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Regardless of Miley’s advice, Jessica insisted on it.
The staff hurried to find a mask, but nothing could please Miley.
“Goodness! This mask is too ugly. No way. Next,” he commented on one.
When he saw another, he cried out, “Oh my! How can such an ugly mask exist?”
He rolled his eyes at another and demanded, “What’s this? This looks like a cheap prop for a masquerade party. How could you even think of putting something like this on an angelic face like hers? Absolutely not. Find something else.” “Goodness! This mask is unbefitting for my goddess. Hurry and find another!” he exclaimed, rejecting yet another one.
Again and again, Miley tossed aside the mask that the assistant brought to him.
“There are no more masks left,” the staff finally said, throwing their hands into the air.
“There aren’t anymore,” Miley echoed, turning to face
Jessica. “See, this is God’s will. He doesn’t want you to put on such useless things.”
Jessica picked up a plain, unadorned cat mask from the table. “Then I’ll just wear this,” she replied.
“My dear, that’s too dull. It doesn’t go with your whole look,” he protested.
Suddenly, a voice came from behind them saying, “I think it’s fine.”
No one knew when Jack had returned backstage. His gaze swept over the staff and came to rest on Jessica, who was holding the plastic mask.
Despite Miley’s unending attempts to dissuade him from allowing her to wear a mask, his gaze remained calm and determined.
He turned to his assistant and instructed, “Bring the wooden box.”
After taking the wooden box from the assistant, he placed it in front of Jessica.
She eyed him suspiciously.
“Open it,” Jack urged.
She opened the wooden box. Nestled inside was a silver fox mask embellished with countless tiny diamonds that sparkled under the bright lights…
“It’s beautiful,” the people around them murmured.
Not only was it exquisite, but it was also extremely valuable because of the diamonds on it.
“This suits you better,” he said.
He lifted the mask out of the box, walked behind her, and put it on for her.
As the staff were still marveling at how much the mask would have cost, Jack had already slipped it on Jessica’s face.
When they realized what had happened, they were immediately dumbfounded.
Did we miss out on something? Jack personally put on the mask for that lady. Personally!>
Jack appeared not to notice the strange looks of the people around them. If he saw them, he did not seem to care. After giving her a once-over, he said in his low, magnetic voice, “Beautiful.”
Miley was the first one to return to his senses. “You look wonderful, my dear. With the mask on, you look devastatingly beautiful. I think I’ve fallen in love with you.”
His exaggerated praise dissolved everyone’s shocked feelings, and the room soon returned to the busy atmosphere from before.
“Get changed. It’s time,” the producer shouted.
Jack and Jessica were soon waiting in the wings, barely able to see each other under the dim lighting. He lowered his gaze to look at her, vaguely making out the flash of her bright eyes beneath the silver mask.
Sensing his gaze on her, she looked up.
“Are you nervous?” he asked. Before she could reply, he continued, “If you’re nervous, I can teach you a trick. Think of the audience as lemon trees – special lemon trees that can make sounds and talk.”
Jessica chuckled.
Seeing her smile, Jack’s thin, sexy lips also curved upward into a charming smile.
Matthew and a few other staff who were standing behind the two of them were petrified.
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Whoa! When did Jack become so considerate? It doesn’t suit his image at all.
Narrowing his eyes, Matthew stared at him suspiciously.
After the host finished speaking, the lights dimmed. Jessica and Jack boarded the lift and appeared on stage.
Under the spotlight, a mysterious young woman wearing a fox mask sat in front of the piano.
Calming music floated from the piano and into the ears of everyone in the arena.
A hush fell over the audience after they heard the soothing piano music. The melody touched the hearts of many, instantly calming them down.
A magnetic voice blended into the piano music while the audience was immersed in the performance, creating a unique combination.
Although the vocal melody should be the primary focus, the audience was drawn to the piano instead.
It was as if the leading performer of the finale was not their idol but the young woman with the fox mask.
After the song ended, the audience yelled, “Encore! Encore!”
The young woman got up from the piano and bowed toward the audience. After that, she boarded the stage lift and disappeared from everyone’s sight.
Sitting at the VVIP seat, Daisy surprisingly did not feel an ounce of jealousy after seeing Jessica being the center of attention. She knew it was because Jessica was way more talented than her.
Although performances may impress the amateur, they may not necessarily impress the expert. A non-professional, they might only feel that Jessica’s piano music was melodious. But for the skilled, it hit differently.
Meanwhile, Samantha, also sitting in the VVIP seat, was stunned for a moment when she saw Jessica in the fox mask.
Geez, Jessica! Why didn’t you show your face? You would have been an overnight sensation.
Samantha had planned to show off she was Jessica’s friend, but the former had no choice but to give up in that situation.
On the other hand, Whitney and Zachary were sitting in the VIP seats. Although Zachary was not a professional at playing the piano, he knew what was considered an outstanding performance.
“The accompaniment to Jack’s singing is so amazing. I think she’s a near-musical prodigy. She seems very young too,” Zachary praised.
Although Whitney nodded to agree, she felt uncomfortable, as she did not like him complimenting other girls.
Scanning through the VVIP seats, she failed to find Jessica and said worriedly, “Zac, I think Jessica didn’t come.”
After hearing that, Zachary turned his attention to the VVIP seats. He smirked after glancing through.
“I thought she was someone capable after hearing her words. It looks like she’s just someone who blows smoke. Whitney, I know you’re warm-hearted, but she does not deserve your kindness. Stay away from her from now on, okay?”
“All right,” Whitney agreed begrudgingly.
Backstage, Jessica took off the silver fox mask and put it into the wooden box. After that, she handed it to the assistant. Heading out of the changing room, she quietly removed her makeup.
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After Jack returned backstage, everyone celebrated with party poppers. All the staff could finally breathe a sigh of relief after being busy for half a month.
Jessica planned to leave after removing her makeup. Suddenly, she thought of Samantha’s request and asked the staff for a pen and paper.
She then handed it to Jack. “Can you give me your autograph?”
Jack was stunned!
The expression on the staff’s faces changed immediately after seeing that. Even Miley shot a look at Jessica, hinting for her to give up.
Every staff member knew Jack hated to give autographs. Although he had made his debut five years ago, only a few had gotten his signature.
When Jessica saw the looks on the staff and especially on Miley’s faces, she withdrew her outstretched hand.
Suddenly, Jack took the pen and paper away from her. Should I sign here?”
Jessica nodded.
Under everyone’s shocked gazes, Jack signed his name on the paper.
“Thank you.” Jessica took away the pen and paper.
Just when she turned around, she heard Jack’s voice. “Hold on.”
Jessica stared at him indifferently. “Is there anything else?” “You haven’t been paid yet,” reminded Jack.
Standing beside them, Matthew furrowed his eyebrows.
This is too unusual! The Jack today is too warm-hearted. He is never a person to worry about someone’s pay! Damn it, did he fall in love with Jessica?
Worried, Matthew wanted to drag Jack aside to question him.
Jessica waved the paper in her hand. “This is my payment.”
Although she was unsure why everyone looked horrified when she asked for his autograph, she had a vague guess. Therefore, it was only natural for her not to ask for any more compensation when Jack already agreed to give her an autograph.
“An autograph cannot be considered compensation. A pianist at your level should be paid well. You can leave your phone number, and I’ll arrange for Matthew to transfer your salary.”
Matthew snickered inwardly.
This guy is well-prepared to get her number!
Seeing Jack’s insistence, Jessica did not reject him.
No one on earth would dislike money. Besides, she urgently needed money right now.
Just when Jessica ended her phone call and wanted to leave, an assistant ran over and stopped her. “Ms. Jessica, please wait for a moment.”
Once again, Jessica stopped in her tracks.
The assistant asked anxiously, “Ms. Jessica, I couldn’t find the mask inside the wooden box. Did you misplace it somewhere?”
Although the assistant was not straightforward, everyone could hear the hidden meaning of her words.
“It’s not inside?” Jessica was puzzled.
The assistant nodded.
When the assistant planned to lock the box up, she
checked it one last time, just in case. However, the wooden box was empty when she opened it.
No one else had touched the wooden box other than
Jessica. So if the assistant did not take the mask, then there was only one possibility – Jessica did not put the mask back inside the wooden box.
Hence, the wooden box was already empty when Jessica handed it back to the assistant.
The value of the fox mask was almost 150 thousand dollars, so it was normal for a young lady like Jessica to be tempted.
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However, there was no way the assistant was willing to pay for the fox mask for her.
It’s not 150 dollars but 150 thousand dollars! It’ll take me at least twenty years to earn that amount! So I have no choice but to question Jessica in front of everyone. I’d be screwed if I let her leave!
The assistant gazed at Jessica’s handbag, obviously suspicious.
When faced with wary gazes, Jessica remained indifferent. Are you sure it’s not inside the wooden box? Can you be sure that no one had touched it and that it never left your sight?”
The assistant was dumbfounded when asked with that many questions.
Without thinking, the assistant nodded. “I’m sure. There was no one else who touched the wooden box after you gave it to me. When I did the final checking just now, the silver mask was not inside.”
It seemed that all evidence pointed to Jessica stealing the mask.
The staff broke into a chatter after hearing their conversation.
“That fox mask costs almost 150 thousand dollars! It’s even studded with diamonds from Smealand. Well, it’s normal for a young girl like her to be tempted with something as valuable as that!”
Sigh! “I had a good feeling about her, so I didn’t expect her to be a thief.”
“You can’t judge a book by its cover. Poor Jack! He treated her so nicely.”
“No wonder she didn’t want a salary. How could a mere salary possibly be compared to 150 thousand dollars?”
“Don’t come to a conclusion before knowing the entire story. I don’t think she looks like someone who would steal.”
Jessica could hear their gossip clearly. If someone else were in her place, they would probably be furious at their sarcastic remarks.
However, Jessica kept her cool.
On the other hand, Jack had a scowl on his face, seemingly getting angry. Seeing that, Matthew quickly spoke. ” Jessica, did you forget to put it inside the box? You should go search for it one more time.”
Things would get out of hand if Jack stepped in. I better ask before he causes the lady to cry!
Matthew thought his plan was flawless. However, he did not expect Jack to gaze at him coldly as if he was an idiot even to ask.
Jack commanded coldly, “Ask the security guards to block all the entrances. Nobody leaves.”
We must investigate this issue clearly and get rid of the thief inside my crew. As for Jessica, I do not suspect her at all.
Jessica sighed in exasperation. Her phone kept ringing inside her pocket. Without a doubt, it was Samantha calling her.
“To prove my innocence, you can take a look inside my handbag. My friend is still waiting outside for me.” Jessica placed her bag in front of Jack.
However, he pushed the bag back to her. “There’s no need to check. It couldn’t be you.”
“Why?” asked Jessica.
“The handbag you’re holding is handmade by Eden Lavington and costs 30 thousand dollars. Your limited edition Patek Philippe watch is 90 thousand dollars. The necklace you are wearing costs about 15 thousand dollars. Additionally, you are wearing a customized dress. The cost of your entire outfit is more than the fox mask itself, so there is no way you are the thief.”
Who was Eden?
Most of the staff were clueless. Only a few knew who Eden was. However, he must be someone capable for Jack to mention his name.
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When everyone heard Jack saying that, their gaze turned onto Jessica’s entire outfit.
What were the chances of Ms. Rich and Fabulous stealing? The assistant honestly looks more suspicious than her.
Everyone’s attention fell on the female assistant.
Flustered by everyone’s doubtful gazes, anger overcame the assistant. “I didn’t steal, nor did I wrongly accuse her! Just because she’s rich doesn’t mean she wouldn’t steal.” Furrowing his eyebrows, Jack felt uncomfortable hearing that.
That was a strange and odd feeling to him.
“You’re right. It doesn’t mean I wouldn’t steal when I’m rich. However, I don’t enjoy being accused either.” Jessica handed the bag to the assistant. “So you should check if the fox mask is inside.”
Jessica was calm when she handed her handbag to the assistant. One could not sense any guilt from her.
Thus, many trusted her after seeing her composure.
Just when the assistant stretched out her hand, she pulled it back. “You should check it yourself.”
Just now, the assistant had noticed Jack’s expression, so she quickly pulled back her hand.
Jessica did not answer and unzipped her handbag, wanting to pour out her things.
Suddenly, a pair of hands gripped hers, stopping her.
Jessica turned to look at the owner of the pair of hands.
“You don’t need to do that.” Although Jack’s face was cold, he looked at her gently.
He was sure that he was not wrong.
Jessica couldn’t be the thief.
Lifting his gaze, Jack scanned through everyone in the room and announced coldly, “I don’t care who hid the mask. If you give it back now, I will let this issue slide. However, I won’t let you off easy if I find it myself.”
Jack did not get angry easily. When he did, there always were severe consequences.
Matthew spoke. “You only have one chance. I hope you’ll cherish it.”
Jack swept his gaze across the room.
Since he was the one who invited Jessica, he could not let her be wronged.
Checking her bag was not only humiliating to her but a provocation to him.
The staff exchanged glances with each other. At that same moment, they had the same thought.
Why is Jack so protective of this wench?
The assistant stared at both Jessica and Jack nervously, wondering if she had mishandled the situation.
When Jessica saw the tall figure blocking in front of her while gripping her handbag, she felt touched.
In her past life, she would constantly be accused by her family members. No matter how badly she was mistreated, no one protected her as he did.
It hurts to see a stranger like him willing to defend me, whereas my family members would have just stood on the sidelines. I had always wanted to feel loved, but I felt it from a stranger instead of my family. How ironic!
Looking at the man in front of her, Jessica felt her eyes getting wet.
So this is the feeling of being protected. It feels so good.
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All the staff stood where they were and remained silent. None of them was willing to stand out to admit.
They exchanged looks with the surrounding crowd and maintained an innocent look.
“Nobody wants to admit it?” Jack said coldly.
Matthew gave an inward sigh when he saw that everyone did not show any response.
Somebody’s in trouble!
“Matthew, take that thing out,” Jack ordered.
Matthew paused for a moment and soon realized what Jack meant.
He almost forgot that there would always be a pinhole camera placed inside Jack’s private dressing room.
Many female celebrities had tried to seduce him and create a scandal to gain attention from the public.
After all, it was difficult to explain the scandal to the unknowing public.
Many would think a scandal like that surely would ruin a female celebrity’s reputation. Thus, the public would always assume Jack was the one who had the desire instead of questioning the female celebrities.
To prevent such things from happening, Matthew would always bring a personal bag with a pinhole camera placed inside it with him. He was so used to the habit that he
almost forgot that the camera was crucial evidence at the moment.
Matthew quickly went to take the bag and returned.
Everyone looked at the bag in confusion.
As Matthew did not want to make a big deal out of it, he kindly reminded, “Whoever did this, I’ll give you one last chance. I’ll let you off for what you did, as long as you admit it now. But if I reveal the evidence, I’ve no intention of sparing you no matter what.”
Jessica swept a glance at the crowd. Suddenly, her gaze fixed on a skinny young man with a sun-kissed complexion. There was no response after Matthew finished his words. Since nobody was willing to admit the crime, there was no need for him to show any mercy to the culprit.
Matthew asked someone to get him a laptop. He then took out a card reader from his bag and retrieved the camera footage from fifteen minutes ago.
It showed that the assistant placed the wooden box on the table before she left.
Not long after, a beautiful woman with a mask and a cap appeared on the screen. She entered the room and left frantically in less than a minute.
The assistant came back to the room after that woman left.
Everyone, including Matthew, immediately recognized the woman in the footage, even though she wore a mask and a cap.
The assistant looked at the beautiful woman in shock. ” Selena, how could you?”
Everyone’s attention fell on Selena.
She refuted anxiously, “I-I did not do it.”
“The footage shows everything that happened. Why are you trying to deny it? Where did you hide the mask?” The assistant was angry because she blamed the wrong person. However, she was even more furious because she was betrayed by her best friend, who took advantage of her trust.
Jack glanced at the woman. After that, he instructed, “Call the cops and retrieve the footage from the corridor surveillance camera.”
Selena panicked, as she would be convicted for stealing something worth 150 thousand dollars. “I-I’ll show you all where I hid the mask. Please don’t report this to the police.”
Selena entered one of the break rooms and took an ordinary bag out from the corner of the room.
Her face fell instantly right after she opened the bag.
“I-it’s gone!” Selena started panicking.
All the staff could enter this room, and there were no surveillance cameras in the room. It would be more difficult to find out who had stolen the mask from Selena.
“I really hid it right here. How could it be lost? Please, you have to believe me. I hid it here. I swear.” Selena sounded anxious, and tears started to stream down her face. She repeated the sentence repeatedly for fear that they did not believe in her.
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It was evident that someone saw the hidden mask and secretly took it away.
If they could not identify the person who took the mask away, Selena would have to bear the responsibility and compensate for the 150 thousand dollars.
“Selena is doomed this time. She may be sentenced to a few years in prison for stealing something so valuable.”
“I wonder who took the mask away.”
“Many people use this room. Someone must have made off with the mask.”
“Selena deserves it, anyway. She’s the one who stole it in the first place.”
“I heard that Selena’s boyfriend had a huge gambling debt. It’s very likely that she stole the mask to pay back her boyfriend’s debt.”
“She’s such a fool to get herself involved in a crime just for the sake of that kind of man.”
Selena finally burst into tears after hearing the gossip from the crowd.
However, the crowd did not pity her. Instead, they were cynical and continued to tease her.
Jessica stepped forward. “Can you show me the footage?”
Matthew passed her the copy of the surveillance footage retrieved from the corridor. “Here you go.”
Jessica was concentrated on the footage and did not notice Jack standing at her side.
“Found anything?” Jack asked.
“I think I know where the mask is hidden, though I’m not really sure about it,” said Jessica as she lifted her gaze and met Jack’s dark eyes.
Everyone looked bewildered at Jessica.
Without any explanation, Jessica stood up and headed out. She then pushed open the door outside the room.
It was a room filled with all kinds of props.
“Are you sure the mask is here?” Matthew was skeptical. “I’m not very sure, but there’s a 50 percent chance.”
It was not important to Jessica whether the mask could be found.
She could have left the scene since she had cleared her name, but she did not do so.
The mask was kept in a wooden box made of top-quality wood. Evidently, it was precious to Jack.
Besides that, Jack was the first person who had let her feel she was protected. Therefore, she could not ignore the incident and walked away like that.
Jessica did not fear the suspicious looks from the crowd
She turned to look at Jack, who gave his order right away. Search for it!”
Nobody dared to say no to Jack, after all.
Matthew informed the producer and asked some of the staff to begin the search for the mask.
As time ticked by, there was still no sign of it. Everyone waiting outside was getting more anxious.
“What are they doing? Is there any sign of the mask? Can we get off work if they don’t find it today?”
“It’s getting late now. We still have to dismantle the equipment. I guess we’ll have to work overnight.”
The scene soon flooded with voices of dissatisfaction and doubts.
Matthew was anxious too. He walked toward Jessica and asked, “Did you make a mistake?”
Jack shot Matthew a glance, and he kept quiet instantly. He then turned to command the people in the room, “Keep on searching”
While everyone got impatient after waiting for such a long time, someone shouted, “Found it!”
The production assistant raised the thing in his hand. The mask was inside a black plastic bag and wrapped in a thin layer of gauze.
In the middle of the crowd, there was a look of reluctance on a man.
“How did you know the thing is hidden here?” Matthew asked delightedly.
Jessica did not reply to him. Instead, she glanced around the crowd and looked at the skinny, tanned young man.
The young man met her eyes and averted his gaze instinctively, as he did not dare to look at her.
Jessica had noticed this person gazing around and looking guilty when Matthew was convincing the culprit to admit the crime earlier. She had been secretly observing this young man since then.
Jack noticed him too and ordered frigidly, “Seize him.”
The tanned-skinned young man pushed away from the crowd and ran outside.
However, the security guard was not a person to be trifled with. Soon, the security guard caught the young man and tied him up.
“Hand the woman and the young man to the police.”
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Since the mask had been found, Jessica bid Jack and Matthew goodbye and attempted to leave.
Just then, Jack called out her name.
He took the fox mask from Matthew and passed it to her.” You’re the one who found it. It should belong to you.”
The people around simultaneously gasped and were filled with envy.
“No need,” rejected Jessica.
She could not accept such a valuable gift from a stranger she had just met not long ago.
“I… “
Jack ignored her and stuffed the mask inside her bag. This thing is useless to me. You’re the perfect owner who can make it shine. Please accept it. It’s a reward for you.”
Seeing how insistent Jack was, Jessica accepted it readily and left in a hurry.
The crowd outside the arena had dispersed when Jessica walked out. There were only a few reporters and fans waiting outside.
They quickly rushed in her direction as soon as they saw someone walking out of the arena. However, they left in disappointment after seeing it was not Jack who came out. Samantha immediately dashed over when she saw Jessica. “What happened? What took you so long?”
Jessica said in a low voice as she glanced around at the reporters and fans, “Let’s get in the car, and we’ll talk after that.”
They walked outside of Zone D and headed for a modest yet luxurious Rolls-Royce car not far away.
The man in the car got out and waited patiently after seeing the two of them.
“Ms. Young,” the chauffeur greeted Samantha with respect and also gave Jessica a nod.
The chauffeur opened the car door, and a man was sitting inside, giving off a cold aura. He was in his tailored suit, showing off his slender legs.
Samantha was a little surprised when she saw the man and asked, “Uncle Charles, what are you doing here?”
She thought Derek was sent to fetch her, but she did not expect Charles would be here too.
If she had known, she and Jessica would have called a cab to head home.
“I just happened to stop by,” Charles said in a low voice, expressionlessly.
Charles raised his head, and his gaze fell on Jessica’s face. He was slightly stunned but averted his sight indifferently. “Get in the car.”
“Okay.” Samantha nodded obediently.
Jessica gave Charles a slight nod before she got into the car.
Samantha had always behaved dominantly in front of others. However, she was obedient and well-behaved when she was with Charles, as he was the only person she was afraid of.
Samantha was unsure whether it was her imagination, or if the atmosphere really did turn tense whenever she was with him.
She tilted her head slightly to sneak a peek at her best friend. To her surprise, Jessica looked calm as usual, as if the tense atmosphere did not bother her at all.
Jessica seemed to sense Samantha’s uneasiness. She took out something from her handbag and passed it to Samantha.
“What’s this?” Samantha asked curiously.
The next moment, she exclaimed in excitement as soon as she opened it. “Ahh! Oh my gosh! It’s Jack Ferguson’s autograph!”
Samantha was over the moon.
“Jess, how did you get it? I just said it for fun, but I can’t believe that you really got me his autograph. This is the best present of the year. I love you the most!” Samantha was bubbling with excitement and hugged Jessica.
“I’m glad that you like it.” Jessica seemed to be influenced by Samantha’s happiness as she smiled contentedly.
Charles looked at his niece, who behaved like a child. Then he glanced at the young woman sitting beside him, who smiled quietly.
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Jessica felt a smoldering gaze on her. She turned, and her crystal clear eyes met with a pair of deep mysterious eyes. His gaze was so intense that it was hard for her to ignore it. “What’s the matter?” Jessica asked calmly.
Charles studied her delicate features for a moment before he said, “You look like a friend of mine.”
Samantha was in high spirits while admiring her idol’s autograph, but she instantly rolled her eyes at Charles when she heard what he said.
What an old-fashioned pick-up line.
“Haha, Jess has an average face, so I think it’s quite normal for your friend to look like her.” Samantha quickly came to Jessica’s rescue.
Charles never gave any explanation, and he turned his gaze away afterward.
Twenty minutes later, the car stopped at the Larson residence.
After Jessica left, Samantha could not hold it anymore and
said, “Uncle Charles, Jessica is my classmate.”
Charles raised his eyebrows and signaled for her to continue.
It seemed like Charles did not get her hint. Samantha had no choice but to make it clear. “Don’t you try to rob the cradle, okay? You two are not compatible. Just forget it.” Charles fell silent and gave her a stony stare.
He always thought that his niece was not that smart, but now he realized she was indeed a fool.
“Starting from tomorrow, you should head home to study right after class. You’ll only gain your freedom when you finally make it into the top 100,” Charles commanded, not giving her a chance to say no.
Samantha was utterly dumbfounded. “Hey! How can you take revenge on me by abusing your power?”
You can’t treat me like this just because I can see through you. This is too much!
Charles ignored her protest.
“You should butter me up since Jessica is my best friend. If you treat me this way, don’t even think about becoming my bestie’s boyfriend later on.” Samantha puffed up her cheeks.
Charles slightly narrowed his eyes. “Top 50.”
She should study more. Otherwise, she will keep thinking about all sorts of nonsense.
It seemed that no matter how hard Samantha tried to plead with Charles, she could not change the fact that she was going to start her miserable life from now onward.
Meanwhile, there was also a person who was just as unfortunate as Samantha.
A minivan was slowly heading toward the biggest five-star hotel in town. Matthew sneaked a peek at Jack, who was resting with his eyes closed.
Then he finally decided to say what was in his heart after pondering for a moment. He asked tentatively, “Jack, what do you think about Jessica?”
Jack started picturing Jessica’s face in his mind while closing his eyes. “Not bad.”
Not bad?!
Matthew’s heart trembled slightly at the alarming thought.
Jack never gave good comments to any woman he met. Even the famous beautiful celebrities in the entertainment industry were merely considered “okay” by him.
I’ll bet he must have an interest in her. The way he behaved like a gentleman earlier is the best proof.
Although Jack was merely in his twenties, Jessica was way younger than him. It would cause a great stir if the media and fans were to find out the top male celebrity was in a relationship with a young lady.
Matthew was determined to stop Jack from courting Jessica.
“Jack, I know you’re young, but Jessica is way younger than you. If you are together with her, people say that you’re robbing the cradle, and it’s not good for your reputation. There are many beautiful women out there. You can’t sacrifice your future just for the sake of a young lady.”
Matthew tried his best to convince Jack, but he felt a sudden chill running through his body when he was talking.
Jack opened his eyes upon hearing Matthew say the phrase “robbing the cradle”. He then glared at him coldly.
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“What did you just say?” asked Jack coldly.
Matthew felt a chill run down his spine when his eyes met Jack’s icy stare. “I-I didn’t say anything,” he stammered.
Jack sneered, “Hmph! Robbing the cradle?”
How could he say that? I’m a gentleman. He doesn’t seem very competent as my agent. Maybe I should replace him.
Matthew felt uncomfortable with Jack’s angry stare. “Haha, I was kidding.” He quickly smiled sheepishly and made an excuse.
Jack retorted, “I’m not interested in her.”
“Okay! Okay!” responded Matthew.
<Not interested? What a lie! Pampering her with presents and your signature were clear signs.>
Matthew only dared to badmouth Jack in his heart, as he could not afford to provoke his employer. Yet, Jack knew what he was doing from his expression.
Jack could not explain why, but he felt close to her instinctively and inexplicably wanted to be nice to her.
He was also too lazy to explain to Matthew because what mattered most was that he understood the situation.
After Jack’s successful concert, discussions about it were still trending.
In the meantime, the mysterious Foxy Girl who appeared at the performance became an online sensation too.
The media scrambled to find out her identity. However, only Daisy, Samantha, and people close to Jack knew Jessica was the Foxy Girl. Without Jack and Jessica’s permission, they would never expose the latter’s identity.
“I heard from the news that the fox mask has many inlaid diamonds. They are worth around 150 thousand dollars.”
“It was fashionable. You can only see such an expensive accessory at Jack’s concert.”
“According to inside information, Jack had gifted the fox mask to the girl.”
“I’m so curious to know who the Foxy Girl is.”
“On the Internet, a list of female celebrities who matched the girl’s age has been circulating, but none seems to be the right person. Those female celebrities can never imitate the Foxy Girl’s charm.”
Sitting at a corner of Restaurant No.3, Jessica and
Samantha heard students gossiping about the Foxy Girl.
“Are you really not revealing your identity?” Samantha whispered.
Jessica shook her head and received a disappointed look from her best friend.
Sometimes this is the case – being more mysterious attracted more attention, and the popularity naturally increased.
All of a sudden, a girl at the neighboring table exclaimed,” Hey guys, check your Twitter now! The famous pianist Chad Zickerman publicly stated that he wants the Foxy Girl to be his protege.”
One after another, diners checked their Twitter accounts. What followed were exclamations of “Shit!” and the like. Samantha swiftly logged in to Twitter on her phone and instantly found the trending search of “looking for the Foxy Girl.”
She said, “Jess, Chad wants to be your mentor. It is a great opportunity.”
Chad was a renowned pianist in the country and also a member of the World Pianist Association.
If Jessica became his protege, she would have a bright future in the pianist profession.
However, Jessica calmly told Samantha that she was not interested, which the latter thought was a wasted golden opportunity.
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