"And when I turned to thank him, I found out that he was none other than Victor Lexington, the mysterious investor from Rosendale! He even said that I was the star of his dinner party tonight."
She lowered her head with a shy smile, drawing a wave of cheers from the crowd.
"As expected of our superstar! Winning over the boss of Rosendale so effortlessly. Looks like another man is about to fall under Alessia Bellucci's spell! Now the actor and CEO should be worried!"
"That’s right! If Mr. Lexington joins the competition, I doubt the other two even stand a chance. After all, Rosendale is an international powerhouse, far bigger than the Vasquez Family. If he decides to make a move, the entire entertainment industry will feel the tremors!"
The murmurs spread like wildfire, but the faces of the two men standing beside her darkened with every word.
"Alessia, has he done anything inappropriate? You need to be careful and recognize who truly has your best interests at heart."
Nicholas interjected impatiently.
Meanwhile, Matteo stood a little farther away, his expression shadowed with loneliness.
"I just want you to be happy."
With that, he turned and walked away.
Alessia’s eyes flickered with something unreadable and she waved her hands dismissively, feigning frustration.
"What are you all saying? You’re making too much of this! He just did me a small favor. How could he possibly fall for me so suddenly?"
But even as she spoke, her gaze shifted through the crowd until it landed directly on me.
"I overheard someone spreading rumors about Mr. Lexington. Since he helped me, it’s only right that I repay the favor."
"After all, someone of Mr. Lexington’s stature isn’t someone just any random person can take advantage of… wouldn’t you agree, Isla Vasquez?"
With a poised elegance, she stepped toward me and as she moved, the sea of cameras turned, following her every step.
"Long time no see, Isla. I’ve been so worried about you ever since you ran away from home three years ago. I even blame myself. If Nicholas hadn’t fallen in love with me and broken your heart, you wouldn’t have left so quietly. That’s why… I haven’t dared to accept their feelings all this time."
"But it’s fine now! I heard you’ve found someone new. That really puts my heart at ease."
As she spoke, she gave me a playful wink. Just then, a card slipped from the hem of her dress and fluttered to the ground.