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She grinned, the excitement on her face palpable.
Seeing how happy she was, Johnny curved his lips, his smile captivating.
“For a big star like you to even consider it, the drama must be one of a kind,” he said.
She eagerly said, beaming with pride, “It’s ‘Pear Blossom’, the super popular novel trending online these days.
“Netizens get to vote to choose the female lead. Guess what? I’m sitting at number two on the leader- board!”
Of course, Johnny knew everything about it. He had already launched the acquisition of Crown Enter- tainment-her agency, ready to present it to her as a gift.
He had always stayed out of showbiz. However, for her career, he wouldn’t hesitate to spend a fortune.
But she hadn’t known anything about it yet. He planned to keep it a surprise.
He nodded, taking her hand.
“Congratulations. I’m sure you’ll nail it.”
She sat on his lap and wrapped her arms around his neck, saying coquettishly, “John, I’m so lucky to have you.
“I know you’ve always been backing me up. Thank you for supporting me and my career.”
He pinched her cheek dotingly. “All I ever want is for you to be happy.”
Were it not for her, he would have died four years ago in Dolphin Bay in Fruyca.
Little did he know he was utterly wrong-Maryanne had never saved his life, much less dived into the deep sea for him.
To him, she deserved all the best things in the world, including his love.
She pressed her fair forehead against his and leaned closer to him slowly, ready to kiss him.
Feeling her warm breath, he showed no intention of retreating.
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Suddenly, his phone rang, which made her frown.
He smiled and answered.
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Milton’s excited voice came through at once. “Johnny, Marlon’s back. I heard he’s entertaining a myste- rious guest at Oasis Club. Perhaps the guest is Ms. R. What do you think?”
Johnny was stunned for a second before saying, his eyes flickering, “I’m heading over now.”
He pondered for a few seconds after hanging up.
Marlon Sowle was the heir of a major financial conglomerate in Fruyca, the initiator of the Global Med- ical Summit. They had met once in Fruyca four years ago.
Shortly after Ms. R’s comeback, Marlon went back to Seaville secretly.
Why?
He had to get to the bottom of it. No matter what, he was set to get Ms. R to collaborate with the Padilla Group.
Maryanne looked at him, puzzled. “John, do you have to go somewhere?”
He stroked her hair tenderly. “Nothing important. Come with me. I’ll treat you to something good.”
He picked up his coat and walked out of the office while taking her hand.
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The doorbell rang suddenly, tearing through the quiet air.
Roxanne was jolted awake.
In her slippers, she walked to the door slowly.
She turned the knob gently, and the door opened.
Outside stood a man.
She recognized that handsome face instantly, though he had grown into a steadier and more mature ver- sion of himself.
The man was dressed in an exquisitely tailored, bespoke black suit, its fabric whispering understated luxury while perfectly outlining his broad shoulders and narrow waist.
Under the light, shadows played across his chiseled face, which was both strikingly handsome and icy.
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His nose was high and straight, his thin lips pressed into a thin line, and his jawline as sharp as a blade. But what stood out the most were his eyes-deep and icy as a winter abyss, devoid of any warmth. His glance alone carried an oppressive weight, exuding an air of natural authority.
Ordinary people would have been terrified, even to the point of faltering, when meeting his gaze.
However, when he saw Roxanne, his gaze actually softened-wasn’t it a miracle or what?
In the blink of an eye, all the iciness and detachment were gone, replaced by something almost like … gentleness.
