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“Why are you making it hard for her, Bella?” Park drawled lazily, his eyes shamelessly trailing down Elsa’s figure. “A woman like this… she doesn’t need to sneak in to become a star. She only needs to pay… a small price.”

The meaning behind his words was clear. Several people gasped softly. Elsa’s face turned pale, then flushed with anger.

“Watch your mouth,” Ethan said again, his tone more cold this time.

Bella’s smile faltered, fury flashing in her eyes as she looked at Park. But she quickly swallowed it down, her jaw tightening. She couldn’t scold him—not here, not in public. The Kasperg family relied on the Bellano family’s protection. If she embarrassed Park, the consequences would fall on her family.

So instead, she turned her burning glare back to Elsa, looking at her with jealousy, as though it was all her fault.

“Take them out,” Bella ordered the guards harshly.

The security guards moved closer, ready to escort Elsa and Ethan out. People around began whispering, cu

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Meanwhile, Ethan and the others brought Haley to an office building. The elevator doors opened, and Natalie walked out first, heels clicking on the marble floor. She spread her arms wide with a smile.“Welcome,” she said proudly. “This is my new studio. The reason I came to this city.”Haley’s mouth fell open. The glass walls, the gold nameplate, the buzzing of staff running around, it all felt unreal. “This… this is yours?” she whispered.Natalie nodded as if it were nothing. “Yes. From here, everything starts fresh.”Elsa, however, was staring at Ethan. Her brows furrowed, her lips parting in disbelief. “You knew… all along?” she asked slowly, still trying to process everything. “You didn’t even mention this.”Ethan rubbed the back of his neck, looking all shy. “It’s nothing much. I just helped Natalie with a small favor once.”Natalie immediately turned, glaring at him. “Small favor?” she repeated sharply. “Ethan, if not for you, I might have died in some dark corner years ago. Don
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Park’s jaw tightened, his expression darkening slightly. He muttered, “That… that can’t be good.” Kate, meanwhile, was still breathing heavily, her hands trembling with rage as she stomped her foot. The shattered phone lay on the floor. Bella exchanged a quick worried and shocked glance with Park. Kate’s chest heaved, her nails digging into the arm of her chair. Her perfect smile was gone, replaced with a tight snarl. “Bella!” she snapped, her voice sharp. “Find out who dared to put that… that little nobody next to Natalie. I don’t care if you have to crawl through the dirt. Do it!” Bella jumped at the sound of her name. Her heart pounded so fast it felt like it might burst. “Y-yes, Kate,” she stammered, nodding quickly. “I’ll—I’ll look into it right away. Maybe it’s just… a misunderstanding?” “A misunderstanding?” Kate hissed, leaning forward. Her eyes burned. “Do you think Natalie White just accidentally hugs some girl and calls her a future star? No. Someone is moving behind
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Bella’s eyes sparkled as she leaned closer to Kate, her voice almost reverent. “Kate… you look… absolutely stunning tonight. Seriously, it’s like you were born to shine in front of everyone.” She twirled a strand of her hair nervously.Kate smiled politely, clearly used to this kind of attention. “And that dress… it’s perfect on you. I mean, I could never pull that off. You make it look effortless.”Park’s gaze was calculating, but the praise in his tone was deliberate. “Honestly, Kate… your presence alone changes the whole room. People notice you the moment you walk in. I’ve never seen anything like it.”Bella nodded eagerly, practically bouncing on her toes. “Yes! And the way you handled that press earlier… wow. So graceful, so composed. I can barely keep my cool when a camera points at me, but you… it’s like it doesn’t even faze you.”Park added, his voice low but smooth, “Everyone in this city should take notes. Talent, poise, influence… you’ve got it all. It’s… remarkable.”Kate’
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Elsa blinked, slightly stunned. Haley’s hands shook, and a small laugh escaped her lips, half disbelief, half excitement. “T-two weeks?” she whispered. Natalie nodded, her eyes scanning Haley as though measuring her potential. “I don’t waste time. If you want to be a star, you have to move fast. No excuses. No waiting around. Talent like yours… it doesn’t wait.” Ethan’s gaze softened just a little as he looked at Haley. “I told you, Haley. You have the chance. Don’t let it slip.” Haley’s chest rose and fell quickly. Her mind was spinning, heart beating super fast. She wanted to speak, but words failed her. Instead, she just nodded, feeling the weight of the moment—and the thrill of the challenge. Elsa leaned closer to Ethan, her voice barely above a whisper. “Kate… she’s more of a film actress, you know? Singing… it’s not really her main thing.” Haley blinked, slightly confused. “So… that means… I actually have a chance to beat her?” Ethan’s smile curved. “Starting with singing
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Elsa and Haley both froze, their mouths slightly open. The idea of becoming a star… it had never crossed their minds that it could happen… especially like this, so suddenly. “B-but… that… that would cost a lot, wouldn’t it?” Elsa stammered, her brow furrowing. She glanced at Haley, who had initially been bouncing on the balls of her feet in excitement, only now to go completely silent. The thrill seemed to drain from her, replaced by a hesitant uncertainty. Ethan’s lips curled into that calm and teasing smile. “Money? That’s never been a problem,” he said smoothly. “I have more money than I could ever spend in this lifetime. What I want… is to make sure that those who cross me pay the price they deserve. Talent… that’s priceless to me.” Haley blinked, her eyes wide as she looked from Ethan to Elsa. Her voice barely came out. “Y-you… you mean it? I–I could… actually become a star?” “Yes,” Ethan said simply, nodding once. “And I don’t just mean anyone. I mean the kind of star that
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Elsa opened her mouth, ready to speak, ready to defend herself, ready to tell Kate exactly what she thought about her cruelty. But a light hand brushed against her arm. “Let’s go,” Ethan whispered, his voice calm. “We’ll handle this later. Right now, we need to get out of here.” Elsa’s fingers curled into fists at her sides, her chest rising and falling quickly. “But I—” she started, her voice trembling. “No,” Ethan cut her off softly but commanding. “Not here. Not now. Come on.” Elsa’s jaw tightened, but she obeyed, letting him guide her through the crowd. She glanced back once, just in time to see Park’s grin widen and Bella’s laugh. The assistant, still trembling, clung to Elsa’s other hand. Ethan whispered to her, “Stay close. You’re safe now.” The two of them threaded through the throng, and as they reached the exit, Elsa’s heart ached at the sight of the chaos they had left behind. Inside, Park and Bella’s laughter roared. They were laughing like hyenas. “Hahaha! Did you

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