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Chapter 211 Chapter 211 In her past and present lives, Kenneth had never done anything good for her.
Even though she managed to put aside her hatred, how could she treat him as a friend just like that?
After finishing her sentence, Tiffany turned around and left without hesitation.
Kenneth stood on the spot for a few seconds. His handsome face changed unpredictably. In the end, he smiled bitterly and carried Melody all the way to the school clinic.
Melody was seriously injured.
She had a slight concussion and a few contusions on her body. Her ankle was sprained and swollen. Her bones almost broke.
While Melody was still unconscious and undergoing the treatment, Kenneth retrieved the surveillance videos in the apartment.
The incident unveiled from the surveillance footage was consistent with Melody’s words. Tiffany had almost fallen. Melody reached out to help Tiffany, but she missed her footing and fell downstairs.
It was him… who had misunderstood Tiffany again.
Kenneth patted his head. After feeling vexed for a while, he suddenly thought of a problem.
He was wondering why there were undetectable oil stains on the stairs.
Only Tiffany and him stayed in the apartment. And, Melody came to his room for a nap at noon.
Other than that, there was no one else.
Was it an accident, or did someone do it on purpose?
However, after checking the surveillance footage thoroughly, he did not see any other people.
Kenneth frowned and could not help but look at Melody.
He shook his head immediately.
Impossible, he thought.
He wondered why the thoughts came to his mind.
It was clear that Melody had fallen down to save Tiffany. She would not know about it beforehand.
Kenneth rubbed his forehead and sighed.
It was time to change his rash personality of accusing people without first figuring the truth.
Melody woke up not long after.
The school doctor was still the same old man as before. He said calmly, “You’ll be fine after resting for a while. Fortunately, you didn’t suffer very serious injuries.” He shook his head and left the room.
After initial confusion from waking up, Melody looked at Kenneth with an apologetic smile. T’m sorry, Kenneth. It seems like I have caused you trouble again.” 08:14 Fri, Oct 18 Chapter 211 “What are you talking about I’ll take care of you from now on.” After Kenneth spoke, he suddenly felt that his words were a little ambiguous. He paused and continued, “You saved my life. It’s the right thing for me to do.
He admitted that he was indeed tempted by Melody.
Moreover, she had saved him that night.
Regardless of whether he was moved or grateful, his feelings were complicated. It was reasonable for him to take care of her and protect her.
However, he had also confessed to Melody that before he broke off the engagement with Tiffany and could give her a proper status, their relationship would always remain the same.
So, while he was waiting, so did she.
When the marriage contract ended, he would officially pursue her Melody smiled and asked slyly, “My feet hurt so much that I can’t walk. Can you carry me to classes?” “Of course.
Kenneth smiled.
However, the image of the slender figure with the two crutches appeared in his mind again.
Her injuries were even more serious, but she did not complain.
Kenneth was stunned by the thought that crossed his mind.
Why did he suddenly think of Tiffany?
Melody put on a smile on her face when she saw Kenneth was distracted, but her heart had already turned cold.
She had miscalculated.
At 7.00 pm.
It was the time that Tiffany and Oliver had agreed to meet.
The meeting place was at the school library.
Tiffany was too lazy to go far, so Oliver purposely brought his friend here.
It was still the same as last time. He was heavily disguised. Even his diehard fans would not be able to recognize them.
Tiffany sati the corner of the library. After waiting for about three minutes, Oliver and his mate arrived.
There were not many students at the library at that time. There were three floors, and the huge lobby was only scattered with few people. They did not have to worry too much when talking.
They were all carefree and did not care much for unnecessary social etiquette.
Oliver immediately introduced them. “Miss Kelley, this is the friend whom I told you about, Harold Lester” Compared to a famous director like Oliver, Harold was an unknown newbie director.
08:14 Fri, Uc Chapter 211 Moreover, up until now, he did not have any significant representative masterpieces.
All of his works received lukewarm receptions, and there was nothing groundbreaking.
However, when Tiffany heard his name, her interest was immediately piqued.
From her memories of previous life, Harold got famous a few years later.
He had written and directed a movie that was released in the cinemas. His works earned a large number of genuine reviews from the audience. His reputation exploded, and he instantly became famous!
With that film, he won the Best Screenwriter Award and the Best Young Director Award. Moreover, he won the Best Film of the Year awards year after year. He was in the limelight for a long period of time!
However, according to Harold’s current development, it would take at least three years for him to reach that stage.
Tiffany thought for a moment and passed him two scripts she had written during this period of time.
“Mr. Lester, please take a look.” “Okay” Other than being a director, Harold was also a screenwriter. He had a passion for scripts When he saw the scriptwriter whom Oliver was bragging about was a young lady initially, Harold was extremely surprised and could not help but have some doubt in his heart.
He wanted to evaluate Tiffany’s ability, so he took the two manuscripts and read them carefully.
Her handwritings were delicate and elegant. It was neat and elegant.
Someone who could write such good calligraphy should not be bad.
After spending more than 20 minutes reading the first script, Harold’s impression of Tiffany instantly changed.
It was both admiration between movie writers, as well as appreciation for talent However, when he saw the second one, he frowned and said. This script… Someone sent it to me before. Unfortunately, it’s exactly the same as what you wrote.” What did he mean by exactly the same?
That meant that there were either genuine or fake.
Harold was quite tactful.
To put it more bluntly, he meant that either Tiffany plagiarized and stole someone else’s script to fool him! Or… Tiffany’s script had been stolen by someone else!
Hearing that, Oliver immediately asked, “Someone sent it to you? Are you sure it’s the same? Is it the complete version?” “Yes, but only the first part. And, it’s exactly the same.” After Harold finished speaking, he looked at Tiffany.
He did not probe further, but there was a subtle look in his eyes.
Tiffany was stunned.
08:15 Fri, Oct 18 Chapter 211 She handwrote her manuscripts most of the time. As the content of the class was too easy for her, she would occasionally slack off during class and write a pile of manuscripts by habits.
If someone had stolen them….
Melody had just transferred to the school not too long ago. She offered to help her clean up her desk. At that time, a piece of her manuscript had disappeared.
Now that she thought about it, everything made sense.
Tiffany smiled softly.
Then, she said, “Is it convenient for you to reveal that person’s email, Mr. Lester? I lost a manuscript some time ago. I think someone picked it up and sent it to you.” Harold pondered for a moment, clearly hesitating.
Oliver immediately said, “Do you not trust Miss Kelley? Or, do you not trust me? Is there a need to think about such an obvious matter?” Harold was a little helpless and explained, “It’s not that I don’t want to reveal it to you, but what can you find out with just an email address?” As he spoke, he showed the email to Tiffany.
The message was simple. There were only documents and the sender’s nickname.
From the looks of it, they would not find anything.
Tiffany sent the email to her brother.
Tiffany In just three minutes, the IP address was found, including the person behind it.
Coincidentally, the sender was indeed Melody Princeton.
It was good to have a brother who was also a hacker.
Tiffany smiled playfully.
Before she sent the email, Melody probably did not expect that the information she had deliberately hidden would be found out so quickly.
Even Oliver and Harold were stunned.
“Is she your classmate?” The information also said that the email was from Lovell School Tiffany laughed. “Yes.” “What are you going to do? Why don’t you just go talk to her and clear things up?” What Oliver meant was that since Harold was here, if Tiffany was too angry and wanted to reveal the true color of her classmate who had stolen her manuscript, then that would be the best opportunity.
Most people would do that.
Unexpectedly, Tiffany shook her head and said indifferently, “There’s no need.” Melody was injured from “saving her.” Even if Melody was not injured, Tiffany would not have chosen to confront Melody.
That was the stupidest move.
If Melody had 10,000 reasons to accuse her, she would have 10,000 excuses to excuse herself.
“Why bother? Tiffany thought.
Harold was a little surprised. “Are you just going to let it go like this? Just pretend that you don’t know about this?” “No.” Tiffany smiled gently. “I have an idea, but I’ll need your help.” “Sure.” Harold agreed without hesitation.
Tiffany thought of something and said, “In return, I’ll give you a gift.” As she spoke, she casually took out a piece of draft paper and started writing.
In the original timeline, Harold would only be able to make a name for himself after three years.
In the next three years, he would had been in dire straits. Even with the help of his good friend Oliver, his condition still did not improve Instead, they would only be compared to each other. The more they were compared, the worse it would be.
No one succeeded overnight. In those few years, Harold was under too much pressure. He even committed suicide several times. Only when he received acknowledgment in the end that he managed to pull himself together E Chapter 212 Three years was neither long nor short.
But who could guarantee that there would be no accidents or variables along the way?
So, she helped him out.
Oliver and Harold looked at each other as they watched Tiffany write quickly. Both of them were a little confused.
Was she writing a script for him?
Harold did not know whether to laugh or cry.
11 The gift was really unnecessary. Without careful thought and suddy, he doubted the script that written so hastily would be good.
It was probably so perfunctory that he could not even look at it Just as Harold was about to persuade Tiffany to stop, she had put away her per A piece of draft paper with semi-dry ink landed in front of him, Harold lowered his head and started reading.
The handwriting was still delicate, but this time, it was a little messy and dreamy.
The general outline of the entire script did not have many ups and downs. It was just a very ordinary person’s extraordinary life in survival.
Harold suddenly froze as if he had been hit by something!
An indescribable sense of familiarity surged into his heart. He could feel he was in an emotional roller-coaster.
The rough outline of the script was only made up by hundreds of words. But, countless strange thoughts surged in his mind in the blink of an eye!
It was so familiar that he felt like he had written it before.
There was a cry in the depths of his heart, as if saying that the purpose of his existence was for such a story and movie… After a long while, Harold raised his head and looked at Tiffany with obvious excitement on his face.
“Can…can “Can can you give me this script? I’m willing to pay any price!
Tr’s yours.
Tiffany smiled faintly.
The script was adapted by Harold three years later based on real stories. Once the movie was released, it won countless awards!
Harold became famous because of that!
But now, it was still an unknown whether he could meet the protagonist who had really experienced that life event.
She wanted to help him, but she could not interfere too much, so she only gave Harold a rough outline of the story.
The rest of the plot depended on him to fill in the gaps.
Harold found it unbelievable. “You… you’re giving it to me just like that? No conditions or rewards?” 08:15 Fri, Oct 18 Chapter 212 Tiffany smiled and said, “This is yours to begin with.” She was just taking advantage of the situation.
Harold shook his head hard. “No, no! I can’t take advantage of you for nothing.” In the world of fame and fortune, who would not want something in return?
He had been working hard for so many years, but it was the first time he had met a person like Tiffany.
Compared to the shocking expression of Harold, Oliver was much calmer.
After all, he had interacted with Tiffany before and knew something about her. He comforted him, “It’s fine. It’s fine. Since Miss Kelley has given it to you, you can keep it.” After saying that, he leaned in and explained softly.
“Don’t think that she’s young. Do you know StarRise Entertainment? The new entertainment company that signed Abbie Hopkins not long ago. She’s the owner of that company!” Hearing that, Harold was even more shocked!
StarRise Entertainment was founded not long ago, but it received much attention because it signed the has been actress Abbie.
There were even rumors that Abbie was bought out by the owner behind StarRise Entertainment, which was why he gave hér huge resources and benefits.
The matter caused an uproar. It was the talk of the town.
However, it was undeniable that StarRise Entertainment was indeed a rising star.
As long as they could spend a good amount of money in the early stages, they would definitely conquer half of the entertainment industry in the later stages!
However, who would have thought that the rumored behind-the-scenes owner was actually the gentle young lady standing in front of him?
Harold stopped acting awkward and said with a serious expression, “Then I’ll accept it. If you need any help in the future, just let me know.” “Okay” Tiffany smiled.
After sending off the two directors, Tiffany looked at the time and got up to make a trip to the school clinic.
Melody had accidentally fallen down the stairs to save her. It was only fair that she paid her a visit.
As soon as she walked into the doctor’s office, she bumped into the school doctor.
The school doctor was a kind-looking old man. His hair was a little gray, but he was in good spirits. He looked very friendly.
Seeing her walking over with the help of crutches, the old man asked, “Young lady, do you need me to take a look at your injuries?” “No, thank you. I’m looking for someone.” Tiffany smiled politely and walked inside.
Melody was lying on the bed, and her head was wrapped in a bandage. She looked very weak and pale.
Unlike her usual gentle and prim look, she looked pitiful now.
Melody was surprised to see her. “Why are you here, Tiffany?” I came to see you.”“” Tiffany sat down calmly and asked, “How’s your injury?” “It’s nothing serious. I’ll be fine after resting for a few days.” As Melody spoke, the iconic beautiful smile appeared on her face again. Her eyes were curved, and the smile on her lips was formed at the right angle. She was innocent and full of spirits.
If one looked at her from the outside, anyone would think that she was an innocent, kind, and friendly girl.
Tiffany raised an eyebrow.
She suddenly asked. “Didn’t Kenneth come to take care of you?”
Chapter 213 Chapter 213 It seemed that the mention of Kenneth made her blush.
She looked like a little girl.
“Kenneth just left not long ago…” Melody blushed and was a little embarrassed. However, she tried to be friendly, so she explained quietly, “I don’t know anyone in school, so….
“That’s why Kenneth took such good care of me, She did not want Tiffany to misunderstand.
However, the explanation did not make sense.
The entire school considered the two of them as a couple!
Tiffany smiled indifferently. Tve already said that you don’t have to explain to me. On the contrary, I’m happy to see it worked out for you.
In her previous life, Melody was cleared of the crime of murder because she was made into the scapegoat. In the end, she was successful to be Mrs. Harper!
Her hidden talent was better than Sandra’s!
Tiffany believed that with Melody’s skill, it would not be long before she successfully coaxed Kenneth to cancel their engagement even if he had to go against his family!
It was also the only thing Tiffany hoped for Melody to succeed.
When the time came, she would be free and no longer have to deal with the difficult Romeo She could finally break free from Kenneth.
From then on, there would be no more ties between them.
Tiffany smiled, just thinking of it.
She said sincerely, “I believe that you will be Mrs. Harper soon. I wish you success in advance.” When Tiffany smiled, her eyes sparkled and lit up the whole room. Her gorgeous face looked extraordinarily charming. Her beauty had no matches within the city radius.
Melody was stunned. She had a complicated expression.
She felt an unprecedented pressure since the first time she met Tiffany.
It was because Tiffany’s look too defined.
Her beauty was very prominent. She was sensual yet innocent. Her look was charming yet exotic. She exuded pride and confidence from Inside out. Her beauty was unbeatable and groundbreaking.
Such a character was bound to stun everyone wherever she went!
Melody subconsciously clenched her fists.
08:15 Fri, Oct 18 Chapter 213 However, she maintained a faint smile on her face.
“I’ve never dared to have wishful thoughts. Even if I admit that like Kenneth, it’s.. impossible between us.” Melody looked up as she spoke. Her eyes filled with envy. “You’s so beautiful and come from a good family. You’re the most compatible wife for Kenneth.” “Don’t say that,” If someone was praised like that, he or she would definitely feel a sense of superiority.
However, Tiffany did not even want her name to be mentioned along with Kenneth.
She said, “It’s not necessarily true. As long as he likes you enough all the issues will disappear After saying that, Tiffany gave Melody a thoughtful look before getting up and leaving the school clinic.
Even after she left. Melody was still in a daze.
She thought hard about Tiffany’s words….
‘Did she say that sincerely or sarcastically?’ She could not tell the differences for a moment.
However, it was undeniable that there was some truth in her words.
Everyone aimed high.
Melody smiled.
When the opportunity came, she would definitely not let it go.
However, even if the opportunity did not come, she had to create it!
After a while, she lay back on the bed, but her eyes inadvertently saw a small bag that had been left on the chair.
It was Tiffany’s.
Melody had a thought, and she looked around. After confirming that there was no one around, she reached out to pick up the bag and rummaged through it openly.
There were a few cosmetics, a school badge, and a stack of manuscripts.
Melody took out the papers and looked at them curiously.
She did everything brazenly.
Even if Tiffany suddenly returned, she could just explain that she was just helping Tiffany keep the bag. She checked the content in the bag first so that she did not lose anything when she returned it.
However, after waiting for a long time and even after she had finished reading the manuscript, Tiffany still did not return.
“She’s indeed a rich young lady. She didn’t even take it seriously when she lost such an expensive bag.” She complained in her heart and put everything back.
Except for the manuscript….
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Melody hesitated for two seconds. She did not dare to take them like the draft paper last time, so she took a photo of the content with her phone and put them back.
The last time she offered to clean up Tiffany’s desk, she accidentally found a piece of paper in her folder.
On the paper was a half-written script.
She transcribed the incomplete script and sent it around.
Unexpectedly, she received a lot of inquiries for subsequent stores by the screenwriters!
Of course, she did not have the rest of the stories!
She tried to write one herself.
In the end, her script was rejected with comments that it was not as stunning as what she wrote at the beginning.
Melody was unconvinced.
Why were her efforts repeatedly rejected while Tiffany could just attain success that easily?
She felt helpless and ready to give up on her plan. She did not expect to receive such lucky treats.
After going in circles, the finished manuscript unexpectedly landed in her hands!
She felt that even the heavens were helping her!
Melody raised her eyebrows. She converted the pictures she had just taken into Word files and sent the documents to the screenwriters who wanted the follow-ups.
One of them was Harold Less than two hours after leaving the clinic, Tiffany received a call from Harold.
“Miss Kelley, your classmate sent me the complete version. It’s exactly the same as the one you showed me in the library!” “That’s pretty fast.” Tiffany laughed and was not surprised at all. I’ll have to trouble you to propose a cooperation with her and to come to the school to meet her personally” “Okay.” After agreeing, Harold asked curiously, “What should I do after I reach? What do you plan to do?” Since they were allies, Tiffany still needed Harold’s cooperation to make her plan successful. Tiffany did not hide any details and explained her thoughts briefly.
After hearing that, Harold was stunned for a while. Then, he replied with a complicated feeling. “Haha, that’s a brilliant movel A few minutes later, Melody received a reply.
She did not know much about the director and screenwriter named Harold Lester. Harold did not have any representative works that he could show oft However, he showed much sincerity by offering to meet her at school personally to discuss cooperation.
However, the appointment was rather urgent. It would be tomorrow morning.
08:15 Fri, Oct 18 Chapter 213 Melody thought about it and agreed.
While she was replying to the email, a few classmates happened to visit her.
One of them was nicknamed Loudspeaker.
He was just like his name.
Whatever information he knew, it would be spread to everyone within a few minutes.
Coincidentally, the content of this email was read by Loudspeaker.
He immediately exclaimed, “Huh? What did I just see? A famous director personally will come to collaborate with you? my god, Melody! How are you so talented and beautiful?” With that loud voice, other students started to surround Melody “What? Let me see.
“Let me take a look too!” As time passed, more and more people saw the email.
In the end, everyone knew.
Oh Melody was a little embarrassed. “Oh no, I was just writing for fun. I didn’t expect the director named Harold Lester to fancy my script!” “You’re just fooling around. I can’t attain your success in my life!
“That’s right, that’s right. She’s indeed a talented girl! I’m impressed!” The crowd echoed and praised her endlessly.
Melody smiled modestly.
With such a huge commotion here, she guessed the news would probably reach Tiffany soon.
Chapter 214 Chapter 214 It would be better if the matter became a big deal!
She had no intention of hiding it because she wanted to make a big deal out of it. She deliberately let the loud mouthed student “accidentally read the email and announce it to the whole world.
It was the outcome she intended!
The more people who knew it, the better!
It was the only way. So, when Tiffany realized it later and even if he knew that she was the one who wrote the script, no one would believe in her without the evidence.
In order to ensure that nothing went wrong, she had purposely checked beforehand that the script had not been published!
Therefore, she was confident that no one would find out even if she impersonated as the writer boldly.
In just half a day. Melody’s reputation as a talented girl spread like wildfire.
During the appointment time on the next day, Melody was sitting on the medical bed for IV drips in the school clinic. She was surrounded by her classmates.
Most of them came just to join in the fun. After all, prior to Melody’s incident, they had never come into contact with anything about scriptwriting and movies.
It was a rare opportunity!
There were people who asked about her well-being and praised her.
“Melody, what script are you writing? Can I take a look? I’m really curious..
“By the way, Melody, I heard that Oliver, the famous movie director, hired an unknown screenwriter for his new movie some time ago! If the movie becomes popular, the screenwriter’s popularity will rise for sure.
“That’s right!” Someone suddenly asked, “By the way, are you the screenwriter mentioned by Oliver?” As the topics of conversation got further apart, Melody did not know whether to laugh or cry.
“No, no, you’re thinking too much” Tiffany finally arrived as they spoke.
The entire clinic suddenly fell silent for a second.
Melody looked at Tiffany innocently. While her expression remained still, her heart was pounding furiously.
She wondered if Tiffany would explode in an anger publicly and hit her with her vengeful personality.
Or, she would explain desperately that she was the one who wrote the script.
Melody thought of all the possibilities.
Moreover, she had already prepared a response.
However, Tiffany was as calm as usual. She still had that calm smile on her face. She looked chill, as if she had no ideas what Chapter 214 was going on at all, A thought flashed in Melody’s mind.
Could it be possible that Tiffany still did not know?
Coincidentally, everyone started pleading. She wanted to test Tidany, so she handed out the printed script and let them admire it openly.
The script fell into Tiffany’s hands.
Tiffany looked at it and nodded approvingly. “Not bad.” Melody was stunned for two seconds. Uneasiness gradually rosen her heart.
She thought. Wasn’t the script written by Tiffany herself?
Why didn’t she show any reaction?
Could it be… Was there something wrong about this?” Before she could think further, Harold had already arrived.
After all, he was a capable director. Even if he did not have any outstanding work now, his presence and aura were strong.
He looked much younger in casual clothes. He was wearing sunglasses and a hat. He only took them off after he entered the Harold looked around at the students and asked cheerfully, “Hello! May I know who Melody is?” When they contacted each other in the email, they had arranged to meet at the clinic.
Harold looked at the person on the bed and asked, “You must be Melody, right?” “Yes, I am!” Melody smiled sweetly. “Nice to meet you, Mr. Lester.” After a short exchange of pleasantries, Harold did not intend to care about the presence of other students and praised Melody generously.
“The script is really novel. To be honest, I liked it the moment I saw it. The theme will definitely be a hit!” Melody smiled. “Thank you for the compliment.” When the other students heard that, they felt honored and were extremely happy They immediately started bragging.
I think the same. This story is so refreshing. I wonder if I can get a cameo role or something. Any minor role would do!” “Haha, you wish!” “It’s not too late. At least you still a chance to be a close friend of Melody now.” Melody nodded humbly.
08:15 Fri, Oct 18 Chapter 214 Just as everyone was praising Melody, Harold let out a loud snrec “The script is good, but you’re not the one who wrote it. Don’t you feel guilty for impersonating me? Is it fun to prank me like this? Is it fun?” Harold’s expression changed from calin and gentle to suppressed anger, as if a storm was coming.
His words created a huge storm!
The entire room was silent.
The praises for Melody that were going around the room just now were all stop at the moment.
“What?” “Wasn’t this script written by Melody?” “Then what was she doing?” “Was it fun to fool people?” eeryone started murmuring.
Melody was stunned. He did not expect Harold to suddenly say such thing With a calm smile, she explained, “Maybe there’s a misunderstanding, but I did write this script!” She was calm and confident, and her eyes were filled with certainty.
She had good acting skills!
If he had not learned about Melody from Tiffany before, he knew her well now.
Harold frowned and sneered. “I don’t care about any misunderstandings. I only know that you plagiarized someone else’s work. This is fraud!” Everyone was at a loss for words, Melody shook her head. “No, Mr. Lester! You’ve misunderstood. This has nothing to do with StarRise Entertainment. It’s all my.
Before she could finish speaking, Harold threw a document at her.
The document was a statement drafted by StarRise Entertainment. It had yet to be released.
It was an official announcement about the second collaboration between the godly screenwriter and Oliver.
Who was that godly screenwriter?
He was the only screenwriter for Oliver’s new movie, “Dreams of Rising”!
At the same time, he was also a member of Starkise Entertainment.
The script she gave Harold was the script from Oliver’s second collaboration half a month ago.
In that case, she had coincidentally offended the wrong parties!
How did that happen? Melody thought.
Melody did not expect things to turn out that way. She was dumbfounded and could not help but look at Tiffany, trying to seek some clues from her face.
08:15 Fri, Oct 18 Chapter 214 G However, she was infuriated that Tiffany had been acting like a bystander since the beginning. She acted completely indifferent to her situation.
Harold’s accusations were still ringing in her ears. “What are you doing such things at such a young age? Do you only know how to do things sneakily?” “No, this isn’t sneaky. There’s something wrong with her character Melody was silent.
The situation took a turn for the worse. Before Melody could defend herself, she saw others were looking at her strangely.
They were praising her just now, but now they felt embarrassed looking at her face. How could they be willing to speak up for her?
Moreover, facts speak louder than words.
“No, it’s not like that.” Melody was at a loss. She looked at Tiffany and asked for help, Tiffany, I remember that you wrote a similar manuscript, right?” Tiffany blinked and smiled innocently more so than her. “No, I’ve never written anything like that.”
Chapter 215 Chapter 215 When Melody heard that, she blurted out, “How is that possible? It’s obviously “You wrote it.
She stopped mid-sentence.
She shut up abruptly.
She could not say that.
Tiffany blinked curiously and asked in confusion, “Huh? What is it?” “Nothing.” Melody’s heart skipped a beat. She changed another method and asked tentatively, “I remember that you were also very interested in scriptwriting previously. You even wrote on a piece of paper…” “Did I?” Tiffany thought about it seriously. Then, she came to a realization. “Oh right, I remember writing a draft, but… I was just copying other’s work for fun!” Melody did not respond.
She tried to change the focus point, but in the end, she was still back in focus, Melody looked at Tiffany with a complicated expression. She did not know if her reaction was real or fake.
However, Harold clearly lost his patience.
“As long as you apologize, I can let you off the hook for fooling me. But, it’s another matter if the main party wants to pursue the matter.
“I’m sorry to have created troubles to you..
Melody was sitting on the hospital bed. The bandage on her head had yet to be removed. At that moment, she could only apologize quietly. With the apology, others might be too embarrassed to further pursue the matter with her.
“I’m really sorry, but it’s such a coincidence. It’s all my fault for causing the misunderstanding. I’m sorry.” She apologized profusely and sincerely.
However, she did not admit that it was her fault for deceiving others. She made an excuse that it was a coincidence.
Harold shook his head. His look was full of disappointment and admonishment.
“If you want to go further, you must practice humility. You’re still young. You can still get back to the right path even if you go astray.” Harold left after saying that.
He had come here to tell Melody in public that she should not take something that did not belong to her. She should nick the thoughts as soon as possible!
He did not know whether Melody would listen, but he had taught her the lesson.
After Harold left, others looked at each other as if they had witnessed something disturbing.
Chapter 215 They were so proud of Melody just before!
They did not expect such an outcomel It turned out that she was not the one who wrote the script!
Everyone’s expressions were indescribablet After all, it was really uncomfortable to be proven wrong!
They dispersed quickly. “There’s nothing much to see. Let’s go. Let’s go.” “How embarrassing.
They shook their heads and sighed while leaving quickly.
Tiffany yawned lazily and was about to leave when she was stopped by Melody.
“You know that. Don’t you?” “Know what?” Tiffany was bored to death. I don’t know. I already said that I copied it for fun. The script was written by the screenwriter from StarRise Entertainment. I found it interesting, so I practiced my handwriting by copying the script.” After saying that, she stared at Melody and asked, “How did you know that I wrote a draft?” Tiffany had a playful look on her face. She smirked gently. Melody suddenly had a realization.
Just as she was about to find an excuse, Kenneth heard the news and rushed over from the equipment room.
His appearance interrupted the strange silence between them.
It also freed Melody from further embarrassment.
Tiffany smiled. She did not intend to dwell on the issue. She raised her eyebrows and left without looking back.
When Melody saw Kenneth, her eyes turned red. She felt wronged and wanted to cry, but she forced herself to raise her head high.
“Kenneth, are you very disappointed in me?” she asked with a smile.
Although Kenneth was not at the scene, he must have heard the rumors from other classmates.
He immediately stepped forward and touched her head. He said indifferently, “No, I believe in you.” “Thank you Melody leaned into his arms and sobbed. “But I really didn’t do that. I don’t know why things turned out that way… Going for wool and coming home shorn.
She hated it!
She had checked thoroughly before to ensure that nothing would go wrong!
In the end, StarRise Entertainment appeared out of nowhere. What if it refused to let go of the matter and find trouble with Chapter 215 her?
Melody leaned into Kenneth’s arms. The more she thought about it, the more stressful she felt.
Seeing her tears falling uncontrollably, Kenneth’s heart ached a little. He said, “Don’t worry. I’ll clear your name.” “No, it’s indeed my fault…” Melody’s face was filled with frustration. “I didn’t know that there could be such a coincidence in the world. The probability is too small. I can’t believe it myself” No matter what, she would not admit that she had lied.
She would not admit that the script was not hers to begin with.
Otherwise, Kenneth would think less of her.
Kenneth firmly believed in her.
Knowing she did not want the matter to blow up, Kenneth comforted her. “Don’t worry. I’ll send someone to mediate with that company and settle this matter for you.” “I’m sure they won’t pursue it.” Melody felt much more at ease with his words.
Thank you, Kenneth.” MOOTH Her teary eyes cleared up, and her smile was filled with gratitude and shyness.
Her bright eyes and white teeth were alluring Kenneth was a little stunned. He quickly reacted and covered his mouth with his palm to hide his awkwardness.
“You don’t have to be so polite with me.” For a moment, the atmosphere in the room was romantic and sweet.
Kenneth was a man of his word. Since he had promised Melody, he took the matter to his heart and called someone to negotiate with StarRise Entertainment.
They tried to treat the matter as a sweet misunderstanding. Everyone took a step back, and everything would be fine.
Moreover, the reason that the coincidence arose because Melody had a similar personality and background as the scriptwriter from StarRise Entertainment It was fated. There was no need to pursue the matters to the end.
After the message was sent, Kenneth believed that the other party would not pursue the matter. They might drop the matter for his sake.
In the end, the person-in-charge replied to him in a text with a smiley.
[I’m sorry. Let’s leave my screenwriter out of this matter. We don’t accept your explanation and extortion!] The sentence made Kenneth so angry that he was about to explode!
What does that mean? he thought.
Chapter 213 However, the person-in charge was very polite and spoke with anile. However, there were politeness!
hidden thorns behind Kenneth was angry but could not vent it out. After being silence for a long time, he replied, “What do you guys mean?” “Apologize.” The person-in-charge of StarRise Entertainment smiled. “You’re asking for forgiveness without apologizing for your mistakes. Don’t you think that’s appropriate, Mr. Harper?” He was rendered speechless.
“Alright, I’ll apologize on behalf of my friend. I’m sorry.” Kenneth’s face turned cold. “Is this enough?” “We can’t accept that.” It was the same infuriating tone. The person in charge of StarRe-Entertainment smiled gently.
“An apology is an apology, but it doesn’t mean that we have to accept it. The two can’t be lumped together. Do you think so, Mr. Harper?” Kenneth did not respond.
He was so angry that he hung up the phone!
Then, his face darkened, and he instructed his subordinates, “Find out the contact information of the owner of StarRise Entertainment!” He refused to believe it!
If he personally went to talk to the owner of StarRise Entertainment, they must accept his apology.
Chapter 216 Chapter 216 As it turned out, it might work.
As the hidden owner of StarRise Entertainment, Tiffany was only responsible for investing money. The entire company’s operations were managed by a highly paid professional team.
It was almost impossible to retrieve her information.
Unless she deliberately let someone reveal it.
Tiffany was overjoyed from the report by the person-in-charge The thought of Kenneth being defeated was hilarious.
“They want your contact information now. They said they want to talk to you personally.” The person-in-charge asked, “Should I give it to them?” “It’s okay. Give it to him.” Tiffany sat laid-backly in the studio.
A few minutes later, Kenneth called.
She could sense his suppressed anger from his first few words. “I believe you already know why I call. Just be frank. How does your company want to resolve this?” Tiffany deliberately lowered her voice and replied in that rigid and unreasonable tone.
“There are no enemies in fame and fortune. As long as Mr. Harper is sincere enough, I can let Miss Princeton off the hook for stealing my company’s secrets.” With just one sentence, she made the small matter into a serious matter of stealing the company’s secrets.
Kenneth’s face was ashen. “Don’t go overboard” “Then, it looks like there’s no room for negotiation.
Tiffany smiled lazily.
She was not afraid that Kenneth could attack her physically through the phone call.
Besides, how could there be such a good deal in the world? How could she let Melody go so easily just because she made up an excuse that it was just a misunderstanding? She did not admit her wrongdoings.
Dream on.
Melody had stolen her manuscript twice. If she had done that to someone else, the innocent parties would probably never be able to explain the situation!
Tiffany decided that she must teach her a lesson.
Kenneth was silent for a moment. In the end, he seemed to have compromised and asked, “Just tell me. What are your conditions for resolving this matter?” As expected, he would agree to anything for the sake of the love of his heart.
Chapter 216 Tiffany curled her lips md-said casually, “You’re very direct. For that, I’ll be straightforward.” “In the next two days, I’ll release a piece of news that will be trending on Facebook. I hope Mr. Harper will help to spread it and not let that news sink to the bottom of the trending chart.” The news that she wanted to expose was related to Abbie.
Abbie’s comeback was imminent. Her new movie would be released in three months. There were many people who hoped that Abbie would never get back up again.
In fact, someone was deliberately trying to spoil her reputation More and more people were critiquing Abbie recently.
If that continued, the new movie release would definitely fail!
As Tiffany was the one who had signed Abbie and promised to help her become a top celebrity, she would not just watch as her team member was being cyberbullied!
Therefore, the public should know the truth at Maple Forest Avenue two years ago!
Milly and Freddie should be the ones being punished!
Once the news was exposed, it would definitely cause a storm in the entertainment industry!
After all, Milly and Freddie were well known as the golden couple in the entertainment industry. One was an A-list actress, and the other was a top actor. They had great influence!
Their publicity would definitely carry out damage control and remove the trending topic immediately.
The Harper family was the major shareholder behind the major media companies.
If they interfered, the news on the news page would disappear without a trace.
It was not the outcome she wanted to see.
It was a small matter for the Harper family.
Kenneth’s expression softened slightly. “Sure.” Then, let’s forget about the script matter.” Tiffany smiled in satisfaction.
After hanging up, she called the person-in-charge of Starkise Entertainment. “Make the arrangements. I’ll expose what I told you last time in the next two days.” “Okay, Ms. Kelley.
After giving her instructions, Tiffany put down her paintbrush. She went to sit on the window sill of the studio and look into the distance.
From her angle, she could see Kenneth making a call on the field not far away.
It seemed that the contents of the call were related to the deal she had just made.
He must be informing all major media outlets not to remove all news from StarRise Entertainment in the next few days.
It was irregardless for good or bad news.
After the matter was exposed, Milly and Freddie would not be able to withdraw the news even if they paid a high price!
Chapter 216 Kenneth was indeed serious when it came executing his works. He was a man of his word and would not play tricks.
It was also the only advantage of his.
Tiffany was relieved. At the same time, she could not help but think..
If Kenneth knew that she was the owner of Starkise Entertainment, he might never agree to the condition.
Instead, he would scold her, “We’re all classmates. Why are you making things difficult for Melody?” Her thought was very real.
Tiffany was amused just thinking about it.
As she thought about it, a idea suddenly appeared in her mind.
No one could tell that it was her after she disguised her voice.
If she disguised herself again, she could get close to Richard.
She wondered if he would be able to recognize her.
The thought flashed through her mind. Her rational thoughts and imaginations ran wild at the same time.
Should she go or not?
Tiffany’s head hurt from thinking about it.
Her rationality told her that she should not do that. The strange man was too fierce. He rejected to meet her even when she had gone to look for him.
However, her instinct prevailed.
She wanted to see if Richard had recovered.
She still wanted to….
She wanted to meet him.
Tiffany had always been a decisive person. After a moment of struggle, she immediately left the school with her backpack. There were disguise masks and clothes in her bag. She brought these with her wherever she went.
As for the crutches?
She had discarded them.
It was inconvenient for her to disguise herself in school. After Tiffany left the school, she took a taxi and left.
“Sir, please go to Treasure Tower.” “Sure thing.” The distance was not far. They arrived after four to five minutes.
fo aid the fare and went straight into Tre Tower.
When she got out of the car and went in, an old man happened to come out of Treasure Tower.
Chapter 216 cow When he saw Tiffany, the old man’s body trembled, and his expression changed.
He mumbled. Fai… Faith… She’s Faith… The butler at his side immediately reached out to support him and asked anxiously, “What’s wrong? Why are you trembling? Quick, call the doctor!” As he spoke, he turned around and instructed the bodyguard to all the doctor.
However, the old man pushed the butler away and turned around. He was trembling as he tried to chase after Tiffany.
Just w when he turned around, he realized that the figure had already disappeared.
But what was certain was that the person was inside Treasure Tower.
“Quick! Shut the door and find her for me!” The old man was the true owner of Treasure Tower. He was the head of the Ashton family, one of the four prominent families in Traron City.
After hearing his instruction, the butler asked, “Who did you see just now, Mr. Ashton?” “Faith. She’s Faith!” “Miss Faith left 18 years ago. You must be seeing things because you miss her so much.” No, it’s not! That face is too similar!” Victor grabbed the butler’s sleeve tightly. He looked eager to seek validation. “Did you see the person just now? She looked so similar. She’s exactly the same as Faith!” The butler was helpless.
It was not the first time that happened.
No matter when or where, as long as the old man saw a face similar to his late daughter’s on the street, he would almost go crazy like now.
He would either cry or laugh.
The butler sighed and had no choice but to close the door of Treasure Tower. Then, he sent people to look for the person everywhere.
They had to search hide and low thorough the building.
However, they found nothing “No, that’s not all. There must be somewhere else we haven’t looked!” Victor waved at the group of strange people standing in front of him. He was so anxious that he broke out in cold sweat. His weak body could not hold on anymore and was about to collapse.
“Mr. Ashton!” The butler was also extremely anxious. He hurriedly asked the private doctor to come over and take a look.
A bodyguard thought for a moment and suddenly said, “Oh right, there’s a washroom. No one went to look into that!” “Go! Go quickly!” Victor almost fainted from-anxiety.
Tiffany had just come out of the washroom.
When she saw the commotion, she thought that Treasure Tower had been robbed and that they were closing the door for thorough investigation Before she could ask the question in her heart, she saw someone point at her and shout.
“Mr. Ashton, is she the person you’re looking for?”
Chapter 217 Chapter 217 At that moment, Tiffany was utterly confused, wondering why they were looking for her.
She hadn’t stolen or done anything wrong, yet suddenly dozens of eyes were fixed on her, leaving her feeling dazed. She asked, “Is there something you need from me?” On the ground, Victor, struggling to support his frail body, stood up. His cloudy eyes fell on Tiffany.
The girl before him wore a floral dress. Her features were delicate, giving off a clean and fresh look. However, she didn’t seem as stunning as she had appeared at first glance, Disappointment instantly washed over Victor, and he shook his head.
“It’s not her.” His butler had been right. His aging eyes had indeed deceived him… Tiffany also found Victor familiar. It was the elderly man she had saved in an alleyway back in Traron City.
People said he was the true owner of Treasure Tower, More than that, he was the head of the Ashton family, one of the four major families in Traron City.
However, Tiffany had changed her appearance now, Even her parents wouldn’t recognize her if they stood in front of her, let alone Victor, who had been gravely injured that night.
There was no way she could claim the favor.
Tiffany stopped thinking about it and asked, “Can I leave now?” The doors opened, and the other guests of Treasure Tower resumed browsing, apologizing as they went. The misunderstanding had passed.
Victor looked devastated, muttering, “It’s been almost twenty years, twenty years… “Mr. Ashton, please don’t lose hope. If you stay strong, you’ll surely find the child Mrs. Ashton sent away all those years ago. The butler hurried to comfort him. “So you must stay well. You will reunite with your granddaughter!” “I hope so. Victor smiled bitterly.
After searching for r so many ye years with no news, he knew the chances were slim.
Perhaps that baby had already passed away on the journey after being sent away. Continuing the search seemed futile, and it was only a lie to comfort himself.
After leaving Treasure Tower, Tiffany quickly put the earlier confusion out of her mind. She hailed a cab and headed toward Royal Tower. She was going to find Richard.
At this time, he definitely wouldn’t be at Royal Bay. He was most likely at the office She couldn’t get inside the building easily, so she would have to wait outside, hoping to catch him by chance.
After all, with her current altered appearance, no one would recognize her.
When she arrived at Royal Tower and had just gotten out of the car, a roaring black sports car zoomed by and stopped right beside her. Then, a woman in a red dress stepped out.
With chestnut-colored wavy hair, a slender figure, and oversized sunglasses covering half her face, only her bold red lips 08-16 Fri, Oc Chapter 217 were visible. She exuded allure and a sultry charm. It was none other than the A-list actress Milly Beck.
Tiffany frowned, wondering why Milly was at Royal Tower. She gured maybe Milly was there to see Richard.
As it turned out, her instincts were always spot on After getting out of the car, Milly walked confidently. The sound of her high heels clicked as she strutted into the lobby of the Royal Tower.
Upon seeing Milly, the receptionist didn’t seem particularly excited. Clearly, this wasn’t her first visit.
The receptionist asked, “Hello, may I ask who you’re here to sec?
“I’m here to see Mr. Hampton.” Milly adjusted her sunglasses, her smile both assured and confident.
This was her third time here in a week. She hadn’t been able to meet Richard the first two times because he wasn’t in the office.
But this was her third visit now, and surely she wouldn’t leave empty-handed this time.
She was not worried that Richard wouldn’t meet her. After all, she was confident no man could resist her charm.
The receptionist smiled politely. “Let me connect you. Please wait a moment.” “Go ahead,” Milly replied casually, not intending to go upstairs. She leisurely sat on a nearby sofa.
In her mind, any man hearing her name should come down to meet her in person, rather than having her go up.
It only took a few seconds for the receptionist’s call to reach the executive assistant’s office.
The receptionist said. “Mr. Huber, there’s a Miss Milly Beck here to see Mr. Hampton. Please pass on the message.” “Milly Beck? The actress? Tyrone asked.
The receptionist replied, “Yes.” Tyrone acknowledged this, then carefully knocked on the door of Richard’s office to report the situation.
The next second, Richard’s cold voice responded, “Is this something worth bothering me with? Tell her I’m not seeing her Richard’s face remained composed as ever, his air of laziness failing to conceal the nobility and authority he exuded.
His eyes were devoid of any warmth. Instead, it was tinged with impatience and a trace of anger flashed. His presence was overwhelming and intimidating.
Tyrone knew immediately he had walked into a storm.
Richard already had little patience for random women showing up uninvited, and now he had brought such a trivial matter to Richard. Milly or not, she needed to get lost.
A cold sweat broke out on Tyrone’s forehead as he quickly nodded. “Apologies. I’ll handle it right away.
“Don’t let this happen again” Richard gave him a glance before looking away. His cold expression remained unchanging Feeling as if he had been pardoned, Tyrone swiftly retreated from the office.
Only after stepping out did the suffocating pressure of Hampton’s presence ease slightly Wiping the sweat from his forehead. Tyrone realized how terrifying Richard had become.
08:16 Fri, Oct 18 Chapter 217 Once upon a time, Richard could at least be a little more approachable. But ever since he stopped seeking out Tiffany, his temper had become increasingly unpredictable, leaving everyone around him on edge.
In moments like these, Tyrone couldn’t help but miss his saving grace, Tiffany.
Legend had it that everything had its weaknesses. Only in the presence of Tiffany did Richard show some warmth, weakening his intimidation and adding a touch of unity.
With a sigh, Tyrone returned to his desk and coldly relayed the message. “Mr. Hampton said he won’t see her. And in the future, don’t bother reporting every little visitor!” The phone was on speaker, so not only the receptionist but Milly could hear every word.
In disbelief, Milly exclaimed, “What? Did Mr. Hampton really say that? Why won’t he see me? I don’t believe it!*
Her frustration boiled over. She refused to believe there was a min who could resist her beauty.
This beautiful face was her weapon, the very thing that had propelled her to the top of the A-list in just two years.
Humiliated and furious, she said, “You must not have explained it clearly. I’ll speak to Mr. Hampton myself!” She then attempted to barge in.
The well-trained security guards inside the building immediately stepped in to stop her.
Milly snapped, “Let me go! Do you know who I am? I’m Milly! A list actress Milly Beck!” The phone was still connected, and Tyrone could hear the commotion on the other end.
Taking a deep breath, Tyrone’s words fired off like a machine gun as he switched to full-on roasting mode. “An A-list actress? So what? You’re not above the rules, and neither is anyone else!
“Royal Tower is not a playground where you can waltz in whenever you like. I don’t care how famous you are. You’re just nobody here. If you keep causing a scene, I’ll get you blacklisted immediately! Tyrone continued his rant non-stop, his words sharp and fast.
Milly was left completely dumbfounded. She was baffled that an assistant would dare to snap at her.
Chapter 218 Chapter 218 On a regular day. Tyrone prided himself as the top executive assistant, the face of Royal Group. He made sure himself with a certain level of prestige. But today, he had reached his limit.
Milly had almost cost him money with her antics, and if she continued causing trouble, he might as well kiss his job goodbye. So, without thinking, every word of his sharp and biting comeback had just spilled out.
And now, he regretted it deeply. He was worried about showing op for work tomorrow after that outburst.
While everyone was still processing his rapid-fire rant, a light laugh broke the tension. It was pleasant to hear, cutting through the heat of the summer day. It felt like a fresh breeze blowing in Everyone looked up to see a young woman standing at the door, wearing a floral dress.
The girl had delicate features and flawless skin. The soft floral dress she wore made her look fresh and bright, and her elegant presence added to her charm.
Her smile was radiant, revealing red lips and pearly white teeth, It was a sight pleasing to the eye.
She had overheard Tyrone’s harsh words and couldn’t help but laugh at the situation Tiffany truly hadn’t expected this from Tyrone, who usually was a harmless man around her. Yet here he was, sharp-tongued and winty, delivering immensely satisfying comebacks.
Her laugh further infuriated the already embarrassed and enraged Milly, who was now pushed to her breaking point.
But despite her anger, Milly knew better than to act recklessly in Royal Tower and risk offending Richard. Even towards Tyrone, she exercised caution, fearing that he had the power to blacklist her.
So, she needed to vent her frustration. In her eyes, Tiffany was an easy target. She thought Tiffany was a soft, insignificant person she could easily crush to regain her dignity.
With that thought, Milly violently shoved aside the security guards restraining her and stormed toward Tiffany. She raised her hand, aiming a slap right at her.
“Who do you think you are? You dare to laugh at me?” Milly shouted as she swung her hand.
But Tiffany effortlessly caught the slap mid-air, her expression calm and playful. “So this is the real face of Milly? You’re so arrogant and rude. Do your fans know?” In public, Milly had built her image as a caring, considerate star, loved by many for her sweet persona. Her photoshoots. portrayed her as s***y and fierce, earning her a large fanbase.
But unexpectedly, Milly was arrogant, bossy, and completely full of herself.
Tiffany casually released Milly’s hand and smiled lazily. “Don’t push me. You don’t want to test my temper.” It was a warning, but some people just didn’t know when to stop.
Hearing Tiffany’s words, Milly scoffed coldly. “You? Really?” She raised her hand again, this time with more force, creating a gust of wind that lifted a few strands of Tiffany’s hair.
Tiffany’s expression remained indifferent. “Well, you leave me no choice.” With a speed faster than Milly could react, Tiffany slapped her twice in quick succession and yanked her arm forward, pulling her straight into the glass door.
08:16 Fri, Oct 18 Chapter 218 Milly screamed, and her face and nose collided with the glass.
For a brief moment, everyone watching swore they saw her nose seemed to bend slightly.
They thought they were seeing an illusion, and they exchanged confused glances. It seemed Milly wasn’t a “natural beauty” as she claimed.
The impact wasn’t overly strong, but enough to make Tiffany nod in satisfaction. This glass door is pretty good quality.” Everyone was speechless, They were stunned that Tiffany wasn’t concerned about whether Milly’s face was bruised but about the quality of the door.
Milly was in so much pain, and hearing Tiffany’s nonchalant response only made her more furious. “You-you actually dared to hit me?” Tiffany smirked, though the smile didn’t quite reach her eyes. You’ve got it all wrong. You were the one who made the first move. That was self-defense.” Milly was seething in frustration.
She had tried to strike first, but she hadn’t even managed to touch Tiffany. Meanwhile, her nose was crooked, and her face burned from the slaps. It was her face, the very asset that fueled her career!
She wanted to lash out again, but her mind told her to retreat before things escalated further. If she didn’t fix her face soon. she’d be ruined within days. Still, she couldn’t just walk away without getting some revenge.
Grinding her teeth, Milly’s sharp eyes noticed a limp in Tiffany’s step. Seizing on this, she sneered. “I thought you were tough, but turns out you’re just a cripple!” Without warning, she aimed a vicious kick at Tiffany’s injured leg Tiffany stepped back, and Milly’s kick missed its target completely.
Frustrated, Milly tried again, but this time the nearby security guards had had enough. They swiftly grabbed her and tossed her out of the building.
Tiffany thanked the guards and followed them outside.
She hadn’t made an appointment, so there was no chance she’d get to meet Richard today. Her only option was to wait outside.
After being thrown out, Milly’s frustration boiled over. She went straight to her sports car, grabbed a baseball bat, and charged toward Tiffany again.
Milly snapped, “You’re finished today, you cripple!” Tiffany sighed, feeling a touch of exasperation Even with an injured leg. Milly posed no real threat to her. She could easily deal with someone like this, even without lifting a finger.
“Look, the reporters are here!” Tiffany suddenly called out.
“What?” In her panic, Milly dropped the bat, let out a shriek, and scrambled back into her car. She frantically raised the convertible’s top and sped off in a flash.
The thought of being cornered by reporters and exposing her face was her worst nightmare, so running away was her only choice.
08:16 Fri, Oct 18 Chapter 218 Of course, there were no reporters anywhere nearby. The street was empty and quiet.
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With Milly gone, the air felt much clearer. Tiffany leisurely sat in the shade outside the building, enjoying the peace.
She glanced at the parking lot and saw Richard’s car parked there As lunchtime approached, employees had the option to head out for food or have it delivered to the office.
Tiffany glanced around and, as expected, spotted a delivery van A few staff members were unloading boxes of meals, ready to be taken inside the building.
Tiffany had an idea and walked over.
Ten minutes later, Tiffany, now disguised as a delivery worker with a cap and uniform, strolled back into Royal Tower.
This time, no one stopped her. She was pushing a cart, and on it were meals for the top-floor office.
As the elevator ascended, Tiffany began to feel a bit nervous. She glanced at her reflection in the metal walls. Her disguise was flawless. No one would recognize her.
Taking a deep breath, she pushed the cart onto the top floor.
Richard’s office was just ahead.
The entire floor was eerily quiet, with most of the employees out for lunch.
Tiffany slowly approached and knocked on the office door.
A cold, familiar voice responded from within, “Come in.” It was a voice she hadn’t heard in a long time. It was low, magnetic, and soothing. Her heart skipped a beat.
Pushing open the door, Tiffany stepped inside.
Chapter 219 Chapter 219 The spacious and bright office offered a sweeping view of Lovell City from its top-floor vantage point.
Sunlight streamed through the floor-to-ceiling windows, casting a quiet stillness over the space, In front of the massive desk, neat piles of paperwork lay stacked with a few open contracts and a pen discarded off to the side.
The coffee on the desk had long gone cold.
Tiffany glanced up. At last, she saw the tall figure.
At that moment, Richard stood with his back to her, his face partially in view as he rested his eyes. From her angle, Tiffany could only make out his sharp, defined profile.
His brows and tightly pressed lips exuded a cool detachment. His jawline radiated an air of aloofness that kept others at a distance.
The top two buttons of his black shirt were undone, revealing his s*** Adam’s apple. It was a sight that stirred thoughts of intrigue. Despite his lazy posture, he had an innate air of nobility. He was devastatingly handsome.
Tiffany found herself momentarily entranced.
Without lifting his eyelids, Richard said coldly, “Put it down. Leave.” His words were commanding, impossible to argue against.
Snapping out of her daze, Tiffany cautiously pushed the meal can forward into the room.
In the spacious office, other than the huge desk and bookshelf, there was a sofa for guests and a clean dining table. Further back, there was a private resting area.
Mindful not to overstep into his personal domain, Tiffany stopped at the dining table, carefully placing each dish on the table and uncovering the lids. Every dish was crafted by a top-tier chef, the aroma filling the air.
It smelled divine, and Tiffany swallowed hard. It was already noon, and she hadn’t eaten a thing.
Though she was tempted, she knew better than to touch anything with Richard’s keen sense of awareness. Reluctantly, she began pushing the cart to leave.
But after all the trouble she had gone through to sneak in, she would not leave after simply delivering food. Tiffany wasn’t ready to give up.
She stood by Richard’s desk, trying to find the right words. Before she could speak, Richard swiveled his chair to face her and opened his eyes.
The cold gleam in his eyes was enough to send shivers down her spine.
“I-Tiffany disguised her voice, but Richard interrupted by tossing several bills casually onto the desk.
It seemed he was giving her a tip. Tiffany was stunned.
Seeing her hesitation, Richard’s gaze sharpened. His impatience was evident as he asked coldly. “What? Not enough?” It was obvious that he wanted her out.
Tiffany shook her head. “It’s enough, but…” 9 Grasping for an excuse to stay, she said, “But I’ll need to clear the dishes later. Mr. Hampton, please enjoy your meal before it gets cold,” “That won’t be necessary. Richard rejected her instantly, making it obvious he was running out of patience.
He could tell what the woman in front of him was thinking. He found the whole attempt to get close to him revolting.
Still. Tiffany lingered. Richard stood, casting a cold glance in helirection. He warned, “Leave. Don’t make me say it a third time.” The moment he rose, a wave of pressure instantly filled the root.
Sensing danger, Tiffany instinctively stepped back, afraid he might actually throw her out.
But in her retreat, she forgot about the meal cart behind her, and her leg collided with the sharp corner. Pain shot through her injured leg.
Tiffany’s face contorted in pain as she barely managed to stay on her feet.
Her wound had never fully healed, and she had been relying on crutches to walk until today. She had abandoned them before sneaking in. Now, she’d paid the price for it, smashing her injury.
The searing pain tore through her, her body trembling from the intensity.
In an instant, blood began to trickle down her thigh.
The agony was overwhelming. Unable to hold herself up any longer, Tiffany broke into a cold sweat and collapsed onto the floor. She appeared weak and anguished.
Her perfect facade, which she’d barely managed to maintain, quickly crumbled away. Her eyes now gazed at Richard with a mix of accusation and helplessness, She looked just like a stray kitten on the side of the road who had been mercilessly bullied.
Richard frowned. Despite this young lady being a stranger to him, there was an odd sense of familiarity, especially with her beautiful eyes and the injured leg.
A sudden, almost impossible thought struck him. His expression shifted instantly.
Without hesitation, Richard strode forward, his face still a mask of calm. But inside, a wave of anticipation and excitement. he couldn’t suppress was stirring.
As he knelt in front of the girl, a faint, fresh scent reached his nose.
He was certain now. The girl who had collapsed before him was Tiffany.
Because he hadn’t sought her out or taken the initiative to see her, she’d come to the Royal Tower in this way.
Now kno kneeling beside Tiffany, Richard pulled up her skirt to check the injury.
Tiffany wanted to stop him, but it was too late. “Don’L..” A cool breeze swept over her as her floral dress was lifted slightly The wound was now exposed, and the bandages stained red. One could tell how severe it was Richard’s face darkened, his anger only growing more evident.
Realizing her cover had been blown. Tiffany tugged on his sleeve and whispered, “Don’t be mad. It… it really doesn’t hurt.” Chapter 219 Richard thought, ‘Doesn’t higt? It sure as hell hurts me!
His fury only intensified. He scooped her up and placed her on the sofa.
Then, he made a quick call, summoning Sidney.
Sidney arrived soon after, grumbling, “What’s going on? I was in the middle of something when you rushed me over here.” But as soon as he looked up, he noticed a young lady with an unfamiliar face sitting on the sofa.
She wasn’t as breathtaking as Tiffany but was delicate, with a youthful charm.
Sidney paused, then glanced at Richard with bewilderment.
He asked, “Richard, you’ve already moved on? And with a girl this young?” For the past few weeks, Sidney had watched as Richard’s temper became even more unpredictable, making life miserable for those who worked under him. All because of his cold war with Tiffany.
But now, this unfamiliar girl, full of innocent energy, was sitting in Richard’s office without being kicked out. This was unheard of.
Sidney couldn’t help but marvel, blurting out, “Wow, Richard, if I’d known you were into this type, I would’ve found someone for you earlier-” Before he could finish, he received a swift kick.
Richard shot him a sharp look and growled, “Shut up and check her injury.” “Okay. Sidney quickly composed himself, his usual carefree attitude replaced with professionalism as he examined Tiffany’s leg.
“There’s bleeding. To prevent infection, we need to clean the wound and apply medication. It’s going to sting a bit, so hang in there. With that, he began treating the injury.
Tiffany remained quiet throughout the process, not uttering a single word of complaint despite the pain. Instead, she kept her eyes fixed on Richard, hoping to soothe his anger.
Her pleading expression, mixed with playfulness, clearly conveyed her desperate desire for his forgiveness.
Chapter 220 Chapter 220 Tiffany was apologizing for her past actions.
Between Jarnes and Richard, she had chosen the former, even going so far as to fight against Richard. That was something she truly regretted.
ut if given the chance to choose again, she would still save James, no matter the cost. The reason was simple. She owed James far too much Watching Tiffany’s pleading expression, Richard was caught in a fierce internal struggle.
He had already resolved to respect her wishes, just as James had suggested. To avoid putting her in a difficult position, Richard knew he had to let go.
But the moment he saw her again, saw those pitiful eyes, his firm decision wavered violently.
Just then, Sidney had finished treating her wound and muttered in confusion, “That’s strange. This wound looks just like the one that Kelley girl had.” He figured it couldn’t be a coincidence. There was no way two people who looked so similar could end up with identical injuries.
Sidney had treated Tiffany’s wound not long ago, and he could confirm without a doubt. It was the same gunshot wound.
He thought, ‘Is she Tiffany?’ Sidney looked up in shock but noticed the strange tension between Richard and Tiffany. He swallowed his astonishment and quietly retreated to the side.
After a long moment, it was Richard who broke the silence.
With a faint smile, he said with a hint of mockery, “I’m still going to kill James” “I know,” Tiffany replied without surprise.
After a brief pause, she added, “And… I would still save him.” She didn’t want to lie, so she told the truth.
Though they exchanged only a few sentences, it was as if nothing had changed.
Each was merely stating facts, yet the atmosphere grew even worse. It was a form of opposition.
Tiffany clenched her hands, feeling her heart sink. She had come to explain, to apologize, but things were only getting messier.
Richard laughed, but his gaze was cold. His expression remained cold, and his intense gaze Tocked on her for a long moment before he looked away. He said casually, “You really think you can save him?” If Richard truly wanted someone dead, he didn’t need permission or someone to stop him. He didn’t do it only because of her.
Without another glance, Richard coldly instructed Sidney, “Take her home.” Sidney sighed inwardly but extended his hand, gesturing toward the door. “Come on. Fll take you back.” Tiffany stood up, limping toward the exit. As she passed Richard, she whispered in a voice so soft it was barely audible. Tm 1/3 Chapter 220.
sorry.
Apologies were powerless, but she couldn’t do anything else.
Richárd smirked. He suddenly gripped her chin with a devilish smile. His gaze, chilling and filled with malice, bore into her.
With their eyes locked, he said, “Tiffany, don’t come bothering me again.” If he was going to let go, he needed to do it completely. Otherwise, he feared he wouldn’t be able to stop himself. He would throw aside all the blood feuds just to hold Tiffany in his arms Tiffany felt a sharp pain in her heart as if a needle had pierced it Forcing a faint smile, she agreed without hesitation. “Alright” She would give him what he wanted.
As they left Royal Tower, Sidney helped Tiffany into his car.
He couldn’t help but remind her, “You really can’t let your wound get wet or aggravate it again. If it leaves any lasting damage, it won’t be a joke.” “I know. Thank you, she replied.
“No problem, Sidney replied. As the car door closed, he started the vehicle slowly, asking, “Should I take you home? Or somewhere else?” Tiffany said, “Take me back to school, please.” Sidney replied, “It’s no trouble.” Sidney was always a gentleman, especially when Richard had given him the order.
As Sidney thought back to the tense confrontation between Tiffany and Richard, he glanced at her through the rearview mirror and sighed.
He remarked, “Honestly… you haven’t fully admitted your real feelings yet, maybe even to yourself. If you opened up, things might be different.” Tiffany had been sitting quietly with her head down, not paying much attention. But his words surprised her. “Admit what?” Sidney’s gaze met hers in the mirror, filled with an almost unnerving insight. Then he asked, “You’ve already fallen for him, haven’t you?” Tiffany froze, pondering if she had truly fallen for Richard.
Before traveling back in time, she had experienced love, only to have her heart shattered-beyond repair.
This time, she had cast aside all those thoughts, determined to protect her family and herself.
To say she had truly fallen in love again, that wasn’t quite true. However, she couldn’t fool herself by saying she hadn’t either. But it didn’t mailer.
Tiffany smiled faintly and replied softly, “No, it’s in the past.” She wouldn’t go after Richard again. Even if she had felt something, she would extinguish it.
Sidney let out a long sigh. People said the lookers-on could see most of the game, while the participants were blind. From where he stood, it was obvious Sidney knew both of them had feelings for each other, but the situation had caused a huge rift between them.
Tiffany’s blade was pointed at Richard. Richard knew he’d get hurt but still took a step forward. Then, one feared causing more harm, and the other doubted themself, so they both retreated.
Sidney knew why Richard was angry. Not that Tiffany had honesly said she would continue to protect James. But rather, he believed that there was never a place for him in her heart.
Sidney sighed deeply and said no more. This was something they would have to figure out for themselves.
After about ten minutes, as they neared the school, Tiffany removed her mask and took off her makeup.
Her naturally stunning, ethereal beauty was immediately revealed.
Sidney was momentarily stunned, marveling at the mask’s craftsmanship. It was so thin and seamless that it perfectly matched her skin completely fooling the eye.
Before he could fully recover, Tiffany pulled a porcelain bottle from her bag and handed it to him. “This is for you,” she said.
It was full of medicine that could neutralize hundreds of poisons She smiled, her radiant face glowing with charm. “A thank-you gift to cover the fare for driving me back to school Sidney instinctively took it.
Tiffany got out of the car, limping as she headed into the school.
Watching her walk away, Sidney realized his task was done.
He then glanced down at the delicate porcelain bottle, playing with it for a while before opening it.
Inside were dozens of light golden pills, exuding an aura of purity and filling the car with a sweet medicinal fragrance.
This is… elixir?’ Sidney’s entire body tensed, and his hands began to shake slightly.
These elixirs were legendary, the life-saving medicines only the Miracle Healer could produce. They could neutralize any poison, rapidly heal wounds, and even keep someone on the brink of death alive. One pill alone was priceless!
In this one small porcelain bottle, there were ten pills. Sidney knew its value was immeasurable, Sidney stared in shock at the distant figure of Tiffany, recalling the Miracle Healer’s youth and her flawless disguise and makeup removal skills…..
“Holy crap!” Even the usually composed Sidney couldn’t hide his astonishment.
He thought, Just how many layers of identity does Tiffany have?”