A Matter of Wife and Love by Mila

Elyse opened her eyes and saw John holding her mask, looking at her with disgust. Her face had scratches and bruises from the earlier fight she had with Rose, and her fair skin only made her wounds stand out even more.

He tossed the mask back to her. “Great. Now, my mood is spoiled.”

“Your mood is spoiled?” She held the mask and stared at the man in disbelief. I stooped to your level and gave myself to you, you bumpkin! Yet, you now complain about me spoiling your mood? I will not stand for this insult!

Her eyes went wide with anger, and she wanted to raise a hand against him.

John ignored her anger, however. He sneered and moved far away from her. Then, he took the teapot and drank straight from the spout. After that, he spat and fiddled with some marbles. “I’m not a trash collector. I don’t sleep with… ugly things.”

Elyse retracted her hand and touched her face.

Without further ado, he waved away at the bodyguards. “Toss her out.”

She never thought the day would come when an investor would toss her out. They used to beg her and even worship her. Damn it. They’re doing what they please just because of the breakup. Short-sighted *ssholes! Though, she had no one to rely on.

With no one to turn to, she could only watch helplessly as the bodyguards pulled her up and dragged her away. “You can’t do this, Mr. Oates! You’ll regret it!”

However, John ignored her. He was on the call with someone, and then he laughed raucously, his jowls trembling. Just when she was about to be tossed out, he said, “A minute, please.”

a phone call? Elyse had no idea who made the call, but they had to be so powerful that John was scared of them. Someone came to my aid. She

saved, she flung the bodyguards’ arms away and gave each of them two tight slaps.

slap wiped off what little sympathy they had for that woman, but she did not know. She only

as well, but she had no idea if her helper was powerful enough to pin John down,

He nodded. “Yes.”

was delighted to hear his affirmation. Good. Just you wait, Rose. Once I rise to fame again, I will

prepared now.”

down. “I have two roles for you. Pick whichever

must be powerful. Elyse was excited, but she didn’t show it. Instead, she adjusted her sunglasses and wore her mask. Slowly, she asked, “What kind of roles are we

first episode. She has three scenes and

dies after three scenes?! And dies with a mangled body, too? The acting industry was filled with all kinds of roles, but any veteran would be reluctant to take roles that had a horrible ending. They said it would bring misfortune. Naturally, someone who was used to taking the

preposterous! Insulting, even!” She was

“You can have the lead

but she couldn’t refuse the allure of the lead role and quickly nodded. “I’ll take that!” Good. That was just some

you must f*ck the bodyguards first. If they’re fine with your service, then we can move on to

to hold back a lot just to force myself to sleep with John, and now,