"I'm sorry, Sandara, the skincare brand has decided that Calista is a better fit as their brand ambassador."Sandara, who was getting ready to go on stage for her event, became furious upon hearing her assistant's response."No way! How can that be? Just last week, the management said I was the chosen one!" Sandara no longer cared about the event and demanded an explanation from her assistant."That's the reality, Sandara. They canceled unilaterally last night because... umm, well, it's because..." Sandara's assistant hesitated, fearing to reveal the rest of the information that might upset her."Spit it out! I'm beautiful, professional, what more do they need?""Well... it's because you've had a lot of scandalous news, and the management is worried it might affect their products."Sandara pushed her assistant, frustrated once again that she was losing to Calista. What made Calista so special that all beauty products were lining up to have her as their label?"Sandara! Remember, you'r
Gibson reached out and held Calista's hand as they walked the red carpet, attracting the attention of the cameras."Don't worry, just think of us as the stars," Calista whispered, gripping Gibson's arm.They looked harmonious together, with Calista wearing a beautiful knee-length red dress and Gibson in a fitted navy suit.Gibson tilted his head back as they made their way through the red carpet, where many reporters were eagerly snapping photos of the beauty product launch and, of course, Calista as one of the brand ambassadors.As they entered the building, Calista's radiant smile lit up the room, and she waved to the crowd.It didn't take long after Calista passed the welcoming carpet for her social media posts to start trending.Calista's work went beyond merely entertaining the entertainment industry. Her humble demeanor made reporters happy to greet the up-and-coming actress. All the success she achieved undoubtedly required sacrificing her sleep.Calista and Gibson found a quie
Gibson pressed the button connected to his phone's GPS. He sprinted towards the old factory.With fearless determination, Gibson kicked open the decaying door.Brak!A fierce brawl ensued, two against one. Gibson's swift kick lifted the burly man off his feet, smashing him against the wall as if he bore no weight. Gibson landed blows.One of the kidnappers succumbed to Gibson's onslaught, while the other, gasping for air, grabbed a wooden beam.Calista nervously rubbed her hands as she watched Gibson in peril.Gibson swiftly turned, delivering a spinning kick to the air, landing it squarely on the man's face. Gibson grabbed his collar."A... mercy, Sir, we won't do it again."Gibson grinned wickedly, his raw aggression landing at the corner of the henchman's trembling lips."Tell us who ordered you?!" Gibson demanded, dragging both now-standing kidnappers.The two men raised their hands in supplication, begging for Gibson's mercy."We don't know who, he just ordered us over the phone
Time passed quickly, and Gibson felt his body was much better. The incision on his chest had partially healed.Gibson blinked at the wall clock, realizing it was almost ten in the morning, which meant he had slept soundly.Glancing at the sofa, Gibson saw Calista still fast asleep. He tried to recall the events of last night.Approaching Calista, who was still peacefully asleep in a sitting position, Gibson wondered to himself, "Did she stay awake all night watching over me?" He remembered how diligently she had tended to his wounds.Carefully lifting the thick blanket, Gibson moved Calista to the bed and covered her partially."Thank you for looking after me," Gibson whispered, gently stroking Calista's hair. He had wrongly assumed she was just a girl looking to exploit him for a large sum of money.As Gibson turned to leave, Calista's hand unexpectedly stopped him."Don't go, I'm scared," she murmured.Gibson leaned in, thinking she had awakened, but she was only mumbling in her sle
Kiara shook her head as she took a sip of her drink. "Can you guarantee that? Calista and Gibson could dig deeper into us than that thug."Sandara chuckled softly at Kiara's words. "No need to worry. I've thought it through. We'll be safe. I've paid them a significant amount of money to keep them quiet!"Kiara leaned back in her chair, letting out a long sigh. "Damn it, because of your reckless plan, we missed the chance to destroy Calista."Frowning, Sandara felt like Kiara was blaming her. "Don't blame me. If you were too slow, she would be even happier. I don't like seeing her happy."Kiara disagreed with Sandara. "Yes, but we also need a solid plan to avoid failures like this. Our efforts went to waste because you changed it on a whim."Sandara sighed heavily. "Let's not argue about it. You're just too worried that they'll find out, right? No need to fret. We'll be safe."Kiara snorted in frustration, perching on the table with her gaze distant. She also disliked seeing Calista, w
Gibson smiled, maintaining a calm demeanor as if unaware of their sinister plans. "Well, if you don't mind, I'd be happy to join you here."Sandara shook her head, her eyes still fixed on Gibson's face. "Of course not. We're delighted to have you."Kiara noticed the glint in Sandara's eyes, clearly showing interest in Gibson. She felt an urge to tear Sandara's face apart, but she couldn't do that because they had a common goal: to destroy Calista.Shortly after, the female waiter who had taken Gibson's order returned with a tray of food and drinks according to their orders."Excuse me, your order is ready." The waitress carefully placed the plates and glasses on the table. "Please enjoy your meal." She bowed respectfully. "Excuse me."Gibson actually had no appetite, especially in the company of these two treacherous women. He had no interest in eating, but it had to be done because he wanted to find out more about Kiara and Sandara's sinister plans for Calista. While eating, Gibson p
Gibson observed Richard's expression through the car's side mirror. His smile grew as he saw the man who had accused him looking visibly irritated. "Now you must be feeling jealous of me, Richard."Gibson grinned slyly as he continued to drive his car. He headed straight back to the villa, wearing a satisfied expression. Of course, he relished making Richard angry, but it was nothing compared to what Richard had done to him. Gibson would never forget that day. Despite feeling satisfied by getting under Richard's skin, Gibson still had plans to retaliate for what Richard had done to him.Upon arriving at the villa, several servants welcomed him with respect. "Welcome back, sir."Gibson nodded graciously and proceeded inside the villa. His face continued to beam with a contented smile. He crossed paths with Calista and greeted her warmly.Calista initially found it odd but brushed it off. "Have you finished arranging the contract with the television show from yesterday?"Gibson shook hi
Gibson's brow furrowed. He leaned a little closer towards Calista. "What is it?"Calista smiled thinly as she ate her food. "We can expose all the wrongdoings he has in front of the public. It's the ultimate revenge in my opinion."Gibson fell silent for a moment, contemplating the idea Calista had suggested for revenge against Richard. After giving it some thought, Gibson smiled and nodded, agreeing with Calista's suggestion."Your idea is good too." Gibson pondered what he would do later to gather information about Richard.Until now, Gibson hadn't been particularly close to Richard, so he didn't know much about the man, especially regarding the bad news and scandals aside from the false accusations Richard had made against him.Calista sipped her drink. "We'll think of ways to gather information about him later. For now, you need to eat."Gibson grinned broadly and proceeded to eat his food with gusto until they finished their meal. The waitstaff promptly cleared the dining table.