Chapter 829
Chapter 829:
Aiden’s eyes widened in surprise. His heart kicked up a notch, and in his flustered excitement, his foot slammed down on the brakes. The car lurched to an abrupt stop, nearly sending Janice flying out of her seat.
“Aiden! What on earth was that?”
“Sorry, got a little carried away and hit the brakes by accident.”
Janice let out an exasperated sigh. “Well, that’s the last time I reward you. Any more of this, and we’ll both end up in the hospital.”
“In that case, I guess I’ll have to let Braylen drive next time.” Aiden made the suggestion, though the grin tugging at his lips betrayed his amusement.
The highly anticipated press conference was set at the prestigious White Whale Tower, the headquarters of White Whale Entertainment. The banquet hall gleamed with opulence—crystal chandeliers cast a golden glow, and floral arrangements adorned every table, exuding an air of sophistication.
As soon as the media received their invitations, reporters swarmed the venue like bees to honey. After all, Stephen, the industry’s newest award-winning actor, was making a shocking career move. The fact that he was jumping ship to another agency sent ripples through the entertainment world, setting the stage for a spectacle no one wanted to miss.
“Stephen owes his entire career to Wendy Chadwick, and now, out of nowhere, he’s switching agencies? Something’s not adding up.”
“Exactly! There wasn’t even a whisper about this before. Could this be a high-stakes power play between two corporate titans?”
“I would bet good money on this press conference turning into a battlefield. Someone as vengeful as Wendy won’t let this slide without a fight.”
Seasoned journalists knew the business well, and they were more than eager to witness the inevitable fireworks. If tempers flared and drama unfolded, tomorrow’s headlines would practically write themselves.
Stephen, as poised as ever, made his entrance in a tailored navy-blue suit. His hair, styled in a sleek middle part with perfectly faded sides, only enhanced his already striking features.
gⱯ𝗅𝗇𝗈ν𝖊𝗅𝘀.𝗰0𝗆; 𝓒𝒽𝒶𝓅𝓉𝑒𝓇𝓈 𝒶𝒻𝓉𝑒𝓇 𝗍𝒽𝑒 𝓈𝑒𝒶𝓈𝑜𝓃
With just the right touch of grooming, his flawless face seemed almost unreal—especially those mesmerizing, soulful eyes that had the power to leave every single woman in the room momentarily breathless.
“Stephen, you truly live up to your reputation as the nation’s heartthrob. With looks like that, even I might just reconsider my standards.” Leah, arms folded and eyes alight with mischief, gave him an appreciative once-over.
Stephen let out a light chuckle, his expression modest yet charming. “You flatter me, Ms. Sugden. I’m just a regular guy, not some heartthrob.”
Leah rolled her eyes, smirking. “Oh, please. If you’re ‘ordinary,’ then what does that make the rest of the male population?”
She paused for a moment, briefly thinking of Aiden, then quickly corrected herself. “Anyway, you’re Janice’s brother. The two of you hit the genetic jackpot—that’s undeniable. Some people are just born to shine.”
At the mention of Janice, Stephen’s expression softened, his smile carrying a trace of warmth.
He owed everything to her. Without Janice, he never would have had the courage to break free from Wendy’s grasp.
A staff member approached. “Ms. Sugden, it’s time. We should head to the stage.”
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