Stelio faced numerous negative comments, and even haters began resorting to cruel actions like throwing rotten eggs at him when he met fans. Maya couldn't stop it in time. She could see Stelio's displeasure, but a professional smile remained on his lips as fans expressed concern. "Don't worry, I'm fine. I just need to clean up."However, it wasn't as simple as that because Stelio's skin turned red. It seemed the eggs were laced with something causing skin irritation. Luckily, Stelio had completed his part. Maya couldn't bear to see this anymore."Stelio, you better quit after this!" Maya said sternly when they were in the room."No, Mama, I--""I can't take it anymore. You're always getting into trouble, and now your image is tarnished in the public eye. Plus, you have a lot of anti-fans; this will only reflect badly on me!""Mama, don't worry about it. Papa can handle all the internet news and annoying people--"Maya frustratedly cut Stelio off. "Enough! I don't want to hear it. How
"Why can't I open it? Did Samuel take the child home?" Maya said. This morning, she mustered the courage to meet Stelio after the heated argument."Excuse me, Madam. Is there anything I can help you with?" A neatly uniformed hotel employee approached Maya."Do you know the guest staying in this room?""The guest in this room checked out last night. Is there anything else?" the woman asked politely."No." Maya felt a bit relieved. Stelio must be getting better care in S city now.***A few days later, Maya had resolved her drama. She decided to return to S city. "Manager Chen, is there any schedule after this?""No. Even the schedules for this month, including both advertisements and dramas, have all been canceled," Manager Chen replied."What? Why suddenly? Isn't my popularity rising now? Has the company not assigned any projects to me?""No. I also don't know what happened. Maya, did you perhaps offend CEO Ren?"Maya didn't answer. Manager Chen quickly interpreted her silence. "Didn't
Stelio's mouth dropped open wide as he read the name on the tombstone. Marion Lin Ren. "This person has a middle name that's Mama's surname and also Ren. Could there be a connection to the Ren family?"Things were becoming clearer for Stelio, especially after Maya's statement earlier. However, a part of him found it hard to believe. Numerous questions filled Stelio's mind.The small man looked at a photo of a baby repeatedly touched by Maya. Unconsciously, he felt a twinge of envy. Stelio turned around, his mind filled with complexity and headed home.Someone suddenly tapped his shoulder. Stelio's body jerked in surprise. He turned hesitantly, fearing it might be Mama."Little Master Stelio, it's time to go home," Stelio felt relieved as the chauffeur approached.***"Papa, do you have another child?" Stelio couldn't bear not to know. Samuel, focused on typing something shifted his gaze to Stelio. "No. Don't you know you're my only son?""Is Papa sure there's no other child with the l
"Maya, if something important happens, I will request permission for someone to replace you," Manager Chen said, sensing Maya's anxiety.Maya shook her head. "It's okay, it's not something important."Maya was confident that without her interference, Samuel would find Stelio. As usual, she handed her phone to Manager Chen, letting him keep it during her shoot.Maya tried to remain cheerful during the shoot and socialize with other reality show members, but her mood was off. Many thoughts raced through her mind. "Has Samuel found him? How is the child? What made him leave suddenly?""We'll take a short break, be ready for the next session."Maya immediately went to her manager. She was informed, "Maya, there's a call from an unknown number. He's been calling repeatedly.""Let me check it!"With the phone in her hand, Maya received a call from the intended person."Maya, I'm leaving for a moment!" Manager Chen said, leaving Maya.Maya nodded, bracing herself to answer it. "Hello.""Oh,
"Do you know where Maya Lin is?" Samuel asked upon receiving a call from Manager Chen about Maya's sudden departure."No, Young Master, I think something has happened. Especially since that number is not registered. It's my fault; I should have blocked it.""Do you remember the number?" Samuel persisted, staying calm."Yes, the number..." Manager Chen mentioned the number. Samuel's face began to harden."Assistant Jung, have someone trace the location of this number. I'm sure that person is behind all this. Ask them to do it quickly," Samuel instructed his assistant.Assistant Jung began contacting someone. "Young Master, we have found its location!""Let's go there right away!" Samuel said.Assistant Jung informed the driver of the address they were heading to. "Drive fast. We need to get there quickly," Samuel ordered coldly.***Maya stared at the small bottle. She was sure it contained poison."Mama, don't drink! I beg you!" Stelio tried to rebel, but he was too small to break free
"Mama!"Out of the blue, a little boy darted toward a stunning woman in the midst of an interview. The lady instinctively gazed downward, finding a 5 or 6-year-old boy wrapping his arms around her waist. The radiant smile that had adorned her face earlier quickly faded. Her eyes widened momentarily upon seeing the boy's face. "Why is he...?" Her voice dropped, tinged with astonishment.They locked eyes. The matching eyes and hair color raised suspicion among the onlookers. Reporters immediately inundated her with questions. "Miss Maya Lin, is this your child?""When did you tie the knot? Who's the father of this lad?""Miss Maya Lin, why have you concealed your son?"Maya Lin turned pale. She gently pushed the child away with her hand. "N-no, he's n-not my son." Her voice wavered, and she hastily distanced herself from the young boy, evading the reporters.The abandoned child couldn't escape the reporters' pursuit. A bespectacled man stepped forward. "Sir, is he your child? Are you wed
"Meet me at Hotel X right now. I've already sent a car for you. You have less than 30 minutes to arrive if you still want my help with your career!" A cold voice of a man with a bossy tone."Samuel, you must be out of your mind to ask me—Hello, hey!" Maya didn't finish her sentence as she heard a beep on her phone.Maya's face was filled with anger, her fists clenched. "Meeting at a hotel? What does that man really want?"Maya really didn't want to get involved with him again; the cold gaze and tone of the man as they parted still haunted her. Now, he was asking to meet her and offering help?"He's not just talking nonsense to toy with me, is he?" Maya wondered silently. But she didn't know how to deal with this situation.Maya exited the restroom, moving stealthily like a thief, scanning her surroundings vigilantly. Until someone suddenly tapped her back. "Mrs Lin, come with us to meet CEO Ren."***Maya stepped out of a luxurious car that had stopped right in front of the five-star
"Samuel, are you crazy offering that? I'll never accept such a foolish offer," Maya rejected."But my son requested—""That has nothing to do with me," Maya interrupted."You'll regret it if you refuse. I'll give you time to—""I'm leaving. There's no point in persuading me!" Maya left the room and quickly hailed a taxi.***Maya ignored her phone's ring due to her chaotic thoughts. She'd be lying if she said she wasn't affected by the threat. Her gaze wandered aimlessly through the still bustling city streets, which grew quieter as the taxi came to a stop. Maya exited after paying, her feet leading her through the vast area."Baby, Mama's here!"Maya's current appearance was too glamorous for a place filled with graves and photos of the departed. However, who would notice her attire on a late night like this? Her feet kept moving until she spotted a photo. "Finally, I meet you!"Maya gazed at the picture of a baby, still red-skinned and stiff. Beneath the photo was Mario Lin Ren, a n