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
He stands at a pivotal moment, balancing between his friendship with Camilla and the potential for something deeper. They teeter on the edge of transitioning from friends to a more profound connection, yet the true essence of their relationship remains shrouded in uncertainty. Both paths seem promising, yet neither feels entirely fitting. Setting aside his swirling thoughts, he enters the living room with the cake in hand, having completed its preparation. "Are you not celebrating your birthday at home today?" he queries. "I am," Camilla responds, rising from her seat to approach him. "This is home for me too." Her calm assertion catches Zak off guard, momentarily stunning him as his heart races, threatening to dislodge the cake from his grip. Placing the cake on the table, he retrieves the previously arranged candles, inserts them into the cake, and lights them. Turning to Camilla, he extends his birthday wishes. "Happy birthday, Camilla." "Thank you," she responds, extinguishing
Zak turned off the light and settled into bed, ready to embrace sleep. However, he soon found himself lost in memories of his childhood, memories that began within the walls of the orphanage where his past lay dormant.In one such memory, Zak recalled a scene at the orphanage where the director was distributing bread. Just as Zak reached for a piece, it was swiftly snatched away by a notorious troublemaker among the children, a senior known for grabbing belongings. He made it clear that complaining to the director was futile and would result in consequences.Rather than risking a futile confrontation, Zak resigned himself to a meager lunch of vegetable soup.The orphanage's limited meals and lack of snacks meant Zak often went hungry, with his food frequently taken by others.One day, seizing an opportunity when the main gate was open, Zak quietly slipped away unnoticed.Penniless and hesitant to return to the orphanage, Zak found himself sitting by the roadside, watching the passing
Ten minutes later, Gerald sauntered out of the audition hall and casually took a seat beside Zak, propping his chin up with an air of nonchalance as he fixed his gaze upon him. In a friendly tone, he began, "So, are you here to try out for a supporting male role? It's a competitive arena, you know. You'll need to bring your A-game. But tell me, are you truly serious about breaking into the entertainment industry, or is this just a casual pursuit?"Unfazed by Gerald's probing, Zak shifted slightly, directing her attention to her phone screen where her fingers moved deftly.Glancing over, Gerald noticed Zak engrossed in a game and let out a light chuckle. "Well, at least give us a little show. It's always advantageous to have someone in your corner, don't you think?"After successfully completing the level, Zak pocketed her phone and replied calmly, "What kind of performance do you think I should give?"Disregarding her question as if it hadn't been asked, Gerald changed the subject wit
The sudden buzz of his phone jolted him out of his thoughts. A message from Carlos flashed on the screen: "Hey, uni starts in just a month. Want to catch up? Last time was a bit rushed, missed out on a lot."Zak swiftly replied: "Nah, got a filming gig.""Why the sudden trip?""Movie shoot.""Okay, but how about we meet up in the next few days? I've got some things to ask."Zak hesitated for a moment before typing, "Questions about me and Camilla?"Carlos's reply came instantly: "How'd you guess?"Aside from that topic, Zak couldn't imagine what else Carlos would be so curious about.As Zak was about to end the conversation, another lengthy message appeared from Carlos: "Oh, and have you heard about Vanderose? Rumor has it they're in deep trouble, nearly bankrupt. Too bad we won't get to see Juelz's reaction. I bet it'd be priceless."Zak quickly skimmed through the message, his expression barely changing. He began typing a response, intending to wrap things up swiftly, but another me