Chapter 85 Showing Up Willingly
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“Right! Ryan is in custody now. Isn’t he sentenced to three years? That’s what he deserves. You should distance yourself from him promptly and focus on living your life well.” Nadia chimed in immediately.
Jennifer lifted her head, wiping away the tears on her face as she looked at Nadia and Gabrielle.
“Joining the variety show this time and getting to know both of you has been a stroke of luck Ill cherish for a lifetime.” Jennifer said. “I appreciate your sincerity in sharing these insights with me. I understand now and won’t get caught up in the
past anymore.”
Gabrielle turned her head, casting a sidelong glance at her. “Since you’re planning to terminate the contract, are you interested in a new opportunity? How about I start a company and you sign on with me?” she asked softly.
Those words left Jennifer stunned and Nadia equally taken aback. They couldn’t believe what they had just heard and turned to Gabrielle. They both asked in unison, “Are you starting a company?”
“Yes. Starting up a metaphysical entertainment agency! We could sign artists and even offer fortune–telling services,” Gabrielle said with a soft chuckle.
Nadia stood there, dumbfounded. It took her a moment before she said, “Metaphysical entertainment agency? Fortune- telling? That works! A lot of people around me believe in these things, and even more in the industry are into geomancy”
“Once the company is up and running, my grandfather will be the first one I introduce to you! He’s always seeking fortune tellers to ask if there’s something wrong with the geomancy at home and why I don’t have a man in my life,” Nadia added.
She then gave Gabrielle a quick blink, lowering her voice to propose, “When the time comes, you could charge a bit more. We could split it fifty–fifty. What do you think?”
“Haha! I think that works,” Gabrielle responded in agreement.
Nadia hopped off the couch, reaching for the red wine that was set aside. After pouring three glasses, she held hers up and. declared. “All right. Let’s get the metaphysical entertainment agency started.”
Jennifer also stepped forward, holding her drink and saying, “Let’s get it started”
That night, within the hotel suite, cheers echoed continuously. Three women, barefoot and carefree, danced on the plushi carpet while enjoying their drinks and savoring skewers.
After getting drunk, they didn’t even make it to the bed. They simply collapsed onto the carpet and fell asleep.
They ended up having a deep sleep that night.
Late at night, Caleb drove to the hospital, remaining in his car for a while as he smoked a couple of cigarettes. Afterward, he put on his hat and mask, stepping out of the car and heading toward the hospital.
“Knock Knock!
He stood outside the ward, raising his hand to knock on the door twice.”
Within the ward, Zachary let out a stifled groan. A faint pain in his chest kept him from sleeping, and the physical discomfort intensified his resentment toward Gabrielle. He hadn’t expected her to be so ruthless, even toward her own brother. Just howe much does she despise me to have acted for such a way?
Had she not been so ruthlessly forceful, his rib wouldn’t have been kicked and shattered.
Zachary turned his head and saw the silhouette of Caleb. Without wasting a moment, Zachary quickly rose to his feet and rushed to open the door.
“Mr. Seavers,” Caleb greeted him. Noticing Zachary’s evaluative gaze, he respectfully said, “My affair with Chloe has made the trending news. I’m directly involved, so I feel it’s necessary to clarify things to prevent any misunderstandings about her. Our
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said in a low voice.
Those words significantly lifted Zachary’s spirits,
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Recalling what Felix had mentioned earlier, Michael owned the land in East Drocver. At that moment, he had no way of contacting the Lefevre family. Although Caleb was an illegitimate child, he still carried the same last name.
“Come on in to talk. Zachary suggested.
He swung open the door to the ward, signaling for Caleb to enter.
y on the
Caleb stepped into the ward. the air heavy with the scent of medicinal herbs. Marilyn was sprawled awkwardly on the hospital bed, a far cry from her usual, affluent, ladylike demeanor.
“Regarding the rumors about you and Chloe, we’ve decided to let it cool off and not interfere for now,” Zachary said in a hushed tone. “We’ll spend some money to pull it off the trending searches to avoid any unnecessary complications.”
No sooner had he finished speaking than the bathroom door swung open.
With her eyes rimmed red, Chloe stepped out of the bathroom. Upon seeing Caleb, she instinctively covered her face, her eyes still reddish, looking toward him
“Ms. Seavers. Caleb courteously nodded in her direction.
Chloe sensed his indifference and reluctantly lowered her hand. However, she couldn’t help clenching her hands into fists.
“Why are you here? Isn’t the variety show recording not until three days from now?” Chloe deliberately asked.
She wanted him to say that he had gone there to see her, all while showcasing her unique charm.
Caleb cast a casual glance at her, noticing her face had turned a waxen yellow, her appearance seemingly altered. Despite his surprise, he quickly concealed the emotion in his eyes.
I’ve come to discuss the trending topic of us going to a hotel room with you to see if we need to clarify things. Caleb said in a low voice.
In fact, when he looked at her, there was a certain degree of disdain in his eyes.
Unexpectedly, Chloe was truly unattractive when she wasn’t wearing makeup.
“There’s no need to explain. The more you explain, the worse it gets,” Chloèsaid.
Her heart was racing, and she was fearful of their decision to explain.
That kind of relationship, unexplained and ambiguously undefined, was exactly what she wanted. Only in that way would the netizens and her fans feel sympathy for her, believing that the man did nothing after her scandal broke on the internet
She wanted to stir up public opinion and benefit the most in the end
She wanted to be viral, so she didn’t mind what was happening.
She was willing to stop at nothing and use any means necessary to get what she desired.
“All right. I should get going before anyone realizes I’ve been here and stirs up trouble” With a slight nod, Caleb picked up his hat and put it on
He was about to walk out, but Zachary unexpectedly followed him with a step forward.
“Let me walk you out,” said Zachary
Upon seeing Zachary’s posture, Caleb knew he definitely had something to say, so he nodded.
The two of them started to leave, and once they were out of the ward, Zachary hastily stopped Caleb and said in a hushed
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the Leffamily for support
Afterward, he feigned difficulty and fell silent for a moment before saying in a low voice “Mr Seavers, as you
Michae
is closely associated with the Zechman famuly. Business matters are confidential, and I rarely involve myself in the affairs of the Lefevre famih & busines
Caleb deliberately mentioned the Zechman family to highlight some sort of connection he had with them.
woes. If it’s not too much trouble, could you arrange a meeting for me? I have something to discuss with Mr. Michael” Zachary said, even though he had just been tactfully turned down
Listening intently. Caleb gave a slight nod.
I night I speak with him. Once I have news, I’ll call Chloe and ask her to pass the message to you.” said Caleb. With that. he turned around and walked away with an air of nonchalance.
In reality, with every step Caleb took, the wounds on his body were aggravated, causing him such pain that he grimaced. The bestie Jennifer chinese will definitely leave a sizable bruise. Gabrielle even kicked me a couple of times, and Jennifer punched and
With a mod he felt a wave of humiliation.
In order to prevent Zachary from detecting any hints, he feigned nonchalance and walked toward the elevator. Once he was out of Zachary sight he couldn’t help but shrink back slightly.
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