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.

pouted. "Who? Are you talking about Faye? She's no longer my

I looked at her,

stars. But I actually have principles,

paused and gave me

raised my eyes lazily

see the rumors about her and

quickly. "Yeah, after I saw that news, not only did I stop liking her, but I also found her disgusting, with totally messed up values and a scheming mind. Thinking back,

a large glass of water and drank

the window and looking out at the towering buildings and bustling

a heavy stone was pressing on my chest, making it hard to breathe, and it was burning, filling me

was a knock

moment, the person

already seen who it was

stood at the door for a while, seeing no reaction from me. She cautiously walked in, stopping a short distance behind

took a sip of water, leaving her with a cold

she finally couldn't help but say,

turned around abruptly, glaring at

you stop pretending? It's so

desk and slammed the cup down heavily, spilling water on the

in the executive chair, I ignored her and

for a while, then mustered the courage to approach my desk.

back the anger bubbling up inside and looked at

wrong person? You should be asking your

bit her lip and looked down, all sad and

couldn't believe why someone with such a bright

to give it to her. She used to be so

a moment of silence, Faye let out a bitter

karma. Ever since those rumors started, the company has been sidelining me. The gigs are getting fewer and fewer. Now, I'm not even as

my chair, crossed my arms, and said coolly, "Sorry, I

have gone against you, tried to steal Ethan, and messed with your life. I'm really sorry. Please, give me

could see she was being sincere, but I couldn't tell how much was

so humbled did give me a

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

I wasn't budging, Faye straightened up and walked

called the planning department

you arrange for Faye

She looked guilty. "I..."

much did

panicked. "Ms. Russell, I'm sorry, I

salary too low for you?" I

head. "No, you treat me very well. I was wrong. It's just that Faye said she knew you and

think that giving her

was wrong. Please give me another

After a moment, I

nodded. "Don't worry, it