Chapter 165

As she pulled her gaze away from the distant view, she suddenly locked eyes with Natalie seated in the corner of the row ahead.

Natalie? No way

Gracia halted mid–step with disbelief on her features. How could someone who had spent four years at some no–name college abroad possibly deserve to be there? It was like seeing a ghost in broad daylight!

Their eyes locked for a few tense seconds, and Gracia couldn’t believe her eyes.

“Now,” a voice boomed from the stage, “I have the honor of presenting the jury’s prize, awarded unanimously for a performance that struck us as extraordinary despite the actor’s youth. The script, the story, and the acting talent deserve this prestigious recognition.”

At this moment, a deep, magnetic voice filled the room.

“Natalie?” the director beside Natalie whispered, nudging her gently, “Get ready. You’re about to go up.”

Natalie promptly averted her eyes, turning to look at the dapper man on stage. She hadn’t expected Brian to be the one presenting the award.

Slightly bowed head, Brian was examining the card handed to him by a staff member.

to an indie film called ‘Palm‘, a work

director’s name, along

name

made something

done so well abroad yet returned home to

with a shred of

him, Natalie’s choices didn’t

her seat, she felt Brian’s piercing gaze from the stage, fixed intently on

deliberately, remaining silent during the acceptance speech. All she wanted was for this to end soon so she could get off the stage and leave this place.

?

the trophy to the director and then naturally stopped in front of Natalie with a

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his right hand subtly reached for her waist,

at him, unmoving. All she could think of was the scene of Gracia lying on the messy

want his touch. It felt disgusting.

things over, Brian abruptly thrust the bouquet into Natalie’s

heels, Natalie nearly lost her balance before steadying

Brian.

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