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.

called ‘Palm‘, a work

listed the director’s name, along with the lead actors.

name of the lead actress.

made something

returned home to play a

of ambition wouldn’t settle

him, Natalie’s choices

Brian’s piercing gaze from the stage,

deliberately, remaining silent during the acceptance

?

director and then naturally stopped

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left hand held the bouquet out for Natalie while his right hand subtly reached for her waist,

him, unmoving. All she could think of was the scene of Gracia

didn’t want his touch. It felt

some history between her and Brian. Just as he was about to smooth things over, Brian abruptly thrust

Natalie nearly lost her balance before steadying herself against

Brian.

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