Chapter 765 Betrayal in the Studio
+20 Free Coins
She narrowed her eyes slightly and fired away before Demi agreed. “My studio is tucked away in a pretty private ce. I haven’t even been here myselftely. How did you find this ce? How did you convince my staff to let you in?”
Her voice was calm and cool, but it carried a quiet pressure that made the air feel heavy.
Demi’s brow twitched.
“Ms. Ember, you’re underestimating what we are capable of.”
She forced a smile that didn’t reach her eyes.
Their gazes locked.
One was cold and hard like steel. The other was deep and dark, like still water hiding something underneath.
Their eyes shed in midair, pushing against each other, neither willing to give in.
Demi suddenly stood up. The height difference made her look down at Tess, her tone turning sharper. “I heard you came back to Aetheris to deal with your father.”
She let out a quietugh, her eyes cold with mockery. “Back in Kingnd, you told the press you’d deal with this. Would it really be that easy?”
She tapped her chin, pretending to think.
Lyra’s brows tightened. She understood right away.
If Tess didn’t cooperate, Demi could side with Henry and make things hard for her.
Lyra’s face stiffened. Her mood darkened.
This woman came here to threaten Tess.
“Aetheris values blood ties. People respect their elders and protect the young,” Demi went onzily, admiring her nails. “No matter how much your family or the shareholders support you, you won’t get that position if you can’t clear up your scandal.”
“Finally, you start getting to the point.”
Tess smiled and lightly rubbed her ear, as if bored with listening.
Demi’s fingers froze. She looked up and met the faint smile on Tess’s lips.
“Well, Ms. Shaw. If you upset me, I would make it difficult for you to get that position, too.”
Tess covered her mouth and let out a small yawn, but her wordsnded hard.
<b>Apr </b>
Chapter 765 Betrayal in the Studio
+20 Free Coins
Demi secretly clenched her teeth. On the outside, she stayed calm andposed. Still, a wave of heat rose in her chest, her anger building.
“Ms. Ember, it seems you’ve misunderstood me.”
Demi recovered quickly and replied with a quiet smile.
Tess raised a brow and stared straight at her. She didn’t agree, and she didn’t deny it either. The faint smile on her lips only made things more ufortable.
“Must be tough,” Tess said lightly, “being someone everyone can order around anytime.”
Demi couldn’t remain calm at this.
“Tess. I’ll give you some time to think. Consider it a gift from me.”
With that, she picked up her bag and strode out. The sharp clicking of her heels faded into the distance.
Tess kept watching until Demi closed the door behind her and disappearedpletely.
At least this round, she had won.
The moment Tess rxed, Lyra called out to Wanda, who was about to slip away.
“Answer her questions. Tell the truth.”
Wanda froze. Then it hit her which questions they meant.
They were asking about why Demi had shown up at the studio and why she had allowed her in.
Her face and body stiffened at the same time.
Tess looked at her again. This time, there was no warmth, no kindness. Just cold distance–like she was looking at a stranger or even an enemy.
Wanda felt a twist in her chest. But when she thought about her situation and everything she had already done for Tess, her confidence grew again.
She had done more than enough for Tess.
People are selfish. That’s just how it is.
“I don’t know how she got the address of this studio,” Wanda said quickly, her face already back to normal. “But I was nearby and heard everything just now. That woman clearly isn’t ordinary. Maybe she has some kind of background that lets her look into things.”
Tess didn’t say a word. She just stared at her.
The silence made Wanda uneasy. She reached up and touched her face without thinking.
Tess finally spoke. “Why did you let her in? You’ve never met her before.”
<b>15:43 </b><b>Wed</b><b>, </b><b>Apr </b><b>29 </b>***
Chapter 765 Betrayal in the Studio
Wanda had already prepared her excuse.
+20 Free Coins
“She showed me a photo of the two of you. She said that she knew you and had something urgent to
discuss.
She added, full of regret, “If I’d known she came to say things that would upset you, I would never have let
her in.”
Tess lifted her chin slightly and looked her up and down. She said nothing, but the pressure was suffocating.
Wanda could barely keep standing. At longst, Tess looked away.
“Seems like I need to reconsider whether I should keep you here,” Tess said coldly.
Wanda’s eyes widened right away. She wasn’t happy about that.
Yes, the side ie was easy. But working for Tess long–term was even better. Lately, Tess hadn’t been around much; this studio had basically turned into Wanda’s own private little vi.
admin
<strong>Olivia Harris</strong> is an emerging author celebrated for her captivating romantic and steamy novels. With a talent for crafting deep emotional connections and fiery chemistry between her characters, Olivia’s stories offer readers an escape into worlds filled with passion, intrigue, and heart-stopping drama.