Unveiled: The Survivor's Triumph

Chapter 212 Who Hasn't Been Blind Before

I picked up the invite and just stared at it for what felt like forever.

The news hit out of nowhere, but honestly, I felt like a huge weight was off my shoulders. True love was rare, and in marriage, if one person loved, that was good enough. At least Lacey loved Jason.

Lacey was a gem-beautiful, smart, strong, independent, yet sweet and lovely. She was cheerful and understanding, shining like a diamond. If Jason's eyes landed on her, he'd be hooked.

Some marriages didn't start with love, but feelings grew over time. Just like Ethan and me, Bella and Zachary, we all became inseparable.

I remembered the night Ethan picked me up from Broadway Alley. When we got home, we were all over each other, wishing we could just merge into one.

When he saw the fish tattoo on my chest, he was amazed and moved, gently tracing it with his fingers and lips. He said it was the most beautiful fish he'd ever seen.

Ethan always knew how to sweet-talk me, and I fell for it every time.

The Emoire Artistry Group had been a hit since it opened in Starlight City, with brand awareness skyrocketing.

We had a meeting to talk about getting celebrities to endorse the brand, using their influence to boost awareness and drive sales, pushing The Emoire Artistry Group to a higher market nationally and internationally. After talking to various agencies, the planning department picked out some artists' photos and sent them over.

Right then, all these photos were spread out on my desk. I picked up one and stared at it for a long time.

In the photo, Faye smiled innocently, but I knew that innocence was just an act. She was a great actress. I tossed her photo aside and picked a few other female celebrities who seemed to fit our brand image, asking the planning department to set up auditions.

On audition day, I went to the studio. The planning department manager led me to the central sofa.

My eyes swept over the group of female celebrities. To win this endorsement, each had dressed to the nines.

But my gaze suddenly locked onto one person.

Faye caught my eye and seemed a bit guilty, avoiding eye contact.

"Ms. Russell, here's your coffee."

The planning department manager handed me a freshly brewed cup of coffee.

"Ma'am, look at that Faye in the white lace dress; I think her image stands out, and her endorsement fee isn't too high."

The planning department manager was really pushing for Faye. I picked up the coffee cup, took a sip, and silently watched them present one by one.

The various agents kept glancing at my expression, but I kept a poker face the whole time.

When it was Faye's turn, I got up and left the studio.

"There are still a few more," the planning department manager chased after me.

Without stopping, I said, "I already have an idea."

After leaving the studio, Nora followed me out.

"Aren't you going to watch your idol?" I asked with a smile.

about Faye? She's no

I looked

I blindly follow stars. But I actually

and gave me a

raised my eyes

Did you see the rumors about

I also found her disgusting, with totally messed up

a large glass

and looking out at the towering buildings and

felt like a heavy stone was pressing on my chest, making it

a knock on the

person outside hesitated before pushing the door

around because I had already seen who it was through the tinted

stood at the door for a while, seeing no reaction from me.

took a sip of water, leaving

about a minute, she finally

turned around abruptly, glaring

you stop pretending? It's so

the cup down heavily,

chair, I ignored her and focused on my

stood there for a while, then mustered the courage to approach my

back the anger bubbling up inside and looked at

person? You should be asking your agency for

her lip and looked down, all sad

believe why someone with such a

so cocky around me, and now she knew

of silence, Faye let out

the company has been sidelining me. The gigs are getting fewer

my chair, crossed my arms, and said coolly, "Sorry, I can't

sincere. "Emily, I was wrong before. I shouldn't have gone against you, tried to steal Ethan,

being sincere, but I couldn't tell how much

humbled did give

spokesperson, I want someone with a good reputation. I don't care about the cost. Hiring a celebrity is to boost the brand's image and influence. I don't

Faye straightened up and walked

the planning department manager to

you arrange for Faye to come?"

She looked guilty. "I..."

did

"Ms. Russell, I'm

low for

you treat me very well. I was wrong. It's just that Faye said she knew you and

you ever think that giving her a chance might cost you

was wrong. Please give me another chance. This won't

the end, I softened. After a moment, I

worry, it won't happen