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."

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

else did you discuss with them?" Sephina inquired,

cast in different roles and begin script readings..." Briena continued, "They’re eager to start filming since this is

on this movie. Any other engagements can

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At Natalie’s home.

table after quickly throwing on some clothes, his slightly damp hair

nearly skipped a beat at the sight—he looked effortlessly enticing, his casual clothes and unruly hair

or unclothed, this man could make anyone think sinful

couldn’t help but muse, entirely

not planning to have me for dinner, we’d better start. Otherwise, we might end up eating each other. And just so you know, I’m a ravenous eater," he teased

uncovering the dishes and serving them. Justin, smirking at

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

moved toward the sink to wash the dishes, but Justin stopped her. "You don’t have to

typical businessman, only interested in work that has an outcome," Natalie muttered with a

to do something more productive... like being my

project—we need to go over some things since you’re the investor." She quickly made her way

where she handed him a file and sat on the sofa next to him. He accepted it and began flipping through the pages as she spoke.

asked with a smirk, glancing up from the pages. "I’m not sure about your sister, but this might get you into trouble with me. I warned

him. "Why did you go straight to that part? There’s

thing I spot right away is you- a kind of good thing, I want to turn bad

to keep her

too much," he replied

lot," she said, rolling her eyes. "But for you, I suppose that’s ’nothing at all.’ I can assure you, though, the

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