Chapter 180 – Dumped by Scumbag, Adored by Billionaire

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“That bullheaded cousin of mine caused a huge ruckus for that lead role: a lot of my famous artists targeted it but he threatened them off.

“Some of them couldn’t take that disgrace lying down and you of all people should know how pompous stars are ?”

Of course, how wouldn’t I know? Some stars are rude and arrogant because their success has gotten into their head.

“Though this incident brought you some sympathy from fans, you’re still one of the upcoming stars with the highest number of anti-fans because of the scandal; it’d take a lot of time to wipe that foul imp**ssion completely.

“Which would be worse if you get that lead role. You were attacked by gangsters yesterday, tomorrow might be anti-fans”

I wiped my face with my palm, breaking down his words to my understanding capacity.

I had an association with Niles and Eden, so as a rookie actress who gets the lead role when there are hundreds of professional and known actresses who could play that role perfectly, it was sure going to attract attention.

Netizen would label me a slut who sleeps around for money and roles. The second role will draw talks too but the intensity would be lesser compared to the first.

Eden thought of it thoroughly.

“It’s risky but you can still choose the lead role but the public might always perceive you as a controversial actress and you might need to project a villainess image in future projects and marketing” Eden explained.

“Fine, I’ll go with the second role ” I decided. I don’t want to strive to be who I wasn’t just to gain a role.

“But that still doesn’t qualify you to decide for me, at least seek my consent first ” I chided him.

” I just did “

” What ?”

“I haven’t rejected the role yet, just tricked you into giving me your opinion”

bet**en both of the cousins, I didn’t know which one was better: Niles who hardly seeks my permission before helping out, or Eden who tricks me into getting what he wants.

“Fine, just do whatever you want ” I lay on my bed slowly and carefully.

Breathing was such a huge job to me but the doctor recommended taking deep breaths even if it hurts to keep off pneumonia.

I looked towards the door hoping for a certain person to walk in but nothing happened. I wanted to ask Eden if he visited but I couldn’t, both of them disliked each other.

“Here, I am done with this” Eden placed the plate of sliced apples on the table.

“You should take those to get better” he advised after discovering I wasn’t interested in the fruit.

“Where are you going? ” I asked Eden.

He got to his feet, brushing invisible dust from the back and sides of his pants, “I need to leave “

“Work?”

“Uh-huh,” He murmured, then glanced up with a grin at the corners of his l*ps, “Why? You miss me already?”

I snorted, “Miss, my b**t. I just need you around for the errands, you know how demanding I can be sometimes “

Without warning, Eden propelled himself forward, supporting himself by p**ssing against the wall as he hovered over me.

“What are you doing?” I gulped, “You promised not to do anything to me” came my reminder as his breath ghost over my face.

“Why is it you?” He asked and I blinked in confusion.

What’s he saying this time?

“What gibberish are you talking about? Get away please, you’re invading my space “

” I want to invade your heart”

His blunt confession made my mouth remain agape for all least two minutes, my eyes widened.

I was stunned, was Eden confessing he liked me? No, this must be one of his tricks again.

“Gotcha!” Eden fl**ked me on the forehead as he got off me,” You’re too gullible”

I pouted, r*bbing that spot. I was right, he was just fooling around with me. Thank God I didn’t trust him one bit.

“Have a good time, I’ll be back ” He waved and left.

Whatever, what fun could I possibly have, alone and in pain at a hospital?

Sigh, I spent the next hour fl*pping through television channels and social media platforms on my phone, none of it eradicated the boringness but it gave me a good opportunity to evaluate my life.

Save for Sparks’s dramas, nothing was interesting about my life. I just had two friends – Cecil and Emily – nothing else. Not even a dog or cat was my company in this lonely hospital room – huh?

I glanced up hoping whoever was at the door was either Emily or Cecil or even those two devils – anything was better than nothing.

But I blanched in shock when Adam walked into my room with his authoritative aura and impassive features that twisted into a smile once our eyes met.

That smile did nothing to calm me down instead it sent nerves flying, what have I done this time?

“You look quite shocked to see me,” He said and I realized my jaw almost dropped to the ground.

“N-no” I cleared my throat,” Is not every day that I get to receive someone of your magnitude” I replied politely.

“You should bear with me, I’m not fit enough to welcome you” I hinted he should make himself comfortable.

His eyes roved over my hospital gown interestedly, “Of course, I came to visit a patient, that’s expected”

That was expected of course, but I didn’t expect him to leave the couch at the end, instead took the seat beside my bed- God, this was so uncomfortable.

Grandma raised me to be a respectful person and I showed that -enemies or not – unless you decide to take liberties with me.

I respected Adam for the elder he is but I have never liked him from the very beginning.

My sixth sense plus Niles’ upbringing history gave me an analysis of him; someone who would go to any length to achieve what he wants.

Even being alone with him right now sent the chills down my spine. Adam hits me as a dangerous man – probably more than Sakuzi – and I could not settle with him around me.

“How are you feeling?” He asked.

“Fine ” I answered curtly.

“No need to waste time then, let’s go down to the reason for my visit, shall we?”