Master of his heart (Brielle and Max)

Chapter 1576

Aubree was in her own little world, oblivious to the glaring lights and the bustling crowd that surrounded her. The moment of truth was creeping closer-the announcement for Best Actress was just around the corner, and her nerves were all over the place. That's when Matthew quietly sidled up beside her, whispering, "Aubree, just take a deep breath. You're going to be on camera soon, so try to stay calm."

His words were exactly what she needed, grounding her and bringing her back to a place of calm. Suddenly, the whole venue lit up, signaling the grandeur of the moment.

It was time to announce the Best Actress award. This was Aubree's dream, the prize she had longed for ever since she first dipped her toes into acting-holding that coveted trophy. Yet, in her previous roles, something always felt off.

In her latest project with Casey, she wasn't even sure if she was on the right path. She just found herself lost in the art, in a state of pure, unfiltered creativity.

Watching the host on stage, rattling off names in English, her palms began to sweat. The camera zoomed in on the faces of the nominated stars. Aubree was the only Asian actress among them.

She flashed a composed smile at the camera, exuding an air of calm and grace. As the host opened the envelope, his eyebrows lifted slightly at the name inside.

Aubree's heart was in her throat, reassuring herself that even if she didn't win, it was okay. She had Matthew, someone she loved, and she was learning to love herself more each day. Everything would turn out just fine.

came the applause, and suddenly, all eyes were on her. Matthew couldn't hold back his excitement and leapt

was happening under the bright stage lights-she had actually won. She'd snagged the Oscar

was a bit shaky at first, her voice thick with emotion but utterly

I had no clue what she meant. I felt like I was living in the shadows and acting became my refuge, where I found myself. When people

best friend pulled me from those dark times, and this person helped me forget them entirely. I'm so grateful to both of them, and to life itself. To all the fans curious

Matthew, a guy seven years younger than me. At this crucial moment, I'm proud

was there to catch

Thank

her dress a bit cumbersome, Matthew rushed to her side without hesitation. Aubree beamed at him, whispered something, and he bent down to

went wild, flooding Twitter with their reactions. Some were cheering them

as supportive. But it was obvious that no amount of dissent could dampen the happiness radiating

Clements family watched in disbelief, never imagining Aubree would actually

her disdain. "How shameless, confessing to a romance with a younger guy in front