Reclaiming Her Heart

Chapter 1321 Already Has a Heart of Stone

Ann held Betty close, offering a few words of caution. "You finally escaped that man. Don't let yourself get trapped again be careful with this."

Betty patted her shoulder confidently. "Don't worry. My time in the entertainment industry has given me a heart of stone."

A heart of stone?

Only a woman deeply wounded could develop such defenses.

Ann stepped aside as Betty hurried downstairs toward Sky Gallery.

This was the favorite haunt of all wealthy heirs in Silver Bay City. Nathan had become particularly prominent recently-after eliminating the White family, he had become their undisputed leader, controlling all their resources.

He'd even formed an alliance with that madman from the Perez family. When two dangerous men joined forces, who would dare cross them?

Everyone knew Nathan had been pursuing a female celebrity lately-one with a questionable reputation who had risen to fame through provocative photos.

Despite her role in a Hellywood film, that couldn't disguise what many saw as an ambitious woman desperate for fame.

It was bewildering how someone as distinguished as Nathan, who had never shown particular interest in any woman before, could fall for a celebrity surrounded by such negative publicity.

Yet no one dared joke about this matter, and they only spoke of Nathan with deference.

at Sky Gallery, the

that photograph with the male celebrity that caused such controversy, then for landing a role in a Hellywood production, instantly elevating her

would have dared take her

nothing explicit had been visible in that infamous photo,

recently obtained a membership card for this establishment, but on previous visits, she had

by appearance, let his eyes wander over her inappropriately. "Ms. Anderson,

privileged. No paparazzi had ever managed to

inform Nathan I'm here to see him. I need to speak with him

current standing isn't quite sufficient for access to this

remained unruffled, accustomed to the entertainment industry's hierarchy and

removed Nathan's number

catch every twist and turn. The next chapter awaits,

Nathan thought he must be intoxicated-yet he'd barely

prompting concerned inquiries from those nearby. "Mr. White, what's wrong? Who's upset

stood up, ignoring the question, and walked to a quiet corridor

calling him? Was

I need a favor. Could we meet

Why haven't you

won't let me

stating a fact, but Nathan's eyes filled with cold