Chapter 182


    Chapter 182


    The event turned out to be quite fruitful. Leanne finally met the global ambassador of the brand, a


    renowned actress with formidable talent.


    Leanne had been a fan since childhood, partly because she saw a resemnce between. the actress


    and herte mother.


    Although her aunt shared some features with her mother, their auras were worlds apart, especially


    since her aunt had been through the wringer with a series of ill-fated. rtionships. It was hard to find


    her mother’s essence in her anymore.


    In contrast, this actress, whom Leanne had never met, seemed to embody her mother’s spirit even


    more.


    As a child, Leanne had seen a movie starring the actress. The image used for the movie’s promotional


    poster-a profile shot of a slightly bowed head-had struck her as the epitome of her mother. She had


    downloaded the image, had it printed, and kept it as aforting memento of her mom. That poster


    was now tucked away in a box of old belongings.


    The actress was the grand finale guest of the event. Leanne hadn’t known she would be there and


    nearly craned her neck off when she saw her.


    “You like her?” Selina grabbed her arm. “Come on, I’ll take you to get a selfie with her.”


    Joy immediately hopped down from the railing, “I’m in!”


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    “You’re not glued to your phone boyfriend anymore?”


    “Of course my best friend’s idol is more important,” Joy said, grabbing Leanne’s other arm. “That


    makes her my idol!”


    “Don’t start with your nonsense, Joy. It’ll be super awkward if Ms. Watson hears you,” Leanne replied, a


    bit nervous, but unable to resist as her two friends pulled her along as if they were sliding on winter ice.


    A group of people surrounded the actress, with younger celebritiesing up to greet her and event


    organizers discussing the evening’s proceedings with the utmost respect.


    As the trio approached, a security guard extended his arm, blocking their path.


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    “Excuse me. You’re in the way,” Selina said, trying to brush past the immovable guard.


    The bodyguards, poker-faced and haughty, directed them elsewhere. “Go around.”


    “We just want to say hi to Ms. Watson.”


    “Can’t you see Ms. Watson is busy? Fans need to stay back.”


    Selina, though dwarfed by the towering bodyguard, held her ground fiercely. “We’re guests


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    at this event too. We can walk wherever we want. Don’t be rude.”


    The guard sized them up, unimpressed. “We have to ensure Ms. Watson’s safety with all these people


    around.”


    Selina’s temper red. “Hey!”


    Leanne pulled her back to avoid a confrontation. “We mean no disrespect. We just wanted to say hello.


    If Ms. Watson is busy, we cane backter.”


    Seeing Leanne’s amicable and dignified demeanor, the bodyguard softened slightly. “Ms. Watson is


    about to go on stage. You can try to catch her during the dinner.”


    Despite waiting around, Leanne never found the right moment to approach the actress, who was


    constantly in the limelight.


    As dinnermenced, the actress took her seat at the head table, far from where Selina


    and the other social media celebrities were seated.


    The head table was a gathering of VIPs, including other A-list celebrities and the brand’s executives.


    Approaching would be nearly impossible; they’d likely be stopped by security before even getting close.


    Joy suggested mischievously, “What if I pretend to fight Selina, create a distraction over here, and draw


    the guards away, then you make a run for it?”


    “Kidnap her?” Leanne deadpanned. “She’s got her own security detail. I wouldn’t make it two steps


    before being tackled to the ground.”


    “Then you’ll be in the headlines with Larissa Watson tomorrow!” Selina mmed her hand on the table.


    “You’d be the fan who trended with Larissa Watson, a first in the entertainment industry. That’s


    bragging rights for a lifetime.”


    Amidst their plotting,motion stirred at the head table.


    The executives and celebrities stood up, all looking in the same direction.


    “What’s going on? Who’sing?” Joy strained her neck to get a better look.


    Leanne followed their gazes over the sea of heads and spotted an unexpected figure entering the


    room.


    Curtis, with his distinguished posture and an aura of refined elegance, was always a standout in any


    crowd.