Todos los capítulos de A Love Buried in Ashes: Capítulo 1 - Capítulo 10

By the time we reached the fiftieth take, the right side of my face was badly swollen. Blood trickled from my nose and mouth, staining my collar.The director clutched his , his voice trembling. "Ms. Monroe, if we keep going, something terrible could happen.""We haven't even finished filming. What could possibly happen?" Zara Monroe rose from behind the monitors and slowly walked toward me.She crouched down and wiped the blood from the corner of my lips with her fingertip. Her touch was as gentle as it used to be when she removed my makeup for me."Bridger, I know what you're upset about. You can be angry with me about losing the lead role, but you can't take it out on a newcomer. Apologize to him, and you won't have to film the remaining scenes."I struggled to lift my head."It was a cheat shot. There are three camera angles. Pull up the full footage, and you'll see."Kyson Bentley's eyes immediately reddened. "If Bridger says he didn't touch me, then he didn't. I'm just a n

There was silence on the other end of the line for two seconds.Elina Conrad asked, "Have you thought this through?""Yes.""I'll come to South Chilton tomorrow.""Give me three more days."Elina didn't press me for an explanation. She simply told me that the Callahan Group would hold a shareholders' meeting in three days.I'd been away from Port Red for too long, and the Callahan family's collateral branches had already begun interfering in the group's affairs.As long as I returned on time, the shares my father had temporarily placed under trust management, along with my inheritance rights, would be transferred back to me.If I missed this meeting, things would become much more complicated."Bridger, I'll wait for you at South Chilton Airport in three days." Her voice remained composed, but I could hear the excitement she was struggling to contain."All right."After hanging up, I opened my computer and drafted a statement announcing my retirement from the entertainment in

A crew member brought over a blanket, but Zara stopped him with a raised hand.I sat by the edge of the pool, soaked from head to toe, water dripping from my hair onto the ground.Zara motioned for someone from the legal team to hand me an agreement. "Sign this, and your role in the film will be preserved."I opened the document.The first clause required me to admit that the on-set altercation had occurred because I was jealous of Kyson.The second required me to provide Kyson with ongoing acting guidance.The third stipulated that I would unconditionally cooperate with publicity campaigns for every production Kyson appeared in from then on.The final clause prohibited me from publicly discussing anything that had happened on set that day.I looked up at Zara. "You want me to pave the way for him?""Kyson lacks experience. Guiding him for a while won't cost you anything.""He took my notes and replaced me in my role. Now you want me to teach him personally, too?"Zara frown

By the time news of my retirement had spread across the internet, Zara still had no idea it had happened. She was attending a charity auction with Kyson.Crystal chandeliers hung from the ceiling, illuminating the entire ballroom as brightly as daylight.Kyson wore a silver suit and held on to Zara's arm, a polished smile on his face.Reporters aimed their cameras at the two of them, flashes going off one after another.This was Kyson's major public debut since signing with Monroe Media. Zara had personally accompanied him, making sure he received the full star treatment."Zara, over here!""Kyson, you look great tonight!"Kyson leaned sweetly against her shoulder and made a heart with his hands for the cameras. Zara didn't smile, but she didn't push him away either.The auction began. The first item was a luxury watch with an opening bid of $100,000.Kyson turned and leaned close to Zara's ear. "Zara, that watch is beautiful."She said nothing and raised her bidding paddle.

Only then did Zara take out her phone. She stared at the retirement announcement marked as breaking news, reading it word by word.Then she read it again."After careful consideration, I've decided to end my acting career. Thank you to everyone who has supported me. We've traveled far together, but our paths will never cross again."She called my number.No answer.She opened her social media and tried to message me, only to discover that I'd blocked her."Zara," Kyson said, trying to persuade her, "Bridger's probably just throwing a tantrum. Leave him alone for a couple of days, and he'll get over it."Bridger is great in every way. He's just a little too sensitive. If I were in his position, I wouldn't want to put you in a difficult spot..."He cut himself off when he sensed the chill radiating from Zara. She tapped her fingers lightly against her knee twice.A few seconds later, she dialed another number."Tell Legal that Bridger wants to terminate his contract. Use the ti