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.

stand when

paparazzi have asked me for an interview. Why don’t you join me later?” she

arm, it was enough to make her shudder and retract her touch swiftly.

side door. But by

tee, scrubbing away any remaining traces of makeup. As she emerged, the award ceremony had ended, and journalists were

unnoticed among the crowd, mistaken for

prying eyes, Natalie finally exhaled in relief.

attention. “I’m no industry insider, so I’d rather

Wright’s award tonight is well–deserved?”

paused for a few seconds before

scoop, hoping to stir up a

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Ms. Wright, if you could take a seat,” the

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