LOGINEmily’s POVI pulled the report closer to the camera so the viewers could see it clearly. Then, I took the chance to look at the comments on the screen.“Is that real?”“Anyone can fake that. I don’t believe it.”“Wait… is she serious?”“Mental health is not a joke…”“I will never believe a thing you say. That report is definitely fake.”“What if it is real? I hear these celebrities are always under a lot of pressure.”Seeing that some people were starting to believe my story, I felt encouraged to continue.“I was not thinking clearly,” I said. “I was angry… hurt…” My hands clenched.“To be honest, I believed the song belonged to Gina, my cousin,” I paused.“Ahh… are you admitting to stealing from your cousin?”"Even if it was for your cousin, stealing is wrong,"“Wow… she is really acting so honest.”Seeing those comments, I forced a bitter smile. “I thought… she had taken everything from me before. Just this once did not seem wrong. I was under a lot of pressure and wanted to give a
Emily’s POVI stayed at Ethan's place for two days. Most of the time, he was in the studio doing his writing, so I kept checking the situation on the internet. People had stopped dragging me so much. After all, in the entertainment industry, there was never a lack of gossip. But whenever my name was mentioned, or anything related to me, it always came with backlash.“This… is not going the way I planned.” Ethan had said to give it some time for things to calm down, but two days felt like two years. I really could not take it anymore.The words online echoed in my mind. I looked away from my phone and up at Ethan. He was already watching me… like he could see every thought in my head.“You’re rushing,” he said calmly.I frowned. I hated how calm he was. Even his name had been dragged into this mess, yet somehow, more people were beginning to think that I had tricked him, just like I had tricked the rest of the world.“How can I calm down? Everything is already falling apart. At this ra
Narrator Long Residence Clarissa was scrolling through social media when her friend, Lucy, sent her a video. “Is that Roland?” she sent a message with the video. Clarissa frowned, then loaded the video and opened it. Looking at the scene of Roland dancing with some lady, she frowned. Roland always acted so distant with her, but here he was dancing with another woman. “Who is she?” she sent a message to Lucy. Lucy replied immediately. (The lady in the video is Sofia Fischer. She is the daughter of Mr. Fischer, who is in the pharmaceutical industry. I hear she and Roland were coursemates back in university. It is said that she is the only female who was close to him. Today happens to be her birthday, and she is holding a grand celebration. This video is from the party.) Reading this reply, Clarissa frowned. First, there was some singer GG, next his assistant, and now some old classmate. “Why are there so many flies around you?” she wondered. In Clarissa’s eyes, she felt that a
Narrator Roland looked at Sofia. He really found the entire situation very awkward. He opened his mouth to explain, but Sofia's mother beat him to it. “I thought you were a good kid when I met you a few years ago,” she said with a kind smile. She was a woman herself and could tell that her daughter liked this former classmate of hers. She also noticed that Roland did not seem to like her daughter. At that time, they were all young, so she did not comment. Now, seeing the two of them together, she was happy for her daughter. “Yes, with someone like you, we can be sure our daughter is in good hands,” her father joined in. They did not give Roland a chance to speak. More people looked towards them. Soon, people began to speculate that Roland was Sofia's boyfriend. “So, Sofia already has a boyfriend? What was the need for all those introductions?” one woman said. She had thought that their families were a good match. Although arranged marriage was no longer a common thing, wealthy
Roland’s POVMy date with Gina ended peacefully. I took her home, then called Karl to ask about her decision not to reveal her identity.Just as I thought, even though it might affect her reputation as Gina Greenwood, everything else would be fine.“About reaching out to Mount Wings, you can leave that to me,” Karl said.Since he was a professor there, I agreed.I had just ended the call with Karl when my phone rang again.Grandpa.“Hello, Grandpa,” I answered on the first ring. He never called unless it was important.“There is a family dinner next weekend,” he said.I glanced at my calendar and nodded.Honestly, I had planned to skip it. Those dinners involved the entire Williams family, and I was not ready to deal with my granduncle’s side again.“I know,” I replied.“Good. Clear your schedule and attend,” he said.I frowned slightly. I never understood why we still held those dinners when everyone knew there was no peace between the two sides.“Okay,” I agreed. If Grandpa insisted
Gina’s POV“Of course, of course,” my uncle said with a light laugh. “I’m just asking if you two would support me if things get ugly.”“Of course,” the second man replied. “Why would we support some unknown person?”A strange feeling settled in my chest.Uneasy. Something was not right. Mum had just said I was joining the company’s board, so why was he already spreading the news and making it seem like I was coming in for a power struggle?At that moment, a waiter walked toward me.“Miss, are you lost?” he asked politely.My heart jumped.I forced a smile. “Yes, please… I’m looking for the private room reserved for Mr. Williams,” I said softly.He nodded and checked his tablet.I didn’t dare look toward my uncle again.If he turned and saw me…“After going upstairs, take the first left,” the waiter said.“Thank you,” I nodded, then quickly stepped away, keeping my head down.My steps were quiet, careful.I walked past the tables, trying not to draw attention. My heart was beating fast
Gina’s POVThe day passed quickly, and soon it was the next one. It was my first public appearance since my debut.The performance was at a music concert.When I arrived, my heart would not stop racing. The backstage area was crowded and noisy. Staff moved around with headsets, lights flashed, and
Gina's POVAs I returned to my dressing room, I heard voices.“This was your suggestion. Now I get to be compared with her,” I recognized the voice as that of Caro. She sounded frustrated.“Why blame me? You should thank me. Do you think you would have been able to hold the stage if you had perform
Gina’s POVWhen I arrived at Karl's studio that evening, he already had everything arranged—my dress and a makeup artist.All I had to do was follow instructions. I was a bit tired after a day at work, but after the makeup artist did her job, my face looked radiant.The makeup artist asked if she c
Gina's POVI decided not to answer and walk away, but Emily stopped me.“Look, Mr. Roland and GG—they look like a perfect couple,” Emily pointed at the spot where Roland was standing with the lady by his side, chatting.I frowned. I began to think about why they were at the booth at about the same







