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The Day I Kissed An Older Man Chapter 2631-Lucas swiftly stepped forward and delivered a quick blow to Thalia's wrist. She screamed, and the knife fell to the ground, disarming her.Melody smiled gently, her face showing signs of recent recovery from her illness."If we hadn't done this, how would you have willingly walked into our trap and exposed your true colors? Oh Thalia, I've long suspected you. We finally have the evidence we need. It's been years since you killed your sister, yet you still haven't achieved what you wanted."Thalia instinctively asked, "What?" "The biggest difference between you and Claudia is clear," Melody continued."Do you not realize it, after all these years of being sisters? It's her innate kindness. In that aspect, you'll never compare to her." Thalia scoffed. "Don't get too cocky. Do you really think you know my sister better than me? You think she's kind, but it's just a facade she puts on in front of others. She's a master at acting. She acts all understanding and kind when around others, but in reality, she's the one who pushed me into a corner."You haven't lived with her before, so you don't know how unbearable it is to share the same space with her. If it weren't for her, I wouldn't have ended up on this path! The person I love doesn't love me..." Her gaze shifted to Lucas, but he was completely focused on Melody, not even sparing her a glance. It left a bitter taste in her heart.Melody looked at Thalia, who seemed crazed and frenzied, with a touch of pity in her eyes. "That's why I said you didn't really know your sister. You don't know what she did, and you don't know why your plan went so smoothly back then."Thalia chuckled coldly. "Don't be so self-righteous! You don't understand what happened back then at all.""Is that so? Then tell me, how did you, a young girl who wasn't even of legal age, manage to pull off a crime so perfectly? Why didn't the police investigate the suspicious points at the scene? Did you think your acting really fooled everyone? Do you think faking a suicide would go unquestioned? Well, you're mistaken."Thalia knew she needed to stop Melody from continuing. After all, Melody did not understand the whole story, so how could she be clear about what happened back then?At that time, Thalia did what she had wanted to do for a long time. She even how it felt when Claudia took her last breath in her arms.She had also wondered if everything had gone too smoothly. From drugging Claudia to staging the scene, and then leaving everything behind to escape. It all seemed simpler than she had imagined, with even the police quickly wrapping up the case.Melody's words made Thalia recall all the details once again. She never cooked, and she admitted that she had relied more on Claudia to take care of her. Then again, Claudia owed her that much.That weekend, she had specially cooked for the first time. It was a rare occasion for the two of them to sit at the table together after their father's death, let alone to enjoy a meal she had cooked herself.It was easy to imagine how touched Claudia must have been at that moment.She genuinely believed that Thalia had forgiven her. Who could have guessed that it was her sister who offered her such sweet poison?"Thalia, did you really make this yourself?" Claudia's eyes welled up with tears; she was practically touched by her gesture.

Thalia casually nodded. "Yep. But I'm not sure if it'll taste good. We@ah always bider Yakeout if you don't like.

Read the latest chapter there!She pretended to take the dishes away, but Claudia quickly stopped her. "Oh, hoy could not like it? It's yur first time cooking, after all. We have to finish every last bit!"A rare, pure smile graced Claudia's face.At that moment, she truly believed

that Thalia had forgiven her. Despite their past arguments and. COM disagreements, even with theirfather's coma, she had decided to let bygones be bygones and moved on with their lives together. She was truly grateful.

The Day I Kissed An Older Man Chapter 2632-Thank you, Thalia. I know I have many shortcomings as your older sister, and you've been feeling down since Dad's death. But believe me when I say our lives will only get better from now," said Claudia. Thalia kept her head down and remained silent for a while before lifting it with a smile. "Come on, let's eat before the food gets cold."

There were four dishes in total, two made by Claudia and two by Thalia. Thalia's dishes tasted a bit strange, but Claudia moved them both to the front of herself.

Thalia took a bite and happily said that it was delicious.

"Have more, then. Who knows if you'll get to eat it again in the future," Thalia said meaningfully.

"Why? We're going to be in each other's lives forever. Aren't you going to cook for me anymore?" Claudia asked.

"Who can guarantee forever?" Thalia explained. "We might not live in the same place when we go to college."

"I'll choose the same city as you, so we won't be apart!"

Unfortunately, Claudia had no idea what Thalia was thinking. She believed that this meal was a turning point in their sisterly relationship, a sign of Thalia's forgiveness. She did not expect that this meal would end her life.

After finishing a plate of food, Claudia suddenly asked Thalia to pour her a glass of water. Thalia was stunned.

"Are you asking me for help?" asked Thalia.

In their family, it was always Claudia who prepared everything for her. Never had once Claudia asked Thalia to do something for her.

"Yes. Just like you said, maybe we won't get to eat together in the future."

Then again, Thalia thought this might be their last meal together. Eventually, she stood up and poured the glass of water for Claudia.

In a corner where Thalia could not see, Claudia observed her for a long time.

Claudia finished both dishes Thalia made and even went back to her room to take a nap after the meal. When Thalia opened the door to her room, she found Claudia unconscious.

Thalia held Claudia's head and stroked her beautiful face. "Oh Claudia, for so many years, I've lived in your shadow. But now, finally, I've got what I wanted.

Thalia chuckled sinisterly, feeling immensely satisfied at the thought of her bright fyture. After so many yearS, she finally let out the pent-up anger in her heart.

You truly are a good sister to me, and I will always remember that. From now on, I will live my life well!"

Claudia's body grew cold in her arms, but Thalia felt no fear. She clenched her fists tighter as if she had finally made up her mind.

Back in her room, she called Lucas. When she heard Lucas' voice on the other end of the phone, her breathing even stopped for a second.

It had been so many days since she last saw him, and she missed him dearly. She wondered if Lucas was thinking of her at that moment too.

She loved him so much that he was willing to sacrifice even her sister.

Afterward, she quickly made her request to Lucas. Out of guilt, heldid not suspect anything. instead, he Was Very concerned and arranged everything for her.

She knew that the words his father left before he died were indeed useful.

Thalia still did not understand what Melody was trying to say

The Day I Kissed An Older Man Chapter 2633-"Did you know? Claudia left behind a letter long before you killed her. Your seemingly flawless plan was actually full of loopholes. She was your sister. How could she not see through your schemes? It's just that you hated her so much, hated her to the point of taking her life.

"She never regretted it. As long as it was food prepared by you, she'd eat it all without a second thought. In the end, she died by your hand."

Melody's words were absurd, and Thalia laughed mockingly. "Do you think I'm a fool? Do you expect me to believe everything you say? Even if I were a fool, Claudia certainly wasn't. If I had poisoned the food, why would she willingly eat the food I prepared? That's simply ridiculous. Melody, I know you're an actress,

but please stop making up all this drama to prove how deeply she cared for me.

It's all futile."

Melody still looked at Thalia with that patronizingly compassionate expression, which infuriated her. "I want you to know one thing-you've always been resentful. Despite being sisters, there's a stark difference between you two. She was naturally beautiful, while you were mediocre. She excelled in her studies, finding learning effortless, whereas it was challenging for you. Have you ever wondered why?" Thalia did not hesitate to answer, "Why else? Because she loved showing off and loved being in the spotlight. Neither of you has the right to speak on my behalf or talk about forgiveness!" Melody genuinely laughed. "I truly feel sorry for your sister. She did everything for you, only to receive nothing in return. Was it really worth it?"

"What nonsense are you talking about? I warn you, Melody, just because you have the upper hand now doesn't mean I won't dare to do anything to you.

There's still plenty of time, so don't blame me for hurting you if you dare to speak all this nonsense again!"

Lucas' expression turned grim at Thalia's threat. He stood in front of Melody, blocking Thalia's path. "You should wait for Melody to finish speaking before making any conclusions. I won't give you another chance to hurt her."

Thalia's expression darkened after seeing Lucas mercilessly blocking her from Melody's sake. All her years of effort, even painstakingly impersonating her sister, had ultimately been in vain. She truly did not know where she had gone wrong.

"You're not Claudia's biological sister at all. You're just a baby girl Mister Henry found in a dumpster next to the hospital where Claudia was born," said Melody.

"You're lying! kam Claudia's real sister, not some foundling!" Thalia held her head high like a swan about to have its neck snapped. She refused to believe Melody's nonsense. Melody was just trying to betittle her again, to prove that she and Lucas were not compatible.

'I'm the one who's truly compatible with Lucas. We've known each other for so many years, while Melody had only known him for a short time!' thought Thalia.

"If you don't believe me, go and

records left in the hospital from the time Claudia was born. Henry also reported the incident of finding you.

It's all clearly dacumented in the hospital records. Claudia was just toc kind-hearted. Even after realizing what you were planning to do to her, she never thought to reveal this fact to you.

"If she had been ruthless enough to tell you the truth back then, would you still be so cruel? You're nothing more than g founding, So you should be grateful! You're inferior to her because you were born that way. You stole her life and caused her death.

What right do you have to stand before me so brazenly?"

The Day I Kissed An Older Man Chapter 2634"Thalia, the rest of your life should be spent in prison to atone for the life Claudia sacrificed!" said Melody.

Thalia backed away, covering her ears in agony as she screamed, "I don't want to hear it! You're lying! I don't want to listen! Stop it… Ah!"

She stumbled toward Lucas and shook his arm. "All of this must be fake, right?

Say that you both are making this up to lie to me! Admit that Claudia has never told you this, so it must be fake! She was such a proud person, always showing off to me. She would've blabbered about it to everyone if it were true!"

Lucas dodged her hands like swatting away a fly. The woman in front of him was someone with the most vicious soul, so how could he treat her as normal?

"It was you who treated Claudia as your imaginary enemy. She has never wronged you. Even to her classmates, she always said you were cute and serious. Ask yourself, have you ever treated your sister fairly? Or was it because she excelled in everything, so you were always jealous of her?"

Thalia could not come up with an answer to the questions. When did their relationship gradually become irreparable? Or rather, when did her jealousy toward her sister start? Why did her impression of her sister turn into that of a malicious wrongdoer, when she remembered her holding her in her small arms and soothing her to sleep with stories from the television? Did none of that matter?

Was she really not her father's biological daughter, not her true sister? Then what had she been holding onto all these years? Thalia could not even figure out if she truly wanted Lucas or if it was just the lingering resentment from years ago, wanting to prove to Claudia that she could be with him too.

Watching Lucas and Melody stand resolute together, Thalia could not help but notice the little protective gestures Lucas had toward Melody, while she subconsciously put up a guard against her. 'Why do they get to be in a loving relationship while I have nothing? Why?' thought Thalia.

Five years ago, she could not win she lost to Melody. She was let against Claudia, and five years late nothing, not even a sense of s self.

with Amidst her swirling emotions, one question persisted in her mind-what had she been doing all these years?

Before she could contemplate it further, a swarm of police officers flooded the hospital corridor and apprehended her.

"Mister and Missus Rivera, you can rest assured that we will handle this matter properly. We have the record of the incident from years ago, and we'll resolve this matter in a way that's satisfactory for all victims. We won't let any perpetrator escape justice," the captain assured them.

Lucas nodded. "Thank you all for your hard work. This matte(bastbeen"

drawn out for'too long. Some

victims have even passed away, but justice should never be absent."

"We understand. Let's go, team!" The captain signaled, and the affibers left inan orderly fashion.

Both Melody and Lucas breathed a sigh of relief once there was only them left in the room.

"I won't agree to anything so dangerous in the future" Lucas said as he sat by Melody's bedside, rubbing his temples as a headache crept in.

 

The Day I Kissed An Older Man Chapter 2635-Melody looked at him apologetically and held his hand.

"It's over now. Thalia has been caught too, so there won't be any more danger in the future. This was just an attempt to catch her off-guard. If you hadn't contacted me in advance, maybe I wouldn't have thought of doing this to capture her. It was only by luring the snake out of its hole that we could take her down. Thank you, Lucas," Melody said as she gazed at him affectionately and rested her cheek on his palm.

She had only woken up that morning, and upon learning of this, Lucas naturally felt overjoyed. However, he had not expected to hear such a shocking revelation from Quinn. He told Melody, and it was Melody who came up with such an idea.

Of course, he disagreed with it. She had just woken up, so how could they take such a risky method? What if Thalia actually hurt her? He could not and would not risk Melody's safety. However, as Melody pointed out, they would have to live under constant guard for the rest of their lives if they could not catch Thalia.

They were not afraid of Thalia, but they had to be cautious of her. It was not like Lucas could always be around Melody to protect her, so following her suggestion and taking advantage of this opportunity to apprehend Thalia was the best choice.

In the end, Lucas reluctantly agreed with the condition that Melody would not get hurt in the process.

"Grandma would've lectured me again if something were to happen to you. She asked about you just now, but Grandpa and I didn't dare tell her exactly what happened to you. We'll have to wait until she's fully recovered before gently breaking the news to her. Otherwise, given her temper, she'd probably want to climb out of bed and come find you," Lucas said in a deliberately light tone, hoping to lift them out of their anxious mood.

Melody smiled wearily. "I'll visit Grandma again in a few days when I've recovered a bit more. She'll worry if she sees me like this."

Lucas nodded and anxiously tucked Melody's hand back under the covers. "Just focus on resting and recovering. Don't make me worry anymore."

"Okay. I'm feeling kinda tired. I think I'll take a nap…"

It took one whole week for Melody to recover and be discharged from the hospital. Prior to this, she had already arranged a fan meet-up in advance. The originally agreed-upon time was delayed by a few days, so she made sure Paige prepared generous gifts to make up for her tardiness.

It was worth noting that being a newly debuted actress, although she would occasionally get approached by brands for sponsorship, she not actually have any endorsements yet. Therefore, each gift was carefully selected by her and paid for out of her own pocket.

From cosmetics to daily necessities, when choosing each item, she thought about how happy her fans would be when they received them. Thus, she did not feel too much pain over spending the money.

Melody's lavish no-expenses-spared fan meet-up shocked many people. It seemed as though she was about to retire from the entertainment industry.

Melody could not help but laugh when she heard those speculations, when she heard those speculations, but she did not dolahything to dispel these rumors. She knew in her heart what she was doing.

with her. More than money, she valued the people who loved and much time and energy just to see her, so naturally, she wanted to give them the best experience possible.

The Day I Kissed An Older Man Chapter 2636-Melody had no idea what other celebrities' fan meet-ups were like, but she hoped to give her fans the best of what she could do. She had no intention of competing with others. It was just that she did not expect that after this fan meet-up, there would be a wave of celebrities trying to outdo each other on their fan meet-ups.

She was given the title of the most conscientious celebrity. Since then, whenever there were similar fan events, her team would carefully prepare gifts.

Otherwise, Melody might inadvertently gain a reputation for being stingy.

Before hosting the fan meet-up, Melody made a special trip to the detention center to see Thalia. She thought the last time they met in the hospital would be

the final encounter, but she was surprised when the officers relayed that Thalia was insistent on seeing her in the detention center.

Melody knew what Thalia wanted to ask, but the past was set in stone. Even if she regretted it, there was no way to make amends.

"Wasn't it you who insisted on seeing me? Feel free to ask whatever you want to know. This may be the last time we'll ever meet," said Melody.

Thalia bit her lip and said, "That day you mentioned Claudia had left behind a letter… What did you mean by that?"

"Hmph. Who else do you think she would have done it for? Sure, she had some psychological issues, but with the intervention of a therapist and medication, she had already recovered. The reason she left that letter was simply because she sensed your intentions. I truly feel sorry for her."

Even though Claudia sensed her sister's dark intentions, she still chose to embrace her with the utmost sincerity, even hoping for her change of heart.

Unfortunately, all Claudia received in the end was her demise.

Perhaps Lucas had once harbored feelings for Claudia, and Melody did not feel an ounce of jealousy because Claudia was truly a good person. Some might consider Claudia naive, but whether it was toward her father or toward the child picked up from the hospital dumpster, she always repaid them with the most genuine love. No one could have imagined Thalia would turn out to be so ungrateful. Melody could not help but feel sorry for Claudia. Perhaps her outcome would have turned out differently if Thalia had turned out to be more normal.

As Thalia heard those words from Melody, the light in her eyes quickly dimmed.

All along, she had been waiting for this moment. During these days in the detention center, she tossed and turned, pondering when their sisterly relationship had turned into this mess. .

FindNovel.net Thalia stared at her hands blankly as if still feeling the warmth of Claudia lying in her embrace. "I… I had done you wrong, Claudia. If there's a next life, let me be your older sister…"

Seeing Thalia in tears, Melody witnessed regret on her face for the first time.

"You should go. Now that I know my past, I promise I won't disturb your lives anymore."

After saying that, Thalia left with the assistance of the prison guards.

Inexplicably, Melody felt like Thalia was saying her last goodbye to her. After all, Thalia was ultimately going to pay the price for what she had done.

The weather outside was perfect.

Melody walked out of the detention

center, looked up, and noticed the sky was exceptionally blue The sunlight op her fabe was

exceptionally warmer too.

Fortunately, it was all over. She and Lucas could return to their tives.

As she descended the steps, she saw Lucas waiting, by the day.

The Day I Kissed An Older Man Chapter 2637-It was unclear when he had arrived or how long he had waited, but the moment their eyes met, they both smiled. Melody ran toward Lucas, who opened his arms and gave her a warm, strong hug. "How long have you been waiting? Why didn't you tell me you were coming?" Melody snuggled against Lucas.

Lucas' voice was clear and cheerful. "For you, I'm willing to wait as long as possible."

She lifted her head from his embrace. They locked eyes, both unable to contain their smiles.

"Let's go. Grandma is still waiting for you to pick her up from the hospital. I told her you were busy today, but she insisted on waiting for you to come and get

her! She thinks I'm lying if she doesn't get to see you with her own eyes," said Lucas.

"Huh? Didn't I visit her the night before last?"

To prevent Beatrice from worrying too much, Melody immediately went to see her after she had recovered, but then there were rehearsals and other commitments. Thus, she could not keep Beatrice company every day.

"After the fan meet-up ends, I'll take some time off to stay home and keep Grandma and Grandpa company," Melody said, sticking to her original plan.

After all, Beatrice and Cedric were getting older, and Beatrice had even fallen down the stairs. She needed some time to recuperate.

"Yeah. A certain someone has been so busy that she slept in the studio for two nights and didn't come home. You can't blame Grandma for worrying about you.

She even thought I was teaming up with you to deceive her," Lucas said, his words laden with resentment.

Melody gently stroked his cheek as if soothing a tiger.

"After the fan meet-up ends, I'll take a break and accompany you to work every day. That way you'll see me from morning till night. I'm not going to leave even if you get tired of me, okay?" Lucas scoffed coldly. "You're the only one who gets tired of me. I don't get tired of you. Might I gently remind you that you still have a husband waiting for you at home, Miss Workaholic?" Melody blushed at his words and rubbed her nose. "It's not as bad as you're making it sound…"

"Huh! So it's not bad that you didn't come home for two nights straight?" Lucas retorted.

Melody proceeded to flatter Lucas, almost as if she was making amends to him.

When they finally brought Cedric and Beatrice back home, the family sat peacefully and enjoyed a truly meaningful reunion dinner.

Time flew by, and no matter how much Melody tried to seize it, the day of the fan meet-up arrived inevitably.

As the day drew nearer, the fan group became more and more lively. Everyone had different questions, but they all shared the same sentiment-excitement!

Many of them were first-time fans, while many others were eagerly awaiting their first meeting with Melody. They were constantly active in the fan group, making Melody even more nervous when she saw their messages.

IUm, anything I should take note of for meeting Melody for the first time?

Ive never been to a Yar meet-up before. Me only casually followed other celebrities. This is my first time being this big of a fan!!

[Haha, I never thought l'd go crazy for a young celebrity at my old age, But what can 1ga? Melody is just too olitstanding. I immediately fell for her the moment I watched her

movie That face, that acting talent…

It's been so many years since the entertainment industry assuch a beautiful and talented actress. She's definitely going to be a nationali sensation!!

Many fans chimed in, admitting it was their first time too.

[National? She's going to be a global sensation!] [There's not much to note, but everyone should remember their safety above all else.]

The Day I Kissed An Older Man Chapter 2638-Just as Melody repeatedly emphasizes, our day-to-day lives should come first.

Only when we're doing well can we have the time and energy to chase after Melody.] [Got it.] Melody's biggest concern was the safety of her fans. Many of them were college students who had just arrived in her city and might not be familiar with the area.

Moreover, they would need to stay overnight.

After much consideration, she decided to resort to the simplest solution. She asked Paige to arrange several buses to pick them up from the airport, bus station, and train station. After the event, they would check the list one by one to ensure that all fans have safely returned home.

Melody's thoughtful gesture once again made it to the trending topics, with everyone applauding her for being so thoughtful to her fans.

Melody seemed to have become the hottest star in the entertainment industry.

Whatever she did or said, it would always get reposted by lots of people in no time. However, Melody found this level of attention quite troublesome.

She was an actress, and the most important thing to her was her work. She did not want other aspects of her life to be overly scrutinized.

The day before the fan meet-up officially began, she took the time to meet with Shaun. Their subsequent movie promotional tours also needed to be scheduled, and this meeting was likely to coordinate the schedules of all the cast members.

"Hey, our big star is here. Hurry and sit next to me," Shaun joked with Melody with a kind of familiarity.

Melody put on a face of mock distress and said, "Oh, Mister Shaun, don't tease me like this. I'm actually quite worried."

Shaun raised an eyebrow, "What do you have to worry about? The level of popularity you're experiencing is something other actors can only dream of.

You're the epitome of humble-bragging."

At that moment, with no other actors around, Melody felt comfortable enough to vent to Shaun. "I know there's an elt of bragging in what I'm saying, honestly, I just want to focus on my work I don't want all this attention. Every time they focus on me for something I've said or done, I feel a lot of pressure. It wasn't like I did something great!

Melody's eyes were filled with sincerity. Just as she said, no actress had been through more scandals than her. Especially considering she had only been in one movie, which had not even been released yet had already garnered such immense attention.

From Shaun's perspective, Melody's achievements would undoubtedly be remarkable if she focused solely on acting in the future. Perhaps she could even become the best of the best among the new generation of actresses.

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The Day I Kissed An Older Man Chapter 2639-"Even me included. The works I produce are for the public to see, not for me to admire alone. I want many people to see them. I also want them to see my appeal and what I can do. Otherwise, I'll be out of work. I know, no matter how much I say now, you may not necessarily be able to take it in. Just remember that all this attention you're getting may not necessarily be a bad thing. As for the rest, you can think about it slowly when you go back."

It was the first time Shaun had opened up and empathized with Melody like this.

'Even Mister Shaun cares about his popularity. What's to say about the other celebrities?' thought Melody. She then nodded and said, "Don't worry, Mister Shaun. I'll definitely think about what you said carefully."

"Oh, I'm not worried about you. I just hope you don't get bogged down by unnecessary worries."

There had been such examples before. There was an actor who had tremendous advantages, showcasing both acting skills and strength right from his debut. He also had popularity, but he arrogantly disregarded his fans and audience. The last Shaun heard, he vanished without a trace.

It might be harsh to say but there were people who wanted to hire him. In the end, all his movies flopped. Naturally, as time passed, no one wanted to hire him anymore. After all, every director on earth relied on their audience to make a living. Without audience appeal, no director in their right mind would want to cast him in a movie.

Melody remained silent for a long time. Perhaps she really needed to consider her dilemma from a different perspective. She possessed what others envied, and perhaps she could use her popularity to do something.

Melody's studio was bustling with activities on the day of the fan meet-up. Paige, especially, attached great importance to the fan meet-up. At first, she was a bit reluctant when Lucas tasked her with taking care of Melody. After all, Melody was just a newbie actress, not worth her effort.

However, after working with Melody for some time, she vaguely felt that she had hit the jackpot. She thought Melody had a lot of potential, and under her guidance, she could definitely become a superstar.

Success depended on timing, location, and people. Melody had all three of them. All she lacked was using those three factors in a way that was beneficial for her. In time, Paige might just be able to become the top celebrity manager in the country. She was absolutely sure of that.

Melody got up at five o'clock in the morning. she had already turned off the alarm clock at the first ring and got up groggily. To her surprise, Lucas also opened his eyes in confusion and sat up. Melody kissed him on the cheek. "Go back to sleep. It's still early. I'll go wash up first."

Lucas shook his head, pulled her back, and kissed her. "I'm going with you."

He naturally did not want to be absent for such an important occasion. However, he was a busy man; his company would not be able to function without him.

While Melody brushed her teeth, Lucas buried his face in her neckn took a few geep breaths, and slowly regained his energy. Melody was downright amused by his action.

"Alright, you take your time getting ready. The driver will drop yowoff at the venue later While I'll head over there with the studio staff."

Being a company president was not as easy as others imagined, and Melody felt sorry for him.

Lucas nodded. Melody was the star of the day and busy with preparations, so he knew he could not delay her at a time like this.

Melody did not bother putting on

makeup at home. She went through the rehearsal with all the staff onsite, confirming that there were no issues with the lighting and special effects before going to the dressing room to put on her makeup.

The Day I Kissed An Older Man Chapter 2640-Paige stood next to Melody and reported, "The first group of fans has arrived, and they've been escorted to the venue where they can rest outside."

Although Paige did not understand why Melody's attention to fans had reached a somewhat obsessive level, the outcome was something she was pleased to see.

Whenever Melody's studio posted something, it would easily top the trending topics. They did not even need to spend money on marketing. There was no one more reassuring in terms of popularity than Melody.

"That's good. Are the desserts and coffee I arranged for ready? And what about the drinks for those allergic to caffeine?"

Paige nodded. "You've reminded us many times, so naturally we won't forget.

Everything is ready, and Mister Lucas has even arranged for several five-star chefs to be on standby, so there's nothing to worry about. No other studio is as dedicated as yours."

Melody's expression remained light. "I prepared for this fan meet-up so my fans could meet me. Thus, everything must be done with them in consideration.

They've made a great effort to come to see me, so everything should be perfect."

"Yes, I understand."

"What about you? You haven't eaten anything since this morning. Would you like me to get you some snacks prepared by the chefs?"

Melody, in pursuit of perfection, had not eaten anything at all and went straight up to the stage. The effect was evident as her morning puffiness had subsided.

Melody shook her head. "Just a cup of coffee will do."

She was feeling a bit nervous and could not eat anything at that moment.

Paige wanted to persuade her further, but at that moment, Lucas walked through the door. She was sure Lucas would get Melody to eat something.

As soon as Lucas entered, he handed Melody a cup of freshly squeezed juice with a straw. "I know you don't have much of an appetite, but at least have some juice. You'll need to replenish your energy before going on stage. Even if you much, you still have to can't eat eat something. Otherwise, how else will you manage?"

Melody had put so much effort into rehearsals. The entire fan meet-up not only involved dancing but also playing the piano and singing. Anything she could do, she did it for her fans. There was no way she, no matter how tough she was, could manage all that on an empty stomach.

dit Melody remained calm and composed in front of others, but she could not help but pout a little and show a sign of weakness when she saw Lucas.

He gently brushed her nose and leaned in to whisper in her ear, "They're all people who adore you. You've been looking forward to this for so long, haven't you? There's no need to be afraid." "Can I really do it?"

"You can. No hard work has ever gone unnoticed."

Melody took a deep breath, and her makeup gradually took shape.

Melody chose a passionate Latin dance as the opening to bring up the atmosphere. Therefore, her makeup predominantly featured the color red and glitter to highlight the passionate and vibrant side of her in meeting her fans.

Lucas had never seen this side of Melody before. He had always believed she was most beautiful without makeup, but when she applied it, she transformed into a different version of herself. At that moment, he seemed to have become her fan instead of her husband.

"You look absolutely stunning!" blurted Lucas, causing the makeup artist to chuckle.

Melody's face instantly turned red, and she shot him a coqyettist glance in the mirror, which caused his heart to melt.

"Of course she's stunning. I've done makeup for so many celebritigs, but only on her fage cant unleash my creativity," the makeup artist remarked.

No matter what enhancements were done to Melody's face, it only mage done to Melody's face, it only grade her more bgautiful. She did not need to worry about any flaws, allowing for bolder creativity.