Devil's Prisoner of Love by Prefer

Chapter 495: As You Wish

When Susan heard his words, her eyes flickered. If she hadn't already known what kind of person Hayden was, she might have been moved on the spot.

If only he were truly the way he presented himself in front of everyone. The person she

had longed for all this time should have been the man he appeared to be now.

"Mr. Alvarez, was it really just a misunderstanding between Miss Simmons and Mr. Giron?"

"Mr. Alvarez, since you care so much about Miss Simmons, is there still a chance for the two of you to reconcile?"

"Mr. Alvarez..." The reporters scrambled to question Hayden.

Hayden turned his gentle gaze toward Susan. Seeing her tear-filled eyes, he spoke softly, "Susan is truly a wonderful woman, but I can't give her the happiness she deserves.

Right now, she wants a warm and stable home. As for me, I've decided to continue pursuing my career. I don't want her waiting at home for me day and night.

She deserves to be loved tenderly, even if that person isn't me. As long as she's happy, that's all that matters."

Look at how thoughtfully he spoke. Every word seemed full of care. He was so considerate that even a divorce sounded like poetry.

Women fell for this act of his. Among the crowd, several female reporters were already mesmerized, enchanted by his gentleness and thoughtfulness. Few people saw through the facade.

In truth, he was cloaked in gentleness, yet his words were cold and cruel. Only a handful truly understood the depths of his indifference.

"Mr. Alvarez, does this mean there's no chance for you and Miss Simmons to be together again?"

can remain friends.

tears anymore. She wasn't sure if she was moved by his words or shocked

Hayden smiled as he gently wiped the

didn't stop. Instead, they flowed even more freely. This was what she had always wanted, yet she never imagined she would get it under these circumstances-and not

questions from the

had settled slightly, she finally spoke. "Whether this incident was true or not,

out of proportion, of people scrutinizing me under a microscope, eager to

press conference was meant to clarify the rumors, but I also

else do

many lovely fans over the years, and I'm deeply grateful for your support of my work and for liking me

from other professions. We have to live our lives in the public eye, always appearing

beautiful shoes, expensive clothes, and

times, I've flown to five different places in a single day, rushed to seven or

us for the complete experience all for free.

it's a major setback or sheer exhaustion from working twenty-two hours straight-I

cameras.

soon as the director says 'Action,' I must smile or cry as the script demands. Some people say, 'If it's so hard, why not quit? Aren't you just

different characters. I thought this career could accompany me until I grew old.

used to motivate me during tough times, but now, every time I go

comments directed at

who insult me were once the same people who claimed

pursuing my passion means enduring so much negativity, can't I just let

to the side, already in tears. Though Susan had many flaws-she suppressed newcomers and alienated others-her dedication to acting was undeniable. Otherwise, she wouldn't have earned so many fans or received