?Chapter 214:


    Why was Kaiden so protective of that bitch Ellie? What was so special about that bitch?


    As the y wrapped up, Joseph brought everything to a stop.


    He announced, “Everyone, brace yourselves. Our sponsor, who generously supported us a few days back, will be paying us a visit this afternoon.”


    “Demi, your boyfriend’s on his way.” Someone nudged Demi’s arm, teasing her.


    A chorus of yfulments erupted from the others.


    Demi felt a surge of confusion. Erick hadn’t mentioned anything about visiting her.


    Yet, she soon brushed off the thought.


    Perhaps Erick nned a surprise for her.


    “Ellie, doesn’t this pique your interest?” Susanna inquired, ncing at Ellie, who was deeply engrossed in her design sketches.


    “Nope, it’s none of my business.” Ellie had no desire to encounter Erick.


    “The sponsor is right behind us. He’ll be entering any moment now,” announced Joseph’s assistant, bursting in from the outdoors.


    The bustling set fell into a hush. Some actresses nudged Demi yfully, teasing, “Go on, Demi. Won’t you wee your boyfriend?”


    “Come on, stop making fun of me. I’m a little nervous,” Demi replied with a bashful smile and a mock scold, yet eagerly made her way to meet the sponsor.


    Stepping out onto the porch, Demi stopped dead in her tracks.


    A distant sound of wheels reached her ears.


    Ellie, who recognized this sound, lifted her gaze. Murmurs spread among the people around. “Why’s he in a wheelchair?”


    “That doesn’t look like Erick. I’ve seen his photo before.”


    “Wow! Look at him, such a nice-looking guy with that cool look.”


    Susanna nudged Ellie’s arm, whispering, “Ellie, this concerns you. That’s the attractive guy who was asking about you recently.”


    Ellie locked eyes with Kaiden from a distance.


    Kaiden lounged in the wheelchair, his good looksbined with a cool demeanor and a piercing gaze. As he came closer, the chatter around him stopped.


    Ellie stood up, visibly stunned.


    Why was Kaiden here?


    He was the one who funded their project with millions of dors?


    “Demi, that’s not Erick, right?” inquired an actress close to Demi in a hushed tone.


    “Um… No,” Demi’s expression soured, her response gritted out. Everyone had assumed Erick was the generous sponsor, but they were mistaken.


    Demi felt embarrassed.


    “This is Mr. Thorpe, our sponsor. Please give him a warm wee,” Joseph announced, standing next to Kaiden.


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