Master of his heart (Brielle and Max)

"Mom, go take a break," Peyton said, nodding as she felt the ache in her back from two days of doing laundry for people in town.

Since moving to Beaconsfield, life had become a cycle of eating, sleeping, and cleaning their cozy little apartment. It was a comfortable routine, and she had even put on a few pounds. But the worry about Emma not making the cut gnawed at her. They only had a few thousand dollars left. Peyton had already bought her medication for the year, but what would they do if they had to go back to town? What if the hospital didn't want Emma anymore? Peyton couldn't shake off her anxiety.

Meanwhile, Emma arrived at Stellar Stage Entertainment. Just as she stepped into the elevator, she saw Aubree.

Aubree, flanked by her agent, seemed to have just come back from filming. They were discussing her schedule for the next month.

"Let's table this for now. We can go over it in detail once I'm settled upstairs. And cancel that interview from last time. The organizers are just chasing clout, and trending isn't always for the right reasons."

For her latest role, Aubree had cut her hair to a chic shoulder length, looking exceptionally sleek and professional.

Upon seeing Emma, a spark of recognition lit up Aubree's eyes.

"Emma, it's you!"

Aubree was puzzled, remembering someone had mentioned the surname 'Luo' last time.

And then, that night Dustin had asked if it was Luo from Luoyang, Emma of 'my dear,' but Emma had denied it, leading Aubree to disconnect the call.

Meeting Emma again, Aubree wondered why Dustin knew her.

be that the

greeted politely with a

top actress and among the first wave of talent to make it big from the agency. No one could threaten her status, not even the promising newcomers. "Just call me Aubree, no need for

Stellar Stage Entertainment. Aubree was at the peak of her fame,

too casually could irritate

up. Only a select few, like the celebrated actor

Emma as a host was a smart move.

undoubtedly be challenging.

hosting required only the upper body to be shown, staying slim was crucial, potentially affecting the baby's

Emma, securing the lead position was

elevator ride was silent until

nothing to do with your

her fingers trembling

"Yes."

was Luo from Luoyang, Emma

just too nervous, and maybe he knows another

adding, "Do you think I'm a

of both knowing people with the