Chapter 51


    51 Under the Spotlight


    Alex was taken aback to find Be in his room. His gaze quickly swept over the room – all was in order.


    Nothing had happenedst night. A sigh of relief escaped him.


    His sudden movement stirred Be awake. She blinked sleepily, then sat up, facing Alex directly.


    found you dozing off at the loungest night, so I helped you up here,” Be said matter-of-factly, as


    though narrating an everyday urrence. “I tried to leave, but you wouldn’t let go of my hand. I


    was stuck.”


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    Be’s frustration was palpable. She had secretly hoped for a closer encounter with Alex, but the


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    night had passed uneventfully. Now, she was left strategizing ways to maintain her presence in his


    life.


    Alex, slightly embarrassed, couldn’t fathom holding onto Be. His memory ofst night was hazy, but


    he was sure he saw someone else, not Be. He shook his head, choosing not to dwell on it.


    “I see,” Alex replied, masking his difort.


    “I’ve got a busy day ahead. You should get going too. I’ve been thinking, maybe you should consider


    moving abroad. It might be a better environment for your career, and staying here could lead to


    unnecessaryplications,” Alex suggested, his voice tinged with concern.


    Deep down, Alex knew his troubled rtionship with his wife, Emma, was somehow linked to Be. He


    wasn’t sure why he was helping Be, but he hoped it would somehow set things right.


    Be felt a jolt of rejection at Alex’s words. Was he pushing her away? Her mind raced. “I can’t leave


    yet. The famous singer, Maxwell, ising for a concert, and my agency wants me to perform with


    him. It’s a big opportunity, whether I stay or go.”


    “I need to clear up my current projects before considering a move. Otherwise, I’ll owe the agency at


    fortune, and I don’t want to b a burden to you,” Be added, a hint of desperation in her voice.


    Alex paused, then simply nodded, “Okay.”


    Be managed a strained smile. Alex seemed indifferent, yet he was concerned about her reputation. If


    he truly cared, wouldn’t he try to keep her close?


    After Alex left, Be found herself in a bind. She had impulsively imed a coboration with Maxwell,


    which was far from confirmed. Maxwell, known for his strong personality, wasn’t someone the agency


    could easily persuade.


    Gritting her teeth, Be realized she had to make her im a reality. Gaining Maxwell’s support was


    critical.


    She called her manager, who had been overwhelmed with Be’s recent scandals. His frustration was


    evident over the phone. “Why are you calling? Haven’t you caused enough trouble already?”


    Be was taken aback by his harsh tone but stood her ground. “Can you arrange for me to perform


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    with Maxwell? It could change everything for me.”


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    Her managerughed scornfully. “You think you’re that significant? Maxwell doesn’t need you. He’s the


    one calling the shots here.”


    Be, undeterred, threatened to reveal the manager’s involvement in her scandals to Alex. Panicked,


    the manager reluctantly agreed to help her onest time, but with no guarantees.