<h4>Chapter 54: Chapter 53: Childish Tricks</h4>
I heard the manughing heartily: "I’ve already lined up the next film for you, sugar daddy is always thinking about you. Take care of the things I hand over to you, and you’ll be the leadingdy in the next film."
"Thank you, sugar daddy, but...that Elliana Lyle doesn’t seem to be buying it."
Elliana overheard her name and immediately realized—wasn’t that Timara Zephyr?
She looked at Luna sitting next to her, who raised an eyebrow at her, a faint smile ying on her lips.
Luna must have known all along, Elliana suddenly understood, no wonder Luna demanded a hefty 300,000 today.
"Luna..." Elliana was about to ask when Luna made a hush gesture, raised her chin slightly, signaling for her to keep listening.
―――Penthouses suite upstairs.
A strong middle-aged man held a delicate woman in his arms. The man, named Simon King, looked like he was over forty, his body muscr and evenly built. Though not conventionally handsome, his uncle-like face was more appealing than most.
Simon King’s expression changed slightly, his eyes filled with anger: "Thomas Lee, this fool! I’ve given him so many benefits, yet he can’t get anything done. He actually let that neernd in Norman Bet’s bed! How many times have I hinted at him?"
Simon King had no idea what Elliana’s identity was, and naturally, given Timara and Elliana’s rtionship, she wouldn’t disclose it either.
"Oh~ calm down, sugar daddy. The director might find it hard to exin things to Mr. Bet." Timara soothed him with a seductive smile.
Simon said arrogantly: "Humph! That Norman Bet just relies on his family’s power and influence. If he lost the Bet Family’s backing, would I really fear him?"
This made Timara roll her eyes secretly. Even without the Bet Family, the Melody Harmony Group alone was more formidable than this nouveau riche tycoon.
Of course, she wouldn’t dare say these things out loud. She couldn’t anger the man; she still needed his help to climb up thedder.
So she said, "Sugar daddy~ I heard Mr. Bet really likes that neer. If you truly want her, I might have a way."
"What way?"
Probed by Simon King, Timara deliberately kept him in suspense, not revealing the rest.
"You little minx, go ahead, what do you want?" Simon King naturally understood what she meant.
Timara wasn’t particrly pretty, but her bedroom skills were well-rehearsed, something Simon King quite enjoyed.
"Sugar daddy, I want a ticket to the Night Talk Red Carpet next time." Timara’s request wasn’t excessive, as she indeed had the ability to attend, but the spots were limited and could be taken by others with connections.
"Alright, it’s a deal! Now tell me." Simon King readily agreed, eager to hear her out.
Timara gently rested her jade-like arm on his shoulder and said: "Director Li is anxious because the previous incident caused dys. So he’s nning to release an episode next week to maintain the hype and respond to the doubts surrounding Elliana. There will be a celebratory banquet then, which I’ve heard will be at the second floor of the Vicars Hotel. You just need to wait in a room upstairs, and I’ll have someone send that girl to your bed once you get me some of that same drug asst time."
Simon King paused, asking: "Drug? What drug."
"Well, the kind you used on me~" Timara appeared even more bashful; she ended up in Simon’s bed because she was drugged!
"Heh heh! I get it; I’ll deliver it tomorrow."
...
The phone receiver was filled with wickedughter.
Elliana was shocked and furious. Timara Zephyr actually nned to harm her! She intended to send her to that old man’s bed!
"I’m so angry; I’m going to call the police!" Elliana eximed.
"Wait up!" Luna quickly stopped her, whispering a strategy into her ear.
The more Elliana listened, the more sense it made, calming her down considerably, and she ultimately nodded in agreement.
...
―――Vicars Hotel.
Elliana had just arrived at the hotel entrance when she ran into Norman Bet!
The man gazed at her; it was already 11 p.m., where had this girl beening back from?
He asked sternly, "Where have you been?"
"I went out for some fun..." Elliana replied nonchntly, and ran over to take his hand, giggling, "Norman Bet, let’s go back home. Love you."
The man, helpless, could only hold her little hand in return and lead her back home.
Lana, seeing Elliana and Norman Bet return together, breathed a sigh of relief. She had reminded Elliana toe back early.
As long as it wasn’t the young master’s return before the young mistress’s, there was no big issue.
Norman Bet went to the bathroom for a shower, leaving the idle Elliana to curl up on the sofa to watch some TV; she hadn’t watched TV in a long time. She wasn’t interested in dramas but rather cartoons.
After showering, the man approached her, reminding, "Girl, it’s time for bed."
"Ah? Let me finish this episode!" Seeing that the man seemed unwilling, she coquettishly pleaded, "Please, Norman Bet~"
The man said nothing, simply going to her side and holding her in his arms, implying that he’d watch with her.
Though Elliana initially felt nothing, when Norman Bet rested his chin on her shoulder, her face turned red instantly as the ticklish breath made her involuntarily recall Timara’s...
The deeper she thought, the redder her face became.
Seeing her face so flushed, Norman Bet asked, "What’s wrong? Are you ill?"
"I...I’m just embarrassed~ You...you smell good." Elliana didn’t know what nonsense she was babbling.
"Oh? Do I?"
The man couldn’t help but give her a quick peck on the face.
But the little girl in his arms seemed to have reacted somehow, as her entire neck flushed red.
Elliana snuck a nce at the man; only then did she realize that his eyes were filled with wild desire, looking like he wanted to devour her.
"Norman Bet, there’s a UFO behind you!"
"Childish trick!"
...
The next day.
Early morning.
As soon as she arrived at the set, Timara was once again feigning friendliness, tending to her clothes and asking if she was tired.
Elliana saw clearly in her heart that this woman was no good! But remembering Luna’s n, she swallowed her anger and pretended to y along.
After work, when she got back to the hotel and entered the master bedroom, something felt off. Rushing back to the living room, she saw a woman in a chic, warm-toned, fitted dress sitting on the sofa. That unparalleled elegance could only belong to Joy Lyle.
When Joy looked at her, her eyes curved with a teasing smile: "Just now realized my presence?"
"Sis! Why are you here!" Elliana eximed in sheer joy, rushing over to hug her.
"Oh my~" Joy almost lost her bnce as Elliana threw herself at her.
Lana brought in some fruit, smiling, "The young mistress didn’t notice you earlier, Miss Joy."
"Indeed, I was wondering when this little girl would spot me." Joy gently patted Elliana’s back.
As they separated, Elliana remarked, "I thought I saw something earlier."
"Elliana, you seem to have grown quite a bit." Joy said to the girl in front of her.
Hearing this, Elliana beamed, touching her head, "Really! It seems like I can still grow taller."
They sat down together for some heartfelt conversation, and Elliana learned that after Art Elegance was closed down, Joy was practically a jobless wanderer. Although two variety shows had approached her, Joy turned them down.
Joy said she intended to take the opportunity to unwind.
However, Elliana felt even more guilty; if it weren’t for dealing with Eleanor Llyod, Joy wouldn’t have missed her opportunity with South Wind Song.
By the evening, Joy stayed in another guest room at the hotel. Despite Elliana’s efforts to have her stay, Joy onlyughed, iming she didn’t want to disturb the couple.
At midnight,
When Norman Bet finally returned, Elliana quickly rushed over to ask: "Norman Bet, Norman Bet! Can you sign my sister to yourpany?"