All Chapters of The Comeback of a Star: Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

AYRA He looked at me without saying a word, then broke into a hearty laugh. His voice was warm and deep, and it sent a shiver down my spine. “You have no idea what you’re asking for, do you?” he said. I felt a slight sting of offence. “And what was that supposed to mean?” He took a step closer, his face dangerously close to mine. I could feel the air shift. His presence filled the room, and his hand moved to my cheek, stroking it lightly. “I have a good feeling this isn’t your thing because you look like a doe in a den of wolves.” His voice dropped to a quiet, low rumble, making my stomach flip with excitement. I swallowed hard but refused to back down. I was taking charge of my life, and who the hell says I can't be aggressive?I wrapped my hands or tried to wrap my hands around his neck, but they couldn’t go all the way over them. As I dragged him closer, and in one swift move, my lips were crashing into his.His shock was evident as he froze up just for a second. But he

AYRA ~ The Smith's Residence ~ I walk into the Smith estate—one of the few things my father could still save with the sorry-ass state of his business. I guess he got all the bad karma for being a shitty father and an even shittier spouse. I wonder how he sleeps at night, knowing the reason my mum is currently lying on that hospital bed in a coma is because of him, because of the secret family he had with his so-called true love. “You dare sabotage your sister out of jealousy?” His voice boomed across the room the moment he laid eyes on me. What a warm welcome. “Now we're calling the truth sabotage? Ask your sweet princess if I’m right or not,” I said, throwing him a dirty look. “You've always had everything, Ayra. Can’t you let go of these little things? And now you just publicly announced that you’re going back to acting, when you know Victoria just got a small role in a movie. Must you be this vile?” he snapped, furious. At this point, I can’t even say I’m shocked. I’v

AYRA I watched as Olivia realized, probably for the very first time in her life, that she had no power to bend someone else to her will. And she wasn't taking it well. Her bottom lip trembled in anger, her fists clenched so tight they turned white. Her carefully composed exterior was cracking, and I was here for it. Then Lucy broke into laughter, making the already tense atmosphere even more unbearable. “Well, who would’ve thought he had the balls? But honestly, you both deserved this. I should’ve live-streamed the whole mess. I can see the hashtags now: #TroubleInTheYaldonEmpire, #RichPeopleDrama—” “This doesn't leave this room.” Olivia snapped, cutting her off mid-cackle. “And Lucy, just because I've let you off with this foolishness doesn’t mean you get to spew nonsense. Have I made myself clear?” Lucy’s face flushed with embarrassment as she grabbed her bags, slipped on her sunglasses, and muttered, “Clear,” before storming out. I took that as my cue to get the hell out, too.

AYRAI watched as Julia walked up to me with Dara by her side. Julia had always been like this, competing with me even for things I couldn't care less about. Always needing to prove something — to herself, to others, maybe even to me.If I got a brand deal with Elein Atelier, then she would want that too, or a strong competitor in that same category. It was always amusing to watch her try so hard, chasing after everything like it would somehow close the gap she thought existed between us.Still, I respected her even though she hated my guts for God knows what reason.Julia never had it easy. She worked hard to get to where she currently is, so that alone is enough reason for me to look past whatever grudge she had against me. I did work hard too, but I’m not going to pretend being a Smith didn’t give me doors most people had to break down just to knock on.Admitting that fact takes away nothing from the efforts I’ve put into mastering my craft. If anything, it makes me more determined

AYRAI walk into Yolo Entertainment wearing a teal Zara jumpsuit, with one single goal in mind: Saying no to everything Matt would spew.Raven is by my side, and we are the definition of the determined duo.I push his office door open, and there’s my step-sister, her smirk quickly fading as she rushes toward me.“Ayra, how have you been holding up since the news? I’m so sorry about how this turned out. You know I’d never do this to you intentionally, it’s all so shocking, yunno?" She pauses for dramatic effect, then continues, "I’m glad you're here to sort all this out. Things like this aren't really my thing. I was just as surprised as you must be.”I nod and reply, “You’re right, you're too simple-minded to understand what’s happening, and it’s not your fault. That’s why I’m here—to help you navigate the brain-clouding intricacies of the entertainment industry.”Victoria’s eyes go wide with anger, but she doesn’t say anything, instead retreating back to her seat without another word.