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.

film called

director’s name, along with

the name of the lead actress.

She had made something

well abroad yet returned

of ambition wouldn’t settle for

him, Natalie’s choices

rose from her seat, she felt Brian’s piercing gaze

stage. She positioned herself in the corner deliberately, remaining silent during the acceptance speech. All

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presentation, Brian handed the trophy to the director and then naturally stopped in front of Natalie with a rose in

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his right hand subtly reached

All she could think of was the scene of Gracia lying on the messy couch, undressed, with Brian showering in the bathroom.

didn’t want his touch. It felt disgusting.

over, Brian abruptly thrust the bouquet

Natalie nearly lost her

Brian.

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