2026-11-01 03:00:46"Ethan Gray, could you wait a moment?"
As the post-production meeting for The Lampbearer finally wound down, Sophia Wren's voice cut through the rustle of papers and the scraping of chairs. The other staff members—seasoned veterans of the Script Review Board—didn't need a second invitation to leave. They were far from fools; they had seen the way the young, talented author looked at Ethan throughout the hour. With knowing smiles and a few hurried whispers, they practically sp
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Chapter 061
Ethan Gray woke with a start, though his mind felt remarkably clear. The grogginess that usually clung to him like a morning mist was absent, replaced by a refreshing sharpness. He realized he had forgotten to close the window the night before, and he hadn't even bothered with the air conditioning. It had been a wise mistake. A gentle breeze, filtered through the thick canopy of leaves outside, drifted into the room, carrying the crisp, earthy scent of the garden. It was cool, bordering on chilly, a rare mercy in the humid climate of Riverport.He reached for his phone on the nightstand. The screen flickered to life: 6:30 AM.For a few minutes, Ethan simply lay there, staring up at the ceiling. The morning light was just beginning to reclaim the room, casting long, pale shadows across the plaster. He ran through his mental checklist for the day—meetings at the Riverport Film Studios, perhaps a check-in with the Script Review Board, and the usual chaos of the Little R
Chapter 060
"Blanche! Blanche, get over here!" Old Ashford called out from the warmth of his District Precinct-style security booth.Blanche skidded to a halt on the gravel, her blue-striped polo shirt fluttering. "How in blazes—?! What you want now, Mister?""Don't forget your munchies," the old watchman said, gesturing to a small pile on his desk."What munchies?""The ones Leah Ashford left for you. She said they were a thank-you for the water-juice."Blanche's eyes lit up as she peered through the glass. "Are they all for Blanche?""Every single one. You want to carry 'em yourself, or you want me to help?"Blanche puffed out her chest, looking like a tiny tycoon. "Millie! Millie! Get over here and help me with the haul!"She and Millie began gathering the treasures—Candied fruits, dried apricots, and some premium yogurt pouches. They marched toward the classroom like a pair of victorious explorers. At this hour, the academy was still relat
Chapter 059
All throughout the previous night and into this morning, Iris Marlowe had been conducting a rigorous psychological operation on her niece. Her goal was to instill a healthy sense of "stranger danger" regarding the high-earning, smooth-talking young man who ran the academy."You listen to me, Blanche," Iris had barked while scrubbing the girl's face with a rough towel. "One can never truly know a person's heart, savvy? You absolutely cannot go 'climbing the hills' with that Young Master Gray. You go with him, and next thing you know, he's sold you to a traveling circus, and you're sittin' there countin' the coins for him like a Dunderheaded fool. Is that what you want? To be a Gourdling for the rest of your life?"It was a grave warning, and one that Iris repeated several times on their walk to the Little Red Pony Academy that afternoon."Are you and the Mister 'best friends'?" Iris asked, stopping under a Camphor tree.Blanche tilted her head, her face set in a s
Chapter 058
"Ethan Gray, could you wait a moment?"As the post-production meeting for The Lampbearer finally wound down, Sophia Wren's voice cut through the rustle of papers and the scraping of chairs. The other staff members—seasoned veterans of the Script Review Board—didn't need a second invitation to leave. They were far from fools; they had seen the way the young, talented author looked at Ethan throughout the hour. With knowing smiles and a few hurried whispers, they practically sprinted out the door, leaving the conference room to the two of them.Ethan watched them go, feeling a familiar, slight headache coming on. He glanced at Sophia Wren; her large, expressive eyes were practically shimmering under the fluorescent lights, fixed on him with an intensity that made his skin prickle. Being this handsome is truly exhausting, he thought with a silent, weary sigh. If I could do it all over again, I'd choose a life of quiet obscurity, away from all these complicated gaz
Chapter 057
The following morning, when Iris Marlowe arrived at the academy, it presented a perfect opportunity for Ethan Gray to discuss the upcoming weekend trip with Blanche. However, he hesitated. He still hadn't figured out the best way to dispel the woman's deep-seated suspicions about his motives. He decided it was better to wait one more day, to let the dust of the previous night's drama settle before making his pitch.At dawn, Ethan was already in the academy courtyard for his morning jog. He was circling the perimeter, his white athletic shirt damp with sweat, his breath hitching in a steady rhythm as he pushed through the humid morning air. As he turned the corner near the main building, a woman in an apricot-colored mini-dress emerged hurriedly from the heavy doors.She stopped on the top of the stone steps, shielding her eyes from the rising sun as she looked around with a dazed, disoriented expression. Her gaze drifted toward the iron gates, landing on the row of bars an
Chapter 056
After ensuring the four little girls were safely tucked back into the care of the night staff, Ethan Gray returned to his apartment to finish the task he'd set aside. The rhythmic clinking of bowls and the lighthearted chatter of the girls still echoed in his mind, providing a pleasant backdrop to the tedious work of video editing.He had already added Liam Ashford as a contact on WeChat. The planning manager from Evergreen Entertainment had been efficient, sending over the high-definition "pre-roll" advertisement for the film Tomorrow's You. Ethan carefully integrated the ten-second spot into the beginning of his latest video essay, ensuring the transition was seamless. Before hitting the final export button, he sent a preview link to Liam for a courtesy check.Ping-ping! His phone vibrated almost instantly.Liam: "The ad placement looks perfect, Ethan. Clear, crisp, and high-vis. However, I have a slight concern regarding the actual content of the video."Ethan
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