Chapter 265 Am | Scary?


    “At first, | thought that they were just being ridiculous, but now that | think about it, it made sense, in a weird way. Anyway, I’m


    used to being a nominee. This time | was nominated because of The Eternal Dance, right?”


    Maia nodded.


    “Right, then I’m pretty sure I’ll just be a nominee. ording to those anti-fans, fantasy movies are illogical and boring.


    Furthermore, The Horizon Awards usually prefers movies based on real events.”


    Spending a long time in the industry had not only made Hope an excellent actress, she had also developed an easy-going


    mindset. She could even make jokes about herself without feeling bad about it.


    Maia smiled at Hope’s sillyments, “I’m sure many artists would be willing to do anything just to be able to attend this award


    ceremony.”


    “You''re right! | should stay positive! Even if | was just a nominee, | should be the best out of all of them!” Hope smiled and added


    with determination.


    Maia’s smile deepened as she continued to stare at Hope.ConTEent bel0ngs to N?v(e)lD/rama(.)Org .


    Shortly after, Hope asked if Maia knew who the main sponsor for this year’s Horizon Award


    was. Maia did not.


    “You really don’t know? Didn’t your secretary or your personal assistant tell you anything?” Hope asked incredulously.


    Maia shook her head, “Just tell me, who is it?”


    “Well, it''s Sunny Videos, HL Corporation’s subsidiary,” Hope said in a near—whisper.


    After listening to Hope’s confession, she finally realized why Buck did not bother to mention. the main sponsor of such a huge


    event.


    “Moreover, this year’s award show will be different from the previous years. It is going to be held at HL Corporate’s new resort.


    This resort is on a remote ind, and all its guests are required to be there 2 days prior to the award ceremony. We will also be


    rewarded with a one- week, all expenses paid vacation on the ind. That was why so many artists wanted to attend the award


    show!”


    Maia gritted her teeth in anger, “Excellent! Buck is such a wonderful PA!”


    /


    The reason he chose not to mention that Cedric was the main sponsor was so that she would attend the ceremony. There was


    no way Maia could change her mind after confirming her


    attendance.


    Maia could not help but wonder who Buck was actually working for as she was starting to


    question his loyalty.


    Hope studied Maia’s expression closely and overheard her whispering to herself. She could guess what had transpired between


    them.


    She immediatelymented, “Maia, the reason | was nice to Mr. Cedric was also because | wanted to make life easier for


    everyone. | know perfectly well that when you filed for divorce, you wanted nothing to do with him anymore.


    “Besides, you''re so capable now, there’s nothing to fear. | think Buck had the same thoughts as well. He knew that you and Mr.


    Cedric were no longer a couple, so you wouldn''t have cared if he was the sponsor for the event. That’s why Buck didn’t think that


    it was important to


    mention it.”


    Maia looked at Hope approvingly as shemended, “I didn’t realize that you were this good


    with words.”


    Hope stuck her tongue out yfully. It was all because of Buck that she had toe up with a convincing statement. “Of course,


    I''m just like you.”


    “Aren''t you thirsty?” Maia asked as she handed Hope a ss of water.


    “Yes, please!” Hope nodded and finished the ss of water in one go while panting.


    “| knew that you''d be thirsty after trying to cover for Buck.”


    Hope choked on her water before setting the ss down and hugging her sister’s arm affectionately.


    “Why don’t we take the evening off and look for gowns to wear for the award ceremony. | know a quiet ce with beautiful


    dresses!”


    Before Maia could respond, Hope had already dragged her out of her office. Maia had never seen Hope so eager, “How could


    we just leave in the middle of work?”


    “This is part of work! We''re leaving for the Horizon Awards tomorrow, yet we''re still not prepared! We need to hurry!”


    Maia studied Hope closely as a thought suddenly dawned on her. Hope might look like she was happy now, but she was acting


    like how she used to be. Trying to make the best out of a less-


    than-ideal situation.


    After realizing that fact, Maia chose to go along with Hope’s suggestion. They got into Hope''s car and Hope drove them to the


    mysterious clothing store that she was talking about.


    The store was located in a less popted area of Prismara. The clothing store had a storefront ss instation, but it did not


    have a store name to it.


    “This store was openedst December. It looks really low-profile right?”


    Maia nodded. Even though it had ss walls, they were not able to see the inside clearly. There were no dresses on disy as


    well, and it was quite difficult to tell if the store was open or not. Passers—by would not usually notice such a store.


    After Hope parked the car, she asked Maia, “Guess who owns the store? It’s own by Victoria Smith.”


    “Really?” Maia asked in surprise.


    Hope nodded and smiled, “Yup! The famous Victoria Smith, who is known to have a vtile temper. She had also recently left


    the Smith family to fend for herself.”


    “Do you know her personally?”


    “| do. We''re actually good friends. She may have a bad temper, but as long as you’re someone she likes, she''ll treat you well. |


    met her when | was studying abroad. We went to the same university. She wanted to meet you. She thinks you''re amazing!”


    “So, does this mean that I’m also known as a scary person?”


    Hopeughed aloud at Maia’s silliness. “Do you know just how much you''ve aplished? You''re just the kind of person that


    Vicky would like!”


    “That must mean you have a bad temper too, right? Well, | guess that must be true. Since you are best friends with Victoria


    Smith, and you have a sister like me!”