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“I remember our contract clearly states that during the collaboration period, your private life must be spotless–no boyfriends allowed. Yet you’ve been lying to us. I could sue you for breach of contract right now.”
The color drained from Anita’s face as her shoulders began to tremble.
Noelia smiled coldly and gestured to Beatrice.
“Miss Duke, according to the breach clause, you’ll owe our company five times the contract value–that’s thirty million dollars–plus a public clarification statement.”
Each word hit Anita like a sledgehammer.
Thirty million dollars.
she could sell everything she owned and still not come close.
Snickers rippled through the crowd as Anita’s face went through a spectacular range of colors.
Noelia walked past her, voice ice–cold. “Miss Duke, you’re way out of your league trying to mess with me. Better start figuring
out how to pay that breach fee.”
Anita’s face turned ashen, but she didn’t dare fight back. The penalty was impossible to pay.
ust then, commotion erupted at the entrance.
Leister had arrived.
Anita’s eyes lit up with hope.
Noelia frowned, spotting him too.
Think he’ll save me?” Anita whispered with renewed confidence, “I can’t wait to watch him choose me over you again, Should be entertaining,”
Last time, one text from her had been enough to make him abandon Noelia.
This time would be no different.
Anita’s eyes filled with crocodile tears as she grabbed Noelia’s hand.
“Miss Montez, I’m so sorry for what I said earlier. Please forgive me? My mom’s been sick, and we really need the money, I can’t lose this job… sniff”
Noelia almost laughed.
Now I’m the villain? Time for some emotional manipulation?
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“What’s going on here?” Leister approached, frowning.
Before Noelia could speak, Anita choked out through tears, “I’m sorry, Mr. Devereux. I accidentally upset Miss Montez. It’s all my fault…”
She claimed responsibility while tears streamed down her face, looking absolutely pitiful.
Noelia glanced at her husband, expecting nothing.
But then-
“Miss Duke, I witnessed your behavior tonight, and Cielo Media will answer for it.” Leister stood beside Noelia, his voice cutting as he looked at the weeping Anita. “Since you admit to being inappropriate with my wife, why are you still crying instead of apologizing properly?”
Noelia’s breath caught.
Suddenly she remembered high school–when bullies targeted her, Leister had stepped in front of her with that exact same tone, defending her fiercely.
His cold reprimand made Anita’s tears fall harder. He’d always been so gentle with her before…
She bit her lip. “I’m sorry…”
Leister softened slightly, placing a hand on Noelia’s shoulder. “She apologized, babe. Let’s not make a bigger scene. Come on.”
The warmth that had flickered in Noelia’s chest instantly froze over.
Of course. He just wants me to stop targeting his precious mistress.
tez had never been anyone’s pushover.
ed this fight, and she’d finish it.
y brushed off his hand and turned to the sniffling actress.
An apology should be sincere. This little scene of yours will definitely hit social media, and when it does, people might think I was bullying you. So here’s what you’re going to do–post a clarification on Twitter. Now.”
People might think? The sarcasm was obvious.
A public clarification would be career suicide for an actress.
How ruthless.
Anita’s teeth ground together, but she forced a stiff nod. “Of course, Miss Montez.”
Noelia smiled sweetly. “Oh, and don’t forget about that breach fee.”
With that, she turned and walked away without another glance.
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Leister hesitated before following her.
Anita stood frozen, watching him choose Noelia yet again.
Damn her.
Her assistant approached consolingly. “Don’t worry, Anita. We’ll get her back next time.”
She leaned close and whispered something in Anita’s ear.
“What if you…”
Noelia skipped the dinner, not wanting to ruin everyone’s mood. She found a quiet corner instead.
eister stayed with her, fetching grapes from the buffet and peeling them one by one.
Her throat tightened with emotion.
he loved grapes but hated peeling them. So Leister always did it for her, claiming she needed the vitamin C.
›nce, his friends had mocked him for acting “like a housewife with no backbone.”
eister had just laughed. “Why be macho in front of my wife? Her happiness is all that matters.”
Her vision blurred.
My Noelia got hurt tonight. I’ll make sure Anita pays for what she did.” He gently stroked her hair, genuine concern in his
yes.
lis tenderness seemed real. His defense of her earlier had been real too.
o why the affair? How could he fake it all so perfectly?
he pulled away gently, too bitter to speak.
fis secretary approached. “Mr. Devereux? There’s an urgent matter requiring your attention.”
de nodded reluctantly, hugging Noelia tight. “Wait here for me, okay? I’ll be right back.”
Okay,”
She managed a faint smile. The moment he left, her expression went cold again.
Half an hour passed.
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Too much fruit had Noelia heading to the restroom.
Rounding a corner, she heard crude voices from the hallway’s end.
“Stop pretending, you little slut. Acting all innocent when we know what you really are. Let us see what you’re hiding.”
“Yeah, like you could ever compare to Noelia Montez. You’re not worth one of her fingernails!”
Several drunk men were grabbing at Anita, their words increasingly vile.
Anita sat crumpled on the floor, arms wrapped protectively around herself, tears streaming.
“I’m sorry, I was wrong! I’ll never cross Noelia again, please just leave me alone…”
Noelia frowned and pulled out her phone to call security.
Whatever their issues, she couldn’t watch men assault a woman.
But before she could dial, someone charged down the opposite hallway.
Who the hell do you think you are? Want to disappear from New York permanently?”
hat familiar voice made her look up.
eister was storming toward them, landing a solid punch to the first man’s face before kicking him to the ground.
Sorry, Mr. Devereux! We didn’t know–please forgive us!”
nother kick. “Get lost. If I catch you touching her again, you’re finished.”
hey scrambled away like roaches.
eister immediately scooped up the trembling Anita.
urt? Did they do anything to you?”
you’re okay.”
uta dung to his neck, sobbing. “Leister, I was so scared! Thank God you came…”
He rubbed her back soothingly. “Shh, you’re safe now…”
I thought… after I upset Noelia tonight… you’d never want to see me again…”
Don’t be silly. How could I abandon you? I’m sorry I couldn’t defend you in front of Noelia earlier. Forgive me? Please don’t ry–it breaks my heart.”
His voice overflowed with tenderness as he comforted her.
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Crash.
Voelia’s phone hit the floor as tears poured down her face.
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