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CHAPTER 223
The moment Darren answered the call, a familiar soft voice came from the other end.“Darren…”A faint smile appeared on his lips. “Alicia.”“I am really sorry,” she said immediately, her tone filled with sincerity. “I should have called you earlier.”Darren leaned back slightly on his bed. “It is fine,” he replied calmly. “You must have been busy.”“That is actually what I wanted to explain,” Alicia said quickly. “After the competition… everything changed.”Darren listened quietly.“I have been receiving offers non-stop,” she continued. “Endorsements, contracts, collaborations… it has been overwhelming.”She let out a small breath. “I barely even had time to rest, let alone call anyone.”Darren chuckled softly. “That sounds like a good kind of problem.”“It is,” she admitted. “But still… I feel bad.”“You do not have to,” Darren said gently. “I understand.”There was a brief pause before Alicia spoke again. “I also wanted to thank you,” she said, her voice softening.Darren raised a b
CHAPTER 222
Darren slowly stepped out of the taxi, his eyes narrowing as he took in the scene before him. Two sleek Mercedes-Maybach cars were parked directly in front of the road, their polished bodies reflecting the dim streetlights. Four men stood in front of the vehicles, dressed in black, their posture rigid and imposing.Darren frowned slightly. “Who are you people?” he asked calmly, taking a step forward.But before he could get any answer, the four men suddenly rushed at him.“What the—?!”They grabbed him without hesitation, seizing his arms tightly and dragging him forward.“Hey! Let go of me!” Darren snapped, struggling slightly.But their grip was firm.They dragged him straight in front of the car’s headlights, the bright light hitting his face directly, making it hard for him to see clearly.At that moment, the back door of one of the Mercedes-Maybach opened slowly and a figure stepped out.The man was young, dressed in a noble and expensive ensemble that screamed wealth and author
Chapter 221
Back on the stage, one of the bright lights of the arena dimmed slightly as the host stepped forward with a microphone in hand. “Ladies and gentlemen,” the host announced, his voice echoing across the hall, “we now have our final contestant of the night. Please welcome… Alicia!”The moment her name was called, a wave of anticipation swept through the audience.Backstage, Alicia took a deep breath.“It is my turn,” she said softly, her fingers tightening slightly.Darren stood beside her, calm as always. “You are going to do great,” he said in a steady voice.Alicia looked at him and smiled faintly. “I hope so.”“You do not need hope,” Darren replied. “You just need to walk.”Alicia let out a small laugh. “You make it sound so simple.”“It is simple,” Darren said. “Just be yourself.”Before she could respond, the music began.In the audience, seated among the wealthy elites, Clara and Adrian sat comfortably in their VIP section.Beside them sat a well-dressed young man with a sharp ex
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Darren moved quickly, he picked up the pair of heels Alicia had been given and carefully placed them beside the identical pair meant for Elizabeth’s model. Then, without hesitation, he switched them.“Are you sure about this?” Alicia asked in a low voice.“I am very sure,” Darren replied calmly. “Trust me.”Her manager crossed her arms and scoffed. “This is nonsense. You are just creating unnecessary drama.”Darren did not respond. He simply stepped back as if nothing had happened.A few minutes later, the door opened and Elizabeth walked back in with her model.“Alicia, we are back,” Elizabeth said with a gentle smile.Alicia’s forced her self to smile back. But her face only twisted in an awkward grimace. After Darren revealed Elizabeth’s plans. She just couldn’t believe how heartless this woman was. Elizabeth’s model walked straight to the table where she had kept her heels and picked them up without a second thought. Then she took a seat and began wearing them. Not knowing she wa
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The moment Darren spoke, the air in the room changed. Alicia blinked in shock, still holding the heels carefully in her hands.“…What?” she asked softly. “What do you mean I should not wear them?”Her manager’s reaction was much stronger. “What nonsense is that?” she snapped immediately, her brows pulling together in anger.She stepped forward, placing herself slightly in front of Alicia as if shielding her from Darren.“Who exactly do you think you are?” she demanded sharply. “Just because she asked you to be her escort does not mean you get to decide what she wears!”Darren remained calm, his expression steady.“I am not trying to control anything,” he said simply. “I am just telling you that there is something wrong with those heels.”Alicia frowned, clearly confused.“But… they were given to me by Miss Elizabeth,” she said slowly. “She is the best in the modelling industry. Everyone respects her.”She looked down at the heels again. “She said they would help me walk better. Why wo
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Alicia’s face lit up with genuine happiness. “Thank you so much, Miss Elizabeth,” she said, holding the heels carefully like they were something precious. “I did not expect this at all.”Elizabeth smiled warmly, her expression gentle and flawless. “It is nothing. Think of it as support from a senior in the industry.” She said smoothlyBut Darren saw right through her mask. Although he kept his face calm, his eyes stayed fixed on the heels in Alicia’s hands. But he said nothing. At least not yet. Elizabeth then glanced around the locker room, her gaze slow and deliberate.“Alicia,” she said softly, “I hope you do not mind me asking for a small favor.”Alicia blinked. “A favor?”Elizabeth nodded. “Yes. The mirror in our locker room is not very good. The lighting is poor, and it does not reflect properly.”She gestured lightly toward her model who was still standing behind her.“I was wondering… would you mind if my model prepares here instead?”There was no hesitation.“Of course!” Ali
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