Kim decided he had to confront the organizers. He couldn't stand the way they were treating Audrey.Seeing Kim so furious, Audrey quickly stopped him. "Forget it, Kim. The press conference is only an hour long. I can actually take a rest for a bit here." She found a corner where the cameras usually didn't reach, so she didn't have to worry about unflattering photos being taken. She never cared much about seating arrangements; she was content whether she got a middle seat or not.Kim was exasperated by her attitude but had to let her have her way. "Fine." He shook his head.Audrey advised Kim not to get angry and then quietly played on her phone.When Lina arrived and saw Audrey sitting in the corner, she felt a surge of superiority. She sauntered over to Audrey with a smug look. "Audrey, how come you're seated here today? My seat is in the front row. Do you want me to talk to the organizers and move you up?"Audrey looked up, glanced at her, and politely said, "No, thanks." Then,
Audrey struck up a conversation with William, and after a while, she introduced Kim to him. "William, this is Kim, my agent and also a good friend; Kim, this is William."Recognizing William's extraordinary aura and prestigious status, Kim eagerly extended a hand in greeting. William, out of respect for his friendship with Audrey, was very polite to Kim.As the launch event was about to start, Audrey suggested they sit down to avoid delaying the event. William glanced at Audrey's seat and asked, "You're sitting here?" Audrey nodded. "It's fine. You should find your seat; the event is about to begin." Unexpectedly, William didn't leave but chose to sit next to Audrey. "You're sitting?" Audrey asked, surprised. William smiled. "Why? Can't I sit here?"Audrey, who didn't care much about seating, was fine with William's choice. The staff following William, seeing him take a seat and unwilling to leave, turned pale with fear. No one dared to persuade him, not wanting to offend the
Facing the barrage of questions from reporters, William didn't play coy. "Audrey and I are friends. It was a pleasant surprise to run into her here today. Besides, why do I have to sit in the middle? We can sit wherever we want, right?"In William's view, there was no such thing as a "middle seat"; he sat wherever he pleased. Knowing they couldn't get more from William and not wanting to offend him, the reporter eventually backed off. However, they could question Audrey.Suddenly, Audrey, who had been sitting unnoticed in a corner, became the center of media attention. Just moments ago, Lina had led the laughter at Audrey for being a nobody, but now those in the front rows truly became the overlooked ones.Lina stomped her foot in frustration. The harder she had laughed at Audrey, the more embarrassed she felt now. With so many reporters watching, she didn't dare confront Audrey, but that didn't mean she would let it go.Noticing Janice's fierce gaze, Lina had an idea. She cozied
The sudden screeching halt threw Audrey forward uncontrollably. Luckily, her habit of always buckling up prevented a serious injury. The seatbelt jerked her back into her seat, leaving her dazed for a few seconds before she could gather her senses.Audrey immediately asked the driver, "Brad, what's going on?"Brad's voice trembled as he replied, "Miss Swann, we've been ambushed."Turning her head to look out the window, Audrey saw several masked men with baseball bats standing outside the car. Instinctively reaching for her phone, one of the attackers smashed the windshield with his bat and threatened her with Brad's safety.Concerned for Brad's safety, Audrey opened the car door. "I assume you're here for me. Let Brad go, and I'll come with you."The men didn't respond to her offer but, seeing she wasn't resisting, took both her and Brad into a van. They sped away from the underground parking lot too hastily to notice a figure in the corner witnessing the entire scene.Pauline S
The kidnappers didn't knock Audrey out; instead, they tied her up with ropes. They also had a camera rolling the entire time, capturing every expression of fear and disarray on her face. They dragged her from the van to an abandoned construction site. Holding the camera on her, one of the kidnappers sneered. "Hey, shawty, we've heard you're quite the actress. Be a good girl and make this video look good, and you might suffer less."Calmly, Audrey looked up at them and said, "Given you know who I am, you must be aware of my family name, Swann. Haven't you heard of the Swanns' reputation in Casier?"These men had kidnapped numerous people, used to victims begging for mercy. However, Audrey's composure and guts to intimidate them were quite surprising. They weren't from Casier and were unaware of the local power dynamics. They only knew Audrey as a celebrity, and that having a nude video of her would mean completing their mission. They weren't worried about her causing trouble; afte
Janice was leisurely waiting in her villa for her arranged contacts to report back to her. Swirling a glass of red wine in her hand, she smirked. She was determined to teach whoever crossed her a lesson.The doorbell rang, and with impatience, Janice went to answer it, ready to scold whoever was disturbing her. But the sight that greeted her left her stunned. "Uncle Sebastian, Dane, what brings you here?"Her uncle, Sebastian Freeson, gave Janice a cold look and said tersely, "Let's talk inside." Confused, Janice followed them in, only to be kicked behind her knees the moment she stepped through the door. She fell to her knees in front of Sebastian.Turning angrily to her cousin who had kicked her, she snapped, "Are you crazy, Dane? Why did you kick me for no reason?" Dane's eyes were filled with hostility as he retorted, "Consider this mercy. Be thankful I didn't kill you as an apology."Janice retorted, "What could possibly be so serious as to warrant taking my life? Wait unt
Sebastian knew that ensuring Audrey's safety was the top priority. He urged Janice to reveal who had kidnapped Audrey so they could rescue her and negotiate with the Duncans. Realizing the gravity of the situation, Janice immediately contacted the kidnappers she had hired, but after dozens of calls went unanswered, she was terrified and sought Sebastian's help. "Uncle Sebastian, what do we do now?" Without any contact from the kidnappers and unsure what had gone wrong, Sebastian decided to search for Audrey. If they could secure her safety, the Freesons might still have a chance....At the abandoned construction site, the kidnappers, having checked the Swanns' local influence, realized Audrey was no ordinary person. This revelation made them hesitant. Sensing their uncertainty, Audrey seized the opportunity. "You must be aware of who I am. I'm an actress. Negative publicity could be devastating for me. If you release me, I assure you that I won't pursue any charges, and you'll
With a deafening boom, the silence within the construction site was shattered. The kidnappers were all startled by the sudden blast, but the leader quickly shielded Audrey. "Ensure Miss Swann's safety!" They knew Audrey's identity meant her safety was their priority, as any harm to her would spell trouble for them.Triston rushed out of the car before it fully stopped, nearly stumbling in his haste. After learning Audrey's exact location, he had driven straight through the gate. He knew he was rushing, but feared any delay could lead to disaster.Seeing Audrey surrounded, Triston was furious, a menacing aura enveloping him. "Release her, and I guarantee your safe exit."The kidnappers' leader, sensing Triston's formidable presence, felt a sense of foreboding. "Miss Swann, do you know these guys?"Audrey had noticed Triston the moment he got out of the car, not missing his panicked expression. It amused her to see the usually suave Triston in such a fluster. "Follow my instruction