregnant then.”<br /> <br /> “Yeah well, if I’m pregnant now….” I can’t look her in the eyes as I say this, “I don’t think I’m going to stay that way.”<br /> <br /> “What?” Cora exclaims, looking horrified. “But this is your only chance! And we aren’t completely hopeless, you’ve got time to try to figure out a plan B.”<br /> <br /> That phrase alone reminds me of Mike, and I realize I haven’t shared my latest news with Cora. “I can’t afford a baby even if I do find a job. I’m going to be paying off my debts for years to come.” I share, filling her in on the details of Mike and Kate’s latest betrayal. <br /> <br /> “I can’t believe this!” She bursts out when I’m finished. “It just isn’t fair, Ella! I mean, I thought we paid our dues, I thought we were done with suffering. After everything we’ve been through, we deserve a better future than this! You deserve to be a mom – no one loves children more than you do.”<br /> <br /> “And you deserve to be a doctor.” I reply. “You worked so hard.”<br /> <br /> “I still don’t think you should give up yet.” She frowns. “You can terminate the pregnancy up until the end of the first trimester. It would be a tragedy if you aborted it, then pulled off a miracle and it turned out you could have kept it. Don’t take that risk. Keep the baby until the very last moment.”<br /> <br /> “I don’t think miracles happen to people like me.” I remark softly. “Besides that seems kind of like it’s own form of torture – the longer I carry the baby the more attached I’m going to get. I don’t want this to hurt any worse than it has to.”<br /> <br /> “It’s going to hurt no matter what.” Cora reasons, “You ought to give yourself a chance – keep the door open. Don’t give up hope completely.”<br /> <br /> “Let’s just find out if I have to make that decision in the first place.” I state, changing the subject. “I may not even be pregnant.” Yet even as I say it, I can feel in my heart that I am. <br /> <br /> “Okay.” Cora agrees, pulling a sterile cup wrapped in plastic from one of her cabinets. “You know what to do.”<br /> <br /> I take the cup and quickly duck into the bathroom to provide a urine sample, returning it to her almost immediately. I pace back and forth across the office as Cora runs the tests. “Well?” I press, seeing the results pop up on her computer screen. <br /> <br /> She offers me a sad smile. “Congratulations little sister, you’re going to have a baby.”<br /> <br /> I told myself that I wouldn’t fall to pieces no matter the results, but as soon as the words are out of her mouth I’m crying. I’ve been waiting to hear those words for years and was beginning to think I never would. It’s both unimaginable joy, and unimaginable pain. I never knew my heart could hold such conflicting emotions at the same time, let alone in such extremes. “Really?”<br /> <br /> “Really.” Cora confirms, hugging me. “Come on, let’s do an ultrasound. You can hear the heartbeat.”<br /> <br /> “Isn’t it too early?” I squeak. <br /> <br /> “Just one of the benefits of being at the finest lab in the country.” Cora quips, the words bittersweet on her tongue. “Our technology is years ahead of what’s available in public hospitals.”<br /> <br /> Climbing onto the raised exam table, I lay back and lift my top, not bothering to change into a gown or cover my clothes with a sheet, I simply expose my flat belly as Cora wheels in an ultrasound on a cart. Within minutes the machine is emitting a strange whoosh woosh woosh, and Cora squirts a dollop of jelly on my tummy. She pressed the wand to my skin, and before long a tiny heartbeat sounds – making me cry all over again.<br /> <br /> However Cora is frowning deeply. “This is so strange, the baby seems awfully large, but we tested you at your last visit to be sure you weren’t already pregnant.”<br /> <br /> “What does that mean?” I ask anxiously. “Is the father just a big guy?”<br /> <br /> “I don’t just mean size – I mean development.” Cora purses her lips and furrows her brows as she studies the images, suddenly looking very worried. She’s whispering now, speaking to herself more than to me. “It doesn’t look human… but that can’t be… it’s not possible.”<br /> <br /> “What are you talking about?” I inquire, “How can you tell? Isn’t it just a tiny blob?”<br /> <br /> “As I said, our tech is state of the art. It doesn’t just highlight shapes - it analyzes the molecular structure.” Before she can say another word, the door bursts open, startling us both. To my shock and horror, Dominic Sinclair is standing in the doorframe, glaring at us as if we’ve done something terrible. “What’s the meaning of this?” He demands.<br /> <br /> “What’s the meaning of this? I repeat in shock, “what’s the meaning of you barging into a private exam?!”<br /> <br /> “Because,” He declares fiercely, and I swear his eyes are almost glowing with rage. “I can smell my pup.”<br /> <br /> Chapter 6 - He's A Werewolf<br /> <br /> “Your pup?” I parrot, realizing I must sound like an idiot the way I keep repeating him – but it’s all too strange and surreal. 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1,011,290	/src/Template/Ads/index.ctp (line 281) '{"alias":1011338}'	Yes	2024-04-07 16:42	active	455	862467245685238	🔥🔥 Click to Read 👉🏻👉🏻	"So this was all just a game to you . . .this whole time, you pretended to like me in order to humiliate me in front of the entire school?" An air of melancholia surrounded me, eyes watery like never before. "Were your feelings for me ever real?"<br /> There wasn't even a trace of an apologetic expression on his features as he tucked his hands in his pockets, before he gave a nonchalant shrug.<br /> The sudden urge for revenge became a prominent priority.<br /> He regarded me passively. "It's not my fault that you fell for me in the first place." he justified as he advanced my way, closing the gap between us.<br /> Unstably, I strode backwards on the concrete.<br /> ". . .stay back." I whimpered. "You're nothing but cold hearted."<br /> ————————<br /> "It's so good to have you back Emery."<br /> "Yeah, it was about time."<br /> I stare at my two best friends in complete annoyance as they mention both sentences simultaneously. That is probably the thirtieth time they've said those words. Nonetheless, I ignore them and drink my water. We're sat at a table in the cafeteria where for once the table's near an isolated area. If there's one thing I hate about cafeterias; they're extremely noisy.<br /> Aaliyah clasps her hands together. "So Emery, did you check your snapchat today? I sent you like about a thousand snaps."<br /> I throw her a dumbfounded expression. "With Ms. Sanders watching my every move. . . it's impossible to check my phone, not even for a second. She's already given me a two thousand word essay on the nuclear energy for the weekend."<br /> "Oh right, I forgot you had a science class in the third period, my bad. That teacher of yours has a terrible sense of fashion." Aaliyah criticizes before taking a bite of her crispy taco - well, what's left of it.<br /> We both laugh at what she's said. Meet Aaliyah aka the fashion police. She's definitely no stranger to the fashion world with her gorgeous outfits that complement her light brown skin complexion.<br /> Today's one of those days when she's wearing a black jacket and shirt with the word YEEZUS imprinted on it. Her indigo boyfriend jeans contrast well with the black colour of her sportive sneakers and Céline handbag.<br /> With that kind of style, you can definitely say that she has great taste in fashion. Natalie and I normally go for the casual, simple skinny jeans and flats kind of style compared to Aaliyah who occasionally wears brand clothes.<br /> Natalie's currently sitting next to me whereas Aaliyah is opposite the both of us. She's always been the quiet type compared to Aaliyah who always loves to hear herself talk. She's kind of the don't-kill-my-vibe type of girl. Although she usually doesn't say much, she can be pretty funny when she wants to be.<br /> Distancing myself from their new discussion, I spot Anthony sitting at a table with a blonde haired girl a couple of feet away from our table. I scrunch my eyebrows when I instantly realize the girl being none other than - Stacey Hastings.<br /> Sensing my lack of communication, Natalie nudges my arm with her elbow. "Earth to Emery were you even listening to me?"<br /> "Since when did Anthony and Stacey share tables?" I inquire, completely dismissing her question.<br /> "Oh, you didn't know?"<br /> I shoot Aaliyah a confused expression. "Didn't know what?"<br /> "Wow, you really need to catch up fast."<br /> "They've been dating since last summer." Natalie states rather bluntly, I might add.<br /> I spit my water through the atmosphere, forming a mist. Luck seems to be on my side today since no one was quick to capture the moment of what just happened.<br /> "You have got to be kidding me. I was going to eat that apple, thanks a lot Em." Aaliyah glowers at me.<br /> Natalie slightly tosses her tray on the other side of the table. "On second thought I think I've lost my appetite."<br /> "Gee. . .I'm sorry but did it ever occur to you guys of mentioning Anthony's latest fling to me?"<br /> "A lot's changed since you left Em and besides, why do you even care?" Aaliyah inquires.<br /> "It's not that I care, I just can't believe that Anthony's kept this from me."<br /> "You expected Anthony to disclose that he was dating her, right after you've been completely avoiding him for the past two years?"<br /> Aaliyah instantly nods her head. "I totally agree with Natalie!"<br /> "Well he's my best friend!"<br /> Rolling her eyes, Aaliyah lifts her arm up in exasperation. "Girl, be real with yourself! When was the last time you've spoken to Anthony?''<br /> "Today actually, after third period we had a civil conversation." I answer as I inwardly try not to replay the earlier confrontation I had with him.<br /> I may not fully know what he did to you but Emery, I am not the one to blame.<br /> I can still hear his words echoing in my head.<br /> "Judging by your voice tone, I'm guessing your conversation with Anthony didn't end so well." Natalie says, stating the obvious.<br /> Aaliyah raises a quizzical eyebrow. "Yeah, what did you guys talk about?"<br /> Shifting uneasily in my spot, I reveal the entire story. In general, I explain how Anthony knew that I was avoiding him, how he claimed to have no part in Dean's lame scheme two years ago, and how he didn't want to be blamed for Dean's actions.<br /> "Anthony's right, you do need to stop pushing him away. . . I mean come on, he's always been a good friend of yours."<br /> Nodding absentmindedly, I flicker my eyes up to meet Aaliyah's gaze. "You're probably right, I do need to put the past behind me."<br /> "If it's any consolation, Dean's not attending school today." Natalie informs me before the bell rings, alerting students to prepare for the final period.<br /> "Natalie, you've obviously mistaken me for someone who gives a prick." I say dismissively.<br /> "Alright. . .I won't ever mention his name again." Natalie mumbles nervously.<br /> Once our conversation ends, we head towards our respective lockers to collect our calculus textbooks for the last period.<br /> If I were to hear his voice two years ago, I probably would have felt the physical sensation of fireflies erupting in my stomach which lead to an increased heart rate and a common feeling of excitement.<br /> But as I'm standing in the parking lot; clenching my fists with a scowl plastered across my face, I am prepared to face the devil in disguise.<br /> "Do you own this property? That's right I didn't think so." I sneer with venom dripping from my every word after turning around.<br /> When it comes to my encounters with Dean, I always have to be on guard.<br /> "You didn't answer the question." Dean bellows, his eyes narrow as they tighten around the edges. This is exactly how we've been addressing each other two years ago with our exchanged bickering and vulgar insults. I can't even begin to explain how the boy standing right in front of me, has managed to cause me a lot of pain in the past. His reappearance in my life, triggers bad memories I so desperately have tried to push at the back of my head.<br /> Every part of me despises him with a passion.<br /> Was I not informed of his absence for the whole day? I'm not ready to face him just yet. It's all just too much.<br /> My heart is beating so hard against my ribcage that I'm practically sure he can hear it.<br /> "I'm not obliged to answer your irrelevant question." I spit out in disdain.<br /> "No see, what's going to happen is, I'm going to drive you to the airport and you're gonna take a plane to go back to wherever you came from." he snarls, pulling his facial expression into a tight frown.<br /> I throw him a death glare. "Me and you in the same car. . .yeah, I think I'll pass."<br /> For what seems like ages, he doesn't say anything, probably trying to come up with the next insult he's prepared to throw in my way.<br /> Alas.<br /> I immediately beat him up to it. "I'm going to pretend that I never had this conversation with you and ignore you throughout the whole semester. Now Get Lost."<br /> "You've got to be kidding me. . ." he throws me a darkened expression which directly causes my fists to clench harder. "So you're staying here for the whole semester?" he echoes, making a low guttural sound of hostility in his throat.<br /> I glare at him sharply as he approaches me slowly, his 6'2 towering my 5'9 frame. He's so tall that I'm having to lift my head a couple of times just to see his face.<br /> Lividness surges within since all I want to do is punch him in the face for wearing that arrogant expression of his.<br /> He's standing so close to me that I can practically feel his breath fanning my nose. I can't think straight due to the close proximity. I'll do anything to be anywhere else but here.<br /> "Why don't you leave her alone Dean?" I never thought I'd be happy to hear that voice until now. Ladies and gentlemen, Anthony coming to the rescue.<br /> "Dude, this is between me and her." Dean indicates, averting his gaze towards Anthony's direction.<br /> "Come on Dean, she's been through a lot! Just give her some space." Anthony tells him as he throws me a pitiful look.<br /> Throughout the day, I've had many students throw me, their pitiful looks. I'm so sick of people always feeling sorry for me, I can defend and take care of myself. I know Anthony means well, but this is my battle to fight, not his.<br /> "I'm back in town Dean and there's nothing you can do about it. And if you have a problem with that, then write it on a piece of paper and stick it up your hip." I say vehemently.<br /> After studying him, I notice his eyes give away a flicker of anger as he says. "You must be crazy to think that this conversation's close to being over." I watch him take his retreat before he marches towards the football field.<br /> "Emery, are you okay?" Anthony inquires after a few minutes of heavy silence.<br /> "Yes, I'm fine!" I respond hastily, regaining my casual posture.<br /> "Emery, you know I can always tell when you're lying to me." he adds, taking a few steps towards me and closes the gap between us.<br /> I remain still, glancing around uneasily. I guess people forgot to re-evaluate their definition of personal space today. "Seriously I'm fine, now if you'll excuse me I need to go home." I say, taking a few steps backwards but before I can turn my shoulder, his hand immediatly catches my arm with his fingers wrapping around my elbow.<br /> "Wait Emery, I. . ."<br /> "Babe, I've been looking everywhere for you." Not this again, I don't think I can handle anymore of the drama. All I want to do is go home, eat one of my dad's yummy homemade lasagna and go to sleep.<br /> Walking towards our direction, I watch Stacey as she immediately swoons over Anthony, sending me a death glare. I seem to be getting a lot of those lately.<br /> "Is she bothering you?" I look up surprised at what she's just said. The nerve of her. Never before have I met such an ill conceited bad girl. She's talking to him about me as if I don't even exist .<br /> "You know what Stacey? Your mouth looks better when it's closed." I snap bitterly, sending her a death glare. I can't even believe that we used to be best friends.<br /> "What did you just say to me?" she gasps, taking a few steps forward.<br /> "Would you calm down Stacey? I was just talking to her, she wasn't bothering me." Anthony comes between Stacey and I, restricting her movements towards me.<br /> "Why don't you just do everyone a huge favor and go back to Boston. Run like the huge chicken that you've always been."<br /> "Keep talking, one day you'll end up saying something intelligent." I turn around and head straight to my car without bothering to give the couple a second glance. I exhale deeply once I'm inside the vehicle. What was I thinking, convincing myself that coming back here was such a good idea? I should have known better!<br /> The weekend passes by faster than I expected, and as usual, Monday quickly makes it's debut again. I seriously hate waking up very early to go to school everyday, it's so aggravating.<br /> After grabbing my bag from the bed, I check my wristwatch.<br /> I only have twenty minutes left to get to school which means I may not have enough time to eat breakfast. I seriously need to practice getting up very early in the mornings. I stagger my way down two flights of stairs to the kitchen and hurriedly retrieve a snack from the cabinet. Knowing dad's usually sleeping aroud this time in the morning, I don't bother to greet him.<br /> Jamming to the music on my iPod, I walk towards the garage where both my Mercedes-Benz and my dad's black colored Range Rover are stationed. After clicking the unlock button on my car key, I slide into the vehicle before abruptly tossing my bag onto the passenger seat.<br /> The ride from my house to school isn't really long. Sure, it consists of a twenty minutes walk but it's only an eight minutes car drive. The car slows and smoothly comes to halt once I'm in the parking lot. After hearing the school bell ring from inside my vehicle, I frantically unbuckle my seatbelt and prepare to leave the car but I instantly freeze indoors once I realize what I'm seeing from a distance.<br /> In another black vehicle are two teenagers, who are aggressively making out. I pull a disgusting expression at the scene before me.<br /> "They really need to get a room." I say to myself. The brunette girl is straddled on top of the guy who -<br /> Wait a minute.<br /> I know him.<br /> It seems that the mystery guy appears to be none other than Dean Darnell.<br /> My face morphs into pure disgust. Not wanting to see anymore of this very disturbing scene, I open the door to my car and slam it shut with all the strength in me.<br /> You really shouldn't have slammed the door so hard.<br /> That's all I manage to register in my mind because after pulling that stunt, they both apprehend that they have company and rapidly pull away from each other. I gulp and stand statue-still in the parking lot once they've now averted their attention to me. Dean's eyebrows quirk in an angry fashion and his eyes flame in fire once he acknowledge's my presence. I grimace towards his direction as well.<br /> Picking up all the courage that's left in me, I slowly turn around and speedily walk towards the school's building entrance with one thought in mind.<br /> I guess he really hasn't changed a single bit.<br /> The day hasn't turned out to be a nightmare as I thought compared to Friday.<br /> If that were only the case.<br /> Just as I'm heading towards my locker and prepare for the second period, a pair of strong hands enclose my arm and pull me straight into the janitor's closet.<br /> Before I know what's happening, my whole body is pinned against the walls of the room. Expecting it to be a kidnapper, I silently pray to the heavens for them to help me escape this terror.<br /> Today's the day that you're going to get kidnapped.<br /> My expectation's short lived as I witness before me, the face of the creature that I despise the most in this planet.<br /> "We need to talk!"<br /> Dean's face is inches from mine and for the first time I can see just how pissed and angry he is.<br /> "There's absolutely nothing for us to talk about." I reply vehemently as I push myself away from him and detach my arm from his tight grip.<br /> "I think we do," his voice is rough. "You can't tell anyone of what you saw today in the parking lot."<br /> "Of you engaged in some lip-lock with whatever her name may be. . . now why would I even bother?"<br /> His glare is boring holes through my skull. "Just for once, do as you're told and stop pretending like it didn't affect you."<br /> I blink, unable to digest the words that just came out of his mouth.<br /> "What is wrong with you?" I holler as I shove my hands into his chest. "Why would it even affect me? You're such a conceited prick. . .you need a doze of reality."<br /> "This," I gesture at the open space between us. "What we used to have was a big mistake. I don't have any feelings for you anymore and as far as I'm concerned, you're dead to me so there's no reason for me to be jealous."<br /> It's been building to this, all the unresolved tension and frustration has been building to this very moment. I am not prepared for the outcome.<br /> It seems like an hour but a few seconds pass before he speaks. "I can tell you've still not managed to move on from the past." His voice is cold and my heart lodges into my throat.<br /> His words pierce my heart but I manage to look away as I try to regulate my tense breathing.<br /> "You don't know how I'm feeling so I suggest that you stop talking right now." I can feel the tears welling up behind my eyes as I glare at him. He's breaking our silent deal to never mention the unspoken.<br /> I won't cry. . .I won't give him that sort of satisfaction.<br /> "You know I'm right." He moves to block my path when I start for the janitor's room. "Stop pretending like you're over it when we both know that you're not." It's too much, it's all just too much. I tilt my head to face him but I know that it's a very big mistake because as soon as my eyes are locked with his, everything around me fades away. His cold expression shatters me and there's nothing I can do to stop it.<br /> "Look Dean, I could care less if you're out sleeping around with different girls." I declare while taking a few steps backwards.<br /> "This conversation was simply unnecessary and a complete waste of my time. If you thought that I'd actually spend my precious time, spreading the news to everyone that you were caught making out with some random girl because you thought it affected me—" I pause to take a deep breath before finishing my sentence.<br /> "—then you definitely have another thing coming."<br /> I spin on my heels before I rush out of the room, slamming the door shut behind me.<br /> Pressing my back against the door, I take the time to process everything that has just happened. I can feel all the emotions rising up from within and that's when I feel the tears come from out of nowhere.<br /> I had promised myself that I wasn't going to cry, I had promised myself to not get fragile whenever I'd be in his presence.	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1,011,187	/src/Template/Ads/index.ctp (line 281) null	Yes	2024-04-07 16:42	active	455	414732491196055	🔥😍Free reading with Title👉"Blind to Love"👉	My boyfriend and his sister are cheating on me?<br /> <br /> But... how could that be possible? !…🔥🔥🔥<br /> <br /> -------------------------------------------------------------------------<br /> Xeyla McLean never expect to stumble upon her fiancé's affair when she returned to the company to get something.<br /> <br /> Hearing the moan coming from an office, she initially suspected that one of her artistes was behaving indecently. Just as she was about to knock on the door, she heard a coquettish voice ask, "Cain, when can we be together openly?"<br /> <br /> Xeyla was stunned.<br /> <br /> The voice seemed to be Pheona Irving's.<br /> <br /> Pheona was the most popular artiste under her management, and "Cain" was Xeyla's fiancé, Cain Irving.<br /> <br /> But... how could that be possible?<br /> <br /> Xeyla thought that she must have misheard it.<br /> <br /> She couldn't help but shake her head in denial.<br /> <br /> "Honey, be a little more patient." The man's tone was lazy. Unmistakably, it was Cain. "The company has just gotten on track. We still need her for many things."<br /> <br /> "Alright then." After a snort, Pheona added smugly, "She would never have thought that I'm not your sister actually."<br /> <br /> What?<br /> <br /> Suddenly, Xeyla felt dizzy. Not only did her mind go blank, but her ears were buzzing too.<br /> <br /> By the time she had regained her composure, the conversation in the office had ended. However, she was constantly reminded of the reality as her temples throbbed.<br /> <br /> She didn't imagine it, nor was it a dream. It was all real.<br /> <br /> Three years ago, Xeyla and Cain founded Starlight Entertainment together. And immediately, Cain signed Pheona and introduced Pheona as his sister. Xeyla believed it wholeheartedly and put all her efforts into making Pheona the most popular actress in the entertainment industry.<br /> <br /> But now, it turned out that the two had been deceiving her all along!<br /> <br /> Xeyla trembled violently not only because of heartache and humiliation but also anger.<br /> <br /> Tears dripped down her face, and she had to cover her mouth desperately to prevent herself from sobbing out loud.<br /> <br /> She couldn't let the two find out that she was there. If she confronted them now, it would be too easy for them!<br /> <br /> Thinking of the emotions and efforts that she had invested in the past three years, Xeyla wiped away her tears resolutely and left the company quietly.<br /> <br /> When Xeyla got home, she immediately played the surveillance video of the office.<br /> <br /> Cain and Pheona probably never expected that she had just installed surveillance cameras in every office a few days ago. Ironically, Pheona was part of the reason why the cameras were installed. Nevertheless, Xeyla didn't expect the cameras to come in handy so soon.<br /> <br /> Perhaps it was destiny that she finally saw the truth now, as she had been deceived for so long. Xeyla thought to herself self-deprecatingly.<br /> <br /> In the video, Pheona's face soon came into sight. She had her eyes closed. Her face was flushed, and she was tightly embracing Cain.<br /> <br /> Perhaps because Xeyla's heart was already numb from the pain, she was surprisingly calm at the sight of it.<br /> <br /> Without further ado, she quickly cut out this part of the video and copied it to her external hard drive.<br /> <br /> After doing all this, she went to the bathroom and washed away the icy tears on her face.<br /> <br /> When she looked up into the mirror, a pale yet pretty face came into sight.<br /> <br /> However, anyone who saw her face would exclaim with pity.<br /> <br /> And that was because there was a red birthmark, about the size of a baby's palm, on her right cheek.<br /> <br /> It was precisely because of this birthmark that she believed in Cain's sweet words in the first place back then.<br /> <br /> And it was also because of this birthmark that, no matter how talented Xeyla was, she could only be relegated to the backstage.<br /> <br /> Otherwise, why would she pour all her heart and soul into Pheona by working tirelessly to help Pheona secure a role, staying up late countless times to select scripts, writing character insights, and even drinking until her stomach bled?<br /> <br /> But now, all her efforts for Cain and Pheona had become a joke.<br /> <br /> Only now did she understand why Pheona had always been hostile to her for no reason and why Pheona always hung around Cain close. Several times, she even saw the two embracing each other in intimacy.<br /> <br /> Yet, Xeyla always thought that it was normal for them to have such a close tie since they were siblings.<br /> <br /> Siblings, tsk.<br /> <br /> At the thought of that, Xeyla clenched her fists with unknown emotions burning in her eyes.<br /> <br /> At this moment, her phone, which was placed by the sink, rang.<br /> <br /> Seeing the caller ID "Cain" on the screen, Xeyla bit her lip.<br /> <br /> She calmed down her emotions before answering lightly, "Hello."<br /> <br /> "Where are you?" Cain asked with rudeness in his tone. "Haven't you been contacting Elias, the director of 'The Tales of Annika,' lately? How is it? Has he agreed to cast Pheona as the female lead?"<br /> <br /> The television series, "The Tales of Annika," was invested in by TS Group, a leading enterprise in the country. TS Group's businesses span multiple industries, such as finance, communications, real estate, e-commerce, etc. Evidently, the enterprise had abundant resources.<br /> <br /> Cain had always wanted to meet the heir of TS Group, Fletcher O'Neill, who was also the current executive president. Unfortunately, Fletcher had been low-key and mysterious. Even though Cain was the president of Starlight Entertainment, his business card was still far from enough to be passed to Fletcher.<br /> <br /> Hence, Cain needed to use the tv series to establish a relationship with TS Group. Needless to say, he attached great importance to the series as a result.<br /> <br /> Xeyla was well aware of his intentions. Therefore, lately, she had been meeting with the director of the series, Elias Van Dahl, frequently. Last night, Elias finally agreed to give Pheona another chance.<br /> <br /> Prior to discovering the office affair, Xeyla was confident that Pheona would get the role. But now...<br /> <br /> "Oh, Elias still hasn't changed his mind. He is still not satisfied with Pheona's performance in the audition," replied Xeyla faintly, trying not to let her tone show any unusualness.<br /> <br /> "Ugh, this man!" Cain hissed angrily. "In that case, we must make sure that the Newington Awards tonight is flawless. If Pheona wins the Best Actress for Television Series, Elias will change his mind for sure! Now, you should go find out what the organizers and judges think."<br /> <br /> It was only at this moment that Xeyla realized that whenever Cain called her, he always spoke in a high-handed and condescending tone.<br /> <br /> She clenched her fists and looked at herself in the mirror, slowly showing a smile. "Sure."<br /> <br /> …<br /> <br /> At 5 o'clock in the evening, the red carpet event began.<br /> <br /> The venue tonight was packed with celebrities. Since Pheona had high popularity lately, she was one of the last few to make an entrance.<br /> <br /> Next to the red carpet, among the audience, Xeyla was wearing a mask and not attracting any attention.<br /> <br /> Soon, Pheona, dressed up in her best outfit, entered the venue. She held Cain's arm, smiling as she walked up the red carpet.<br /> <br /> The cheers were deafening. It was no surprise since Pheona was the most eye-catching actress of the year.<br /> <br /> "Wow. That must be Pheona Irving and her brother, Cain Irving!" An audience next to Xeyla continued to shout excitedly, "Ah, she's so lucky! Her brother is the president of the company, and the company has been providing her with so many good opportunities! No wonder her popularity has skyrocketed in recent years!"<br /> <br /> Xeyla heard the words. Something flashed across her eyes.<br /> <br /> Indeed, Starlight Entertainment had given all the best resources to Pheona. Not to mention that as her agent, Xeyla also worked painstakingly hard for Pheona.<br /> <br /> Every one of Pheona's roles was carefully selected by Xeyla. In fact, in order to leave a good impression on the directors, Xeyla would always explain the script to Pheona beforehand and rehearse with the latter repeatedly, which ultimately helped Pheona establish a reputation as a skilled actor in the industry.<br /> <br /> Despite all of this, Pheona would occasionally throw tantrums. At those times, Xeyla treated Pheona like a younger sister and would patiently coax her.<br /> <br /> whenever there were dangerous scenes on set, Xeyla would always stand in as a stunt double for her. But during the show's promotion, Xeyla never took credit for it. Instead, she portrayed Pheona as a dedicated and hardworking actress, which earned Pheona countless fans.<br /> <br /> If it hadn't been for Xeyla's efforts, Pheona wouldn't have accumulated such a huge fan base in just three years.<br /> <br /> Reputation and good impression were hard to be built up, but they were easy to be destroyed. Sometimes, they could be ruined with just a single video.<br /> <br /> Chapter 2 The Sex Tape<br /> <br /> At 7 o'clock in the evening, the award ceremony officially began.<br /> <br /> Pheona was still immersed in the excitement of walking the red carpet. She whispered to the man beside her, "Cain, the cheers were the loudest when I came out."<br /> <br /> "Exactly, my superstar." Cain smiled indulgently. But subconsciously, he was scanning the surroundings. "Strange. Where's Xeyla? She hasn't been answering her phone."<br /> <br /> A trace of disgust flashed in Pheona's eyes. "Cain, can we not talk about her?"<br /> <br /> "She went to scout for information. We aren't sure whether the judges have picked you," explained Cain with his brows furrowed slightly.<br /> <br /> "Well, who else can they pick?" With a cold snort, Pheona continued, "Cain, I honestly don't think she's all that great. Even without her, I'll still become famous."<br /> <br /> Cain just smiled noncommittally and turned his gaze towards the stage.<br /> <br /> As time ticked by, it was finally time for the Best Actress for Television Series.<br /> <br /> The highlights of the nominees' performances from their respective shows were being played one by one on a big screen. When it was the turn of the last nominee, Pheona, the screen flickered strangely twice.<br /> <br /> Then, Pheona's flushed face suddenly was shown on the screen.<br /> <br /> At first, everyone was dumbfounded. The venue fell into an eerie silence. Some even wondered when Pheona, who had always taken innocent roles, had filmed a sex scene.<br /> <br /> Even Pheona herself was dumbfounded at first, only staring at her face on the screen with surprise. The video had no sound, but her entranced expression was enough to explain everything.<br /> <br /> Immediately right after that, a man appeared in the video. Due to the angle, only his side profile could be seen. However, Cain immediately recognized the man's identity.<br /> <br /> It was no one but himself!<br /> <br /> "Stop it!" He stood up abruptly and roared, "Stop the video now!"<br /> <br /> By now, Pheona had also realized what was happening. Her face turned ashen in an instant.<br /> <br /> All the celebrities, reporters, and audience in the venue finally responded to the situation. There was an uproar. Many took out their phones and cameras to film the video frantically.<br /> <br /> It was a sex tape!<br /> <br /> The woman in the tape was Pheona, a rising goddess and tonight's favorite for the Best Actress award.<br /> <br /> As for the man in the video, his identity was originally unknown to the public. But when Cain stood up and shouted frantically, everyone suddenly realized that the man was very likely to be Cain.<br /> <br /> What a shock!<br /> <br /> …<br /> <br /> Somehow, no one paused the video, and the tape was played for more than ten seconds. So, Cain rushed backstage like crazy.<br /> <br /> Meanwhile, sitting in the audience, Xeyla silently laughed at the sight of his erratic behavior.<br /> <br /> Using the local area network to replace Pheona's performance video with the tape was an easy task for her.<br /> <br /> And this was just the beginning.<br /> <br /> Taking advantage of the chaos in the venue, Xeyla quietly left. She went to the riverside with a six-pack of beers.<br /> <br /> Although she had a good alcohol tolerance, for some reason, she became a bit drunk after drinking for a while tonight.<br /> <br /> She took out her phone and saw that social media was taken over by the shocking news.<br /> <br /> Mockingly, she curled her lips.<br /> <br /> Revenge may be satisfying, but she still felt aggrieved at the thought of the emotions and efforts that she had wrongly invested.<br /> <br /> She had thought that Cain could provide her with a home, but the reality proved her wrong. In the end, she was still alone.<br /> <br /> Because of the birthmark on her face, she would never be able to fulfill her dreams. What now? Did she have to work with another Cain and Pheona?<br /> <br /> Xeyla gave a bitter laugh and turned off her phone.<br /> <br /> Tonight, she didn't want anyone to reach her, let alone have Cain find her.<br /> <br /> Therefore, she couldn't go back to her apartment for the time being.<br /> <br /> With that in mind, Xeyla hailed a taxi and went to Majestic Hotel, where she booked a room.<br /> <br /> When she walked into the elevator with her room card, her steps were already unsteady.<br /> <br /> The effect of intoxication hit her fast.<br /> <br /> She swiped her room card in the elevator, pressed the floor button, then closed her eyes and massaged her sore temples.<br /> <br /> Soon, the elevator doors opened.<br /> <br /> Xeyla looked up and then stared blankly for a while.<br /> <br /> Somehow, the elevator took her directly to the living room of a suite, which had a low-key but luxurious decoration, a dazzling crystal chandelier, and warm yellow lights.<br /> <br /> Without a doubt, this was the hotel's presidential suite.<br /> <br /> But she clearly booked a regular room.<br /> <br /> Xeyla lowered her head and stared blankly at her room card, but she didn't find anything wrong.<br /> <br /> She just wanted to rest now.<br /> <br /> So, she stumbled a few steps inside and then, subconsciously, held her breath.<br /> <br /> There was a man sitting on the sofa not far away.<br /> <br /> It was a very handsome man.<br /> <br /> He had his eyes closed. His sharp eyebrows were slightly furrowed with a hint of coldness. Under his tall and straight nose, his crimson thin lips were tightly pursed, as if he was trying to hold something back.<br /> <br /> There was a cold and unwelcoming aura emanating from him.<br /> <br /> One of his hands was resting on the armrest, whereas the other was propping up his forehead. With his bathrobe collars opened, his exquisite clavicles and clear muscle lines were revealed.<br /> <br /> Perhaps he was uncomfortable. His Adam's apple moved up and down. His jaw to neckline was tense, and he was full of sexiness.<br /> <br /> Seeing that, Xeyla couldn't help but hold her breath.<br /> <br /> As an excellent agent, she had a sharp sense that if the man was willing to enter the entertainment industry, he would definitely be popular.<br /> <br /> No, this isn't the point. The point is that the room is clearly mine.<br /> <br /> Staggeringly, Xeyla approached the man and tried to be imposing. "Excuse me, this is—"<br /> <br /> Before she could finish, the man suddenly opened his eyes.<br /> <br /> Those were a pair of deep and cold eyes. His pitch-black pupils seemed bottomless as if they could draw one's soul into them.<br /> <br /> Xeyla's words were stuck in her throat.<br /> <br /> "Get out." The man calmly spat out the words. His deep voice was very hoarse.<br /> <br /> Xeyla blinked her eyes repeatedly.<br /> <br /> Under the continuous influence of alcohol, her reaction was slow.<br /> <br /> "Are… are you feeling unwell?" The influence of the alcohol was so strong that Xeyla found it difficult to straighten her tongue.<br /> <br /> "No." Fletcher's eyebrows were knitted together, and his handsome face was filled with gloom. "Get out."<br /> <br /> After being drugged by his grandfather, Steve O'Neill, with an aphrodisiac, Fletcher decided to stay at a hotel nearby. Despite having taken several cold showers, he could still feel the heat and desire in his body. So now, he could only wait for the drug effects to wear off.<br /> <br /> Earlier, he had dismissed his bodyguards and assistants. He didn't expect that a clueless woman would barge in.<br /> <br /> "No, you must be having a fever." With her arms extended, Xeyla wanted to help him. "Why don't I take you to the hospital to check it out—ah!"<br /> <br /> Her steps were unsteady, and with a loss of balance, she fell straight into his arms.<br /> <br /> Chapter 3 One-Night Stand<br /> <br /> Xeyla's senses were immediately filled with the strong scent of male hormones, and under the catalysis of alcohol, she was dizzy and disoriented.<br /> <br /> On the other hand, Fletcher couldn't help himself and grabbed her wrist.<br /> <br /> Initially, he had intended to push her away. But when her soft body landed in his embrace, he felt as if blood was boiling.<br /> <br /> Her body fragrance was mixed with a hint of alcohol. It was a fatal stimulation to every nerve in his body.<br /> <br /> He couldn't help but curse in his heart.<br /> <br /> "Sorry." Embarrassedly, Xeyla got up from him. But under the influence of alcohol, she stumbled again. Once again, she fell onto his lap.<br /> <br /> Fletcher's breathing became heavier.<br /> <br /> "If you don't want to lose your V card, get lost," he warned slowly. His voice was quite husky.<br /> <br /> Tilting her head, Xeyla thought for a while before realizing what he meant.<br /> <br /> In the past three years, she had never done any intimate stuff with Cain, which she had always thought was a tacit understanding between her and Cain.<br /> <br /> But now, she finally came to the realization that Cain didn't like her at all. Hence, he had been deceiving her like she was a fool.<br /> <br /> There was a sudden twinge of pain in her heart. She reached out to hug Fletcher's neck, staring straight at him with a misty look in her eyes. "Perhaps… I want to!"<br /> <br /> Fletcher's pupils slightly contracted.<br /> <br /> It was only at this moment that he saw her face clearly for the first time.<br /> <br /> She had obviously drunk a lot of alcohol, as her charming eyes were watery and full of drunkenness. Under her slightly upturned nose lay her alluring pink lips.<br /> <br /> Undeniably, she was attractive.<br /> <br /> Her face was delicate and pretty, whereas her skin was as white as snow.<br /> <br /> Therefore, the bright red birthmark on her right cheek stood out even more. However, although the birthmark was abrupt, it was not ugly. Instead, it had a peculiar charm.<br /> <br /> Gulping, Fletcher couldn't help but reach out to touch her cheek.<br /> <br /> Xeyla felt him caressing her face and couldn't help but giggle.<br /> <br /> Suddenly, Fletcher came to his senses. Narrowing his gaze, he asked in a hoarse and dangerous tone, "Do you know what you're saying?"<br /> <br /> "I know. I want to have sex with you." She sounded proud.<br /> <br /> With his pupils contracted and the veins on the back of his hand bulging out, he grabbed her hand. His breathing became extremely heavy.<br /> <br /> "It's okay." She comforted him insincerely. Then, licking her lips, she cupped his face and stared straight at his thin lips.<br /> <br /> Right now, Fletcher's handsome face was already covered in sweat.<br /> <br /> When he realized her intentions, he decisively pinned her down on the sofa.<br /> <br /> She let out a painful cry and looked a little aggrieved.<br /> <br /> Gulping, Fletcher tried to slow down his disordered breathing. He looked down at the woman on the sofa and hesitated for a moment. Eventually, he took a blanket from the backrest of the sofa and covered her body. "Close your eyes and sleep."<br /> <br /> She had a room card in her hand. Apparently, there was a mistake on the hotel's part.<br /> <br /> Otherwise, he would have thrown her out.<br /> <br /> He turned around to leave, but her soft arms were wrapped around him right then.<br /> <br /> Xeyla pressed her burning cheek against his back. Her voice was low and soft. "Don't go."<br /> <br /> "Let go." Fletcher's tone was tinged with a bit of anger.<br /> <br /> "No." Still clung onto him tightly, she pleaded, "Stay, please."<br /> <br /> At this moment, with a chaotic mind, she had no time to ponder about his identity, nor did she care about where she was. She only knew that his breath made her feel very comfortable.<br /> <br /> Perhaps it was because she had been drinking. At this moment, she felt very lonely and couldn't help but want to keep the warmth, even if it was short-lived and unreal.<br /> <br /> Hearing her pitiful voice, Fletcher paused for a moment.<br /> <br /> He had always been aloof and quite impatient with women. Tonight, his grandfather not only drugged him but also specially prepared a woman for him. Just now, even when the drug effect was at its strongest, he could still push away the woman arranged by his grandfather for him. But now, his determination was somewhat weak against this other woman behind him.<br /> <br /> Exerting all his self-control, he grabbed her wrist and turned around. His handsome face was filled with an extraordinary level of restraint. "Lie down."<br /> <br /> Xeyla blinked. Soon, her eyes turned red from aggrievement. "Do you think I'm ugly too?"<br /> <br /> Because of the birthmark, growing up, she had been ridiculed. So when Cain said he didn't mind, she felt like she had found true love.<br /> <br /> But thinking about it now, in the past three years, Cain hardly showed her any affection and rarely looked her in the eye.<br /> <br /> In fact, he had always despised her. Sadly, she only realized it now.<br /> <br /> Therefore, just like Cain, the man in front of her must be despising her too. He rejected her when she asked for sex.<br /> <br /> She was really pathetic.<br /> <br /> Thinking of that, she lowered her head. She seemed lost and sad.<br /> <br /> At the sight of that, Fletcher felt that part of his heart was tugged badly.<br /> <br /> With his lips pursed, he answered in a tense voice. "No."<br /> <br /> When Xeyla heard his deep and hoarse voice, somehow, she couldn't stop feeling wronged. Her tears fell uncontrollably. "Don't leave then."<br /> <br /> Her figure and look were charming and delicate. But at this moment, she seemed like a homeless little animal, with cautious yearning and attachment.<br /> <br /> As if at this moment, his acceptance could save her.<br /> <br /> Fletcher felt a certain string in his mind suddenly break.<br /> <br /> Lowering himself, he grabbed her chin and said in a low-pitched voice, "Don't regret it."<br /> <br /> "Of course not!" Xeyla realized that he had changed his mind. She broke down in tears and buried herself in his arms. "You're a good man!"<br /> <br /> ...<br /> <br /> When Xeyla woke up, her mouth was dry, and her head felt like splitting.<br /> <br /> Not to mention that her body was in pain everywhere.<br /> <br /> She struggled to sit up from the bed, rubbing her temples as memories flooded back into her mind.<br /> <br /> Last night, she successfully took revenge on Cain, but that wasn't the point. The point was... she seemed to have gone to the wrong hotel room and had sex with a stranger.<br /> <br /> Joylessly, she ran her hand through her hair.<br /> <br /> She felt very embarrassed.<br /> <br /> She didn't expect herself to reveal such a fragile side after getting drunk. And she even had casual sex with a random man.<br /> <br /> Vaguely, she remembered that the man only agreed to stay after her begging and tears.<br /> <br /> It was as if he was doing this for her out of pity.<br /> <br /> Thinking of that, Xeyla felt even more embarrassed.<br /> <br /> However, since she was the one who took the initiative, she stopped acting sentimental.<br /> <br /> With a sigh, she calmed down and dragged her body to the bathroom while enduring the soreness. When she looked down and saw the marks on her body, she couldn't help but blush.<br /> <br /> She didn't dare to look any longer and hurriedly finished washing up. Later, coming out of the bathroom, she found a set of new clothes on a cabinet.<br /> <br /> It seemed that the man was quite considerate. Xeyla believed that to avoid awkwardness, the man must have already left the hotel by now.<br /> <br /> As she thought so confidently, she walked out of the bedroom and into the living room.<br /> <br /> Only then did she realize that she was wrong.<br /> <br /> Chapter 4 The Shrinking Birthmark<br /> <br /> The living room was huge, and the floor-to-ceiling windows were wide open. When the breeze came, it brought a chill.<br /> <br /> Xeyla looked up and saw Fletcher sitting behind a long table.<br /> <br /> In the daylight, his angular and handsome face was even more impactful. Xeyla couldn't help but hold her breath subconsciously.<br /> <br /> Although his short hair was slightly disheveled, his tidy white shirt was buttoned all the way up. It gave him an extra air of nobility and restraint, as well as a chilly aura that kept people at bay.<br /> <br /> At this moment, he was holding a tablet in his right hand and tapping something on the screen with his left hand. His fingers were long, and his knuckles were clean and distinct. Against the backdrop of the high-tech tablet, they looked particularly pretty.<br /> <br /> Xeyla's heartbeat accelerated.<br /> <br /> Perhaps hearing some noise, Fletcher put down the tablet in his hand and looked up. His gaze fell directly on her.<br /> <br /> Those pitch-black, deep eyes were filled with lofty and cold arrogance. Yet, they had a calm and confident look. It was as if she was just prey and destined to never escape his grasp.<br /> <br /> Her heart tightened. Under such a gaze, she could hardly stand.<br /> <br /> "Um..." She coughed lightly, trying to calm herself down. "I apologize for last night. I'll take my leave now."<br /> <br /> At the same time, Fletcher gazed at her pretending composed look with a deep and meaningful expression, as if he saw through her hidden panic.<br /> <br /> "Come here." Although his voice was faint, it carried an irresistible dominance.<br /> <br /> Instinctively, Xeyla walked over and sat across from him.<br /> <br /> "Take a look. If you're good with it, sign it." He lightly tapped on the table.<br /> <br /> Now that he mentioned it, she noticed the document on the table. She glanced at it quickly, then gasped.<br /> <br /> "Fl-Fletcher O'Neill?" she asked, stuttering. "You're Fletcher O'Neill?!"<br /> <br /> She couldn't believe it.<br /> <br /> Did I have sex with the Fletcher O'Neill last night?!<br /> <br /> And this mysterious and legendary figure is actually so young, and… very good-looking!<br /> <br /> She was so shocked by what she had just learned that she couldn't recover her senses for a long time.<br /> <br /> With her eyes widened and her mouth slightly agape, she appeared a bit silly.<br /> <br /> On the other hand, Fletcher was very pleased by her reaction. He picked up his coffee and took a sip. Something flashed in his gaze. "Keep reading."<br /> <br /> Xeyla turned the page and finally saw the content of the agreement.<br /> <br /> "Y-You w-wanna get married to me?!" she stammered.<br /> <br /> With a dull thud, Fletcher put down his cup on the table. Then, his cold and unquestionable voice sounded. "Yes."<br /> <br /> At that moment, Xeyla thought of many things.<br /> <br /> For one, Cain had mentioned Fletcher's name many times with enthusiasm. Cain had been hoping to get investment from TS Group. If Cain learned that the fiancée whom he had been looking down upon married Fletcher, the look on Cain's face would be very interesting.<br /> <br /> Besides, Fletcher had enormous wealth and power. It was hard for Xeyla to say no.<br /> <br /> Nonetheless, she soon regained her rationality.<br /> <br /> What do I have that this man would look at me differently? All we had is just a one-night stand. With his money and status, he can have any woman he wants.<br /> <br /> Besides, there's still this unsightly birthmark on my face. Because of this birthmark, many men would subconsciously look away when they see me for the first time.<br /> <br /> Fletcher might have agreed to fool around with me last night due to his goodwill. But, getting married?<br /> <br /> It must be a trick!<br /> <br /> Thinking of that, Xeyla closed the document and said seriously, "I'm sorry. I can't sign this."<br /> <br /> Fletcher's pupils dilated slightly. He did not expect her to turn him down.<br /> <br /> His grandfather had been desiring to see him get married and have children. So, if he didn't find a woman to marry soon, it seemed that his grandfather would continue to seek ways to do so. Drugging him like last night was just the beginning.<br /> <br /> Therefore, when Fletcher woke up this morning and saw Xeyla's peaceful sleeping look, he suddenly had this thought that if he absolutely had to marry someone casually, why not chose Xeyla?<br /> <br /> Most importantly, her scent had a certain appeal to him. If it was her, perhaps he wouldn't be repulsed.<br /> <br /> But now, she refused his marriage proposal.<br /> <br /> It was she who pleaded with him to stay last night with a pitiful look. How dare she refused his proposal after that!<br /> <br /> But when Fletcher saw Xeyla's determined look, his gaze darkened.<br /> <br /> His fingers lightly tapped on the table, and with each tap, Xeyla's heart raced a little faster.<br /> <br /> "I… don't think that's a good idea…" answered Xeyla in difficulty. Deep down, she was feeling guilty though.<br /> <br /> It seemed that Fletcher was upset.<br /> <br /> "Tsk."<br /> <br /> He snorted. His tone carried a hint of coldness and mockery.<br /> <br /> Both of Xeyla's hands were trembling slightly, and she couldn't bring herself to look at his expression. In fact, for a brief moment, she even wanted to give in and sign the agreement.<br /> <br /> Eventually, Fletcher said in a faint tone, "You can go now."<br /> <br /> Xeyla was surprised.<br /> <br /> "Anything else?" He looked up at her.<br /> <br /> "Nothing." With an awkward chuckle, she got up without hesitation. "I'll leave now."<br /> <br /> After leaving the hotel, Xeyla managed to hail a cab and said to the driver, "Rosewood Mansion."<br /> <br /> Then, she let out a sigh of relief, though her heart was still thumping fast.<br /> <br /> It wasn't her fault for being easily intimidated. The oppressive presence given off by Fletcher was just too strong. If she hadn't spent three years in the entertainment industry, where she had been exposed to grand spectacles, she might have surrendered long ago.<br /> <br /> As for that random and bizarre marriage proposal, it was right for her to reject it.<br /> <br /> After all, someone like Fletcher was way out of her league.<br /> <br /> Soon, the cab arrived at Rosewood Mansion.<br /> <br /> Returning to her own little apartment, Xeyla could finally relax.<br /> <br /> Then, she recalled that the sex tape of Pheona and Cain was played at yesterday's awards ceremony.<br /> <br /> She had turned off her phone for more than ten hours now and felt like she was completely cut off from the world, which was a wonderful feeling.<br /> <br /> She knew without a doubt that many must have called her since last night, but she had no intention of dealing with them.<br /> <br /> Upon entering the bathroom, she looked at herself in the mirror.<br /> <br /> The birthmark on her right cheek was still there, and it even appeared more vibrant than before.<br /> <br /> A hint of melancholy crossed Xeyla's eyes, but in the next moment, she froze.<br /> <br /> Something wasn't right.<br /> <br /> Since she looked at the mirror every day, she was intimately familiar with the shape and size of the birthmark. She was absolutely certain that today the birthmark appeared smaller by a whole round.<br /> <br /> At the realization of that, she rubbed her eyes and leaned in closer to the mirror to observe carefully for a while. Then, her heart began to race.<br /> <br /> Indeed, the birthmark had undeniably shrunk. It wasn't her imagination!<br /> <br /> The change would mean that one day the birthmark could completely vanish.<br /> <br /> She would be freed from all the limitations the birthmark had imposed on her and could finally step in front of the camera to make all her dreams come true!<br /> <br /> With the surge of thoughts in her mind, she felt her blood boil with excitement.<br /> <br /> But…<br /> <br /> For so many years, the birthmark remained unchanged. So, why did it suddenly shrink today?<br /> <br /> What did she do differently from last night till now?<br /> <br /> Xeyla furrowed her brows and pondered for a moment, then suddenly widened her eyes.<br /> <br /> Last night…<br /> <br /> She had sex with a man for the first time.<br /> <br /> Yes, this must be it! This must be the reason why the birthmark has become smaller! It can only be for this reason!<br /> <br /> Chapter 5 Holding a Press Conference<br /> <br /> Xeyla was caught up in a huge frenzy. For so many years, she had already given up hope. Who would have thought that the birthmark was somewhat similar to a mark which some women wore to indicate their virginity?<br /> <br /> And there was one more crucial point.<br /> <br /> To make the birthmark disappear, could she just have sex with any man? Or did it have to be Fletcher only?<br /> <br /> If having sex with any man would work, it would be fine. But if it had to be Fletcher only...<br /> <br /> At the thought of that, Xeyla regretted it so much that she wanted to go back in time.<br /> <br /> She should have signed the marriage contract just now. If she had signed it, she could have found a legitimate reason to sleep with him, and perhaps it wouldn't take long for the birthmark to disappear completely.<br /> <br /> But now...<br /> <br /> Thinking of Fletcher's distant and aloof demeanor, Xeyla almost had zero hope.<br /> <br /> With his status and the fact that he had already given her a chance, he probably wouldn't be willing to give her another chance.<br /> <br /> Even if he was willing, it was almost impossible for her to see him again, given their vastly different statuses.<br /> <br /> Her hope that had just risen was crushed. She couldn't just have sex with a random man to test out her hypothesis.<br /> <br /> Xeyla knocked her head against the mirror in frustration.<br /> <br /> But no matter what, she finally found a way to make the birthmark disappear.<br /> <br /> Xeyla's eyes lit up again with a sudden burst of excitement.<br /> <br /> Just a few minutes ago, she was still extremely uncertain about her future.<br /> <br /> Now, she had goals.<br /> <br /> One of them was to sleep with Fletcher.<br /> <br /> And the other one was to get back control of Starlight Entertainment.<br /> <br /> She wanted Cain and Pheona to repay everything they owed her. Considering her understanding of Cain, she knew very well that a sex tape wouldn't be sufficient to bring him down.<br /> <br /> Thinking of that, Xeyla went to the living room and took out her phone.<br /> <br /> As soon as she turned on the phone, the notifications of messages kept popping up.<br /> <br /> She took a look and saw that Cain had probably called her more than a hundred times since last night.<br /> <br /> In addition, many reporters whom she knew in the circle, as well as her colleagues and top executives of the company, had also called her.<br /> <br /> It seemed that last night's video had caused quite a stir.<br /> <br /> Just as she was about to check her social media, Cain's call came in.<br /> <br /> She answered it.<br /> <br /> "Xeyla!" Cain almost roared. "Where did you go? Have you heard what happened last night?"<br /> <br /> Hearing that, Xeyla was somewhat surprised. It seemed that Cain hadn't suspected her at all.<br /> <br /> "I wasn't feeling well after I arrived at the venue, so I came home early to rest. I had no idea that my phone ran out of battery. I just managed to turn it on. What happened?" she asked with a light tone.<br /> <br /> Cain seemed to have breathed a sigh of relief. "Xeyla, no matter what you see, don't believe it. Pheona and I have been framed."<br /> <br /> "What?" exclaimed Xeyla in surprise.<br /> <br /> To be fair, she got to applaud herself for her acting skills.<br /> <br /> "In any case, come to the company as soon as possible. We'll hold a press conference in an hour, and we need you to be our spokesperson. The sooner you come, the better!" he urged.<br /> <br /> "Okay, I'll be there right away." Upon saying that, Xeyla hung up the phone for the first time.<br /> <br /> Just then, another call came in. It was her colleague, Leo Marsh.<br /> <br /> She answered the call.<br /> <br /> "Xeyla! Thank goodness you finally picked up the phone!" Quickly, Leo described the event last night before updating her on the current situation. "Cain released a statement in the name of the company this morning, saying that the two in the video are not him and Pheona, but just two random people who resemble them. But clearly, this explanation isn't convincing enough, so he's planning for you to step out to clarify for him and Pheona. Xeyla, don't go. Cain is using you!"<br /> <br /> Hearing that, Xeyla asked in surprise, "Leo, why do you say that?"<br /> <br /> "I always felt that something was off between him and Pheona since before. So when I saw that video, I knew for sure that those two had something going on!" Leo continued urgently, "Xeyla, I know you're hurt, but you must believe me. Cain—"<br /> <br /> "I believe you." Xeyla cut him off. "Leo, don't worry. I know everything."<br /> <br /> A warm feeling rose in her heart. There were still people in the company who truly cared about her.<br /> <br /> Meanwhile, Leo seemed to take a breath. "So last night's event… Ah! I get it now! Well, I'm looking forward to the press conference later, ha-ha-ha."<br /> <br /> Xeyla smiled and hung up.<br /> <br /> She returned to the mirror and studied the birthmark on her face. Suddenly, she had an idea.<br /> <br /> ...<br /> <br /> At Starlight Entertainment, there were ten minutes left before the press conference would start.<br /> <br /> "Why hasn't Xeyla come yet?" Cain repeatedly called Xeyla's phone, but there was no answer. In frustration, he threw his phone onto the sofa.<br /> <br /> Pheona sat by the side. Her face was pale and full of tears.<br /> <br /> The incident last night was like a public humiliation. Just the idea of the whole world had seen the sex tape of her and Cain filled her with intense anger.<br /> <br /> "Why does it have to be Xeyla? Maybe it was her who shared that video!" Pheona clenched her fists tightly.<br /> <br /> "Impossible," Cain denied firmly. "Even if she found out, she would never do such a thing."<br /> <br /> "Still, I don't want her to clarify for us."<br /> <br /> "She's my fiancée. Her stance is crucial!" insisted Cain.<br /> <br /> "Fiancée this, fiancée that!" After yelling that, Pheona wept again.<br /> <br /> Although she and Cain loved each other, because of Xeyla, they could only be together in secret.<br /> <br /> Even when everyone was now suspecting that they were in an incestuous relationship, Cain wouldn't allow her to reveal the truth still.<br /> <br /> Why?<br /> <br /> "Pheona, stop causing a scene," Cain said sternly as he looked at her. "Think about your future in the entertainment industry."<br /> <br /> Pheona choked. "But, I don't want her to be the spokesperson!"<br /> <br /> "This is the only way to clarify things now!" To be honest, Cain wasn't sure. He didn't know whether Xeyla would still unconditionally believe him like before if she saw the video.<br /> <br /> Just then, an assistant knocked on the door and came in. "Mr. Irving and Miss Irving, it's time. The reporters are waiting outside."<br /> <br /> "Pheona, let's go."<br /> <br /> "But Xeyla isn't here yet," muttered Pheona.<br /> <br /> Although she never admitted it, at this moment, Pheona realized that she lacked the courage to face the reporters alone.<br /> <br /> "Yeah, but if we're late, the reporters will have something to write about again!" Cain's tone was impatient. "And not to mention that this is a live broadcast!"<br /> <br /> Only a live broadcast could spread the press conference in real time and effectively suppress the rumors.<br /> <br /> Pheona finally had nothing to say, gritted her teeth, and gave in. "Fine."<br /> <br /> The assistant pushed open the door for them, and immediately, countless microphones and cameras were aimed at the two of them, making it almost impossible for them to see clearly.<br /> <br /> "Mr. Irving, where is your fiancée, Miss McLean?"<br /> <br /> "Didn't your company make a statement that she would clarify for you at the press conference today? Where is she? Has she also started to doubt your relationship with Miss Irving?"<br /> <br /> "Miss Irving, as the third person in the two's relationship, how do you feel?"<br /> <br /> Countless malicious questions came at them.<br /> <br /> Pheona's face turned pale, and she almost couldn't help but shout out that it was Xeyla who was the shameless third person.<br /> <br /> At the same time, Cain's expression didn't look good either. He raised his hand to signal everyone to be quiet. "Xeyla is on her way and will be here soon. Please wait a moment."<br /> <br /> "I doubt Miss McLean will show up."<br /> <br /> "Yeah, who could stand such a thing? And they even claimed that someone pretended to be them in the video. Tsk, only their diehard fans would buy that!"<br /> <br /> The voices of skepticism were growing stronger and louder. As the scandal had captured the attention of the public, the reporters were eager to uncover more sensational information.<br /> <br /> Cain pursed his lips and gradually grew uncertain.<br /> <br /> Did Xeyla grow suspicious as well? Is that why she hasn't shown up now?<br /> <br /> By abstaining from this press conference, she's practically taking a stance in agreeing with the accusations against me and Pheona. In that case, we'll never be able to clear our names!<br /> <br /> As time passed, the reporters witnessed the increasingly grim expressions on Pheona and Cain, and they took even more photos.<br /> <br /> The reporters were glad that they had more sensational pieces to write about.<br /> <br /> On the other hand, the viewers who tuned in to the live stream also affirmed the nature of the scandal. Pheona's most devoted fans were overcome with emotions and found themselves shedding uncontrollably.<br /> <br /> Just then, a slender figure made her way toward the press conference venue from a distance.<br /> <br /> Cain was the first to catch sight of her and shouted, "Xeyla!"<br /> <br /> Instantly, the reporters quieted down.<br /> <br /> Following Cain's gaze, they turned their heads to behold a slender and graceful figure.<br /> <br /> In the next second, a collective gasp of astonishment escaped from their lips.❤🔞😍<br /> <br /> -------------------------------------------------------- <br /> There are limited chapters to put here, click the button below to continue reading 😉🔥<Blind to Love>🔥 (It will automatically jump to the book when you open the app)	LEARN_MORE	https://page.tapon.com/h5-book-share-custom4.html?	104800005627300	A wonderful story	https://facebook.com/100083177024234	55,247	1	1,850,075,762,124,565	2024-04-07 02:00	person_profile	eligible	NONE	1	1	0	Learn more	A wonderful story	120208143405510110	page.tapon.com	NONE	image		https://page.tapon.com/h5-book-share-custom4.html?lang=en&id=6125&brand=3&app=0&ppid=3065&pid=FBW2A&campaign={{campaign.id}}&adset_id={{adset.id}}&ad_id={{ad.id}}&utm_source=FBW2A&utm_medium={{placement}}&utm_campaign={{campaign.id}}&utm_term={{adset.id}}&utm_content={{ad.id}}&ori_campaign_id=120208143404130110&ori_adset_id=120208143404810110&ori_ad_id=120208143405280110	2024-04-07 04:30	https://scontent-iad3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/436276130_953889122999713_2229407015246894371_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=111&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=530i0-i1IkUAb7xWtDu&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-2.xx&oh=00_AfA__eJsGZ6FGWe2d6NNqh2yB7KZdpsIACqWOToico8lEA&oe=6618D8ED	person_profile	A wonderful story	https://scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/436379408_2240886356259409_7072164414502521573_n.jpg?_nc_cat=104&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=V8C_2pV1EJ0Ab6ie1RI&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-1.xx&oh=00_AfCZYWxUNVeqhPIPDnreUGRvI1zatwpujWdJTiNBQaAnMQ&oe=6618F147	3	A wonderful story	2024-04-07 02:00	View Edit Delete
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1,011,246	/src/Template/Ads/index.ctp (line 281) '{"alias":1011417}'	Yes	2024-04-07 16:42	active	455	738092251774920	🔥🔥 Click to Read 👉🏻👉🏻	"let's get this over. "I, Trevor Monroe, future alpha of Blue Moon pack, reject you as my mate and Luna."<br /> "Trevor, you don't deserve me, I Seleste True, Pure Born Gamma, Descendant of Fenroe accept your rejection."<br /> ******** <br /> As I'm lying here thinking about all of this, Tamaska starts jumping around in my mind. Like literally jumping around. She seems so excited all of a sudden. I look up and see Trevor standing over me, looking at me strangely. At first, he seems happy to see me, then his expression changes. I guess he remembers that we are no longer friends. Meanwhile, Tamaska is still going crazy in my head. Trevor and Tamaska say the one word I never wanted to hear in reference to Trevor. They both yell "mate". No, this can't be. I can't be his mate. This will never work. Now I'm panicking. I can see on his face that he is going to reject me. This is not the way my life is supposed to go. Oh, moon goddess, give me the strength to be strong and not break down.<br /> Trevor just stands there for a minute, then says, "let's get this over. "I, Trevor Monroe, future alpha of Blue Moon pack, reject you as my mate and Luna."<br /> As soon as he said those words, I felt a pain like I have never experienced before. It's like my heart has been ripped apart. Tamaska starts whimpering. Trevor made my wolf cry. Why would he do this?<br /> "Why?" I ask. As much as I hate him seeing me cry, tears are running down her eyes. "Why would you do this to us? Why would you take away our chance to be happy? Do you really hate me that much?"<br /> "It's not about me hating you, Seleste." He says, "The mate bond will not let me hate you. I just don't think you are the right person to be my Luna. You are a good Gamma. Fighting is what you do, but I need someone else lying beside me. Not someone who will undermine me or make me look bad in front of the pack warriors. I just can't have you as my mate. I don't want you as my mate."<br /> I can't believe my mate is saying this to me. It's like he really wants to hurt me. He is saying that he prefers someone else over me, his mate. Tamaska has not stopped whimpering. She is so hurt by what our mate is saying. Although I knew this was coming, the pain was unbearable.<br /> "Are you sure this is what you want, Trevor? Do you want to think about this before you make a final decision?" I ask in a whisper.<br /> "Don't beg Seleste, it's really not becoming. It should be no surprise that I rejected you. I made it known over this past year that I do not want you in my life. Yes, I am sure. I do not want you as my mate. My rejection stands!" <br /> Did he just say stop begging? The nerve of him. I would never beg anyone to be with me. He wishes I was begging him. How is he going to feel when he finds out that I get a second chance mate while he is stuck without a mate? I don't need to beg. <br /> "Begging, the last thing I'm doing is begging. I have never begged and trust me; you are the last person I would ever beg to be in my life. Out of respect to your father, I have kept my opinion to myself about you and the way you are acting, but truthfully, Trevor, you are a disappointment. I don't know what your parents or the pack will do when they find out what you have done, but since this is what you want and since frankly, you don't deserve me, I Seleste True, Pure Born Gamma, Descendant of Fenroe accept your rejection." I say and begin to walk away. I need to get away from him. It is taking everything in me to hold Tamaska back. She really wants to kick his butt right now.<br /> "Before you go, I order you not to tell anyone about us being mates," Trevor says in his alpha voice.<br /> Is he serious right now? Does he really not know that the alpha command does not work on our family? He really is not fit to lead our pack. He obviously did not pay attention in his alpha training, or he would know it is pointless to alpha command me. I will tell who I want to tell. I just look at him in disgust and walk away. As much as I want to break down and cry for hours, I refuse to let him see me cry more than he already has. I hold my head up high and walk away from him. The moon goddess granted me my request. I feel strong and I could keep myself together. At least until I get home. <br /> Once I make it to my house, I run to my mom and cry my eyes out. My mom keeps asking me what's wrong. My dad comes in and tries to talk to me, but I can't stop crying enough to talk to them. I can't say the words. At least not yet. My mom calls Mona to come to be with me and to help calm me down. After crying for about an hour, I'm finally ready to tell my family what happened. Wiping my eyes, I begin the story of my life right now.<br /> "I don't know where to start. I'll try to keep it simple. Tamaska was feeling restless, so I went to the clearing the grandmother used to take me to. As I was basking in the moon, Trevor walked into the clearing." I see my mom and dad stiffen when I mention Trevor's name. Mona just looks at me with concern. I think she knows what I'm about to tell them.<br /> "It turns out that I am Trevor's mate," I say with a sigh.<br /> "I don't understand," my dad says, "if you found your mate tonight, why are you crying? Did something happen to you or Trevor?"<br /> "Dad, Trevor rejected me." My family has the same shocked look I had.<br /> "Are you serious," my mom and Mona say at the same time.<br /> My dad is steaming mad right now. I'm afraid of what he will do. Trevor hurt his baby. This may not end well for Trevor. When my dad is angry, even the alpha stays out of his way. My mom and I are the only ones that can calm him down.<br /> "Yes, I'm serious. He said that I was not Luna material, and he did not want me as his mate or the right Luna for this pack." I explained to my family.<br /> "Trevor is an idiot," Mona says. "There is no one more suited to be our Luna. You have always put this pack first. You have always worked to make us better and stronger."<br /> "I know. Mona, it hurts so bad. My own mate does not want me. To make matters worse, he tried to alpha command me not to tell anyone that we are mates."<br /> "What!" my dad yells. "I need to go find this pup and teach him a lesson. No one hurts my baby and lives to talk about. Who does he think he is? He is obviously not fit to lead. He doesn't even know our pack's history. Every alpha knows that our family is not subject to any alpha. We serve out of choice, we submit out of respect, not out of compulsion. Our family has served this pack for generations, and I have never questioned that choice until now. This pack is not worth the pain it is causing my baby. First, I'm going to teach that brat a lesson, and then we are transferring to a different pack where they respect and appreciate us."<br /> "Baby calm down." My mom says to my dad. "Let's focus on our baby girl for now. What do you want to do, Seleste?"<br /> "I really don't know, momma. I don't want to run like a coward. He is not worth us turning our lives upside down. Besides, I will be traveling a lot after school anyway, so I will rarely see him. And dad, if you hurt Trevor, I may ruin your friendship with Alpha Connor. I'm sure he does not know what Trevor did. And No dad, I don't want you to tell him. I don't want anyone to know that Trevor was my mate. Grandmother told me that if one of us gets rejected by our mate, the moon goddess will bless us with a second chance mate. While I don't want another mate right now, there is still hope for me in the future. Right now, I just want to get through the end of the school year."<br /> "Ok baby girl, if this is what you want, your father and I will support your decision. But remember, you are my daughter. You will not sit around and mope about that pup. I will give you one full day to cry and be sad, then I want you to pick yourself up and start moving forward. It may still hurt, but it will not destroy you."<br /> "Thanks, mom," I say, hugging my parents. "You always know what to say.<br /> "You are my favorite daughter; I will always be there for you in this life and the next."<br /> "Mom, I'm your only daughter," I say with a smile.<br /> "And don't you forget it," my mom says.<br /> My family spent the rest of the night talking, listening, and wiping my tears. I am so glad I have them in my life. My mom is right. I will not wallow in sadness over Trevor. He has proven that he is not worthy of me. He made his choice and now I am free. I will be able to move on. He thought he would break me, but I won't break. I go to my room and grab my journal and begin to write. I just let all my hurt, anger, and disappointments release on paper. Writing poetry has always been my outlet. Speaking of poetry, I think I will ask the girls to go to Jazzy's tomorrow night.<br /> As I lie in bed, I start to feel this burning feeling in my stomach. I feel like someone is clawing my stomach from the inside. I have a high pain tolerance, but this is unbearable. I yell out in pain. My mom and dad run into my room when they hear me cry out. I tell my mom about the pain in my stomach. My dad gets mad all over again. They don't want to tell me what's going on. Mom says I'm better not knowing. Tamaska is howling in my head. She has been quiet since Trevor rejected us, but now she is balled up in a knot, howling and crying. I know this has to be about Trevor. He made my wolf cry twice. I will never forgive him for that. She does not deserve to be hurt like this.<br /> "T what's wrong? What's happening? Mom and dad will not tell me."<br /> "It's mate, he is being intimate with another she-wolf." Tamaska cries. "He really does not want us, and he is already with someone else. Seleste, I can't handle this right now. I'm going to take a break from this. I'll still be with you, but I'm going into a deep sleep, at least for now, don't worry, I'm not going away and I won't be down long. I just need a little time."<br /> "It's ok T. I love you and I will be here for you." I sent T a hug. I wish I could hold and pet her right now.<br /> "Mom, Dad, Trevor made my wolf cry twice. I will never forgive him for that. She did not deserve that. T told me what this pain is. There is no coming back from this. He has truly sealed our fates and our future. I am done with him. If I had it in me to hate anyone, I would definitely hate Trevor."<br /> "Like your mom said, baby girl, we will support you no matter what. You deserve better. I will stay out of it and let you handle it for now, but if he hurts you again, I will have to step in. There is no way I or my wolf can stand by and let someone hurt my pup. I don't care who it is."<br /> We all walked out of the house and headed to the venue for the party. <br /> "I would like to thank everyone for being here tonight to celebrate the 18th birthday of the circle of ten, our next generation of the leaders of the pack. I'm sure that together, the ten will continue to move our pack to greater things." The alpha says. He announces all the mate connections in our group of ten. The pack is so happy for the mates, the alpha can barely get a word in. Finally, the crowd calms down, and the alpha announces Trevor and his fake mate. I look at my dad and shake my head as the alpha speaks. I don't want my dad to lose it and tell the pack that Trevor rejected me. <br /> "And finally, I would like to announce that my son, your future alpha, has also found his mate, Shana. Show them all some love." <br /> The crowd goes wild again. Nobody knows that they are a fraud, so they are happy to have what they think is the next alpha and luna.<br /> The alpha goes on to tell the pack about the mating ceremony planned for all the mates that will happen next Saturday on a full moon. The alpha tells all the still unmated wolves to let Beta Vareen know if they find their mates before the ceremony, so they can be included.<br /> The alpha tells us he has one more announcement. Yep, He will be retiring, and Trevor will take over as alpha- There goes the pack. <br /> "As it is our tradition, I will turn it over to Trevor to officially announce the next Beta and Gamma of the pack; Trevor." Alpha Connor says and steps back to his spot next to the luna. <br /> "Hello everyone," Trevor says. From the time alpha announced that Trevor will take over, he has been smirking at me.<br /> "I hope you all had a good time tonight. I know I did. The Blue Moon pack knows how to throw a party. Let me start by introducing you all to my mate and your future Luna, Shana Stevens."<br /> Everyone cheers for their pretend Luna. Trevor is looking at me to see if I react, which I don't. <br /> "And your next Gamma, Mona True" <br /> I think everyone here is in complete shock. I froze in my spot. Alpha Connor tried to run interference and stop Trevor before he takes this too far, but of course, Trevor didn't listen. <br /> "Son, what are you doing?" Alpha Connor asked, "Seleste is the next Gamma."<br /> "No, Dad," Trevor answers him. "I don't think Seleste is the right one for the position. Seleste has done nothing but undermine my authority in the pack for the last year. As alpha, I can't have anyone under me who does not respect my position as head of the pack. I want Mona as my Gamma. I think that is best for the pack." <br /> "Dad, my mate, and I discussed this. Aside from the fact that Seleste does not respect me or my position, it is common knowledge that Seleste is in love with me. My mate does not feel that Seleste will have her best interest at heart. My mate does not feel safe with Seleste, being in charge of our safety and security. As her mate, I have to put her first and protect her peace of mind. Seleste being here affects her peace negatively and I can't have that."<br /> I notice my dad is about to lose control. I need to get to him before things go completely left. To defuse the situation and give Trevor what he wants and hopefully stop this drama, I agree that I don't need the Gamma title. <br /> "Fine," I tell Trevor. "Gamma is just a title. I don't need it. Not having the title does not change who I am. I will still train the warrior and fulfill my other obligations. As far as respecting you Trevor, respect is earned, and up until recently, I thought you deserved my respect. You have shown me over the last couple of days that I was mistaken about you. So, you can keep the Gamma position. I don't want it. As far as being in love with you. That is laughable. I don't even like you." <br /> He actually smirks at me. This fool thinks he has won. He is just sad.<br /> "Well, that is settled. Seleste will not be the next gamma. And since you mentioned training the pact, that's the other thing. I do not want you training my warriors anymore. Since you are mad that you are not the Luna of this pack, how do I know you won't influence the warriors against me or continue to undermine my authority?"<br /> So that is his game plan. He wants to withdraw me of all power. Does he really not realize who I am? Everything my family has done for this pack. Now I'm slightly pissed, but I need to try to stay in control so that my father doesn't kill this fool.<br /> "Are you serious right now, Trevor? I have done nothing but make this pack better. I have spent my life learning and training so that I can strengthen this pack, and you want to take that from me because of your pettiness." <br /> I let Trevor know that he really does not have the authority to take the training position from me. I train packs under the authority of the council. No Alpha's word is above that of the council. But since he wants to be petty, I can take my strength, skill, and protection to another pack.<br /> "Save it Seleste, I have made my decision. As of now, you are nothing to this pack. Why don't you find another pack to train, since you mentioned other packs? We don't want you here."<br /> "Gladly," I tell him. "And when I leave, you will take the full brunt of your decisions and the consequences of what you are doing tonight."<br /> I am so over these things now. This pack needs my family more than I need this. I can leave and be accepted into any pack in the kingdom, including the royal pack.<br /> Ben and the other warrior begin to speak up for me. That appears to make Trevor even more pissed. Right now, his own father and current alpha is looking at him like he has completely lost his mind and he is standing in front of the pack looking proud. I always thought Trevor was pretty intelligent. Now I think there is something wrong with him. He just will not stop digging himself into a hole. <br /> "See, that's why I need to restrict Seleste of her power," Trevor says in anger and frustration. <br /> "The warriors are more loyal to her than they are to me. You all need to respect me. I am the alpha. What I say goes. None of you have my permission to leave. If you choose to leave, you will be rogues. Will you throw everything away just for her?"<br /> I am so proud of my Elite 12 members. We always stand for what is right.<br /> "I don't know about the others," Tim said, "But I would rather go, rogue than stay in this pack with you as the alpha. As Gamma Seleste said, respect is earned, and I just lost all that of it I had for you. Sorry, Alpha Connor, I cannot serve your son. I will prepare to leave this pack in the next two hours." Tim said.	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1,011,446	/src/Template/Ads/index.ctp (line 281) '{"alias":1011331}'	Yes	2024-04-07 16:42	active	455	1817510958757320	🔥🔥 Click to Read 👉🏻👉🏻	After the doctor's office, I stared out the window crying, I am alone, jobless, and pregnant and today I am a newly divorced woman. The words from my ex-husband still lingered in my ears.<br /> "I know you cheated on me, Malia! I saw the pictures!"<br /> I laughed inconsolably. If he loved me truly he would have gone to me for verification instead of bedding himself with 3 sluts.<br /> I was getting scared. This wasn't the husband I knew at all.<br /> ————————<br /> <br /> It was five in the afternoon I'm just arriving from the ladies banquet. Mason had me attend these silly meetings to give a proper presentation of a powerful man's wife. Since I love him dearly and I love seeing that man happy...i go. At first I thought it would such but turns out it was a great committee with women that were lively and friendly and my friends. I never thought after a three year marriage I would be apart of a prestigious organization of women. Something I am very proud of.<br /> Mason and I met back in college I graduated with a Masters of Arts in fashion and him of course business and politics. I was amazed by the way when we met I the outcast girl with big glasses and loose clothing had grabbed the attention of a god-like looking man... literally.<br /> •Memory•<br /> I was in my final year and working on a project line. My class was preparing for the night to have models walk the catwalk in our designs. I noticed him but he never saw me. the girl with the hair up in a bun, jeans, and a shirt that made me look bigger then what I am but it never bothered me. I was comfortable in my clothing. One of the models happen to be his weekly flame was trying one of my dressed when she fell and twisted her ankle.<br /> "That is why i don't wear 4-inch heels on a daily base." I said as my instructor looked at me "Go on and put the dress on." she said strictly. "NO! she's fat she'll break the dress!" Liv, Mason's "girlfriend," said trying to walk. By the time my instructor could say anything I was already in the back fitting into my own design.<br /> Nervous and shy I slowly stepped out the pearly white dress hugged my curves in the right spots and my small frame fit perfectly. As they were arguing, I could see Mason trying to calm Liv down. When he stopped and looked up he looked in awe like he saw someone more beautiful than me? though I was the only one on the stage. My instructor Ms. Viola turned around and smiled "OH Malia! you look dazzling in your dress!" the dress was a wedding gown. a strapless mermaid dress with transparent white material for the train. Ms. Viola came onto the stage and loosened up my hair letting my chocolate brown hair cascade down. I smiled and giggled and frowned when she took my glasses off. "There's the beauty you hide." she said making blush. She turned to the crowd "Doesn't she look beautiful and she designed the dress! Such Talent!" She said clapping that the elements with the light and fabric material combine well.<br /> I looked down and see Mason still staring at me. Blushing I am escorted out so I can change out of my dress and into my clothes. As I walked off the stage my friend Dalia came took a rubber band and tides my shirt back in a knot. "There much better...dont take it off it's my birthday remember," she said giving me the death glare. smiling i saluted her and went back to finishing preparations.<br /> That night it was a huge success and i received a scholarship for my designs by a local designer. only 3 semesters to go. I am going places already. As the night ended and everyone has gone out to the after-party I drove to a local cafe called "Millie's" and order my favorite soy chai tea latte. As I sat at a booth alone sketching a new design that occurred to me someone joined me. I looked up and there he stood Mason Michealson in the flesh, in my favorite booth as I call it.<br /> "Um hi," I said shyly<br /> "Hello I'm Mason." he said as if I didn't know who he was! The whole campus knows who he is.<br /> "I'm Malia." I replied back.<br /> "I know who you are." that's a miracle. "Your the designer who looked absolutely stunning in her own wedding design...is that your idea for a wedding dress?" he asked me.<br /> I froze "Ummm no my idea is more historically elegant." I responded as I turned the page over and showed him my dream dress. "this is my dress" there was a paused as he..what it looks to be a man appreciating my work of art. "Hopefully one day it will come alive....if i ever get married that is." I said looking down. He looked up at me as I took a sip of my latte. "You would look beautiful in this dress and the man that marries you is going to be lucky," he said. My eyes widen in shock, did he! did he just. Say that! HE DID!<br /> "If I ever find him." I said looking down as I took my drawing back.<br /> "Maybe you just did." my heart stops after those words. I think he's drunk or high on something! He can't ..I...I ...I'm not his type. My nerves are getting to me oh god. I suddenly stood up and grabbed my belongings and dashed out for my life. He's a player he has a history and a reputation with the girls on campus. I could just be his next game. No, No I am not that kind of girl.<br /> I unlocked the car and open the car door. "Malia don't go I didn't mean to scare you." I stopped in place and turned around to face him. " I'm not scared of what you said I'm scared of you. I know of your player history a different girl every week or day I'm not that kind of girl who's going to let myself be swooped away by some guy who's being extra nice to me when I've seen how you behave with others..so rude and cold. I am not a conquest... I want forever and you can't give me forever regardless of your pretty words. I have a brain compare to your "girlfriends" I said as and got into my car and left him.<br /> After that, he was persistent to win me and in the end, he did. We got married a month after graduating both with honors in our field. Three years of heavenly bliss. He was my first real love, first buss, first experience. I thought it was going to be forever.<br /> I walked into our home and headed up the stairs to change for the evening. As I head up the stairs hearing noises that I only hear when Mason and I are doing....things in private. I walk down the hall to see multiple sets of clothes scattered on the floor. My heart stops and I look at the door into my bedroom where the noises is coming from. The moaning and groaning and the sounds of pleasure. A tear race down as suddenly takes the doorknob and open the door. Gasping from both sides his eyes weren't with panic they were calmed like he didn't care. He was in bed with three women all blonde just like the women he uses to go after before we started our relationship.<br /> I couldn't say a word so I left I ran for my life and almost stumbled down the stairs. Screaming as my knees hit the floor. I got up and ran out of the back and towards the lake. Clouds were moving in as it started to rain. I stood my dock letting the rainfall on my hoping that I could just die. When it started to thunder I walked back to the house...his house. He was in the living room worrying yelling out orders. As I walked in I shivered as the cold air introduces me "home" all eyes are on me. His eyes were glaring at me, what's his problem I didn't cheat on him.<br /> "Mrs. Rose bring me a tea please to the guest room and Chester I'm going to change and I'll need boxes up in the bedroom so I can pack my belonging," I said walking past them not saying a word to Mason. As I passed him he grabbed my arm, "Packing! Where are you going to your lover!" he said with pain and anger in his voice "Lover? What are you talking about? No, my parents." I said taking my arm back and I left him standing there.<br /> After my hot shower and I was I warm clothes I stared at the bed of the guest room thinking of what to do next. How could he? "What's his name?" I look behind him looking baffled. "Who?" I simply respond.<br /> "Don't play games with me, Malia! I know you cheated on me! I saw the pictures!" so confused and dizzy I shook my head. "Me cheating are you drunk?" His eyes blazed with anger as he took me by my shoulders and shook me violently. "Don't Lie TO Me!" scared I closed my eyes and cried as I figured it out. He cheated on me because he believes I cheated on him. His hands were going down to my stomach pressing in hard and instinctively I pushed him away and slapped him. "I want the divorce and I never ever want to see you again....as always you assume before asking questions." Just in time, Chester comes in with Mrs. Rose. After an hour in I was gone...he didn't even say goodbye. The worst part I was expecting him to do so. I am so foolish, I shouldn't be hard on myself the signs were there. Sighting, I started thinking about my future and how I was going to survive and obviously not off my soon-to-be-ex-husband no way.<br /> I didn't kill myself studying for nothing. I still have connections and I am amazingly enough a fashion figure. I can do this I will survive...just like the song. Chester dropped me off at my parents who graciously allowed me to stay for a few days.<br /> The next morning a week later I woke up with a text from my still husband to meet at the lawyer's office. Three hours later I was back in my tight jeans and white tank top with a loose dark green cotton sweater and grey high heels. I got used to them .... I'm addicted now hush.<br /> The heels of my shoes clicked against the stone floor as I walked into the lawyer's office. Upon entering I had to witness Mason flirting with the lawyer. Gah! I quietly enter and slammed the door. "Mason stop flirting with every living breathing thing you can start again in momentarily right?" Shocking them both with my entrance. "Op didn't expect me to be so early..... too bad chop-chop assemble the papers I have an appointment after here," I said as I approached the chair and sat down crossing my legs. I just happen to be wearing his favorite shoes. Noticing how he was moving in his chair.<br /> As the lawyer or Ms. Renee explained I will be left with nothing but ten thousand dollars that were already in my bank account. So I had no say what so ever. MEN, Once we signed the papers I looked at him and looked away and walked out of the office. I was halfway down the hall when he came after me.<br /> "Malia." I don't know why I stopped but I did. Turning around to face him "What is it, Mr. Michealson." I said almost formally. "This happened because of you." He had the nerve to do this. I was about to open my mouth when i suddenly became dizzy. "MALIA!" he took hold of me to keep me from falling. "Let me go! I'm fine Mason." I took a deep breath. "Sorry... I...I. I haven't eaten much since I left your house...actually nothing at all amazing that I'm still standing...why am I telling you I am not your business anymore." I laughed inconsolably then stopped and slapped across the face with tears streaming down. "You are a jerk" emphasizing the word oh so humbly. "If you loved me truly you would have gone to me for verification instead of bedding yourself with 3 sluts which I hope you get checked for any STDs, but then again not my problem your not my husband anymore....you Brute!" I said finishing off my rant. I turned on my heels and left the office and left to meet with my mom for the doctor's appointment.<br /> After the doctor's office I stared out the window crying, I am alone, jobless, and pregnant and today I am a newly divorced woman.<br /> <br /> "You need to tell him or at least let him know." Livia said as she rubbed my back. I sniffle and dried my tears away nodding. I looked at her and closed my eyes and took a deep breath. "Your right...he has the right to know at least," I told her. "And I am going to do that right now," I said as I stood up and walked over to my closet picking out jeans and a comfortable red plaid blouse along with grey flats. "Why now? Why not later? Livia asked trying to block my way from my dresser. "Because I want to get this over with and I have work remember at the cafe later in the afternoon," I said as I made my way behind her and cleaned up my face and applied the most natural amount of makeup on with a pale pink matte and shine on my lips. "I'll go tell your mom you're going out," she said leaving the bedroom. "Thank you," I said as I grabbed my handbag.<br /> An hour later I arrived at The Michealson Inc. As I walked into the lobby I walked right pass everyone with all eyes on me. I suppose they're wondering what's the ex-wife doing here. I didn't care at all I stepped into the elevator. With a group of executives "Gentlemen and ladies." I said politely as they returned a hello or nod. We were only 20 floors up and left with three executives. "Please make sure Mason remembers he has the private Humanity charity gala and that he is required a date," I said remember the gala we were supposed to go together to...I don't know why I even remember.<br /> Cheese and sprinkles the elevator doors open and that horrible cucumber lotion smell came rushing into my nostrils. That sense! Making me dizzy, I never liked cucumber lotion has a Halloween type smell, nauseous much.<br /> As I walk out I see Maddy polite smiling face turn into a frown to glare. I walked to her desk as everyone stopped and stared at me "Good day Maddy I need to see Mason is he in his office?" I asked kindly. Rudely she replies "Yes but he's with his "client," she said "Why don't you leave and go with your lover." she said all brave and bold. Behind her, I could hear a couple of the other assistants cheer her on. "Excuse me?" I wasn't confused about the accusations of me having a lover but my ex-husband secretary to know this private information. "Your not the bosses wife you can...." The doors open and out came Elizabeth Renee aka the divorce lawyer with a smiling ex-husband of mine. She was blushing and smiling in her black dress addressing her curves to the world. They didn't see me which is weird I'm the human in plaid!<br /> Mason leaned in and busses her. My heart broken into million pieces, but then my mind click he's just using her she will be gone by next week. Clearing my throat his eyes widen when he saw me. Ms. Renee blushed and left instantly. " I need to talk to you privately," I said stepping forward. "Make an appointment then Maddy schedule her in nine or in three years I don't know you decide on some month on the 16 at 10:30 am," he said as Maddy nodded and typed in the information "oh and I took the liberty of calling every fashion-related agencies with the assistance of one of my assistants who volunteered to help to not hire you so I hope you enjoy minimum wage.." He said like my dreams didn't matter to him anymore. That is his revenge..my blood boiled, I worked my hip in college to fulfill my dreams and now that he...he..he.I just want to die! My dreams, my goals, my baby! How am I supposed to raise a child on my own if I have multiple jobs and not the field I love! get a minimum wages job and work my life and miss all the important milestone of my baby. He hit it! Please prepare for an ultimatum.<br /> "Maddison cancels that appointment I won't be able to attend I might be in labor alone in nine months or busy with a small child in three years," I said boldly. My words stopped everyone and everything around me. Mason stopped and looked up and saw the tear streaming down.<br /> "Your lying you can't be! That's not my child. I'm sure it's your lover's child! You bimbo!" he yelled out again he hit the button again.<br /> I walked up to him and in front of all his employees and clients I slapped him across his angelic and God-like face. "NEVER IN YOUR MISERABLE LIFE CALL ME A bimbo AGAIN!" I shouted.<br /> "I only came here to inform you that I am having YOUR child! But please clear this one detail for me....what is the man's name that I supposedly cheated on you on? hmm, cause I have no idea who he is!" I said with all honesty. The people around me, I can hear their whispers, their gossip. Mason just stood there stuck his shocked expression. "Madison I'm sure you know what's the jerk's name? Since you obviously know all the gossip of the office and everything right?" I said giving her my death glare. "Alejandro Posada" she even took the newspaper with the picture and article even. I looked over it and it looks so familiar and then it clicked I remember him, I remember that day. I looked up at Mason and started laughing, "I regret the day I let your playboy hh intiio my heart!" I said I held the paper up and made the announcement, "This is a set up because on that day I was in there with Chief Botiago and Alejandro Posada was trying the women's committee samples for the charity we went too together three months ago and I was designing another "Michealson design" remember his mother's party, Mason? The dress she wore?" I shook my head as people started to realize what I was saying. "Your gullible and insecure hip has been greatly manipulated."<br /> "You destroy our marriage, my trust, and ruin my future!" I walked away with paper in hand and I stop turning around. "Look at me! Look at me real good Mason because this is the last time you will ever see my face and the child I hold here he or she will never know you! And know that it is your fault." I said as I left the lobby and went straight to the elevator. Mason shouted my name and ran towards me. I wanted to turn around and forgive him but the doors open and I stepped in and I was gone. I managed to sneak out of the building without being seen but they saw me they just didn't say anything!<br /> I stopped by a cafe shop and order a fruit platter before heading into my upcoming shift. As I ate I think fate struck me, it was him Alejandro Posada walked through those doors. My teary eyes met with his dark brown eyes. "You" he walked over to me and he looked down at the table seeing the paper.<br /> "I heard about your marriage I am so sorry," he said kindly. Sighting, I wiped my tears away. "It's ok I'll survive just need to find another job and go to the health department..I'm divorced and pregnant," I told him his eyes widen as my tears just rained on.<br /> "You'll find a job you're an extraordinary designer." I smile, "Mason blocked all my ties to the fashion world I called 10 companies and all said, "No we're not hiring" but I can hear their lies." I Wiped more tears away as he looked down. " I just want a new life and to disappear and never be seen again with my baby." And suddenly his head looked up "I have an idea", he leaned into me and whispered, "Marry me?" I blinked several times "what" flabbergasted I cocked my head confused and all. "Just say yes, I can give you my name and help you regain your name in the fashion world anonymously, and your baby will have a family and security," he said it all sounded nice but I don't love him.<br /> "I'm sorry, but no I won't marry you I don't even have feelings for you only as a friend," I said truthfully. Alejandro nodded. "I'm ok with that I'm gay anyway so the feeling is mutual. I'm not opposed to living a lie I've been doing it my whole life thanks to my grandparent's old values," he said clearing it up. It all made sense now literally why he was never seen with women but a few but mostly men.<br /> "What do you say disappear off the planet..which I mean country, raise your baby in a safe environment, make your designer dream come true, make a comeback, and inherit me as your best friend and "husband" hmm" I laughed as another man joined us.<br /> "This is my boyfriend," he said in a whisper "Jonathan, Jonathan this is my "future wife," he said as he gave him a crazy look. " I didn't even give you an answer!" I said quickly. "I'm just assuming you'll say yes so I can finally go to my Abuelita and tell her I getting married so she can stop pairing me up with women and he'll live with us he's my live-in assistant but people are getting suspicious," he said as they both took my hands. I helped him once and now he's returning the favor....big time.<br /> "Ok"<br /> "Really"<br /> "Yes!"<br /> I looked out the window and saw Mason standing there staring at me. I looked away and started asking about investigating who did this to us because it causes more problems on his side than mine. Alejandro looked behind me as he was on the phone talking to a lawyer about the newspaper. In the end, once Alejandro took my hand Mason left like he lost everything.<br /> One day I will confront him and prove to him my innocence not for our love for dignity.	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1,011,231	/src/Template/Ads/index.ctp (line 281) null	Yes	2024-04-07 16:42	active	455	661664796085003	🔥😍Free reading with Title👉"Blind to Love"👉	My boyfriend and his sister are cheating on me?<br /> <br /> But... how could that be possible? !…🔥🔥🔥<br /> <br /> -------------------------------------------------------------------------<br /> Xeyla McLean never expect to stumble upon her fiancé's affair when she returned to the company to get something.<br /> <br /> Hearing the moan coming from an office, she initially suspected that one of her artistes was behaving indecently. Just as she was about to knock on the door, she heard a coquettish voice ask, "Cain, when can we be together openly?"<br /> <br /> Xeyla was stunned.<br /> <br /> The voice seemed to be Pheona Irving's.<br /> <br /> Pheona was the most popular artiste under her management, and "Cain" was Xeyla's fiancé, Cain Irving.<br /> <br /> But... how could that be possible?<br /> <br /> Xeyla thought that she must have misheard it.<br /> <br /> She couldn't help but shake her head in denial.<br /> <br /> "Honey, be a little more patient." The man's tone was lazy. Unmistakably, it was Cain. "The company has just gotten on track. We still need her for many things."<br /> <br /> "Alright then." After a snort, Pheona added smugly, "She would never have thought that I'm not your sister actually."<br /> <br /> What?<br /> <br /> Suddenly, Xeyla felt dizzy. Not only did her mind go blank, but her ears were buzzing too.<br /> <br /> By the time she had regained her composure, the conversation in the office had ended. However, she was constantly reminded of the reality as her temples throbbed.<br /> <br /> She didn't imagine it, nor was it a dream. It was all real.<br /> <br /> Three years ago, Xeyla and Cain founded Starlight Entertainment together. And immediately, Cain signed Pheona and introduced Pheona as his sister. Xeyla believed it wholeheartedly and put all her efforts into making Pheona the most popular actress in the entertainment industry.<br /> <br /> But now, it turned out that the two had been deceiving her all along!<br /> <br /> Xeyla trembled violently not only because of heartache and humiliation but also anger.<br /> <br /> Tears dripped down her face, and she had to cover her mouth desperately to prevent herself from sobbing out loud.<br /> <br /> She couldn't let the two find out that she was there. If she confronted them now, it would be too easy for them!<br /> <br /> Thinking of the emotions and efforts that she had invested in the past three years, Xeyla wiped away her tears resolutely and left the company quietly.<br /> <br /> When Xeyla got home, she immediately played the surveillance video of the office.<br /> <br /> Cain and Pheona probably never expected that she had just installed surveillance cameras in every office a few days ago. Ironically, Pheona was part of the reason why the cameras were installed. Nevertheless, Xeyla didn't expect the cameras to come in handy so soon.<br /> <br /> Perhaps it was destiny that she finally saw the truth now, as she had been deceived for so long. Xeyla thought to herself self-deprecatingly.<br /> <br /> In the video, Pheona's face soon came into sight. She had her eyes closed. Her face was flushed, and she was tightly embracing Cain.<br /> <br /> Perhaps because Xeyla's heart was already numb from the pain, she was surprisingly calm at the sight of it.<br /> <br /> Without further ado, she quickly cut out this part of the video and copied it to her external hard drive.<br /> <br /> After doing all this, she went to the bathroom and washed away the icy tears on her face.<br /> <br /> When she looked up into the mirror, a pale yet pretty face came into sight.<br /> <br /> However, anyone who saw her face would exclaim with pity.<br /> <br /> And that was because there was a red birthmark, about the size of a baby's palm, on her right cheek.<br /> <br /> It was precisely because of this birthmark that she believed in Cain's sweet words in the first place back then.<br /> <br /> And it was also because of this birthmark that, no matter how talented Xeyla was, she could only be relegated to the backstage.<br /> <br /> Otherwise, why would she pour all her heart and soul into Pheona by working tirelessly to help Pheona secure a role, staying up late countless times to select scripts, writing character insights, and even drinking until her stomach bled?<br /> <br /> But now, all her efforts for Cain and Pheona had become a joke.<br /> <br /> Only now did she understand why Pheona had always been hostile to her for no reason and why Pheona always hung around Cain close. Several times, she even saw the two embracing each other in intimacy.<br /> <br /> Yet, Xeyla always thought that it was normal for them to have such a close tie since they were siblings.<br /> <br /> Siblings, tsk.<br /> <br /> At the thought of that, Xeyla clenched her fists with unknown emotions burning in her eyes.<br /> <br /> At this moment, her phone, which was placed by the sink, rang.<br /> <br /> Seeing the caller ID "Cain" on the screen, Xeyla bit her lip.<br /> <br /> She calmed down her emotions before answering lightly, "Hello."<br /> <br /> "Where are you?" Cain asked with rudeness in his tone. "Haven't you been contacting Elias, the director of 'The Tales of Annika,' lately? How is it? Has he agreed to cast Pheona as the female lead?"<br /> <br /> The television series, "The Tales of Annika," was invested in by TS Group, a leading enterprise in the country. TS Group's businesses span multiple industries, such as finance, communications, real estate, e-commerce, etc. Evidently, the enterprise had abundant resources.<br /> <br /> Cain had always wanted to meet the heir of TS Group, Fletcher O'Neill, who was also the current executive president. Unfortunately, Fletcher had been low-key and mysterious. Even though Cain was the president of Starlight Entertainment, his business card was still far from enough to be passed to Fletcher.<br /> <br /> Hence, Cain needed to use the tv series to establish a relationship with TS Group. Needless to say, he attached great importance to the series as a result.<br /> <br /> Xeyla was well aware of his intentions. Therefore, lately, she had been meeting with the director of the series, Elias Van Dahl, frequently. Last night, Elias finally agreed to give Pheona another chance.<br /> <br /> Prior to discovering the office affair, Xeyla was confident that Pheona would get the role. But now...<br /> <br /> "Oh, Elias still hasn't changed his mind. He is still not satisfied with Pheona's performance in the audition," replied Xeyla faintly, trying not to let her tone show any unusualness.<br /> <br /> "Ugh, this man!" Cain hissed angrily. "In that case, we must make sure that the Newington Awards tonight is flawless. If Pheona wins the Best Actress for Television Series, Elias will change his mind for sure! Now, you should go find out what the organizers and judges think."<br /> <br /> It was only at this moment that Xeyla realized that whenever Cain called her, he always spoke in a high-handed and condescending tone.<br /> <br /> She clenched her fists and looked at herself in the mirror, slowly showing a smile. "Sure."<br /> <br /> …<br /> <br /> At 5 o'clock in the evening, the red carpet event began.<br /> <br /> The venue tonight was packed with celebrities. Since Pheona had high popularity lately, she was one of the last few to make an entrance.<br /> <br /> Next to the red carpet, among the audience, Xeyla was wearing a mask and not attracting any attention.<br /> <br /> Soon, Pheona, dressed up in her best outfit, entered the venue. She held Cain's arm, smiling as she walked up the red carpet.<br /> <br /> The cheers were deafening. It was no surprise since Pheona was the most eye-catching actress of the year.<br /> <br /> "Wow. That must be Pheona Irving and her brother, Cain Irving!" An audience next to Xeyla continued to shout excitedly, "Ah, she's so lucky! Her brother is the president of the company, and the company has been providing her with so many good opportunities! No wonder her popularity has skyrocketed in recent years!"<br /> <br /> Xeyla heard the words. Something flashed across her eyes.<br /> <br /> Indeed, Starlight Entertainment had given all the best resources to Pheona. Not to mention that as her agent, Xeyla also worked painstakingly hard for Pheona.<br /> <br /> Every one of Pheona's roles was carefully selected by Xeyla. In fact, in order to leave a good impression on the directors, Xeyla would always explain the script to Pheona beforehand and rehearse with the latter repeatedly, which ultimately helped Pheona establish a reputation as a skilled actor in the industry.<br /> <br /> Despite all of this, Pheona would occasionally throw tantrums. At those times, Xeyla treated Pheona like a younger sister and would patiently coax her.<br /> <br /> whenever there were dangerous scenes on set, Xeyla would always stand in as a stunt double for her. But during the show's promotion, Xeyla never took credit for it. Instead, she portrayed Pheona as a dedicated and hardworking actress, which earned Pheona countless fans.<br /> <br /> If it hadn't been for Xeyla's efforts, Pheona wouldn't have accumulated such a huge fan base in just three years.<br /> <br /> Reputation and good impression were hard to be built up, but they were easy to be destroyed. Sometimes, they could be ruined with just a single video.<br /> <br /> Chapter 2 The Sex Tape<br /> <br /> At 7 o'clock in the evening, the award ceremony officially began.<br /> <br /> Pheona was still immersed in the excitement of walking the red carpet. She whispered to the man beside her, "Cain, the cheers were the loudest when I came out."<br /> <br /> "Exactly, my superstar." Cain smiled indulgently. But subconsciously, he was scanning the surroundings. "Strange. Where's Xeyla? She hasn't been answering her phone."<br /> <br /> A trace of disgust flashed in Pheona's eyes. "Cain, can we not talk about her?"<br /> <br /> "She went to scout for information. We aren't sure whether the judges have picked you," explained Cain with his brows furrowed slightly.<br /> <br /> "Well, who else can they pick?" With a cold snort, Pheona continued, "Cain, I honestly don't think she's all that great. Even without her, I'll still become famous."<br /> <br /> Cain just smiled noncommittally and turned his gaze towards the stage.<br /> <br /> As time ticked by, it was finally time for the Best Actress for Television Series.<br /> <br /> The highlights of the nominees' performances from their respective shows were being played one by one on a big screen. When it was the turn of the last nominee, Pheona, the screen flickered strangely twice.<br /> <br /> Then, Pheona's flushed face suddenly was shown on the screen.<br /> <br /> At first, everyone was dumbfounded. The venue fell into an eerie silence. Some even wondered when Pheona, who had always taken innocent roles, had filmed a sex scene.<br /> <br /> Even Pheona herself was dumbfounded at first, only staring at her face on the screen with surprise. The video had no sound, but her entranced expression was enough to explain everything.<br /> <br /> Immediately right after that, a man appeared in the video. Due to the angle, only his side profile could be seen. However, Cain immediately recognized the man's identity.<br /> <br /> It was no one but himself!<br /> <br /> "Stop it!" He stood up abruptly and roared, "Stop the video now!"<br /> <br /> By now, Pheona had also realized what was happening. Her face turned ashen in an instant.<br /> <br /> All the celebrities, reporters, and audience in the venue finally responded to the situation. There was an uproar. Many took out their phones and cameras to film the video frantically.<br /> <br /> It was a sex tape!<br /> <br /> The woman in the tape was Pheona, a rising goddess and tonight's favorite for the Best Actress award.<br /> <br /> As for the man in the video, his identity was originally unknown to the public. But when Cain stood up and shouted frantically, everyone suddenly realized that the man was very likely to be Cain.<br /> <br /> What a shock!<br /> <br /> …<br /> <br /> Somehow, no one paused the video, and the tape was played for more than ten seconds. So, Cain rushed backstage like crazy.<br /> <br /> Meanwhile, sitting in the audience, Xeyla silently laughed at the sight of his erratic behavior.<br /> <br /> Using the local area network to replace Pheona's performance video with the tape was an easy task for her.<br /> <br /> And this was just the beginning.<br /> <br /> Taking advantage of the chaos in the venue, Xeyla quietly left. She went to the riverside with a six-pack of beers.<br /> <br /> Although she had a good alcohol tolerance, for some reason, she became a bit drunk after drinking for a while tonight.<br /> <br /> She took out her phone and saw that social media was taken over by the shocking news.<br /> <br /> Mockingly, she curled her lips.<br /> <br /> Revenge may be satisfying, but she still felt aggrieved at the thought of the emotions and efforts that she had wrongly invested.<br /> <br /> She had thought that Cain could provide her with a home, but the reality proved her wrong. In the end, she was still alone.<br /> <br /> Because of the birthmark on her face, she would never be able to fulfill her dreams. What now? Did she have to work with another Cain and Pheona?<br /> <br /> Xeyla gave a bitter laugh and turned off her phone.<br /> <br /> Tonight, she didn't want anyone to reach her, let alone have Cain find her.<br /> <br /> Therefore, she couldn't go back to her apartment for the time being.<br /> <br /> With that in mind, Xeyla hailed a taxi and went to Majestic Hotel, where she booked a room.<br /> <br /> When she walked into the elevator with her room card, her steps were already unsteady.<br /> <br /> The effect of intoxication hit her fast.<br /> <br /> She swiped her room card in the elevator, pressed the floor button, then closed her eyes and massaged her sore temples.<br /> <br /> Soon, the elevator doors opened.<br /> <br /> Xeyla looked up and then stared blankly for a while.<br /> <br /> Somehow, the elevator took her directly to the living room of a suite, which had a low-key but luxurious decoration, a dazzling crystal chandelier, and warm yellow lights.<br /> <br /> Without a doubt, this was the hotel's presidential suite.<br /> <br /> But she clearly booked a regular room.<br /> <br /> Xeyla lowered her head and stared blankly at her room card, but she didn't find anything wrong.<br /> <br /> She just wanted to rest now.<br /> <br /> So, she stumbled a few steps inside and then, subconsciously, held her breath.<br /> <br /> There was a man sitting on the sofa not far away.<br /> <br /> It was a very handsome man.<br /> <br /> He had his eyes closed. His sharp eyebrows were slightly furrowed with a hint of coldness. Under his tall and straight nose, his crimson thin lips were tightly pursed, as if he was trying to hold something back.<br /> <br /> There was a cold and unwelcoming aura emanating from him.<br /> <br /> One of his hands was resting on the armrest, whereas the other was propping up his forehead. With his bathrobe collars opened, his exquisite clavicles and clear muscle lines were revealed.<br /> <br /> Perhaps he was uncomfortable. His Adam's apple moved up and down. His jaw to neckline was tense, and he was full of sexiness.<br /> <br /> Seeing that, Xeyla couldn't help but hold her breath.<br /> <br /> As an excellent agent, she had a sharp sense that if the man was willing to enter the entertainment industry, he would definitely be popular.<br /> <br /> No, this isn't the point. The point is that the room is clearly mine.<br /> <br /> Staggeringly, Xeyla approached the man and tried to be imposing. "Excuse me, this is—"<br /> <br /> Before she could finish, the man suddenly opened his eyes.<br /> <br /> Those were a pair of deep and cold eyes. His pitch-black pupils seemed bottomless as if they could draw one's soul into them.<br /> <br /> Xeyla's words were stuck in her throat.<br /> <br /> "Get out." The man calmly spat out the words. His deep voice was very hoarse.<br /> <br /> Xeyla blinked her eyes repeatedly.<br /> <br /> Under the continuous influence of alcohol, her reaction was slow.<br /> <br /> "Are… are you feeling unwell?" The influence of the alcohol was so strong that Xeyla found it difficult to straighten her tongue.<br /> <br /> "No." Fletcher's eyebrows were knitted together, and his handsome face was filled with gloom. "Get out."<br /> <br /> After being drugged by his grandfather, Steve O'Neill, with an aphrodisiac, Fletcher decided to stay at a hotel nearby. Despite having taken several cold showers, he could still feel the heat and desire in his body. So now, he could only wait for the drug effects to wear off.<br /> <br /> Earlier, he had dismissed his bodyguards and assistants. He didn't expect that a clueless woman would barge in.<br /> <br /> "No, you must be having a fever." With her arms extended, Xeyla wanted to help him. "Why don't I take you to the hospital to check it out—ah!"<br /> <br /> Her steps were unsteady, and with a loss of balance, she fell straight into his arms.<br /> <br /> Chapter 3 One-Night Stand<br /> <br /> Xeyla's senses were immediately filled with the strong scent of male hormones, and under the catalysis of alcohol, she was dizzy and disoriented.<br /> <br /> On the other hand, Fletcher couldn't help himself and grabbed her wrist.<br /> <br /> Initially, he had intended to push her away. But when her soft body landed in his embrace, he felt as if blood was boiling.<br /> <br /> Her body fragrance was mixed with a hint of alcohol. It was a fatal stimulation to every nerve in his body.<br /> <br /> He couldn't help but curse in his heart.<br /> <br /> "Sorry." Embarrassedly, Xeyla got up from him. But under the influence of alcohol, she stumbled again. Once again, she fell onto his lap.<br /> <br /> Fletcher's breathing became heavier.<br /> <br /> "If you don't want to lose your V card, get lost," he warned slowly. His voice was quite husky.<br /> <br /> Tilting her head, Xeyla thought for a while before realizing what he meant.<br /> <br /> In the past three years, she had never done any intimate stuff with Cain, which she had always thought was a tacit understanding between her and Cain.<br /> <br /> But now, she finally came to the realization that Cain didn't like her at all. Hence, he had been deceiving her like she was a fool.<br /> <br /> There was a sudden twinge of pain in her heart. She reached out to hug Fletcher's neck, staring straight at him with a misty look in her eyes. "Perhaps… I want to!"<br /> <br /> Fletcher's pupils slightly contracted.<br /> <br /> It was only at this moment that he saw her face clearly for the first time.<br /> <br /> She had obviously drunk a lot of alcohol, as her charming eyes were watery and full of drunkenness. Under her slightly upturned nose lay her alluring pink lips.<br /> <br /> Undeniably, she was attractive.<br /> <br /> Her face was delicate and pretty, whereas her skin was as white as snow.<br /> <br /> Therefore, the bright red birthmark on her right cheek stood out even more. However, although the birthmark was abrupt, it was not ugly. Instead, it had a peculiar charm.<br /> <br /> Gulping, Fletcher couldn't help but reach out to touch her cheek.<br /> <br /> Xeyla felt him caressing her face and couldn't help but giggle.<br /> <br /> Suddenly, Fletcher came to his senses. Narrowing his gaze, he asked in a hoarse and dangerous tone, "Do you know what you're saying?"<br /> <br /> "I know. I want to have sex with you." She sounded proud.<br /> <br /> With his pupils contracted and the veins on the back of his hand bulging out, he grabbed her hand. His breathing became extremely heavy.<br /> <br /> "It's okay." She comforted him insincerely. Then, licking her lips, she cupped his face and stared straight at his thin lips.<br /> <br /> Right now, Fletcher's handsome face was already covered in sweat.<br /> <br /> When he realized her intentions, he decisively pinned her down on the sofa.<br /> <br /> She let out a painful cry and looked a little aggrieved.<br /> <br /> Gulping, Fletcher tried to slow down his disordered breathing. He looked down at the woman on the sofa and hesitated for a moment. Eventually, he took a blanket from the backrest of the sofa and covered her body. "Close your eyes and sleep."<br /> <br /> She had a room card in her hand. Apparently, there was a mistake on the hotel's part.<br /> <br /> Otherwise, he would have thrown her out.<br /> <br /> He turned around to leave, but her soft arms were wrapped around him right then.<br /> <br /> Xeyla pressed her burning cheek against his back. Her voice was low and soft. "Don't go."<br /> <br /> "Let go." Fletcher's tone was tinged with a bit of anger.<br /> <br /> "No." Still clung onto him tightly, she pleaded, "Stay, please."<br /> <br /> At this moment, with a chaotic mind, she had no time to ponder about his identity, nor did she care about where she was. She only knew that his breath made her feel very comfortable.<br /> <br /> Perhaps it was because she had been drinking. At this moment, she felt very lonely and couldn't help but want to keep the warmth, even if it was short-lived and unreal.<br /> <br /> Hearing her pitiful voice, Fletcher paused for a moment.<br /> <br /> He had always been aloof and quite impatient with women. Tonight, his grandfather not only drugged him but also specially prepared a woman for him. Just now, even when the drug effect was at its strongest, he could still push away the woman arranged by his grandfather for him. But now, his determination was somewhat weak against this other woman behind him.<br /> <br /> Exerting all his self-control, he grabbed her wrist and turned around. His handsome face was filled with an extraordinary level of restraint. "Lie down."<br /> <br /> Xeyla blinked. Soon, her eyes turned red from aggrievement. "Do you think I'm ugly too?"<br /> <br /> Because of the birthmark, growing up, she had been ridiculed. So when Cain said he didn't mind, she felt like she had found true love.<br /> <br /> But thinking about it now, in the past three years, Cain hardly showed her any affection and rarely looked her in the eye.<br /> <br /> In fact, he had always despised her. Sadly, she only realized it now.<br /> <br /> Therefore, just like Cain, the man in front of her must be despising her too. He rejected her when she asked for sex.<br /> <br /> She was really pathetic.<br /> <br /> Thinking of that, she lowered her head. She seemed lost and sad.<br /> <br /> At the sight of that, Fletcher felt that part of his heart was tugged badly.<br /> <br /> With his lips pursed, he answered in a tense voice. "No."<br /> <br /> When Xeyla heard his deep and hoarse voice, somehow, she couldn't stop feeling wronged. Her tears fell uncontrollably. "Don't leave then."<br /> <br /> Her figure and look were charming and delicate. But at this moment, she seemed like a homeless little animal, with cautious yearning and attachment.<br /> <br /> As if at this moment, his acceptance could save her.<br /> <br /> Fletcher felt a certain string in his mind suddenly break.<br /> <br /> Lowering himself, he grabbed her chin and said in a low-pitched voice, "Don't regret it."<br /> <br /> "Of course not!" Xeyla realized that he had changed his mind. She broke down in tears and buried herself in his arms. "You're a good man!"<br /> <br /> ...<br /> <br /> When Xeyla woke up, her mouth was dry, and her head felt like splitting.<br /> <br /> Not to mention that her body was in pain everywhere.<br /> <br /> She struggled to sit up from the bed, rubbing her temples as memories flooded back into her mind.<br /> <br /> Last night, she successfully took revenge on Cain, but that wasn't the point. The point was... she seemed to have gone to the wrong hotel room and had sex with a stranger.<br /> <br /> Joylessly, she ran her hand through her hair.<br /> <br /> She felt very embarrassed.<br /> <br /> She didn't expect herself to reveal such a fragile side after getting drunk. And she even had casual sex with a random man.<br /> <br /> Vaguely, she remembered that the man only agreed to stay after her begging and tears.<br /> <br /> It was as if he was doing this for her out of pity.<br /> <br /> Thinking of that, Xeyla felt even more embarrassed.<br /> <br /> However, since she was the one who took the initiative, she stopped acting sentimental.<br /> <br /> With a sigh, she calmed down and dragged her body to the bathroom while enduring the soreness. When she looked down and saw the marks on her body, she couldn't help but blush.<br /> <br /> She didn't dare to look any longer and hurriedly finished washing up. Later, coming out of the bathroom, she found a set of new clothes on a cabinet.<br /> <br /> It seemed that the man was quite considerate. Xeyla believed that to avoid awkwardness, the man must have already left the hotel by now.<br /> <br /> As she thought so confidently, she walked out of the bedroom and into the living room.<br /> <br /> Only then did she realize that she was wrong.<br /> <br /> Chapter 4 The Shrinking Birthmark<br /> <br /> The living room was huge, and the floor-to-ceiling windows were wide open. When the breeze came, it brought a chill.<br /> <br /> Xeyla looked up and saw Fletcher sitting behind a long table.<br /> <br /> In the daylight, his angular and handsome face was even more impactful. Xeyla couldn't help but hold her breath subconsciously.<br /> <br /> Although his short hair was slightly disheveled, his tidy white shirt was buttoned all the way up. It gave him an extra air of nobility and restraint, as well as a chilly aura that kept people at bay.<br /> <br /> At this moment, he was holding a tablet in his right hand and tapping something on the screen with his left hand. His fingers were long, and his knuckles were clean and distinct. Against the backdrop of the high-tech tablet, they looked particularly pretty.<br /> <br /> Xeyla's heartbeat accelerated.<br /> <br /> Perhaps hearing some noise, Fletcher put down the tablet in his hand and looked up. His gaze fell directly on her.<br /> <br /> Those pitch-black, deep eyes were filled with lofty and cold arrogance. Yet, they had a calm and confident look. It was as if she was just prey and destined to never escape his grasp.<br /> <br /> Her heart tightened. Under such a gaze, she could hardly stand.<br /> <br /> "Um..." She coughed lightly, trying to calm herself down. "I apologize for last night. I'll take my leave now."<br /> <br /> At the same time, Fletcher gazed at her pretending composed look with a deep and meaningful expression, as if he saw through her hidden panic.<br /> <br /> "Come here." Although his voice was faint, it carried an irresistible dominance.<br /> <br /> Instinctively, Xeyla walked over and sat across from him.<br /> <br /> "Take a look. If you're good with it, sign it." He lightly tapped on the table.<br /> <br /> Now that he mentioned it, she noticed the document on the table. She glanced at it quickly, then gasped.<br /> <br /> "Fl-Fletcher O'Neill?" she asked, stuttering. "You're Fletcher O'Neill?!"<br /> <br /> She couldn't believe it.<br /> <br /> Did I have sex with the Fletcher O'Neill last night?!<br /> <br /> And this mysterious and legendary figure is actually so young, and… very good-looking!<br /> <br /> She was so shocked by what she had just learned that she couldn't recover her senses for a long time.<br /> <br /> With her eyes widened and her mouth slightly agape, she appeared a bit silly.<br /> <br /> On the other hand, Fletcher was very pleased by her reaction. He picked up his coffee and took a sip. Something flashed in his gaze. "Keep reading."<br /> <br /> Xeyla turned the page and finally saw the content of the agreement.<br /> <br /> "Y-You w-wanna get married to me?!" she stammered.<br /> <br /> With a dull thud, Fletcher put down his cup on the table. Then, his cold and unquestionable voice sounded. "Yes."<br /> <br /> At that moment, Xeyla thought of many things.<br /> <br /> For one, Cain had mentioned Fletcher's name many times with enthusiasm. Cain had been hoping to get investment from TS Group. If Cain learned that the fiancée whom he had been looking down upon married Fletcher, the look on Cain's face would be very interesting.<br /> <br /> Besides, Fletcher had enormous wealth and power. It was hard for Xeyla to say no.<br /> <br /> Nonetheless, she soon regained her rationality.<br /> <br /> What do I have that this man would look at me differently? All we had is just a one-night stand. With his money and status, he can have any woman he wants.<br /> <br /> Besides, there's still this unsightly birthmark on my face. Because of this birthmark, many men would subconsciously look away when they see me for the first time.<br /> <br /> Fletcher might have agreed to fool around with me last night due to his goodwill. But, getting married?<br /> <br /> It must be a trick!<br /> <br /> Thinking of that, Xeyla closed the document and said seriously, "I'm sorry. I can't sign this."<br /> <br /> Fletcher's pupils dilated slightly. He did not expect her to turn him down.<br /> <br /> His grandfather had been desiring to see him get married and have children. So, if he didn't find a woman to marry soon, it seemed that his grandfather would continue to seek ways to do so. Drugging him like last night was just the beginning.<br /> <br /> Therefore, when Fletcher woke up this morning and saw Xeyla's peaceful sleeping look, he suddenly had this thought that if he absolutely had to marry someone casually, why not chose Xeyla?<br /> <br /> Most importantly, her scent had a certain appeal to him. If it was her, perhaps he wouldn't be repulsed.<br /> <br /> But now, she refused his marriage proposal.<br /> <br /> It was she who pleaded with him to stay last night with a pitiful look. How dare she refused his proposal after that!<br /> <br /> But when Fletcher saw Xeyla's determined look, his gaze darkened.<br /> <br /> His fingers lightly tapped on the table, and with each tap, Xeyla's heart raced a little faster.<br /> <br /> "I… don't think that's a good idea…" answered Xeyla in difficulty. Deep down, she was feeling guilty though.<br /> <br /> It seemed that Fletcher was upset.<br /> <br /> "Tsk."<br /> <br /> He snorted. His tone carried a hint of coldness and mockery.<br /> <br /> Both of Xeyla's hands were trembling slightly, and she couldn't bring herself to look at his expression. In fact, for a brief moment, she even wanted to give in and sign the agreement.<br /> <br /> Eventually, Fletcher said in a faint tone, "You can go now."<br /> <br /> Xeyla was surprised.<br /> <br /> "Anything else?" He looked up at her.<br /> <br /> "Nothing." With an awkward chuckle, she got up without hesitation. "I'll leave now."<br /> <br /> After leaving the hotel, Xeyla managed to hail a cab and said to the driver, "Rosewood Mansion."<br /> <br /> Then, she let out a sigh of relief, though her heart was still thumping fast.<br /> <br /> It wasn't her fault for being easily intimidated. The oppressive presence given off by Fletcher was just too strong. If she hadn't spent three years in the entertainment industry, where she had been exposed to grand spectacles, she might have surrendered long ago.<br /> <br /> As for that random and bizarre marriage proposal, it was right for her to reject it.<br /> <br /> After all, someone like Fletcher was way out of her league.<br /> <br /> Soon, the cab arrived at Rosewood Mansion.<br /> <br /> Returning to her own little apartment, Xeyla could finally relax.<br /> <br /> Then, she recalled that the sex tape of Pheona and Cain was played at yesterday's awards ceremony.<br /> <br /> She had turned off her phone for more than ten hours now and felt like she was completely cut off from the world, which was a wonderful feeling.<br /> <br /> She knew without a doubt that many must have called her since last night, but she had no intention of dealing with them.<br /> <br /> Upon entering the bathroom, she looked at herself in the mirror.<br /> <br /> The birthmark on her right cheek was still there, and it even appeared more vibrant than before.<br /> <br /> A hint of melancholy crossed Xeyla's eyes, but in the next moment, she froze.<br /> <br /> Something wasn't right.<br /> <br /> Since she looked at the mirror every day, she was intimately familiar with the shape and size of the birthmark. She was absolutely certain that today the birthmark appeared smaller by a whole round.<br /> <br /> At the realization of that, she rubbed her eyes and leaned in closer to the mirror to observe carefully for a while. Then, her heart began to race.<br /> <br /> Indeed, the birthmark had undeniably shrunk. It wasn't her imagination!<br /> <br /> The change would mean that one day the birthmark could completely vanish.<br /> <br /> She would be freed from all the limitations the birthmark had imposed on her and could finally step in front of the camera to make all her dreams come true!<br /> <br /> With the surge of thoughts in her mind, she felt her blood boil with excitement.<br /> <br /> But…<br /> <br /> For so many years, the birthmark remained unchanged. So, why did it suddenly shrink today?<br /> <br /> What did she do differently from last night till now?<br /> <br /> Xeyla furrowed her brows and pondered for a moment, then suddenly widened her eyes.<br /> <br /> Last night…<br /> <br /> She had sex with a man for the first time.<br /> <br /> Yes, this must be it! This must be the reason why the birthmark has become smaller! It can only be for this reason!<br /> <br /> Chapter 5 Holding a Press Conference<br /> <br /> Xeyla was caught up in a huge frenzy. For so many years, she had already given up hope. Who would have thought that the birthmark was somewhat similar to a mark which some women wore to indicate their virginity?<br /> <br /> And there was one more crucial point.<br /> <br /> To make the birthmark disappear, could she just have sex with any man? Or did it have to be Fletcher only?<br /> <br /> If having sex with any man would work, it would be fine. But if it had to be Fletcher only...<br /> <br /> At the thought of that, Xeyla regretted it so much that she wanted to go back in time.<br /> <br /> She should have signed the marriage contract just now. If she had signed it, she could have found a legitimate reason to sleep with him, and perhaps it wouldn't take long for the birthmark to disappear completely.<br /> <br /> But now...<br /> <br /> Thinking of Fletcher's distant and aloof demeanor, Xeyla almost had zero hope.<br /> <br /> With his status and the fact that he had already given her a chance, he probably wouldn't be willing to give her another chance.<br /> <br /> Even if he was willing, it was almost impossible for her to see him again, given their vastly different statuses.<br /> <br /> Her hope that had just risen was crushed. She couldn't just have sex with a random man to test out her hypothesis.<br /> <br /> Xeyla knocked her head against the mirror in frustration.<br /> <br /> But no matter what, she finally found a way to make the birthmark disappear.<br /> <br /> Xeyla's eyes lit up again with a sudden burst of excitement.<br /> <br /> Just a few minutes ago, she was still extremely uncertain about her future.<br /> <br /> Now, she had goals.<br /> <br /> One of them was to sleep with Fletcher.<br /> <br /> And the other one was to get back control of Starlight Entertainment.<br /> <br /> She wanted Cain and Pheona to repay everything they owed her. Considering her understanding of Cain, she knew very well that a sex tape wouldn't be sufficient to bring him down.<br /> <br /> Thinking of that, Xeyla went to the living room and took out her phone.<br /> <br /> As soon as she turned on the phone, the notifications of messages kept popping up.<br /> <br /> She took a look and saw that Cain had probably called her more than a hundred times since last night.<br /> <br /> In addition, many reporters whom she knew in the circle, as well as her colleagues and top executives of the company, had also called her.<br /> <br /> It seemed that last night's video had caused quite a stir.<br /> <br /> Just as she was about to check her social media, Cain's call came in.<br /> <br /> She answered it.<br /> <br /> "Xeyla!" Cain almost roared. "Where did you go? Have you heard what happened last night?"<br /> <br /> Hearing that, Xeyla was somewhat surprised. It seemed that Cain hadn't suspected her at all.<br /> <br /> "I wasn't feeling well after I arrived at the venue, so I came home early to rest. I had no idea that my phone ran out of battery. I just managed to turn it on. What happened?" she asked with a light tone.<br /> <br /> Cain seemed to have breathed a sigh of relief. "Xeyla, no matter what you see, don't believe it. Pheona and I have been framed."<br /> <br /> "What?" exclaimed Xeyla in surprise.<br /> <br /> To be fair, she got to applaud herself for her acting skills.<br /> <br /> "In any case, come to the company as soon as possible. We'll hold a press conference in an hour, and we need you to be our spokesperson. The sooner you come, the better!" he urged.<br /> <br /> "Okay, I'll be there right away." Upon saying that, Xeyla hung up the phone for the first time.<br /> <br /> Just then, another call came in. It was her colleague, Leo Marsh.<br /> <br /> She answered the call.<br /> <br /> "Xeyla! Thank goodness you finally picked up the phone!" Quickly, Leo described the event last night before updating her on the current situation. "Cain released a statement in the name of the company this morning, saying that the two in the video are not him and Pheona, but just two random people who resemble them. But clearly, this explanation isn't convincing enough, so he's planning for you to step out to clarify for him and Pheona. Xeyla, don't go. Cain is using you!"<br /> <br /> Hearing that, Xeyla asked in surprise, "Leo, why do you say that?"<br /> <br /> "I always felt that something was off between him and Pheona since before. So when I saw that video, I knew for sure that those two had something going on!" Leo continued urgently, "Xeyla, I know you're hurt, but you must believe me. Cain—"<br /> <br /> "I believe you." Xeyla cut him off. "Leo, don't worry. I know everything."<br /> <br /> A warm feeling rose in her heart. There were still people in the company who truly cared about her.<br /> <br /> Meanwhile, Leo seemed to take a breath. "So last night's event… Ah! I get it now! Well, I'm looking forward to the press conference later, ha-ha-ha."<br /> <br /> Xeyla smiled and hung up.<br /> <br /> She returned to the mirror and studied the birthmark on her face. Suddenly, she had an idea.<br /> <br /> ...<br /> <br /> At Starlight Entertainment, there were ten minutes left before the press conference would start.<br /> <br /> "Why hasn't Xeyla come yet?" Cain repeatedly called Xeyla's phone, but there was no answer. In frustration, he threw his phone onto the sofa.<br /> <br /> Pheona sat by the side. Her face was pale and full of tears.<br /> <br /> The incident last night was like a public humiliation. Just the idea of the whole world had seen the sex tape of her and Cain filled her with intense anger.<br /> <br /> "Why does it have to be Xeyla? Maybe it was her who shared that video!" Pheona clenched her fists tightly.<br /> <br /> "Impossible," Cain denied firmly. "Even if she found out, she would never do such a thing."<br /> <br /> "Still, I don't want her to clarify for us."<br /> <br /> "She's my fiancée. Her stance is crucial!" insisted Cain.<br /> <br /> "Fiancée this, fiancée that!" After yelling that, Pheona wept again.<br /> <br /> Although she and Cain loved each other, because of Xeyla, they could only be together in secret.<br /> <br /> Even when everyone was now suspecting that they were in an incestuous relationship, Cain wouldn't allow her to reveal the truth still.<br /> <br /> Why?<br /> <br /> "Pheona, stop causing a scene," Cain said sternly as he looked at her. "Think about your future in the entertainment industry."<br /> <br /> Pheona choked. "But, I don't want her to be the spokesperson!"<br /> <br /> "This is the only way to clarify things now!" To be honest, Cain wasn't sure. He didn't know whether Xeyla would still unconditionally believe him like before if she saw the video.<br /> <br /> Just then, an assistant knocked on the door and came in. "Mr. Irving and Miss Irving, it's time. The reporters are waiting outside."<br /> <br /> "Pheona, let's go."<br /> <br /> "But Xeyla isn't here yet," muttered Pheona.<br /> <br /> Although she never admitted it, at this moment, Pheona realized that she lacked the courage to face the reporters alone.<br /> <br /> "Yeah, but if we're late, the reporters will have something to write about again!" Cain's tone was impatient. "And not to mention that this is a live broadcast!"<br /> <br /> Only a live broadcast could spread the press conference in real time and effectively suppress the rumors.<br /> <br /> Pheona finally had nothing to say, gritted her teeth, and gave in. "Fine."<br /> <br /> The assistant pushed open the door for them, and immediately, countless microphones and cameras were aimed at the two of them, making it almost impossible for them to see clearly.<br /> <br /> "Mr. Irving, where is your fiancée, Miss McLean?"<br /> <br /> "Didn't your company make a statement that she would clarify for you at the press conference today? Where is she? Has she also started to doubt your relationship with Miss Irving?"<br /> <br /> "Miss Irving, as the third person in the two's relationship, how do you feel?"<br /> <br /> Countless malicious questions came at them.<br /> <br /> Pheona's face turned pale, and she almost couldn't help but shout out that it was Xeyla who was the shameless third person.<br /> <br /> At the same time, Cain's expression didn't look good either. He raised his hand to signal everyone to be quiet. "Xeyla is on her way and will be here soon. Please wait a moment."<br /> <br /> "I doubt Miss McLean will show up."<br /> <br /> "Yeah, who could stand such a thing? And they even claimed that someone pretended to be them in the video. Tsk, only their diehard fans would buy that!"<br /> <br /> The voices of skepticism were growing stronger and louder. As the scandal had captured the attention of the public, the reporters were eager to uncover more sensational information.<br /> <br /> Cain pursed his lips and gradually grew uncertain.<br /> <br /> Did Xeyla grow suspicious as well? Is that why she hasn't shown up now?<br /> <br /> By abstaining from this press conference, she's practically taking a stance in agreeing with the accusations against me and Pheona. In that case, we'll never be able to clear our names!<br /> <br /> As time passed, the reporters witnessed the increasingly grim expressions on Pheona and Cain, and they took even more photos.<br /> <br /> The reporters were glad that they had more sensational pieces to write about.<br /> <br /> On the other hand, the viewers who tuned in to the live stream also affirmed the nature of the scandal. Pheona's most devoted fans were overcome with emotions and found themselves shedding uncontrollably.<br /> <br /> Just then, a slender figure made her way toward the press conference venue from a distance.<br /> <br /> Cain was the first to catch sight of her and shouted, "Xeyla!"<br /> <br /> Instantly, the reporters quieted down.<br /> <br /> Following Cain's gaze, they turned their heads to behold a slender and graceful figure.<br /> <br /> In the next second, a collective gasp of astonishment escaped from their lips.❤🔞😍<br /> <br /> -------------------------------------------------------- <br /> There are limited chapters to put here, click the button below to continue reading 😉🔥<Blind to Love>🔥 (It will automatically jump to the book when you open the app)	LEARN_MORE	https://page.tapon.com/h5-book-share-custom4.html?	104800005627300	A wonderful story	https://facebook.com/100083177024234	55,247	1	391,738,600,456,637	2024-04-07 02:00	person_profile	eligible	NONE	1	1	0	Learn more	A wonderful story	120208143437980110	page.tapon.com	NONE	image		https://page.tapon.com/h5-book-share-custom4.html?lang=en&id=6125&brand=3&app=0&ppid=3065&pid=FBW2A&campaign={{campaign.id}}&adset_id={{adset.id}}&ad_id={{ad.id}}&utm_source=FBW2A&utm_medium={{placement}}&utm_campaign={{campaign.id}}&utm_term={{adset.id}}&utm_content={{ad.id}}&ori_campaign_id=120208143401850110&ori_adset_id=120208143402330110&ori_ad_id=120208143437410110	2024-04-07 04:32	https://scontent-lax3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/427834488_283339554715298_7173400007013796123_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=104&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=mT_QfcaZA2cAb5V-5DX&_nc_ht=scontent-lax3-1.xx&oh=00_AfBL373wzPVO916CrsbjSlM1x7iBMYVEXFAeRjeZc88XnQ&oe=6618D055	person_profile	A wonderful story	https://scontent-lax3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435401553_2692284310946305_3034594144569329431_n.jpg?_nc_cat=106&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=8zpuKlpnoMwAb4Ck-1K&_nc_ht=scontent-lax3-2.xx&oh=00_AfBI16uQuMrwWlI0Ts2aTzhdpALpYl_s24CNHqV7jFEkRA&oe=6618D44B	3	A wonderful story	2024-04-07 02:00	View Edit Delete
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