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Pain radiated through Elyse’s battered body, intensifying under Karen’s piercing gaze. She struggled to her feet, disheveled and broken, limping away from the confrontation.
Meanwhile, after savoring their meal, Javier and his teammates emerged from the private room to settle the bill.
At the entrance, a familiar silhouette caught Javier’s eye. He paused, squinting slightly. It looked remarkably like Elyse.
“What are you staring at, Javier? You promised to cover the bill. Having second thoughts now?” his teammate teased.
With a dismissive chuckle, Javier retrieved his credit card. “What are you talking about? Am I that kind of person?”
“Of course not, Javier! You’re so generous!”
However, when they approached the counter, the receptionist informed them with a polite smile that their bill had already been settled.
Javier frowned and turned to Elena standing behind him. “Did you pay? I said it was my treat. Why would you do that?”
Elena’s lips curved into a gentle smile. “You did well today, so consider it my treat.”
Though still slightly miffed, Javier watched as his teammates quickly lined up to shower Elena with gratitude. “Thanks, Elena, you’re awesome!”
“Thanks, Elena, you’re so kind!”
“Thanks, Elena, you’re so generous!”
“Thanks, Elena, you’re so amazing!”
Their effusive praise flowed with such natural charm that it kindled a me of jealousy in Javier’s heart.
After a moment’s hesitation, Javier reluctantly joined the chorus, mumbling, “Thank you… Elena…”
The following morning, production on “A Dream Within a Dream” officiallymenced.
Devonte approached this film with unwavering dedication, not only for his own career but especially for Elena’s sake.
After persistent persuasion, Devonte had finally convinced Elena to visit the set and witness the filming firsthand.
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Following a light breakfast, Elena slipped behind the wheel and drove toward the filming location.
The set was tucked far from the city center. While most drivers needed forty minutes to reach it, Elena required only twenty.
Elena drove with the window open, enjoying the fresh air. With one hand on the wheel, her eyes caught something in the rearview mirror, making her sit up straight. A car had been following her. She was being tailed.
Elena quickly assessed her surroundings. The area was remote, offering no ce to hide. She steadied the wheel and suddenly switched to the far-rightne. The ck car behind her did the same.
Her foot pressed the elerator firmly, sending the RPM needle spinning wildly as her car surged forward.
Relentlessly, the ck car maintained its pursuit.
Elena increased her speed, and the pursuing vehicle matched her pace. Approaching the fork ahead, she expertly swung her car into a drift, turning sharply into a narrow alley on the right.
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