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.

about to stand when Gracia suddenly latched onto

me for an interview. Why don’t you join me

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

and strode toward the side door. But by the time he stepped out, Natalie

any remaining traces of makeup. As she emerged, the award ceremony had ended, and

cap, she passed unnoticed among the crowd, mistaken for

area’s lounge, away from prying eyes, Natalie finally exhaled in

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

award tonight is

paused for a few seconds before

reporters were fishing for a scoop, hoping to stir up a scandal behind Brian’s back, yet

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left them nothing.

take a seat,” the reporter said, wrapping up the interview with Brian, sweating

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