Gloria Galloway felt her whole body tense up and said nothing. She understood this. But if she didn’t propose that condition, she wouldn’t even have the chance to marry him. After Julian Sterling finished, he didn’t pay her any mind and went upstairs to his room. Gloria, legs weak, followed behind him. She saw Julian enter the bedroom and wanted to follow, but the door closed in her face. "Sleep in the guest room. I’m not used to sharing a bed with someone else." Julian’s cold voice came out. Gloria’s eyes flashed with disappointment, but she knew these things couldn’t be rushed, so she went to the guest room. The guest room was very large, styled exactly to her liking. She turned on the hot water in the bathroom and stood under the showerhead. Thinking about what had just happened made her face turn red. There was a large mirror in the bathroom. Raising her head, she could see the marks all over her body. These were left by the man she loved. Gloria felt satisfied. She knew she was crazy, using such tactics to keep Julian by her side. After showering, she lay on the bed and saw that it was already four in the morning, so she drifted off to sleep. She slept comfortably, but Eleanor Hollis, who was stewing in anger, couldn’t sleep at all. She turned over and wrapped her arms around Hugo Quinn’s waist. "Do you think Gloria is crazy, using such terms to tie Julian down to her?" Deep down, Julian was gentle, but Hugo had said before that Julian was actually the coldest and most rational of them all. Gloria had ended his love, and he wouldn’t let her off easily. Hugo kept his eyes closed, unable to sleep all night thanks to her disturbance. "That’s their business, not ours. Go to sleep." Eleanor felt even more stifled in her heart. The next day, she called Gloria early in the morning, but no one answered. As her unease grew, she even started to wonder if Julian had silenced Gloria for good. She immediately called Julian. Seeing the call display, Julian frowned and hung up irritably. He wanted a few quiet days alone, undisturbed by anyone. Eleanor couldn’t sit still any longer, quickly drove to Julian’s apartment, but found no sign of Julian. Instead, she saw Yvette Jacobs, who was moving things. Seeing Eleanor, Yvette smirked sarcastically. "Are you here looking for Gloria?" Eleanor didn’t bother responding, brushed past her, intent on leaving, but Yvette reached out to stop her. "Even if Gloria marries Julian, what can she change? Julian loves me." Being told to move her things out early in the morning made Yvette feel quite upset, Julian might really be angry this time, but it’s okay. As long as she buttered him up, that man would still cherish her. Eleanor pushed her aside, feeling extremely agitated. "I’m not Gloria, Yvette. I’m the wife of Grandeur’s CEO. You’re just a rising starlet, so you better not mess with me, or I’ll have my husband blacklist you." Yvette was so furious her nose twitched, but Eleanor was right; at least for now, she couldn’t compete with Eleanor! She gritted her teeth, said nothing, and turned to leave when Eleanor called after her. "Where’s Julian Sterling?" Unable to find Julian or Gloria, Eleanor was very worried about Gloria’s situation. Yvette turned back, her face full of smugness. "Can’t find Gloria? I knew it, Julian would never accept her. Gloria is just asking for it." Eleanor’s face was livid. Who brought this upon themselves? If it weren’t for Yvette’s drunk driving, how could someone’s life have been at stake! "Gloria’s tough days are just beginning." After saying that, Yvette left. Eleanor stood there, took a deep breath, and then called Gloria again. Luckily, the call went through. Gloria’s voice was heavily nasal, sounding quite sleepy. "Eleanor, I’m fine. Really, you must come to my and Julian’s wedding." Eleanor, choked by her words, knew that nothing she said would make a difference. Gloria had already made up her mind to marry Julian. She hung up, feeling stifled, and returned to the villa. In the following time, a large drama unfolded on social media. First, Julian publicly clarified, saying his account had been hacked and the engagement post wasn’t from him. He also announced he and Yvette had amicably split, planning to marry others without each other’s involvement. Their relationship had been a topic of heated public speculation, with everyone curious how far they would go. And yet, less than two months in, they had broken up. Yvette became a laughingstock. Previously, she’d demanded a raise, but after breaking up with Julian, the director immediately rescinded the offer, threatening to recast if she insisted on her conditions. Yvette had no leg to stand on, especially given the significant investment in the series and its promising script. With a good performance, the show could very well launch her career. Though unwilling, she didn’t cancel her contract, but she was deeply frustrated Julian had severed ties so ruthlessly. In the evening, a new production team moved next door, reportedly filled with big names. Fresh chapters posted on 𝘯𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘭·𝘧𝘪𝘳𝘦·𝘯𝘦𝘵 Yvette stood by the door, listening as everyone discussed that the group next door was Julian’s cast. Her eyes flickered with hope; maybe Julian knew she was here and had purposely moved his cast closer. Her lips curled as she hurriedly walked toward Julian’s set next door. She found Julian’s dressing room and faintly heard a conversation inside—Julian and a new actress seemed to be rehearsing a scene. The actress was a woman who gazed at Julian with obvious admiration, likely aware of his breakup and hoping to seize the opportunity. Yvette realized then just how desirable Julian was. Opening the door, she stood at the entrance, calling out timidly. Julian looked up and frowned seeing her there. "What are you doing here?" His tone was neither harsh nor welcoming. The actress gave them a curious glance, eager for gossip. "Julian, my cast is next door. I heard you were here and wanted to check on you." Yvette’s voice was soft; she absolutely could not lose this man. Julian turned his head indifferently. "No need. There are still rumors about us online. I hope you can keep your distance." Yvette’s face turned pale. With other actresses present, he had shown her no courtesy whatsoever. The actress by the side laughed, seemingly mocking her overestimation of herself. Yvette felt deeply pained; once, she was the only one in this man’s heart, and he couldn’t bear to see her suffer the slightest grievance.