The large amount of attention brought both positive and negative consequences.The good news was that Penny's name had quickly become known by most people.But the bad news was that most of the comments about Penny came from Bubbles' female fans, so one could imagine the amount of criticism.Although Bubbles was not an idol, he debuted through a talent show and carried some of that idol vibe.For fans like these, an idol dating someone was almost like a crime. If it got exposed, it would become an unforgivable offense.There were also some onlookers just there for entertainment. Some praised Penny for being beautiful, saying she would definitely become popular in the future.On the other hand, some were malicious, accusing her of excessive photo editing and saying she looked artificial.Their comments suggested she had undergone a lot of plastic surgery, and they wondered how many procedures she must have had.Bubbles also received a lot of criticism, but it was more out of fru
Of course, Penny and Bubbles had nothing to worry about on their end, either. There was absolutely nothing going on between the two of them, after all.Even if the worst-case scenario happened, so what?Of course, for celebrities, especially those still rising in their careers, having their romantic relationships exposed could still have a certain impact.Especially if both celebrities were quite good-looking and aimed to build popularity, they were bound to attract fans who either saw them as potential romantic partners or admired their career achievements.Dating wasn't illegal, but for someone whose career was on the rise and another who was just starting out, it clearly wasn't the best time to go public right now.Even if celebrities in their 30s were at the age where they might settle down and have children, fans would often not be happy to see them in relationships or getting married.That is, unless the person in question was themselves.In this world, there would never b
Naturally, she first studied the script from the significant project, though she only had a minor role in it. Penny really liked that character, after all.Bubbles had mentioned that the second female lead's character suited her quite well, and the character was beautiful but a villain.Penny liked playing villains. Her face didn't fit the innocent, sweet, or sunny protagonist type, anyway.However, it was clear that the second female lead's role was not something a newcomer like her could handle, so Penny didn't put much thought into it.She skimmed through the script first, then devoted about 80 percent of her attention to studying the minor role. She spent the rest of the time reviewing the scenes involving the second female lead.It wasn't that she was being unrealistic. It was just that the second female lead's role was very closely tied to the minor character whose role she wanted.Simply put, the role she had her eye on was more like the second female lead's lackey.Aside
When was the most painful for her?Before starting, Penny took a moment to reflect, not on the second female lead's experiences described in that half-page, but on her own past experiences.It wasn't her parents' neglect or being called a jinx by them at every turn that caused her pain.It wasn't the fact that they hit or scolded her that made it painful. It was the even colder disdain and indifference she faced after desperately trying to please them.At that time, she was too young, and her actions were merely a form of self-protection, like that of a young animal.When did the real pain start?It was when she started understanding things, gradually distancing herself from the Lowes' control, and taking steps toward her own planned path.However, in the end, she was forcefully held back by Spencer and brutally pushed into the abyss.Even if she wasn't thrown to her death, she genuinely experienced the moment when darkness descended.What kind of despair was that? It was a de
"Let's get divorced." In the three years Daniel Winston and Rebecca Brown were married, that was the second time he spoke to her. The first time he spoke to her was on their wedding night. At that time, she was holding up her poofy wedding dress as she twirled. She beamed at him while asking if she looked pretty. Yet, he replied, "Now that the wedding is over, I'll have someone take you abroad." So, she was sent away to a foreign country. For three years, she had to be on her own. She never expected to hear him ask for a divorce as soon as she returned to the country. And on their wedding anniversary, no less. "Must we get divorced?" Rebecca didn't look up. Her long hair covered her face, concealing her emotions. But she could hear her voice tremble. "Is there no room for discussion at all?" she asked with a catch in her throat. Daniel stared at her with disdain for a long time. Then, he said coldly, "You know, I never would have married you if my grandfather wasn't
Rebecca fell silent for a long while.Then, she said in a relaxed tone, "Well, I escaped unharmed. I was even lucky enough to find you guys. No matter what, they brought me up. So, let's just leave it at that."She let them off the hook. It was a repayment for their kindness in raising her all those years."Becca—" Sam seemed to have more to say. But there was a sudden knock on her door. Rebecca ignored the person outside the door. "Sam, I know what you're going to say," she said. "But I don't want to create new problems now. I just want nothing to do with them in the future."Ignoring the fact that she wasn't abducted, they could easily deny her proof even if she were to show any. Without solid evidence, it would do more harm than good if they turned on her instead. Besides, if the Browns found out Rebecca's biological parents were the Johnsons, they might want benefits. They would keep using the fact that they had raised her for 20 years to ask for them. That was how the Brow
Rebecca deliberately took her sweet time. She only left the villa after Daniel called her again. Daniel frowned slightly when he saw her jogging over to the car. Then, he turned to straighten the gift box in the front seat. "I'm sorry to keep you waiting. I took a nap earlier," Rebecca explained as she sat in the back seat.Daniel glanced at her through the rearview mirror. His hands tightened around the steering wheel. "Are you going to the party dressed like that?" "Huh?" Rebbeca said before looking down at her outfit. "Is this not okay? It's just a party among the family. This should be fine." Daniel tossed the gift box in the front seat to her. "Go get changed." The white box had the label "Sprince" printed on it and was packaged meticulously. Rebecca recognized at a glance that it was a gown from Sprince's latest spring-summer collection.She hesitated. Then, she put the box back. "It's not right for me to change into the gift you're giving to Jessica."Daniel was
Daniel suddenly stepped on the gas. His voice was like the raging wind outside the car as he said, "Are you in a rush to get the divorce finalized?"What did he mean by that? She didn't need to start a new relationship right away. And nobody was sitting around waiting for her anyway. She shook her head and said in a serious tone, "You're the one who's in a rush."Daniel smirked. Then, he slowed the car down and said, "I'm not."Rebecca was speechless, so she simply said nothing.She already signed the divorce papers anyway. After she cut ties with the Browns tonight, she would no longer have anything to do with them. Half an hour later, they reached the Brown residence.The Browns had gained an elevated status in high society since they were longtime business partners with the Winstons. Plenty of people tried to get close to them. That was why almost all the empty spots outside the villa were lined with luxury cars at that moment. When Rebecca got out of the car, the cold ni