Selene strode in with Xavier, ignoring the confused expressions of the reporters. Her reply left them wondering exactly what she meant.


    As they entered the grand hall, Selene let out a deep sigh. This was the secondrgest event she had attended since old Wace’s birthday party, and the familiar pang of anxiety resurfaced. Noticing her unease, Xavier tightened his grip on her delicate hand, offering silent reassurance.


    "You are going to do well, my love. You are not leaving here without an award," he promised.


    Selene stared at him with a shot-up eyebrow.


    "You know, you’ve been saying that almost all the time, and now I can’t help but wonder if you’re nning something to help me win."


    "If you want, I can do something right now and the announcement of the winner will be in your favor." He stared at her, ready to make a call.


    He didn’t care if Michelle had been winning. This was Selene’s year, and he wanted her to win.


    "Don’t! That would be cheating."


    "It isn’t if the award is going to the rightful owner," he replied.


    Selene gave him a side eye, hoping he wouldn’t do anything to rigg the award show. Whether or not she won, it didn’t matter to her. But deep down, Selene knew she wanted to win.


    The couple went to look for their seats which had their names on them while the crowd’s gaze was settled on them.


    The men ogled at Selene, while the women drooled at the sight of Xavier—each of them all feeling jealousy at how perfect they looked together. The award show would mark their first public appearance, which only proved they were indeed a couple.


    Selene was promptly summoned by Yna for a discussion, giving the judges and businessmen at the award show an opportunity to approach Xavier Wace with potential partnership proposals.


    "First of all, I have to say, you look absolutely dazzling in that red dress," Ynaplimented as they began their conversation. Yna’s hair and makeup had been expertly done by Natalie and Allison, who hade to her home earlier to prepare her for the evening.


    "Thank you," Selene blushed.


    "Alright, the award show would start in about half an hour. Producer Maxine wants to talk with you, then after that, director Pablo wants to talk with you. This is a very good chance for you to get movie offers from them."


    The people Yna had mentioned were alpha producers and directors in the acting industry. It was truly an honor for Selene if they wanted to give her a movie offer.


    <i>Shadows Of Deception</i> was close to finishing, but Selene wasn’t sure if she was going to continue her acting career. Jack had been stealing money from thepany almost every week for the past two weeks, and Robert was still sick for an unknown reason.


    ording to Leo, Robert came to workte and left early.


    She wanted to handle whatever the issue was over there once <i>Shadows Of Deception</i> ended.


    "Don’t worry, I will be right behind you if you need help conversing," Yna urged.


    Selene and Yna walked towards the producer and director, but they were swarmed with people.


    "Maybe we will talkter," Selene suggested while Yna nodded.


    "Once the award show is over, I will send you a text," said Yna. She gave Selene a friendly hug before she departed. Selene stared at the crowd of people. Some of their faces she knew, while others she didn’t.


    "This is going to be a long night," she muttered.


    Just when she was about to leave, she heard someone say something from behind her. She recognized that voice.


    "Are you ready to lose today, Selene?"


    Selene turned back to find Michelle, dressed in a simr red dress as hers, but Michelle’s came with a different design, giving her a deep V-neck that exposed partly of her cleavage.


    "So confident. Are you sure you aren’t the one who will be losing tonight, Michelle?" Selene questioned her back, a confident smile on her lips.


    "I’ve carried this award for years now. It’s obvious I’m still the queen of the entertainment industry."


    Selene hummed, giving what Michelle said a thought.


    "You are right! But then, we can’t be too sure about that now, can we? Given how many scandals your rotten personality had gotten you into, there’s a low chance you would win, don’t you think, Michelle? In case you need a reminder, you’ve lost half of your fanbase, hmm?"