Chapter 128

The spotlight on stage focused on Sienna. She wore a custom–made performance outfit, her legs long and straight, her waist

slim it seemed like it could be held in one hand.

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As the music ebbed and flowed, her steps matched the beat perfectly. Each movement seemed to vibrate through the air. sending a shiver down Josiah’s spine, as though every step was hitting his chest directly.

Finally, she came to a stop and, with a brilliant smile, turned to the audience. Instantly, the crowd erupted into thunderous applause.

“Great,” someone called.

Cedric couldn’t contain his excitement. He stood and clapped vigorously. Then, as if sensing his presence, Sienna, though far away on stage, smiled and waved enthusiastically in his direction.

As if afraid he might not see her, she even jumped up, adding a little bounce to her gesture.

“Sienna…” he called out.

In an instant, Cedric froze, his body stiffened. His heart raced wildly, beating so fast it felt as if it might stop at any moment.

every beat. His chest seemed to ache with

A grin spread across Cedric’s face, stretching all the way to his ears. It was the first time he felt this kind of emotion, a fluttering, overwhelming heat that made him feel like he was standing in the middle of a fire.

The performance ended without a hitch. Cedric and the others, acting as her supporting team, rushed backstage to cheer

her on.

“Sienna,” Cedric said, offering her a bouquet of roses. “Congratulations. The show was amazing.”

“Thank you.” Sienna smiled as she took the flowers, her eyes misting with emotion from the excitement.

Cedric noticed that her lips looked a bit dry, and her lipstick was slightly smudged. “Sienna, are you thirsty?”

Sienna was surprised. “How did you know?”

She was indeed thirsty. Nervous and worried about messing up on stage, she hadn’t dared to drink any water beforehand.

‘Was it really that obvious?‘ Cedric thought nothing of it, relieved that he had brought water with him.

He twisted open the bottle of mineral water he had and brought it to her lips. “Here, have a.drink.”

“Okay,” she nodded.

Sienna took the bottle and tilted it back, drinking quickly. She drank so fast that some water spilled over

it slow,” he

raised his hand as though to wipe her mouth, but paused. He wasn’t her boyfriend yet, after all. But Josiah was standing behind

Sienna’s mouth and gently wiped away

of his touch made Sienna freeze for a moment. ‘Is this a little too

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withdrew, his

gesture was open and

for

here.” Sienna

Ms. Scott and the media are here, and

on my way.” Sienna

“Sorry, I’ll be busy tonight. I still

expected on her first

Cedric replied, always thoughtful of her. “Go ahead, don’t

going now,” Sienna

taking a few steps before turning back to

his face. “Ah,

you mean?” Josiah shot

pretend I

surrender, trying to change the topic, Josiah suddenly spoke, his

I just take her from him?” Josiah

had been smoldering in his chest all night, growing more restless, and the words spilled

over at Cedric and Yosef, a bit confused. “Are

couldn’t help

gritted his teeth. “No,

it really necessary to act

his heart. “Which part’s real and

I know?” Josiah smirked, his lips curling with a hint

the point of taking her? What do I gain from that?” Josiah stared

agreed, clapping him on the shoulder. “You can’t force something that isn’t meant to be. Let it go, man. There are plenty of fish in the

and turned,

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need to find a place to smoke,” said

his chest needed to be soothed, or he wasn’t sure what he might

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performance was a huge success. Success didn’t happen overnight,

following last night’s performance, Sienna’s first step was

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