LOGINGrace's POV When I found out one of my longest customers was married into the Lopez family, I was shocked. I had stayed away from news about the family. According to Dad's arrangements, in order not to become a tool for those greedy relatives to use against my brother, my mother and I were not to make any contact with the family. It has been more than forty years since that separation. My brother never came, so I just continued to live. I still thought about him, mostly wondering if he was alive. At first, I wanted to reject my customer because I did not want to step into the Lopez family, but then Gina was going to the anniversary. That was the company her great-grandfather built, yet now we were outsiders. Since she was going, I thought that God was giving me an opportunity to visit the home I grew up in. So I decided to go, but when I woke up that morning, I was feeling very anxious. I could not think clearly. I was scared that when I saw the faces of those ugly relatives ag
Gina's POV I got to Karl's studio, and Lisa came out to welcome me. I went straight to Karl's office. "Hello," I said. He asked me to sit down. "We have an invitation from Lopez Corporation. They are having their anniversary celebration in two weeks," he said. I looked at Karl; he had a complicated gaze. "Is there something wrong with this invitation?" I asked. "No, Lopez Corporation is the biggest company in the country. It can easily rival the Williams family group. The only good part is that the two companies do not have many business clashes, so they coexist and even have a few collaborations," he paused and looked at me. "So, there is nothing wrong with the invitation?" I asked. "No, it's just that given your current status, we can only accept or reject this invitation; we can't make demands like the others," he said. I immediately understood that my arrangement would be entirely dependent on the Lopez group. "What is the big deal? At most, I will wear a mask all day. I
Ethan’s POV I did not expect Gina to be so different. it seems like she was even getting more beautiful every day. I had come to Prime Entertainment that day to sort out some things with the manager. I did not expect to run into Gina in the elevator. The last time, she had denied being GG, but I was almost certain. Yet, I had no evidence. This time in the elevator, I wanted to test her and see if she still had feelings for me. At first, I was confident, but seeing her reaction, I realized I might be wrong. Why would she leave Roland for me? “Talk is cheap. Did you not want to make it up to me? Let’s start with you recording a video and confessing what happened back then and who your girlfriend for three years was,” she said. She already had her phone up, ready to record. “What? Are you crazy? That would ruin Emily,” I said before thinking. I realized my mistake too late, I was here telling her I love while protecting Emily, who would believe that. I still loved Emily. The rea
Gina’s POV I lowered my head and pretended not to know him. I could feel his gaze on me. He stepped closer, but I took a step the other way, away from him. I began to pray in my heart that someone else would come into the elevator. I could still remember his actions in the parking lot the last time. “Leaving already?” he asked. He must have been looking at the bag I was holding. I pretended not to have heard someone speak. My actions greatly irritated him. “Are you so proud of being a mistress?” he said, but I chose to keep ignoring him. “What happened to being conservative and wanting to wait till your wedding?” he said. Even if I was not looking at him, I was sure he was looking at me with disgust, but I did not care. If I cared about what someone like Ethan had to say about me, then I must be stupid. Seeing that I did not answer, he stepped closer again, but I only looked at the elevator, hoping it would arrive soon so I could leave. “Don’t get so complacent. The Williams f
Gina's POVIf it were possible, I wanted to turn around and pretend not to see her, but it was too late.“Miss Greenwood,” she called. She turned her head to Roland, who still had a mask on his face.“Miss Long,” I said with a fake smile. Who could not act?“This is?” she pointed at Roland. I looked at her, a bit surprised. Even if Roland had a face mask on, she should recognize him, right? “My boyfriend,” I answered.“Hey,” she waved.“Hello,” Roland answered. His voice, which had been normal a few minutes ago, sounded a bit husky. I looked at him; there was a playful glint in his eyes.Miss Long smiled. “He looks familiar, though,” she commented.“Well, maybe you have seen him,” I said. Then, before she could keep us there, I added, “We are quite hungry. See you around,” and walked past her.“Do you have a reservation? I was about to leave because most of their tables are booked for lunch,” she informed.“Oh, we booked ahead,” I answered.She looked at me. I knew she wanted me to in
Gina's POVI had no idea what Roland's precaution was, but I trusted him. I knew he would do everything to protect me.“Are you tired?” Roland asked, changing the subject.“Yes.” To wrap up my scenes today, I had been on set all day.“Alright. Go and rest. Tomorrow we can look around the city. I heard there are good tourist spots around,” Roland said.“Why are we suddenly looking around?” I raised my brows.“Tomorrow is Saturday. No need to worry about work. How about going on a date?” Roland suggested.I hesitated. I wanted to go on a date, but I could not wear a mask everywhere. What was the fun in that? If not for the scandal, I could have gone out with him freely.“What? You don't want to go on a date with me?” he asked.“I want to, but I've been wearing a mask so much this past month. I just want a break,” I said.He looked at me. “No one said you had to wear a mask, right?”“Did you forget about the scandal online? Now I can only be GG around you. If I don't wear a mask, what th
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
Gina’s POV Days passed quickly, and soon it was the sixth day, which meant I had less than twenty-four hours to deliver a solution to Miss Bloom’s scandal. In those past few days, I had done everything possible. I had two meetings with Miss Bloom. I spoke to her manager and assistant, hoping to f
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
Gina’s POV I stared at Rhea Bloom’s number for a long moment, my thumb hovering above the call button. This was Starlight’s lead vocalist—someone with millions of fans. Before the scandal, she had been the crown diva. Now her career was collapsing because of a single moment caught on video. J







