Chapter 197: Am I Being So Cruel?

Briena returned home after spending time with Ivan, where the Ford family was eagerly waiting for her.

"My dear daughter," Clara said warmly as Briena walked in.

With a triumphant smile, Briena hurried over to her mother, who pulled her into a hug. "I am so proud of you. From the moment you were born, I knew you were destined to make our family proud."

"Thank you, Mom," Briena replied, her voice filled with pride.

Her father, Jay, approached and embraced her in a warm, fatherly hug. "You truly are the pride of this family."

"Thank you, Dad."

Briena then looked toward her grandmother, Sephina, her expression softening apologetically. "I’m sorry, Grandma, for leaving without telling you, but..."

"As long as everything turned out well, that’s what matters," Sephina said, patting her head gently. "I’m proud of you. You always justify my faith in you. I knew you were the true phoenix of this family, the one who would bring us pride and success."

"Thank you, Grandma."

Sephina nodded and asked, "Did you read the contract before signing?"

Briena was momentarily taken aback but replied, "It was the same version they gave us to review with the legal team." She felt confident, reasoning that such a reputable company would have no reason to deceive her. "And they’ve already transferred half of my agreed fee."

"Already?" Clara asked, as Briena showed her the confirmation on her phone.

Clara’s eyes widened, and she gasped. "If that’s only half, then the full amount... You’re going to be one of the wealthiest celebrities."

just the beginning. Soon, I’ll be earning sums no one

with them?"

we’ll meet the other actors cast in different roles and begin script readings..." Briena continued, "They’re eager to start filming since this is their biggest project of the year. I’ll be

disturb you," Clara assured her. "Focus entirely on this movie. Any

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At Natalie’s home.

dining table after quickly throwing on some

skipped a beat at the sight—he looked

or unclothed, this man could

but

noticing her unblinking gaze. "If you’re not planning to have me for dinner, we’d better start.

she began uncovering the dishes and serving

ate together quietly, with Justin refraining from further teasing, letting her enjoy the meal in

together. Natalie moved toward the sink to wash the dishes, but Justin stopped her. "You

work that has an outcome," Natalie muttered with a small frown as she set

you’d prefer to

need to go over some things since you’re the investor." She quickly made her way out of

sat on the sofa next to him. He accepted it and began flipping through the pages as she spoke. "This is

reviewing the... erotic content right now?" Justin asked with a smirk, glancing up from the pages. "I’m not sure about your sister, but this might get

taking it back from him. "Why did you go straight to that part? There’s

parts," he countered, grinning. "The only good thing I spot right away is you- a kind

me already," she muttered, trying to keep her composure. "How much did you invest

too much," he replied

at all.’ I can assure you, though, the film will do

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