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Chapter 15: The Weight of Ambition

ผู้เขียน: Cleo Atree
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Her hands slowly rose to her face, fingers pressing hard against the bridge of her nose, as though she could physically crush the fear tightening its cold grip around her heart. She inhaled slowly, letting the chill air fill her lungs before releasing it in a quiet, trembling breath that traced a faint shiver down her spine.

Her voice fell to a whisper, heavy with bitter self-reproach.

“I can’t even save myself in front of a camera, how am I supposed to protect Calvin and Katie? I’m pathetic.”

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    Cleopatra tilted her head slightly, eyes narrowing with quiet curiosity.“Good news… or bad?” she asked, her voice calm but laced with anticipation.On the other end, Katie let out a soft chuckle, warmth spilling through her tone.“Good, of course.”Cleopatra straightened instantly, interest sparking in her gaze.“Then don’t drag it, give it to me.”There was a brief pause, as if Katie was savoring the moment.“Congratulations,” she finally said, her voice bright with excitement. “You’ve been selected as one of the models heading to Verenna.”For a heartbeat, Cleopatra froze.Then—“Wait… what?!” she burst out, her composure shattering as disbelief flooded her expression. “Oh my God, are you serious?!”Katie laughed softly. “I am. I just didn’t want to say it in front of Guinevere. I thought it’d be better if you surprised her instead.”A slow, mischievous smile curled on Cleopatra’s lips, her eyes gleaming with intrigue.“Oh, she’ll definitely be surprised,” she murmured, a hint of t

  • THE COLD-HEARTED CEO'S REBORN LOVER    His Sweetest Weakness

    Cleopatra rose from the cold floor, only for Calvin’s hand to shoot out, steadying her.“I’ll go. You stay here,” he said, voice low but firm, eyes flicking with something unreadable.Cleopatra laughed lightly, brushing off the tension. “Haha, Cal… why are you acting suspicious? Who would want to harm me?”Calvin’s gaze darkened as his mind replayed every move he’d made with JK’s lackeys over the past few weeks. He stood straighter, his fingers cupping her chin gently. “Fairy… you’ve been working hard all day. I came to make sure you rest. Don’t worry about a thing. I got this.”A soft, grateful smile spread across Cleopatra’s face as she sank onto the bed, her tension melting. Calvin strode toward the door, each step purposeful. But the moment the door swung open, his sharp eyes caught an unfamiliar figure.“Who are you?” His voice dropped several octaves, dangerous and unyielding.The delivery man froze, glancing nervously to the side. “Hi… sir. I’m here for the delivery,” he stamme

  • THE COLD-HEARTED CEO'S REBORN LOVER    Under His Gaze

    “You saw it too, didn’t you?” Calvin’s voice slipped out low, probing, as though each word was designed to pry something open. “How much Guinevere and Anthony shaped her to the point she turned down her very first debut.” His gaze tilted, sharp, invasive. “So tell me, do you really trust her?”Katie didn’t answer immediately. The pause stretched, thin as a wire ready to snap. Then steady, deliberate.“I do.” Her eyes didn’t waver. “Cleo doesn’t bend once she decides something. You know that. She doesn’t betray her own words.” A beat. Softer, but firmer. “Yes, I trust her.”“Do you?” Calvin murmured, almost amused. “Or do you just need to?”Silence.“I trust her”Then he exhaled, as if concluding an experiment. “Fine. Get ready.” His lips curved, but there was no warmth in it. “Your model is about to become a supermodel.”Katie’s brows snapped together, irritation laced with something deeper, something suspicious. “Why do you sound like she isn’t your girlfriend?”That got a reacti

  • THE COLD-HEARTED CEO'S REBORN LOVER    Traps and Temptations

    Kiara’s gaze did not linger; her eyes darted away swiftly, wide with unspoken fear, her body trembling as if the very air around her had turned hostile.Cleopatra turned toward Ana, puzzled. Ana’s brow furrowed. What's wrong with her?Before either could react, Kiara bolted from the room, her footsteps echoing like panicked whispers down the hall.“Why is she acting like that?” Cleopatra muttered, unease creeping into her voice. “I only wanted to confirm if Mr. Alvin was in his office.”Ana shrugged, uneasily. “Maybe it’s because of what happened the other day… when you took Calvin away. She might still be in shock over how you behaved.”Cleopatra’s eyes darkened with determination. “Yeah… could be.”She rose from her seat, every movement deliberate, a sense of purpose cutting through the lingering dread. “Let me go see Mr. Alvin.”Ana nodded, her own unease palpable. “Sure.”The room seemed to exhale behind her, her shadow stretching longer, as if the building itself were watching.T

  • THE COLD-HEARTED CEO'S REBORN LOVER    The Power Plays Begin

    “The Hot Body Glam Project will be hosted at Titan Dominion fitness in Verenna. These are the selected models.”Ethan’s voice remained steady as he advanced the slide. Names illuminated the projector screen one after another crisp, deliberate, undeniable.“Sabrina. Xander. Cleopatra. Helen. Culkin.”A brief silence followed thick, expectant.Anthony’s brows drew together, his displeasure immediate and unmasked.“Why isn’t Guinevere included?”Ethan hesitated. His gaze flickered toward Blake, the project manager, a trace of unease betraying his otherwise composed demeanor. Taking the cue, Blake straightened and spoke promptly.“Given the scale of this project, we opted for high-profile supermodels to maximize visibility and profit. Miss Guinevere is still relatively new her fanbase isn’t substantial enough to—”“Enough.”Anthony’s voice cut through the room like a blade, sharp and final. He leaned forward slightly, eyes glinting with restrained irritation.“Isn’t Cleopatra even more of

  • THE COLD-HEARTED CEO'S REBORN LOVER    A Predator in the Shadows

    “Miss Cleopatra, can you step onto the stage and pour your magic?”She exhaled softly, brushing aside her doubts. “Sure.”With that, she ascended the stage.And in an instant, everything changed.Cleopatra transformed beneath the lights, her posture shifting into flawless poise, her presence commanding and ethereal. Each movement was deliberate, every glance laced with quiet power. The lemon lace gown shimmered as she moved, as though alive with her.Click.Moonshine’s fingers worked instinctively now, capturing frame after frame, his earlier distraction dissolving into pure focus.Click. Click.Each shot revealed something breathtaking: an angle, a shadow, a fleeting expression, every capture more mesmerizing than the last, as though the lens itself struggled to contain the magic she poured into every pose.Immediately, Moonshine moved closer, his hands deliberate and precise. “Since this gown is slitted… can you arch your legs, revealing your laps?”“Sure,” Cleopatra replied, her vo

  • THE COLD-HEARTED CEO'S REBORN LOVER    Chapter 3: Tears Before the Dawn

    Guinevere staggered to her feet, her chest heaving as ragged breaths tore in and out of her lungs. “Why are you just standing there?!” she barked, her voice sharp and frantic. “Go catch her!”Cleopatra moved back again, but loose rocks tumbled into the sea below, forcing her to steady herself immed

  • THE COLD-HEARTED CEO'S REBORN LOVER    Chapter 2: At the Edge of the Abyss

    Cleopatra dragged herself across the rain-soaked earth, mud and water clawing at her as her freezing clothes clung to her skin. Each movement tore a gasp from her throat, exhaustion crushing her with every inch she gained.She bit back the urge to cry out, forcing herself forward through sheer will

  • THE COLD-HEARTED CEO'S REBORN LOVER    Chapter 1: Shards of Pain

    “Why am I tied up? Why can’t I see anything? How do I get this blindfold off? Where… where the hell am I?” Cleopatra’s voice cracked, raw and ragged, her panic clawing its way up her throat. Darkness pressed in from every side, her hands struggled uselessly against the bindings, and her heart raced

  • THE COLD-HEARTED CEO'S REBORN LOVER    Chapter 4: Collision of Destinies

    “Now that’s the spirit, girl!” she exclaimed, her voice alive with excitement. “Getting into the spotlight won’t be easy. Start with backstage work for now, while I comb through potential brands. Securing even a few good ones will give your debut a real edge.”“Okay thanks Katie” Moments later, Cl

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