The corridor, usually buzzing with chatter, fell into an eerie silence as all eyes fixed on the woman seated in the chair, her demeanor as cold as the winter air.She remained still, a picture of perfection, exuding an air of authority that kept everyone at a distance, hesitant to disrupt her tranquility.Approaching cautiously, someone aimed for the seat beside her, but before settling in, her voice sliced through the silence: "Stand."Draven Mcintyre hesitated, torn between his urge to sit and the icy stare before him. With a sharp inhale, he straightened up and moved away."Um, sorry, I just wanted to ask for your contact info," Draven stuttered, his nerves betraying him.Ignoring his request, Camilla glanced at her watch, marking the passage of fifteen long minutes.The stillness was heavy, punctuated only by soft breaths. Seeing a slight softening in Camilla's demeanor, Draven let out a sigh of relief and mustered the courage to speak again, offering a tentative smile. "Are you h
The next day at noon, Zak received a call confirming his successful audition, though it was for a supporting role. Considering Zak's previous auditions for various roles, this outcome didn't catch him off guard. He acknowledged the news before ending the call. With high school graduation just two months away, even Saturdays were dedicated to preparation. Since his last encounter with Camilla, Zak hadn't crossed paths with her again. However, Davis remained a constant presence, faithfully delivering meals as usual. Zak handed the freshly laundered garment to Davis, hoping he could assist in delivering it to Camilla. However, Davis declined, simply flashing a smile and saying, "I think it would be better if you personally deliver it to her." Understanding the implication of that smile, Zak inquired, "Is she very busy lately?" "Indeed, she's busy with work," Davis replied, "but more importantly, she doesn't want to disturb your studies, fearing it might distract you." Zak nodded i
Erik's heart raced with fear at the thought of someone returning unexpectedly. He hastily closed the notebook and slid it back into place before settling into his own seat.The classmate who had borrowed Zak's notebook returned, sensing something was wrong. He rose abruptly and slammed his palm onto the desk. "Who messed with my notebook? The layout is all off. If you need to check it, ask me. What's the point of snooping?"Erik's grip tightened around his pen, almost tearing through the pages of his notebook, his face drained of color, fearing Zak might speak up.However, the classroom remained eerily silent, with no one daring to break the tension.As school ended at noon, Erik intended to approach Zak for a conversation. Observing Zak's direct stride towards the school gate, Erik's curiosity got the better of him, prompting him to follow. He watched as Zak climbed into a sleek black car.The driver flashed a smile and passed a food box to Zak, who nonchalantly began to eat.Though
The principal was taken aback by the revelation that the seemingly compliant student in front of him had secretly recorded their conversation. After the initial shock subsided, the principal's concern lessened, and he responded with a knowing smile."Mr. Vanderose, my position remains unchanged. With the end of the school year approaching, it wouldn't be ideal if you or Mr. Swanson to transfer to another school. What are your thoughts?"The implications of the principal's words were clear - if Zak refused to address the issue, he would face expulsion.Zak raised an eyebrow, his expression unchanged. "Are you absolutely sure about that?"Despite speaking only two sentences since entering the room, Zak's calm demeanor left an unsettling impression on the principal.The principal's gaze returned to Zak, this time with a hint of scrutiny.Zak's features were striking, his fair complexion immediately captivating. While he exuded a relaxed aura devoid of aggression, his penetrating and icy
The young man donned a black duckbill cap, keeping his head tilted down to obscure his face completely. His attire, a white short-sleeved shirt, contrasted with Juelz's typical style, giving off an air of indifference and detachment. As the florist handed over the wrapped flowers, Zak accepted them and spoke in a chilly tone, "If you doubt me, you can reach out to the person you mentioned." With this prompt, the girl finally realized and dialed the number on speakerphone, her eyes fixed on Zak. However, he remained unmoved until the call was answered. "Hello?" came the voice from the other end of the line. The girl finally looked away and inquired, "Juelz, where are you now? I'm at the Elevent Flower Shop." "I'm in the shop next to you," Juelz replied. "What's up? Anything wrong?" "Nothing," the girl said, swiftly dismissing the matter from her mind, choosing her flowers and leaving to meet up with Juelz nearby. ... "Morning! Come grab some breakfast," Camilla called out cheer
As the elevator arrived, Zak exited, and it was only then that Sadie had a sudden realization. She tapped her head thoughtfully, murmuring, "Isn't this the popular restaurant I've been waiting in line for? They still haven't served me. Don't they do takeout?"Stepping out of the elevator, Sadie's mind buzzed with speculations about Zak.During their meal, Zak recalled Sadie's earlier comments and took a photo to send to Camilla: "This is delicious. Is this restaurant famous?"Camilla Gilliam responded promptly: "It's quite renowned in the city."Zak guessed, "Is it one of your recommendations?"Camilla replied, "Not this time, it's a friend's. If it's good, I'll have them deliver every day."Zak's heart stirred, and he quickly replied: "It's too much trouble. I'll stick to boxed lunches on set from now on. Thank you."...The romantic film follows the journey of the female lead and her childhood sweetheart growing up together. However, complications arise when the childhood sweetheart
Who is this person? What's his relationship with Camilla? Gerald's sadness deepened as he put on his mask and said to the bodyguard next to him, "Let's head back." He had hoped to run into Camilla by chance to strengthen their connection. However, Camilla didn't even recognize him. ... At nine in the evening, Zak, done with his shower, lay in bed and searched for "Gerald Holder" on his phone. When the name appeared, Zak selected it and began his search. Zak had never met Gerald and had never seen any of his movies. The next morning, during filming, Draven encouraged everyone to follow each other on Twitter. "I don't have an account," Zak said softly. "You don't have one?" Draven's tone was disdainful. "Then create one and follow me." Sadie added, "Yeah, Zak, having a Twitter account is useful. Your fans can follow you too." Zak tried to register, but his name was already taken. He glanced at the drink on the table and tried again. "What's your username?" Sadie asked, stifli
Zak handed the cake to the security guard, asking for help in delivering it. After a brief hesitation, the security guard accepted the cake and commented, "Ms. Gilliam would probably prefer if you delivered it yourself." "I have other things to take care of," Zak replied, stopping the guard abruptly and casually asking, "Do you happen to know when Ms. Gilliam's birthday is?" "It's on July 28th," the security guard replied, looking slightly puzzled. Despite not knowing the exact relationship between Zak and Camilla, their interaction hinted at intimacy, leaving the security guard surprised by Zak's lack of knowledge about Camilla's birthday, which was only three days away. Zak nodded in thanks and hailed a taxi to a nearby mall. Upon entering a watch shop, Zak was immediately drawn to a black timepiece. "You have great taste, sir. We only have two of this model left in stock," the salesperson remarked, presenting the watch Zak had his eye on along with another one. Zak examined