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37. Longing Looks

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KAYLA

The shift from my movie set to my real life felt strange. Just days ago, I was standing in fake rain, holding Derek’s flowers while my skin crawled. Now, I was at home, getting ready for a night that actually mattered.

Tonight wasn't for the cameras or the fans. It was about Casey’s dinner party. But mostly, it was about Corvin.

I stood in my closet, my hands shaking a little as I looked at my clothes. I wanted to look pretty but not like I was trying too hard. I wanted him to remember me
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  • The Tycoon's Leading Lady   37. Longing Looks

    KAYLAThe shift from my movie set to my real life felt strange. Just days ago, I was standing in fake rain, holding Derek’s flowers while my skin crawled. Now, I was at home, getting ready for a night that actually mattered.Tonight wasn't for the cameras or the fans. It was about Casey’s dinner party. But mostly, it was about Corvin.I stood in my closet, my hands shaking a little as I looked at my clothes. I wanted to look pretty but not like I was trying too hard. I wanted him to remember me. I finally picked a deep green silk dress. It made me feel calm. I put on a light sweater and just a little bit of makeup. I still had a bit of a tan from Thailand, and I wanted that to show.As I looked in the mirror, I felt a knot of nerves in my stomach. It had been so long since I had seen Corvin. Every time we were near each other, it felt like there were so many things we wanted to say but couldn't. I was scared that as soon as I looked at him, he would see exactly how I felt.I left my a

  • The Tycoon's Leading Lady   36. At Its Fakest

    KAYLAI was back at our set and it was such a different vibe from the vacation I had in Thailand.Ocevara resort offered me a wonderful escape–away from the prying eyes of my critics, from the tension the director brings whenever we don’t finish a set on time, the constant pressure to be the movie star they expect me to be.Being here, in my tent, made me feel I was in a cage–a cage where I cannot escape. “I see you’re back,” I heard someone say. I was sitting on my chair in front of the vanity mirror because the make-up artist is fixing me for my scene. I looked through the mirror and saw Alvin smiling like the friendly star he is.I smiled back, feeling a sense of comfort. He’s really become my source of comfort in our sets. “Yes, I am.”“I guess you had a good time? Judging from your glowing skin and happy smile?” He murmured with a teasing smile.Do I look like I was glowing? I inspected myself in the mirror, though I see the same Kayla who left Thailand and with memories I sure

  • The Tycoon's Leading Lady   35. The Invite

    CORVINThe glass walls of my office usually offered a sense of power, a panoramic view of the city that reminded me I was at the top of the food chain. Today, they just felt like a cage.I stared at the stack of acquisition reports on my desk, the texts making me want to just close my eyes and go to sleep. I had been back from Thailand for three days, and I had spent every waking second trying to bury the memory of the salt air and the sound of the waves. Most importantly, I was trying to bury the memory of Kayla.My assistant, Michelle, knocked softly and stepped in. "Sir, the board is waiting in Conference Room B. The Marlowe International expansion strategy needs your final signature.""I'm coming," I said.I stood up, adjusted my tie in the mirror, and forced my face into a mask of cold professionalism. This was who I was. I was Corvin Marlowe. I didn't get distracted by movie stars or get hung up on women who clearly had baggage I didn't want to carry.The meeting was a blur of g

  • The Tycoon's Leading Lady   34. Teas and Plans

    KAYLA“So, how was your brand trip to Thailand?” Casey asked with a bright smile. She leaned forward and carefully poured some warm tea into my cup.The moment I returned home, she was the very first person I wanted to see. I missed my little sister so much while I was away. More than that, I desperately needed a distraction from my own thoughts. Being around Casey’s cheerful energy usually helped me forget my worries, even if only for a little while.We were sitting in the lanai area of her beautiful home. The space was open and airy, letting in a soft breeze that made the afternoon feel peaceful. Her house staff had brought out a spread of tea and several kinds of cakes that looked absolutely delicious. I knew I was supposed to go back to my strict diet now that the trip was over. I had eaten so much incredible food in Thailand that I really needed to be careful. However, looking at the treats in front of me, I found it very hard to resist.Just thinking about the food made me remem

  • The Tycoon's Leading Lady   33. Nowhere to be Found

    KAYLA The heavy wooden door of my villa clicked shut, but it couldn't block out the noise in my head. I stared at nowhere, catching my breath while my back was leaning against the door. I was absolutely seething. I hated that Derek had the audacity to show up here. I hated that Rowanda had allowed it, or worse, orchestrated it. Most of all, I hated the look on Corvin’s face before I walked away. We were supposed to have this night. We were supposed to be exploring whatever this "thing" was between us. Instead, my past had walked in, ruining everything. "I hate him," I whispered to the empty room, my voice cracking. "I hate him so much." I paced the length of the floor. I felt a desperate, gnawing need to talk to Corvin. I need to explain that I didn't know Derek was coming. I need to tell him that the "I miss you" I whispered was a lie forced by a contract and a fear of a public scene. But as I reached for my phone, reality hit me like a physical blow. I didn't have his numbe

  • The Tycoon's Leading Lady   32. Tonight's Nightmare

    KAYLAI am feeling so many things at once that I don’t even know which emotion is dominant. All I know for certain is that I don’t want Derek here. I don’t want to see his face, I don’t want to hear his voice, and I definitely don’t want anyone, especially Corvin, to see me anywhere near him.Was this the surprise Rowanda was talking about earlier? It was a surprise, alright, but it was a horrific one for me.“Kayla!”Derek’s voice boomed through the room. I winced. The sound of my name in his mouth made me want to bolt for the nearest exit, but I stood there, completely dumbfounded. My feet felt like they had been glued to the floor. I was unable to move and uncertain of how to react.He caught me completely off guard, and he knew it. As I looked at him, a wave of pure loathing washed over me. I wanted to reach out and punch that smug look off his face. I wanted to erase that big, fake smile. He is so thick-skinned that I felt like I could scalp him just to see if there was anything

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