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Chapter 601
Brielle stepped into Stellar Stage Entertainment and settled into her office before dialing the traffic
police to inquire about the specifics of last night’s car accident. As a person involved, she had already
been questioned just before she fell asleep the previous night.
One driver had been drinking, the other high on drugs. Both were in a daze. That was the answer from
the police and all they could find out for now. She had suspected as much from the beginning and
wasn’t surprised by the revelation.
Come evening, Aubree popped into her office to borrow a coat. Her cheeks were flushed from the cold.
It had indeed gotten chillier, and after a bracing swim in icy waters the day before, Brielle felt her
resistance to the cold had significantly diminished. With several coats on standby in her office, she
handed over her favorite one to Aubree. “I told you to layer up when we left your place.”
As Aubree headed out, she turned back with a smug grin. “My drama instructor praised me again
today, but keeping up with all these expressions is exhausting. I feel like my face is going to freeze
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtfrom all that smile. Anyway, Bri, I’m heading home. You’ll be back at Premier Palace tonight, right? I
won’t wait up.”
Brielle nodded. She had to work late. She was working overtime until nine in the evening. Dragging her
weary body out of Stellar Stage Entertainment, she into Ricardo in the elevator.
Ricardo’s eyes were clear as crystal, pure and innocent. He stood in the elevator, and when he saw
Brielle, a beautiful light flickered in his gaze. “Ms. Haywood.”
“Ricardo? Why are you still here so late?”
A shade of embarrassment colored Ricardo’s cheeks. “John is really pushing me on this brother role.
I’ve met his standards with a few scenes, but he insists I can do better. We’re close to shooting, and
I’ve got to give it my all. By the way, I saw Aubree earlier; her acting is really coming along.”
He said this with a smile, reflecting off the elevator’s mirrored walls. “Ms. Haywood, do you think
Aubree and I will really make it?”
“Of course, you’re both very talented.” Brielle reassured him but then worried about the pressure he
might be under. “Just perform naturally, and don’t beat yourself up if this film doesn’t make a splash.
You’re new to this; keep your expectations realistic.”
As the elevator reached the lobby, Brielle’s phone buzzed with a video call from an unknown number.
Her first instinct was to disconnect, but then a message followed. (Want to see what happened to your
dear friend because of you?]
Her heart skipped a beat, and her face darkened. On the video, Aubree was indeed tied up, hands and
feet bound, surrounded by three men.
Brielle turned pale with fury and stormed out. She hung up the video and was about to contact Patrick,
but heard Ricardo next to her saying, “I seem to know this place. Ms. Haywood, do you
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want me to take you there?”
Brielle’s chest was trembling, but she was still trying her best to keep her sanity. “Let’s go
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now.”
After getting on the car, she called Patrick, but no one answered. She then dialed Max’s number, and
no one answered still.
The overseas acquisition was at a critical point. Everyone in the conference room had switched off their
phones and was fixated on the fluctuating numbers on the big screen.
Max felt a nagging unease but pushed it aside, knowing everyone was awaiting his direction.
The night in Beaconsfield was far from peaceful, with undercurrents swirling ominously.
Elsewhere, in the Rowland household, Tessa instructed her associate. “Work with our contact to get the
full video tonight. Make sure there are no traces left. I don’t want any backtracking.”
“Ms. Tessa, don’t worry. Our crew is well–trained. They wouldn’t spill secrets even under duress. Taking
down Aubree is a simple task.”
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