Chapter 68


    Chapter 68 What’s Her Story


    “What were you thinking? Everyone’s dying to know. How do you go from being Cyril’s wife to


    getting all cozy with Bark? You know the guy has major clout. You gotta exin this, don’t you?”


    After work, Sylvin was ready to head home and rx, but her friends Intercepted her, intent on


    quizzing her about the current drama that had everyone glued to their screens.


    Feeling hopeless in the face of their questioning, Sylvia didn’t know how to respond. Kelli’s eager


    expression made things worse; Sylvia was the one in hot water, yet her friends were thriving on the


    gossip,


    “Not only your brother but now Catherine’s posted an old photo of you two on her profile,” Juliet


    said, showing the post on her phone to Sylvia, who just felt a headacheing


    a on.


    Passing the phone to Kelli, who looked intrigued, she remarked, “This is getting juicy. Now


    everyone’s even more curious about who you really are. Singer, actress… What next? We’ll find


    out you’re the heir to the Ivans family empire?”


    Sylvia sighed deeply. “That’s exactly why I don’t want my real identity out there. See the kind of


    attention a small matter gets on the inte? Now Cyril and I are being linked together again just


    because of the magazine. If I knew I’d get dragged into all this hassleter, I wouldn’t have done the


    shoot at all.”


    “Your family owns Crown Entertainment, right? They’re big shots in the industry. Do you really need


    to go through all this for some small subsidiary?” Kelli reasoned.


    Sylvia knew about her family’s other entertainmentpany, that there was no need for such a


    sacrifice. But her willingness to go to such lengths wasn’t for the subsidiary’s sake–it was for


    Jessica.


    “Jessica, sure, I’ve heard of him. He’s a force in photography, has his own style and skills. If you got


    involved with Cyril just for Jessica, then it’s just tough luck. But if you’re seriously thinking about


    hooking


    up.” Kelli half–joked, half-


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    up with Cyril again, I might just have to throw my drink in your face to wake you


    serious.


    All Sylvia could do wasugh dryly, wondering what she could possibly do. If it weren’t for Jessica,


    she wouldn’t give Cyril a second look, let alone coborate with him.


    “Look, none of that’s the point,” Juliet interrupted. “The real issue is your brother is steamed up over


    this. Better charm him back to a good mood, alright? And Catherine’s on her way over–we should


    skedaddle before she arrives. Her influence is every bit as strong as your brother’s.”


    Juliet remembered a time they went out with Catherine. Even though Catherine was incognito that


    day, she was still recognized as soon as she stepped out. That whole day they couldn’t do anything


    fun; it was all about dodging Catherine’s fans. They left in daylight and didn’t get home tillte at


    night it was a real thriller of a day.


    –


    Now, hearing Catherine was on her way, they were excited but also a little nervous–those fans of


    hers. could be intense.


    “Maybe we should take off before it gets crazy here. If Catherine gets spotted, none of us will get


    away,” especially not you, Sylvia,” Juliet suggested, eyeing the door.


    Chapter 63 What’s Her Story.


    Sylvia, stuck in the whirlwind of rumors, feared being dragged further into the fray. How would she


    manage if things got even more tangled up?


    “You all thinking about ditching me, huh? I’m telling you, I’m already here, and nobody’s going


    anywhere!” announced Catherine, appearing just as they were contemting their escape. Clearly


    peeved at the thought of being abandoned, she wasn’t letting them off the hook.


    Caught red–handed, they felt a tad awkward, still worried about Catherine’s fans, but as long as


    they didn’t swarm in, they were fine.


    –


    “I was overseas filming when I heard you got divorced from that dog of a man. Here’s my divorce


    gift for you congrattions on finally getting your head straight,” Catherine said, handing over a


    hefty gift box to Sylvia, who almost didn’t catch it.


    Opening the box, Sylvia’s mouth twitched–this wasn’t exactly what you’d call a reliable gift. Inside


    were stacks of Catherine’s personal magazines, showcasing interviews and profiles, along with


    entertainment gossip on various male celebrities that Sylvia knew and didn’t–tall, strong, handsome,


    rich, poor, good, bad guys, you name it.


    It was like a who’s who of the showbiz world. Sylvia had an ominous feeling about it.


    “What’s the idea behind this? Are you suggesting I pick someone out from this?” Sylvia ced the


    box down, skeptical about any of these being a good choice.


    Catherine nodded and sat beside Sylvia, thumbing through the profiles. “Do you have any idea how


    much work I put into this for you? Trust me, I’ve never shown this to anyone else. It’s all very


    discreet, useful- and I wouldn’t harm you. These are all good options, all privately vetted, all clean. If


    one’s not enough, feel free to pick a few more. I won’t judge.”


    Her words stunned everyone. They always knew Catherine was bold, but this was next–level. Juliet


    and Kelli couldn’t help but nce at Sylvia–who could manage that?


    With her small frame, handling even one could be a stretch.