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16. Red Carpet Rivalries

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AYRA

The nervousness hit me heavily as I stared at my reflection in the full-length mirror. The elegant cyan dress hugged my curves perfectly, the color making my skin glow under the light. My stylist had pulled my hair up in a clean, sophisticated updo, secured with sleek hair sticks that added an edgy sharpness to the look.

"You look like a goddess," Raven said, adjusting the final details of my jewelry. "Seriously, Ayra. This look is going to break the internet."

But I wasn't nervous about how I looked. I was nervous about “him”.

"Aryrians have been going insane since the news broke," Raven continued, scrolling through her phone. "They're already making edits with you and the Lilies logo. This one deal could open every door we've been trying to break down."

I nodded absently, my mind elsewhere. Liam had said he'd pick me up. The man who'd walked away from me with that devastating promise. The man who made my pulse race with just a look.

What was I thinking, asking him to be my
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  • The Comeback of a Star   21. A Stalker and A Fan

    AYRAI was speechless as Liam took my hand and led me away from Chris. We walked outside where his car was waiting, sleek and black like everything else in his world.The moment the door shut behind us, I whirled around to face him."Wait, what do you mean 'thanks for the heads up'?" Then I turned to glare at Raven, who was sitting in the backseat trying to blend into the leather. "You called him here? How did you even get his contact?"Before Raven could defend herself, Liam cut in smoothly."I told her to keep me updated if any problems came up. You don't expect me to let you leave for another country without knowing where you are or if you're safe, do you, Cupcake?" He said it like it was the most reasonable thing in the world.I shot Raven another death glare. "So you've decided to help this stalker with his activities?""Stalker?" Raven scoffed. "Girl, you brought the man to a major event. I wouldn't call him a stalker. Your fans think he's hot and are wondering if he's some newl

  • The Comeback of a Star   20. Airport Ambush

    AYRARaven burst through the door grinning from ear to ear but still clearly ready to leave."Ayra, we need to move! Like, yesterday!" She was practically bouncing on her feet, travel suitcase in one hand, garment bag in the other. "I want to catch our flight and still have time for photos with your fans. They've been camping out at the airport since dawn."Liam acknowledged her with a polite nod but didn't say a word, simply disappearing back into the room."Your boy toy's not much of a talker, is he?" Raven whispered conspiratorially."He has his moments," I said, following him inside.I found Liam in his walk-in closet, rifling through clothes."Here." He handed me an oversized hoodie and shorts. "These never fit me properly, so they should look good on you."I held up the clothes, surprised by how soft the fabric was. It was a Balmain hoodie and Calvin Klein jeans, they were quality but comfortable enough to sleep in."My fans are going to think this is some cool styling choice,"

  • The Comeback of a Star   19. Morning Confessions

    AYRAI woke up disoriented, sunlight streaming through unfamiliar windows. For a moment, I couldn't remember where I was and then it all came flooding back. Liam's house…the chase…and his blood.I must have been more exhausted than I'd realized. All I remembered from the previous night was taking a shower, picking up some book that was probably just there for decoration, and then... nothing. I crashed hard.Raven must have called me a dozen times by now.I reached for my phone on the nightstand, expecting to see a screen full of missed calls and increasingly frantic texts. But there was nothing. No notifications at all.That was weird. I hadn't told her I wasn't coming home, and she'd definitely want to know what happened at the event, especially with the dress disaster.As if summoned by my thoughts, my phone started ringing. Raven's name flashed across the screen.I smirked. "As expected.""Well, well," Raven's voice was coy, practically purring through the speaker. "How was your n

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    AYRALiam's private residence was nothing like I'd expected. It was modern architecture with very clean lines but strangely impersonal. Like a very expensive hotel suite rather than a home.But as he came around to open my door, all thoughts of interior design fled my mind.There was blood seeping through his white shirt."Liam!" I gasped, pointing at the spreading crimson stain on his right lower abdomen. "You're bleeding!"He glanced down and cursed under his breath, clearly more annoyed that I'd noticed than concerned about the actual wound."It's okay, Cupcake. I'm good."But I wasn't listening. My hands were already moving to his shirt buttons, panic making my fingers clumsy."This isn't okay! How did you—" I stopped short when I saw the bandages underneath his dress shirt. Professional medical tape and gauze, already soaked through. "Liam, what the hell is this?"For a moment, I thought he wouldn't answer. His jaw worked like he was fighting some internal battle.Then he said: "

  • The Comeback of a Star   17. Danger and Delight

    AYRARina came over with a smile that didn't reach her eyes, Callum trailing behind her like an expensive accessory. The cameras ate it up—two stunning women in identical dresses, about to embrace for what would undoubtedly become tomorrow's most talked-about photo."Ayra, darling," Rina purred, pulling me into a hug that looked affectionate to the outside world. But as she pressed close, her voice dropped to a venomous whisper only I could hear."You do that dress no justice whatsoever. The Lilies board will be able to tell who the real deal is and who's just an imposter claiming what she's not." Her nails dug slightly into my back. "And it's definitely not you."I smiled brighter for the cameras, my voice equally sweet as I whispered back, "We'll see about that, won't we?"Meanwhile, Callum had positioned himself next to Liam, his posture screaming intimidation tactics."You must be the Yaldon," Callum said, his voice carrying that entitled drawl only billionaire heirs possessed. "I

  • The Comeback of a Star    16. Red Carpet Rivalries

    AYRA The nervousness hit me heavily as I stared at my reflection in the full-length mirror. The elegant cyan dress hugged my curves perfectly, the color making my skin glow under the light. My stylist had pulled my hair up in a clean, sophisticated updo, secured with sleek hair sticks that added an edgy sharpness to the look. "You look like a goddess," Raven said, adjusting the final details of my jewelry. "Seriously, Ayra. This look is going to break the internet." But I wasn't nervous about how I looked. I was nervous about “him”. "Aryrians have been going insane since the news broke," Raven continued, scrolling through her phone. "They're already making edits with you and the Lilies logo. This one deal could open every door we've been trying to break down." I nodded absently, my mind elsewhere. Liam had said he'd pick me up. The man who'd walked away from me with that devastating promise. The man who made my pulse race with just a look. What was I thinking, asking him to be my

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