Semua Bab Sunrise After Divorce; The Comeback Queen : Bab 21 - Bab 30

Author's POV~At the Harper's mansion ~Dangling chandeliers illuminated the sitting room and maids loomed around quietly and efficiently, attending to their duties with a sense of purpose. Margaret walked down the spiral staircase, her footsteps echoing. Charlotte sprawled lazily on the sofa, her hair a tangled mess with her eyes fixed on the TV..Her father, Mr John Harper, was on the sofa, his eyes gazing into the distance. The newspaper he was once reading was now abandoned and Margaret could tell that he was in deep thoughts.Their gazes drifted towards Margaret who was in a crimson dress and high heels, her body drenched in perfume. Her grip on her bag's handle tightened, her expression softening as she flicked her gazes between her husband and her daughter.Charlotte sat upright with creased brows, her face etched with curiosity. “Where are you going?”Margaret exhaled deeply and broke the silence, feeding their curiosity with the answers they were searching for.“I've come to

Scarlett’s POV I could feel beads of sweat run down my spine at Ethan’s intense gaze. My lips quivered, and I swallowed hard as I watched him settle on one of the chairs in the front row with his legs crossed. I felt a flutter in my chest and my hands trembled slightly as I grasped the script. Taking in a few deep breaths, I tried to remain composed, not letting his presence be a distraction to me.The assistant director, Mr Hilbert, rubbed his chin, his eyes fixed intently on me. In a calm, reassuring voice, he cut through the tension. “Are you ready, Miss Scarlett?” He asked, raising a brow.Nodding, I forced a smile and smoothed out the crisp. “Light, camera, action……” He spoke, his voice booming through the hall.The lights blazed to life, illuminating my features and I could feel Ethan’s presence everywhere. Even at every corner of my mind.What exactly is going on? The camera screw sprang into action, eager to capture every angle and moment.“Now!” The director gestured in a

Scarlett’s POV ~I was momentarily distracted by the sight of Charlotte, my shoulders tensing with my jaw clenched. Her heels clacked on the tiles as she approached me, grasping her oversized designer handbag tightly. Her eyes crinkled at the corners as a smile that didn't quite reach her eyes curled at her lips. Darting her eyes between me and Dylan, her face softened into a welcoming expression.“Dylan. I've heard so much about your work and I can say it's great to finally meet you,” She spoke in a friendly tone with excitement sparkling in her eyes.Dylan forced a smile. He had no clue who she was.Before I could give an eye roll, Charlotte pulled me into a hug, pretending to be overjoyed to see me.“I'm so thrilled to run into you here, Scarlett. It's been such a long time, dear sis..” She exclaimed, her voice dripping with insincerity as air kissed me. My lips twitched, an uninterested expression on my face. I studied her for a while as she kept blabbing about how excited she wa

Ethan's POV~I remained at the entrance, my gaze fixed on both Dylan and Scarlett as they prepared for their scenes. The hum of activities grew more intense. The studio was alive with energy as the crew buzzed around, setting up cameras, lights and props. As Scarlet began to say her lines, the cinematographers prepared to capture the perfect spot while the production assistants scurried about to ensure everything was in place. With my arms crossed, I watched as she expressed her character’s emotions with conviction, her voice trembling and eyes welling up with tears. Her performance was captivating and I wouldn't deny that I found myself drawn to her in a way that I hadn't expected. But then, my heart dropped, a queasy feeling fueling inside of me as she eyed Dylan whose character was to confess his love for her. I wasn't bothered by that but the spark of sincerity in Dylan's eyes was what caught my attention.His reaction, the way he stared at her, the longing in it. It was as if t

Third POV ~ Alaric closed the door with a soft thud. He was in a sophisticated black suit and sparkling shoes, his features illuminated by the morning sun. Scarlett’s legs felt heavy like they were replaced with leads. Her heartbeat intensified as she stared at both friends who were now rivals because of her, not because of her, but because of the false news about her infidelity with Alaric. Ethan alighted from the car, his expression firm and cold. He darted his eyes around the Harper's mansion, taking in the exquisite surroundings with an unimpressed eyebrow. As soon as he spotted Alaric, he rolled his eyes and walked off with some fans trooping around him with a hint of fascination in their eyes. “Miss Scarlett! How do you feel today?” A reporter asked as he approached Scarlett. Her bodyguard, Marco stood firm beside her, a towering figure between her and the inquisitive journalist. A small smile played at the corners of Scarlett’s lips when she saw Ethan staring back