LOGINEmily's POVThe smile on my face disappeared the moment Gina and the others disappeared up the stairs. The hallway slowly returned to normal, but I could still feel the strange looks people were giving me. Everything had gone wrong. I had specifically called out to Gina because I wanted people to know about my marriage to Ethan. The Cole family wanted to keep the wedding private. They claimed it was for Ethan's career. Now that his movie was entering production, any negative discussion about his personal life could affect public opinion. I understood their concerns. That was why I had agreed, but agreeing did not mean I liked it. I was carrying Ethan's child and was about to become Mrs. Cole. Why should I hide it? The marriage should have been something people envied. Instead, it felt like a secret. So when I saw Gina, I thought it was the perfect opportunity. People were already looking at her. All I had to do was mention the wedding and the news would spread naturall
Gina's POV The official announcement was made the following morning. Karl had been right. I was officially nominated for Best Newcomer at the RSA Awards. The moment the announcement was released, my phone practically exploded. Messages and calls kept coming in from friends, colleagues, and even people I had not spoken to in months. By noon, I was already exhausted from replying. "So, can we celebrate now?" Roland asked after listening to me complain for nearly five minutes. "We can celebrate if I win," I said. Although it was great that I was nominated, there was no guarantee I would win. "If you win?" Roland raised a brow, clearly disapproving of what I had just said. "Of course you will win," he corrected. I glared at him. "You have so much confidence?" Roland laughed. "Of course. That's why we should celebrate now." In the end, I lost the argument. I thought the celebration would be between the two of us, probably with Mum, but this time Roland insisted that I invite a
Gina's POV My days went on peacefully. No one dared to gossip about me in the company again. It seemed I had become the image of the woman who had it all. Ethan started his production, and I had to confess that Roland was right. He had the talent. A few well-known directors and artists were still willing to work with him, especially when they learned that Roland had invested in the project. I did not pay much attention to it until my uncle sent an invitation to Mum and me for Emily's wedding to Ethan. It was not going to be a big party, but my uncle added a small note asking us to let the past go. After all, we were family. To be honest, I was surprised that Ethan wanted to go ahead and marry Emily. I still remembered how he came to me saying he had realized his mistake. I wondered if it was another one of his games, like how he had started a relationship with me to get Emily's attention. I shook my head. Thinking about all this would not make any difference. "Mum,
NarratorA few days after Mrs. Williams' birthday banquet, Mr. Long received some news. The next chairman of Williams Corporation might not necessarily be Roland. Kingsley and Zack also had a chance. The moment he learned this, Mr. Long's attitude changed.Previously, he had looked down on Kingsley. Compared to Roland, he seemed ordinary in every way. But if Kingsley could gain real power in Williams Corporation, then everything was different. After all, marriage was not only about feelings. It was also about family interests.That evening, Mr. Long called Clarissa into his study."I have decided to settle your engagement with Kingsley," he said.Clarissa's eyes widened."What? Did you not say the relationship was just until the situation blew over?"Mr. Long smiled."That was before. Things are different now," he said."No!" Clarissa immediately stood up. "I don't agree."Mr. Long frowned."Why not?" He hated the way his daughter questioned his decisions at every turn.Clarissa clenc
Roland's POVI lay in my new hotel room with a smile. Ever since Clarissa tried to ruin Gina's reputation, I had wanted to get my revenge. I knew what gave her the confidence was the fact that our families were well connected in business. It was impossible to touch her family without hurting the Williams family's interests.I would not have cared before, but with the new decision to have all of us prove ourselves in order to head the family and business, I could not hand that advantage over to others.But there are many ways to kill without spilling blood. I had been looking for the perfect opportunity to get my revenge, but I never expected her to try something else before I could make my move.Shortly after the party began, I received a call, so I stepped out of the hall to answer it.On my way back to the hall, I noticed Clarissa talking to one of the waiters. I did not think much of it at first because she could have been asking for directions or making a special order.Just when
NarratorMrs. Long opened her mouth once more, clearly intending to refuse. Just then, a group of people walked into the room. Everyone turned toward the door.The newcomers were guests from the banquet downstairs. Leading them were Mrs. Luke, the mother of Jeff, and Mrs. Anderson, from two prominent families who had long been considered suitable marriage partners for Clarissa.The moment they stepped inside, they sensed that something was wrong."What happened?" Mrs. Luke asked curiously. She had noticed Mr. and Mrs. Long acting strangely a while back. She waited a bit, and seeing that they were not returning to the party, she used the excuse of wanting to look around to have a small crowd follow her up.Now, seeing the strange atmosphere in the room, she could not help but ask. But instead of answering the question, they just exchanged a glance. Nobody answered.Mrs. Luke did not have the time to care about answers because she managed to push in and witness the sight of Clarissa wra
Gina’s POV “How about you two discuss in private?” Roland asked. He seemed to notice that Karl was not cool with the situation, and I also did not dare expose my real identity in public. “All right,” Karl agreed. Roland led the way into the house and soon into a music studio. “Go in,” Roland tol
Gina’s POV Days passed quickly. Ever since I solved Miss Bloom’s case and Roland stood up for me, my days at the company had become more peaceful. Although I didn’t make new friends, at least they no longer stared at me as if I had a horn growing out of my head. A few of them were polite. Rac
Gina’s POV The moment my mother’s breathing settled into a soft, steady rhythm, Roland nodded toward the door. I slipped out quietly, closing it behind me so the latch wouldn’t click. Mum had insisted I go home to sleep since I resumed work at Prime Entertainment. She said only when I rested prop
Roland’s POV I don’t know why, but ever since I found out Gina had been in a secret relationship for three years, I found it very uncomfortable. Our relationship wasn’t real, and we barely had much contact, yet every time I was close to her, I felt drawn to her. I wanted to know more about her ex







