LOGINDirector Cauan Santos pondered for a moment. He couldn't risk damaging Josh Angelito's precious face on the first day with a fight scene.
“I know!” he exclaimed, snapping his fingers. “Let's go with Scene 28 from the first draft of the script!”
Helena felt a chill run down her spine.
As a screenwriter and editor, she knew every comma of that script inside out. Her eidetic memory instantly brought Scene 28 to mind, and her expressio
“Axel, you’re so irresponsible! You’re way too impatient! Why did you announce on your public profile that I signed with World Entertainment before the time was right?! The press conference isn’t until tomorrow!”Axel shot her a sharp, aggrieved look, crossing his arms.— Of course it was to boost your popularity and engagement, you ungrateful thing! Look how famous you are now. The whole internet is buzzing with your name! Vox Talents must be having a heart attack right now!Helena snorted and glanced at him sideways, crossing her arms as well.— If it weren’t for Henrique coming to our rescue and sharing your post to lend his prestige, the two of us would have been cursed and crucified in the public square for being a “dirty, adulterous couple,” got it?!Upon hearing the words “adulterous couple,” Axel swallowed hard, feeling the room’s temperature dro
Everyone in the corporate, financial, and entertainment worlds knew Henrique’s official account. It was a practically inert profile, cold as ice, filled only with generic, billion-dollar announcements: the anniversary of the founding of the Ballmer empire, the acquisition of new multinationals, the completion of major collaborations on technology projects, or complex macroeconomic theories that no mere mortal in the comments could understand, but which made them like the post out of sheer respect for the owner’s grandeur.But Henrique Ballmer was a living legend. He had tens of millions of global followers. He was the supreme, untouchable “Male God.” So even though his account was updated only every six months with dry corporate announcements, there were legions of fervent fans, shareholders, and tycoons who idolized him and followed every comma on that profile.And now... Henrique, the ice-cold man who never, ever, got involved in celebrity gos
When Helena left the Ballmer mansion that morning, she was driving the sleek, understated black Audi that Henrique had arranged especially for her.Given the recent explosive negative media coverage sparked by Camila’s gossip, it would be asking for trouble—or even a public lynching—if she tried to take the crowded Araraquara subway today.On the way back to the Platinum Palace, her mind buzzing with strategies for tomorrow’s press conference, Helena felt exhausted but euphoric.Taking advantage of the calm traffic on the highway, she excitedly tested the secret military-grade autonomous driving feature that the Chief had installed. After confirming the route and the mansion’s location on the built-in GPS, she let go of the steering wheel.The car took control with ghostly, perfect smoothness. Helena let out a sigh of wonder, leaned back into the luxurious soft leather seat, opened the World Entertainment do
However, Helena’s heart tightened inexplicably. The thought of packing her bags and leaving the Ballmer mansion—leaving behind the warm dinners, the laughter with Mateo, and Henrique’s deep gazes on quiet nights—made her chest ache.Helena bit her lower lip, looking a little torn and worried.“Ms. Johnson, thank you so much for the company’s generosity. But… I might not be able to move for now.”Hailey’s eyes narrowed dangerously behind her black-framed glasses. She shot her a look that seemed capable of freezing water.“Why not? Do you have a boyfriend?”Realizing the lethal tone in Hailey’s voice and noticing that the businesswoman had completely misunderstood, Helena’s eyes widened and she waved her hands frantically.“No! No, of course it’s not because of a boyfriend!” I’m living with your billionaire Big Boss!, she screamed me
As she opened the door and stepped into the room, Helena felt as though her eyes had finally been cleansed. She had almost been blinded by the “nouveau riche” decor of the lobby, whereas this office was the absolute opposite: predominantly in shades of black, white, and gray, decorated in a minimalist, stark, and sharp style. Just like its owner.Seated behind an imposing tempered glass desk was a woman in her thirties, wearing thin black-framed glasses and an impeccable champagne-colored tailored suit. She exuded the aura of an ice queen of the corporate world.Helena stopped three steps from the desk, standing tall and confident.“Hello. I’m Helena. I’m here to introduce myself for the job!”The woman stopped typing on her laptop and folded her hands on the desk.“Hello, Helena. As of today and this very moment, I am your official manager, Hailey Johnson.” — The woman got straight to the point, without any polite smiles. — I’m sure you’ve already
“By the way, Helena…” Axel suddenly changed the subject, realizing that the discussion about Instagram was going nowhere and that his brother would give him a death stare if Helena found out she was his “sister-in-law.” “Your new official manager at World Entertainment has already been chosen and confirmed!”As expected, Helena’s attention was immediately piqued. Her career was her number one priority.“Really?!” Her eyes sparkled with anticipation. “Who is it? Who did the department assign to me?”Axel smiled mischievously, holding his chopsticks in the air.“Hehe… I’m not going to tell you! It’s confidential! Unless… unless you solemnly promise to cook another full meal for me next weekend!”Axel seemed to be on cloud nine, happy to keep her in suspense, with an expression that practically begged to be beaten.Helena narrowed her eyes, shot him a look of deep disdain, and, ignoring him completely, turned to the man who truly ruled the empire. She rested her chin in her hands and win
When she opened the outer packaging, Helena’s eyes lit up. Nestled inside a black velvet gift box, exquisitely wrapped, sat a bottle of ultra-limited-edition perfume, whose faceted glass looked like liquid diamond. There was also a note on textured paper with a very simple, handwritten mess
She took a step to the side, pressed her body against Henrique’s, and, with a possessive, intimate gesture, wrapped both arms around his muscular arm, pulling him close to her breasts.“I’m sorry to disappoint you, ‘President,’” Helena sneered, lifting her
Probably due to the terrifying ferocity and lethality of Henrique’s attack, the other two men still standing froze. They looked at their unconscious comrade, then at the “demon” in the suit, swallowed hard, and instinctively stepped back, terror etched on their sweaty faces.
After the fish stall, the expedition continued. And thanks to Henrique and Mateo, they practically became the center of attention for the entire market.It was impossible to resist that duo. Wherever they went to buy something, the stall vendors melted at Mateo’s smile and Henrique&rsq







