The CEO Gets What He Wants

Chapter 476

The following day, Nicole scrolled through her phone distractedly in the dressing room as a makeup artist did her makeup, waiting for more vilifying news about Avery to blow up. I can almost picture Avery's miserable state in my mind's eye.

However, even though she kept checking Twitter, WhatsApp, and various major news platforms, she did not see any mention of scandals related to Avery.

That stunned her, and she sensed that something was off. I saw that the damaging article on Avery was still available at midnight last night. How could it have disappeared overnight? What's even stranger is that Bonnie sent me all those links to the media channels that reposted the article, but they're also all gone. Nothing pops up even when I use the search function...

She could not help feeling somewhat rattled. Not caring that she was having her makeup done or whether it was a suitable place, she immediately called Bonnie. To her surprise, her calls went unanswered even after many tries. If it were not for the fact that it was not the right time or place, she would have flung her phone onto the floor.

“Ms. Lambert, are you unhappy with the makeup I've done for you?” the young makeup artist asked cautiously when she noticed Nicole looking upset. Everyone knows of her impressive family background, and none of the film crew dares to incur her wrath. Fortunately, it's still pretty easy to work for her. Apart from being a little spoiled, she has quite a mild temper.

However, Nicole did not hear a word the makeup artist said. She was too preoccupied with wondering why something like that had happened. I paid a hefty sum for Bonnie to find many online sites to publish the article on Avery. I expected it to raise a furor that'd destroy Avery's reputation. To my chagrin, the results have ended up being the complete opposite of what I'd anticipated!

Suddenly, her phone vibrated, giving her a fright.

She cast a careless glance at her phone's screen to see who was calling her, but when she saw that it was Cayden, she instantly became ecstatic.

Her first instinct was to answer it at once. After pondering for a moment, however, she decided to take the more reserved route since it was the first time he had taken the initiative to call her.


She let it ring for about ten seconds. Then, unable to contain her excitement any longer, she answered the call and said cloyingly, “Hello?”

“Ms. Lambert, do you have some time today? Let's have dinner together after work,” came Cayden's mesmerizing voice from the other end of the line.

Initially, she planned to play it cool and leave him hanging. However, due to his unpredictable and cold personality, she feared he would change his mind if she turned down his invitation. Hence, she responded eagerly, “Yes, I'm free. I'm shooting a commercial today and will end work a little earlier. I should be done at around half past five.”

“All right. Let's meet at Number Nine Eatery at half past six this evening, then.”

“Um, could you—” she began, intending to ask him if he could pick her up from the set after he left his office. After all, how good would it feel if he came to pick me up personally?

However, he hung up before she could finish speaking, and her question died on her lips. Despite that, she was still over the moon. I'm well aware of his temperament. His icy demeanor isn't something that'll melt so quickly. But as long as he gives me a chance, I'm confident his heart of steel will soften because of me.

Seeing how happy Nicole looked, the makeup artist said enviously, “Ms. Lambert, was that your boyfriend? He has such a nice voice!”

“Yes. Not only does my boyfriend have a nice voice, but he's also very charming!” Nicole answered proudly as though she and Cayden were indeed dating.

As the makeup artist applied blusher to Nicole's face, she remarked in a flattering tone, “You're so beautiful and come from a good family, so you must have high standards. Your boyfriend must either be the son of a government official or a wealthy heir, am I right?”

Nicole tried her best to make herself appear modest, but the proud look on her face was as clear as day. “Not at all. Many men have pursued me, and many sons of high-ranking officials have approached my parents to ask for my hand in marriage. However, I never agreed to any of them because I only have eyes for my boyfriend. He's the CEO of Trident Group, Cayden Moore. You know, I don't want anything from him. All I want is for him to treat me better.”

The makeup artist nearly squealed in excitement. “Oh, my goodness! It's Mr. Moore! He's the man of every lady in Ackleton's dreams! More importantly, there has never been a whiff of scandal around him, and his reputation is exceptionally squeaky-clean. You're so lucky, Ms. Lambert! As the daughter of a prominent family, only an exceptional man like Mr. Moore would be worthy of you.”

She was so glib-tongued that Nicole was on cloud nine and beamed brightly. The latter even declared that she would make the former her personal makeup artist.

For the rest of the day, Nicole was caught up in the joy of having been asked to dinner by Cayden and forgot about Avery. She desperately wished for the shoot to wrap up as soon as possible and go on a romantic date with him.

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