Patrick’s eyes were deep, and hidden currents surged in his cold, clear gaze.


    Witnessing Osborn’s proposal to Jane, Patrick was almost overwhelmed by anger. Just as he was about to intervene, Freda rushed forward, causing a scene.


    After themotion, Osborn resumed his proposal.


    Patrick stood up, intending to go onstage and pull Jane away. Unexpectedly, Jane announced an explosive piece of news to everyone.


    Amidst the extreme shock of the onlookers, Jane maintained aposed smile and continued, “Actually, tonight’s proposal by Mr. Maltz is a joint n between Osborn and me. Its purpose is merely to promote Star Entertainment’s new drama.”


    Promote?


    Such a grand proposal, just for the promotion of a new drama?


    A murmur swept through the crowd.


    Jane raised an elegant eyebrow and added, “Star Entertainment is about tounch a major family drama, and I will also have a cameo role. The proposal just now was a publicity stunt, and it seems to have worked well.”


    Pausing, Jane lowered her gaze, looked at Osborn with a cold expression, and asked casually, “Osborn, is that right?”


    Osborn’s face stiffened.


    The gleam in his eyes gradually dimmed.


    His handsome face was filled with disappointment.


    He had thought that, during the awards ceremony, in front of the whole world, Jane would not reject his proposal, no matter what.


    But Jane, despite dropping her guard and using such an excuse, did not ept his proposal.


    In the end, he didn’t deserve her.


    After a few seconds, Osborn stood up, his tone tinged with bitterness, saying, “Yes, the proposal just now was indeed for the publicity of our new drama.”


    Jane smiled, “This drama is a major production Star Entertainment will start filming next month, with Mr. Maltz ying the lead role. As for the female lead… we’ll keep you in suspense. Please look forward to it.”


    “Please give us your support!” Osborn continued Jane’s words, lifting the corners of his lips.


    The actor was truly an actor. Despite feeling exceptionally despondent, Osborn managed to hide his emotions well.


    “So, the spectacr proposal we just witnessed from Mr. Maltz and Miss North was just a publicity stunt for Star Entertainment’s new drama! Haha, did anyone see thating?” Chester, mourning for his friend internally for a few seconds,ughed and said, “It seems this publicity stunt was indeed clever. Now, let’s continue our awards banquet…”


    Osborn, holding his trophy, walked off the stage with a gloomy expression.


    Jane breathed a sigh of relief. Osborn’s absurd proposal had finally been resolved.


    But she had also exposed her identity.


    As she passed by Patrick, Jane couldn’t help but nce at him.


    Their eyes met, and in that exchange, Jane felt Patrick’s low pressure.


    She turned her face away, followed Osborn back to their seats.


    The awards ceremony finally came to an end.


    Just as Jane and Osborn stood up to leave, the reporters nearby couldn’t contain their excitement and swarmed around.


    Armed with cameras and microphones, they surrounded Jane, eagerly asking, “Miss North, can you tell us about your identity as the big boss of Star Entertainment and why you chose to reveal it today?”


    Jane’s lips curved into a faint smile. “Because today is a special day. It’s the time when our artists under Star Entertainment received the most awards. As the boss of Star Entertainment, I’m thrilled.”


    “Miss North, is the proposal tonight really just a promotion for the new drama?” a reporter asked.


    Jane nodded. “Certainly.”


    “Can you confirm, Miss North, that there’s no romantic rtionship between you and Mr. Maltz? There have been many rumors about you two,” another reporter pressed.


    Maintaining her poised smile, Jane replied, “Didn’t I already say? Osborn and I are colleagues, good friends, and business partners. All those previous rumors are baseless.”


    “I see. So, can you tell us what role Miss North will y in this drama? Will you have scenes opposite Mr. Maltz?” another reporter pushed through.


    “No spoilers for now. You’ll find out when the timees,” Jane replied patiently, taking the time to answer the reporters’ questions.


    After all, this was her first interview in the capacity of Star Entertainment’s big boss.


    Ten minutester.


    “All right, it’s quitete now. Thank you, everyone, for your concern. Let’s conclude the interview for today,” Jane said, ncing at the time with a cold tone.


    As soon as she finished speaking, the security guards brought by Osborn restrained the eager journalists, escorting Jane and Osborn to their car.


    Erica’s envious gaze was fixed on Osborn and Jane’s departing figures.


    “Florence, do you really think Jane is the mastermind behind Star Entertainment? How is that possible!”


    Florence’s eyes were cold and fixed on Jane.


    She had thought Jane was just a country bumpkin, shamelessly clinging to Patrick for money.


    Little did she know, Jane was the mastermind behind Star Entertainment, with a significant background.


    No wonder every time she tried to manipte Jane, Jane effortlessly countered her.


    Before, it was Florence underestimating her.


    Seeing Florence silent, Erica angrily said, “This shameless country bumpkin, Jane…”


    “Enough. The big boss of Star Entertainment can’t possibly be a country bumpkin,” Florence interrupted Erica with impatience.


    Erica cautiously nced at Florence. “Then why did Jane pretend to be a country bumpkin before? To gain sympathy from Patrick? Now that she has revealed her identity, is she trying to get back to Patrick?”


    Florence’s face darkened. “Humph, no matter Jane’s identity, I won’t let her take Patrick away!”


    Erica nodded. “Right, Florence, the position of Mrs. Pansy in the Pansy family will surely be yours! However, Beatrice opposed Mr. Pansy being with Jane before because she thought Jane was a country bumpkin who couldn’t fit into high society. Now that Jane has a significant background, do you think Beatrice will still…”Content from N?velDr(a)ma.Org.


    “No way!” Florence tly denied. “Jane has already offended Beatrice. Beatrice sees Jane as a thorn in her side. How could she let Janee back to Patrick?”


    After a pause, a hint of malice shed in Florence’s eyes. “Moreover, to get Jane away from Patrick, we don’t need to do anything ourselves.”


    “Florence, what do you have in mind?” Erica asked.


    Florence sneered. “You’ll see when the timees!”


    No matter Jane’s identity, Florence would not let her go!