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Hundred and Thirty Nine
Selene pressed up against Reed, her body molding against his in a way that was calculated and deliberately provocative. Her perfume was cloying and heavy, nothing like the sweet floral scent that he had found captivating during his naive years, but now her scent was completely suffocating and repulsive."Don't act like you don't miss me, Reed," Selene purred, leaning closer as her voice dropped into the sultry, persuasive tone that had once made him weak. Her manicured fingers trailed up his chest over his silk lapel, her eyes dark with false promise and manufactured vulnerability. "I know you still think about me when you're alone. I know you still want me. You can't just erase everything we were to each other."At her touch, Reed turned into a statue of solid rock, his eyes glinting with a dangerous, red-hot fury. His entire frame went rigid, his jaw clenching so hard the muscles jumped beneath his skin with barely contained rage. The attempt at subtle seduction was a cheap perfor
Hundred and Thirty Eight
When Miyu and Reed appeared at the grand venue for the industry gala held exclusively for the year’s top award nominees, they were instantly swarmed by their colleagues.Actors, directors, and veteran producers who had previously maintained a cautious distance were now practically tripping over themselves to shower praise on the duo, whom the media had already crowned as the undisputed breakout stars of the year. The crowd surged around them like an eager tide, their faces bright with genuine admiration, excitement, and unbridled curiosity."Miyu! Your performance in that third act was absolutely breathtaking!" one high-profile actress exclaimed, her eyes wide with unfeigned awe. "I swear to you, I cried three separate times during your monologue! Three times! You delivered an absolute masterclass!""I have to say, the emotional chemistry between you two was utterly electric," an influential studio producer added, his sharp gaze shifting back and forth between Miyu and Reed with deep
Hundred and Thirty Seven
"Mr. Lane, what do you think of my suggestion?" Cole started eagerly, his voice carrying a subtle note of desperation that he tried desperately to mask beneath a veneer of professional confidence.He leaned forward in his leather executive chair, his knuckles white as his fingers gripped the polished edge of his mahogany desk. When nothing but a heavy, unreadable silence stretched over the line, Cole pressed on with persistent, calculated urgency."You must consider that you are relatively new to the intricate background of Ruby City," Cole offered smoothly, attempting to assume the posture of a seasoned mentor. "You don't yet know the right players to align with or the hidden pitfalls of this market. Let me act as your premier guide. I know this territory inside and out, every political channel, every financial lever, every family lineage. I know precisely who to trust and who to avoid. With my regional power and your capital, you could accomplish so much more than you ever imagined.
Hundred and Thirty Six
"Father, we've been completely fooled!"Lucas stormed into his father's grand estate, bypassing the household staff and heading straight toward the private wing. His footsteps were heavy and frantic, echoing off the high marble walls of the hallway like a drumbeat of pure fury.Without knocking, he slammed the heavy double oak doors to the executive study open with a deafening crash. He stood in the entrance, his chest heaving violently, his face flushed red with unbridled anger.Cole Scott, shocked by his son's completely uncharacteristic, explosive entrance, snapped his head up in surprise. His sharp, dark eyes narrowed as he set down his fountain pen. He had been quietly reviewing confidential corporate ledgers and mapping out his next market acquisition when Lucas burst into the sanctuary like a destructive hurricane."Control yourself, Lucas," Cole warned in a low, dangerous growl, offended by the lack of discipline. "What is the meaning of this outburst?"Instead of answering v
Hundred and Thirty Five
When the heavy cinema house lights slowly faded back on, the theater erupted into an immediate, standing ovation. It was as if they were trying to blow the roof away with their nonstop clapping.As if pulled by an invisible, electric current, every single person in the grand auditorium rose to their feet. The thunderous wall of applause filled the expanse, rolling across the velvet seats in overwhelming waves of raw appreciation, awe, and genuine admiration. High-society elites, harsh critics, veteran directors, and seasoned A-list actors were cheering, whistling, and wiping tears from their eyes, completely swept up in the emotional power of Alan Chen’s masterwork and the actors he had used as his medium.Reed rose to his feet with an indulgent, calm smile, turning toward Miyu and Alan Chen as he clapped. Alan too got to his feet with an indulgent smile and looked down at Miyu.She remained seated for a moment, her dark eyes filling with hot, unbidden tears. She looked thoroughly ov
Hundred and Thirty Four
When they were led down the grand center aisle to their assigned seats, Selene's mood instantly lifted as she realized they had been placed in the absolute front row, the exclusive VIP tier where high-society figures, studio heads, and primary investors sat, complete with personal side tables stocked with crystal flutes of highly priced champagne and gourmet snacks.She beamed happily, her previous humiliation momentarily forgotten as she glanced around the auditorium with an air of self-satisfied appreciation. The burgundy velvet seats were impossibly plush, the ambient track lighting was flawless, and the view of the massive cinema screen was completely unobstructed.‘They might have been incredibly stupid to allow Reed and Miyu into this venue,’ she thought to herself, her artificial smile widening as she smoothed down her designer dress, ‘but at the very least, the event organizers clearly know who the real VIPs in this city are. They know who actually deserves to sit at the plac
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