All Chapters of Secrets of a Hidden Marriage: Chapter 51 - Chapter 60

Usually, in situations like this, the hotel management would handle it quietly—reach out to the press, have the photos deleted, issue a polite apology, and move on. But Mia Stone wasn’t just any celebrity; she was a national icon, a queen in her own right.Mia’s voice was icy yet casual, laced with an air of authority: “Then call the police. Investigate her publication, and send me a lawyer’s letter while you’re at it.”The general manager nodded frantically, signaling for someone to escort Allie out. The tension was suffocating, but Allie didn’t flinch.By the time Allie was done answering questions at the police station, it was four in the morning. The cold, clinical room felt more oppressive with every passing second.Joe White, her seasoned mentor at Cherry Scoop, rushed in. He didn’t scold her, despite the gravity of the situation. Instead, his tone was almost fatherly: “Kid, you’ve got guts, I’ll give you that. But risking your neck like that? This job isn’t worth your life.”A

When Allison "Allie" Brooks stepped out of Cherry Scoop, a crisp envelope containing $20,000 rested in her hand. She sighed, running her fingers over its edge. This was her peace offering, a price she had to pay to settle things.Allie fished the business card from her pocket—the one the driver had given her after the incident. With a deep breath, she dialed the number printed on it.“Yes?” The voice on the other end was low and commanding, carrying an air of authority that made Allie’s pulse quicken.“Uh, hello, is this Mr. Smith? I’m Allie Brooks, the one who… ran into your car. I’ve got the money for compensation. When and where would it be convenient for you?”There was a brief pause before the man’s deep voice responded. “Cash?”“Yes,” Allie confirmed, her voice faltering slightly under the weight of his tone.“Come to the 19th floor of the Aurora Tower. I’m busy now, so be quick.”Before Allie could reply, the call ended abruptly.She stared at her phone. “Why so formal? Could

No wonder Allie felt a strange sense of familiarity when she first saw the name on the business card.Although Time Entertainment didn’t have the long-standing legacy of Starlight Entertainment, it had gained immense influence in the industry over the past few years. In a short span, Time Entertainment had cultivated countless top-tier stars.The rivalry between Starlight and Time Entertainment had always been intense. On the surface, the two companies maintained a façade of friendliness, but behind the scenes, they often stole resources and sabotaged each other’s projects. It was practically an industry war.Allie’s father, David Brooks, had often spoken about Time Entertainment’s CEO, George Smith.“A young talent,” he’d called him.Standing in front of George now, Allie could see why. His sharp features and confident demeanor were unmistakable.“Cinderella’s Magical Romance is the first large-scale domestic fantasy epic,” George said, his voice calm yet commanding. “It’s also the f

Allison Brooks had slept through most of the afternoon. By the time she woke up, Liam Hart was already sitting on the edge of the bed, flipping through his phone. His usual composed demeanor irritated her more than it should.Liam Hart—in the eyes of the world—was an enigmatic figure, untouchable and impossibly aloof. Rumors swirled endlessly: he had no interest in women, his desires were almost nonexistent, and he was all business and no pleasure. Allison had to laugh inwardly. The world had no idea.But even through her annoyance, her spirits felt lighter, as though a weight had lifted off her chest. Maybe, just maybe, she’d been overthinking things.When evening came, Liam mentioned they were going to meet an old friend of his at one of the city’s most exclusive French restaurants. The kind of place that catered to celebrities and elites seeking privacy.Allison couldn’t help but feel a ripple of nervous energy at the idea. She had spent the afternoon deciding on the perfect outfit

George’s expression softened into a faint smile. “Fine? You were a second away from being hit. If I hadn’t seen you looking so distracted, who knows what might have happened?”Allison "Allie" Brooks hesitated, her fingers fidgeting with the strap of her bag. “It’s just… there are things I can’t quite figure out.” She bit her lip, clearly reluctant to dive deeper.George didn’t press further, sensing her discomfort. Instead, he shifted the topic with an easy smile. “Fair enough. But what brings you to the hospital?”Allie’s eyes flickered with curiosity. “What about you? Why are you here?”He sighed and straightened in his chair. “My sister was in a car accident. I’m here to check on her.”Her brow furrowed as if something clicked in her mind. “Your sister…” Allie hesitated before continuing, “She isn’t… Mia Stone, is she?”George’s lips quirked upward, a flicker of surprise in his otherwise composed demeanor. “You know Mia?”Allie’s heart raced. Of course, she knew Mia Stone—the Holly