Chatper 166


    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 ady 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.


    ncing toward Natalie’s retreat, Brian was about to stand when Gracia suddenlytched onto his


    arm.


    “Brian, some local paparazzi have asked me for an interview. Why don’t you join meter?” she asked


    tentatively.


    His silent nce slid to the hand Gracia had ced on his arm, it was enough to make her shudder


    and retract her touch swiftly.


    Without a word, Brian rose and strode toward the side door. But by the time he stepped out, Natalie


    had vanished into the night.


    Once back in the dressing room, Natalie traded her costume for her simple jeans and tee, scrubbing


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


    journalists were bustling about, seeking interviews.


    Disguised by a baseball cap, she passed unnoticed among the crowd, mistaken for a crew member.


    Nearing the buffet area’s lounge, away from prying eyes, Natalie finally exhaled in relief.


    While she was heading for the elevator, a familiar voice caught her attention. “I’m no industry insider, so


    I’d rather notment on domestic films.”


    “Do you think Ms. Wright’s award tonight is well–deserved?” probed the reporter cautiously.


    Brian paused for a few seconds before replying indifferently.


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


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    careful words left them nothing.


    “Well, that’ll be all for you, thank you. Ms. Wright, if you could take a seat,” the reporter said, wrapping


    up the interview with Brian, sweating from the tension.


    Sitting nearby, Gracia seemed distracted, her gaze fixed on something in the distance.


    “Ms. Wright?” the reporter prompted again.


    Brian nced at her, then followed her gaze to where she had been looking moments before.


    As Natalie inquired about an alternate elevator, she heard her name. “Natalie.”


    Startled, she turned to see who it was.


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    A surge of joy filled her heart, and she quickly approached him, whispering, “What brings you here?”