Chapter 166

As Natalie sat down, a quiet conversation buzzed around her.

Brian, a sensation in the business world known for his dashing looks and cutthroat business acumen, was a name on everyone’s lips, from Hollywood insiders to international starlets dreaming of capturing the heart of a man like him.

“Do they know each other?”

“He’s never helped a lady with her dress before.”

Whispers swirled incessantly by Natalie’s ears.

She sat in silence for a while before restlessness took hold. Turning to the director beside her. she murmured, “I’m feeling off. May I step out early?”

The director gave a nod without a word, signaling his consent.

Seizing the moment as the audience was distracted by a closing act and the VIP area dimmed, Natalie slipped away through a side exit.

toward Natalie’s retreat, Brian was about to stand when Gracia suddenly latched onto

have asked me for an interview. Why don’t you

glance slid to the hand Gracia had placed on his arm, it was enough to make

a word, Brian rose and strode toward the side door. But by the time

back in the dressing room, Natalie traded her costume for her simple jeans and tee, scrubbing away any remaining traces of makeup. As she

by a baseball cap, she passed unnoticed among the crowd, mistaken

prying eyes, Natalie finally

voice caught her attention. “I’m no industry insider, so

award tonight is

few seconds

stir up

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be all for you, thank you. Ms. Wright, if you could take a

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