Reclaiming Her Heart

Chapter 504 A Green-Eyed Monster?

The agreement was irrevocable, and Austin was acutely aware that his continued presence would only serve to amplify his disgrace. He retrieved the discarded contract from the floor, his head bowed in defeat, and made his exit. In his wake, Mr. Montague was already engaged in a jubilant conversation with Rachel Dorie, lauding her victory with no consideration for Austin's lingering presence.

Upon stepping out of the office, Austin surveyed the bustling surroundings. The company was abuzz with fresh faces and renowned stars alike. His ascent to stardom had been meteoric, and everyone treated him with due respect. Yet, behind the closed doors of the office, he was insignificant.

And now, he was bound to serve as Rachel Dorie's escort. The mere thought of her cunning stratagems made his skin bristle with revulsion. But there was no escape-contracts were the bane of artists like him.

Desperation clouded his eyes as he slid into the car, toying with the idea of ending it all. He considered exposing Rachel Dorie's vile deeds before taking the final plunge. After all, he had gained some notoriety.

His agent, who had been with him for years and was well aware of his stubborn nature, attempted to dissuade him. "Easy, man, don't do anything rash. There's always a way out."

Rachel Dorie's infamous reputation was well-known in the industry. Not too long ago, a promising male star had been found lifeless in his apartment. It wasn't the pressures of fame that had driven him to his end, but Rachel Dorie's destructive games that he couldn't bear.

Austin feared he might meet a similar grim fate.

Dorie had been coveting him for a while, and the thought of

Surely, spending time with Miss Harper was a more palatable option than enduring Rachel

sighed, his gaze drifting to the world outside as Selena's image lingered in his mind. If only she were receptive. He had harbored feelings for her since their

Selena took it upon herself to visit the Sky Gallery. Alex, a notorious playboy, spent the majority of his free time there, indulging in libations when not engrossed in script

a woman against the karaoke console, the screen echoing with salacious moans. Selena froze, her eyes meeting the

her. He glanced at his trembling companion. "Get out," he commanded. The woman, her face flushed with embarrassment, kept her eyes averted from Selena as she hurriedly

current "It girl," the

hadn't expected to interrupt

a cigarette but thought better of it, considering the indoor setting and Selena's presence. He set it aside. "Selena, what brings you here?" he

the "It girl" had been largely due to Raymond's influence. He had had

ended up in a compromising

have a seat," he

aware of her relationship with Raymond and was confident he

interested in investing