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For days, Selena had carried the weight of guilt.
Although it was an accident, Megan lost her baby during her fight with Alyssa.
Megan never once blamed her, never even spoke of wanting to keep the child. Instead, she had comforted her, saying the baby would not have survived anyway and that it was not her fault.
She knew Megan had said it only to ease her guilt, just as years ago, when Megan had taken her along to
get matching scar tattoos.
Night fell over Acreport.
Luxury cars arrived one after another at a villa on a mountain. Crowds gathered outside as reporters and paparazzi lined from the foot of the hill to the mountain top.
Only a handful of reporters would be allowed into the venue. For everyone else, this was an opportunity. With so many of Acreport’s elite attending, any sensational photo or rumor could sell for a fortune.
The road was crowded with people, cameras flashing in every direction. As car after car rolled into the vast parking lot, the bursts of light turned night into day.
Megan sat quietly in the passenger seat of a red Ferrari while Jimmy drove them up the hill. The gala’s donations were meant for sick children, so it was not a night for lavish clothing.
Megan wore a simple silver satin gown that clung elegantly to her slender figure. She covered her face with a silver mask made to match the dress, leaving her lips exposed for the wine tasting.
Moonlight streamed through the window, spilling over her like a veil. Sitting beside Jimmy, she looked as if she were glowing in the pale light.
The gala was hosted by Ferrell Group, which meant the entire event was on their turf. They were the center of attention the moment Jimmy’s Ferrari pulled into the lot. Everyone was especially focused on the masked woman in the passenger seat.
“Elena?”
“Is the woman in the mask Elena?”
“Mr. Ferrell, are you and Elena in a relationship?”
“Mr. Ferrell, are you planning on going public with your relationship by bringing Elena with you tonight?”
Reporters and photographers surged forward with their microphones and cameras. Security moved fast, pushing people back and forcing order into the chaos.
Jimmy stayed silent at first. He stepped out of the car, walked around to the passenger side, and opened
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the door for Megan, helping her down. Cameras flashed even more rapidly at the gesture.
As the questions continued, Jimmy glanced at Megan. She gave him the slightest nod.
Only then did he speak. “Yes, this is Elena. She’s a talent under Ferrell Entertainment. Tonight, she is
attending as my guest. There is nothing more to it, so please do not speculate.”
Since Elena was signed to his company and they were trying to promote “Celestial Voice“, it made sense for him to bring her along to raise her profile. After all, public support was key, especially with online
voting as part of the competition.
However, the reporters were not satisfied with his answer. They were looking for a story that would make
headlines, something sensational, at the very least a claim that Elena was Jimmy’s girlfriend.
The crowd pushed forward again, desperate for something bigger.
Jimmy’s patience was starting to wear thin when suddenly, a shout rose above the noise.
“Look, over there! Is that Howard’s car? Howard Larson, who has only attended three galas in seven years, is actually here tonight!”
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