Semua Bab Leaving You Bereft: Bab 611 - Bab 620

Velma had organized a barbecue for the film crew's half-day team-building session just before the crew began filming at the end of the month.It was held at Gabriella's private villa, boasting a vast garden and a swimming pool. The film crew cried out in disappointment, noting that the weather wasn't suitable for swimming. Velma, on the other hand, asked with a sneer, "You guys really don't go out much, huh? You ought to know that Ms. Harper's swimming pool is fully temperature- and oxygen-regulated. You can even swim in it when it snows, let alone during fall."In effect, it proved to be a magnificent afternoon.It was a gathering of people who were acquainted with each other, so Lynn and Ash were brought over, and Evelyn also joined them for the barbecue. In an instant, seven or eight black luxury vehicles lined the courtyard, while elite chefs and patissiers were brought onto the lawn, and only the freshest fruits and finest floral arrangements were used, suggesting a substanti

Having gone to the first floor, Evelyn returned with several plates of food, intending to serve them to her high-maintenance brother, Landon. She then fetched some cupcakes, which she shared with Ash and Lynn, while waiting for the potato slices to roast. Ash and Lynn held their treats, patiently waiting for Evelyn to finish preparing the potato slices so that they could all eat together.It was then that someone chimed in, "You must be Ms. Harper, right? These two children are so cute."Evelyn lifted her gaze and noticed Violet, instantly recognizing that she was the woman from earlier. "I'm not a Harper—I'm a Ziegler."Violet smiled faintly, saying, "I presumed since Gabriella's last name is Harper, then you, her younger sister, would be a Harper, too. It turns out you're a Ziegler, huh?"Evelyn explained, "You ought to know that my sister's last name is an expression of my father's love for my mother."Julian and Willow's love was so profound that it led them to have Gabriella

A few days later, Gabriella was ready to take the crew to Crimsonir.Before leaving, she met up with Xavier.It was mid-December, and the maple leaves on Scentwood Hills were blazing red. The two of them spent the day wandering the mountain trails without the kids. They even stopped by a chapel to pray.Xavier, tall and broad-shouldered, surprisingly turned out to be a man of faith. He even donated a million dollars to the chapel.When he was writing his name down in the donation register, Gabriella leaned over and whispered, "What did you pray for?"Xavier turned to look at her, close enough to see her flawless, makeup-free face. She had this rare, youthful softness that made her look a little like an innocent young lady.Xavier lowered his voice as he replied, "Love."Gabriella glanced at the million-dollar donation, then slipped her arm around his waist. "You're quite serious about this, huh?"Xavier's gaze deepened. "I want to get married. I've been single for too long."G

There was no need to guess. Something had surely happened to Violet. And it was Brock's doing.Right then, Velma's phone rang. An unfamiliar number lit up the screen, but she recognized it immediately. It was Brock's. She pressed a hand to her chest and picked up. "Hello? Who's this?"The voice on the other end was sleazy and twisted. "You work for Ms. Harper from Starlight Media, right? I've got a little business deal I'd like to discuss with her privately. I wonder if she's willing to give me the time and whether she's got the guts for it."Velma kept her tone calm. "What kind of business?"Brock chuckled darkly. "One that involves a human's life. I know Ms. Harper's in a tight spot. She needs to pull off a miracle before dawn, or she won't be able to face the media. Lucky for her, I happen to have exactly the person she needs. But if she wants this deal to happen, she'll have to pay a price."She knows exactly who I am. I've got nothing to lose. Trading my life for a lifetime o

Velma was just leaving Gabriella's hospital ward when Xavier arrived. She gave him a complicated look but didn't say anything per Gabriella's orders.Xavier was drenched from the snow. He wiped his face and asked, "Is Gabriella okay?"Velma couldn't resist clapping back at him. She asked somewhat sarcastically, "Is Violet okay?"He had no idea the cat was out of the bag, so he nodded and said, "She's fine."Velma said nastily, "Oh, that's good to know. Ms. Harper won't need to worry. By the way, she's resting. Maybe you should find some other place to rest so that you don't disturb her."Xavier ignored her and headed into the ward, wanting to rest there.Gabriella lay on the bed. She wasn't asleep, but she didn't want to talk to Xavier. When he entered, she shut her eyes and pulled the sheets up to cover half her face.After a while, he sat beside her and reached out to touch her face. However, she avoided him.He could tell she was awake and thought she was mad that he'd taken