16 hours have passed so far since Marcus woke up from the floor and found that his voice was gone and he could not speak. Thankfully, he didn't have any scenes to shoot anymore, or else he was doomed.He felt like he had forgotten something, but he was so angry about the penalty that he did not want to bother remembering. Just as he was about to take another bite of his ice cream, Marcus received a message. It was from the tailor whom he asked to make a suit for him for the movie premiere. The team had messaged the actors and actresses about the upcoming premiere with the theme theme color being a combination of deep, dignified hues that evoke a sense of gravity and intensity because the movie genre is war and drama.Marcus' first decision was to buy an already-made suit since it was less expensive, but he wanted it to be tailor-made and special because it was his first premiere ever.It cost him $11,000. The tailor asked him for a half payment of $6,000, but he trusted the tailor
Marcus' eyes burned with fury after reading the information on the translucent screen.He knew something was fishy!Marcus gave the box back and typed something on his phone. "Eric ordered you, huh? Tell me what is inside the box."Reading the phone, Gerald's eyes widened. "H-How did you know?""That's not what is important. Open the box," Marcus demanded.Gerald hesitated for a moment, then carefully opened the box under Marcus' stern gaze. As the lid lifted, a putrid smell wafted out, and the sight inside made Gerald recoil in horror.There, lying amid a bed of shredded paper, was a gruesome scene—a lifeless rat with shoes that looked expensive, and there was a blood-stained letter on top of the shoes.Consider this a small taste of the consequences, Marcus. You dared to snatch the mansion, but remember, biting the hand that fed you has its own repercussions.Marcus glared at the contents of the box, his anger reaching new heights. The tailor, visibly shaken, stammered an apology
Eliza's eyes widened. "F-Fired? B-But, Melinda, this is my father's —""Shut up! This is mine now! You can't even afford to manage the store. What do you mean this is your father's, huh? You are practically indebted to me, you bitch! So shut your mouth and go where you belong!""B-But I—""You're so hard headed now huh?" Melinda glared with a grin at Eliza and raised her hand to slap Eliza.She has always hated this beautiful face and slapping her brings her relief.But before Melinda's hand could land on Eliza's face, a strong grip restrained her. The sudden intervention caught Melinda off guard, freezing her in place.Eliza was also taken aback by Marcus' action. As he grips Melinda in front of her, she can't help but look at the biceps on Marcus' arm and blush.She had only seen this scene from romantic movies where the male lead was protecting her woman. Melinda, on the other hand, struggled in Marcus's grip, as she glared at Marcus."You! Ugh—"Unable to speak, Marcus tightened
Marcus approached their table with a friendly smile. "Amelia Bieber, I presume? I'm EchoPhantom. Pleasure to meet you both."Amelia eyed him cautiously but offered a polite smile. "Yes, that's me. I'm Christie, and this is my manager, Fin. Take a seat, EchoPhantom."Fin smiled at him as Marcus took a seat."May I ask why you are wearing that uniform? Are you hiding your identity?" Fin decided to ask.Marcus nodded with a smile too although his lips could not be seen."Yes, is it alright for you?" Marcus asks.He still wanted to hide his identity, since his film 'Brothers of Valor' is his first project and he doesn't want to have the image of a Marcus Thornwood who is a live streamer but Marcus Thornwood who acted in Frank Thompson and Jake Powell film.Amelia and Fin exchanged a glance, seemingly intrigued by Marcus's choice of attire."Well, it's certainly unexpected, but if it helps you maintain your privacy, we're fine with it," Fin replied diplomatically.Amelia added, "As long as
"I'm Julia Veret, one of the top creators on ClickFlow! How can they overshadow me like this?" she muttered, pacing around her room.She hastily picked up the scattered parts of her phone, trying to piece it back together, but her mind was consumed by the unexpected turn of events. The silence surrounding her online presence gnawed at her pride."I won't be ignored. I need to do something big, something that will make them regret underestimating me," Julia thought, a determined glint in her eyes.With renewed energy, she grabbed her laptop, ready to concoct a plan that would not only reclaim her spotlight but also outshine the collaboration between Amelia and the newbie EchoPhantom. ****Tomorrow came, and it's already the day of their collaboration. Last night, they had a meeting on what to sing and practiced, which went well.Marcus was free throughout the day since he didn't have a scene to shoot, so he chose to click the app ClickFlow. As soon as he went to check for his follow
Amelia began with a warm smile as she addressed the camera and the live audience, "Good evening, everyone! To all our online viewers and those here with us in person, I'm Amelia Bieber.""And I am, EchoPhantom," Marcus said, causing the audience to scream, especially all the girls.Him being in a soldier uniform and even wearing a mask exude mystery causing some fantasy for girls and women."Today is Valentine's night and we want to spend it with you tonight so we have prepared something special for you. We will be singing Echoes Of Our Encounter by Noble Highlands and alongside the music, we want to share a tale, a story that unfolds in the quiet corners of Whispering Lane. Sing with us, dance, whatever you want.""Indeed! Picture this: a town where time seems to stand still, where every corner holds a secret. Our story introduces you to Clara and Sebastian, two souls destined to cross paths on this enchanting night," Marcus chimed in."Enjoy," Amelia said as she strummed the first ch
Amelia finally spoke, "A street serenade with a touch of storytelling. It's different, and different might just be what we need to stand out. Let's give it a shot, shall we?"Fin nodded in agreement, "I must say, Marcus, that's a unique twist. I like it. Street serenade it is."Marcus smiled, pleased that his suggestion resonated positively. The atmosphere warmed up as they found common ground.As they engrossed themselves in planning, the other customers and staff started to resume their normal activities, no longer overly intrigued by the man in the soldier uniform."Everything is good now. The only thing we should think about is what time is best to do this tomorrow? We have to set a time that is best for the audience," Amelia said as she sipped for her coffee. Too much talking was hurting her throat. Just as they thought of a time, Amelia glanced at Marcus. He had suggested a perfect challenge for them to do despite being a newbie in this industry.And this alone made Amelia tr
Julia smiled as she saw that her views were at 500,000 on her monitor.When she last checked on Amelia and EchoPhantom live, the views were only 40,000.'Haha, and ChickenIcecream is here too. Even though I haven't started yet, I have gained many views. I told you, Amelia, your loss. You can't gain something by collaborating with that newbie!'Hiding the grin on her face, Julia started."Thank you so much for the comments, like and the gifts, my lovies! Lovie dovie!" Julia shouted, doing her trademark pose and words. "I will be singing Love Me One More Time by Bratty Arrow, and also, I will be dancing today too! Look what I'm wearing, Dovies! Isn't this perfect for a lovely dance?"Truthfully, Julia was only able to practice the steps five times, and she asked her team to teach her, but Julia was a slow learner and couldn't perfect the steps.Her team insisted that she had to withdraw her plan, but she won't do that! She will not gonna back down and she will prove to everyone, to Ame