Filed to story: Finding the Secret Daddy for My Baby Novel
After watching the footage several times, he finally instructed the bodyguard to drive the car back to the hotel.
He wondered if he could meet her here. Strangely, he found himself looking forward to it.
Ezekiel never idolized celebrities, nor did he feel anything for any celebrity, but strangely, this girl managed to stir up intense curiosity.
Harmony was certainly unaware that her trip back to the country would unveil a major fan unexpectedly.
At that moment, she was packing in the hotel room when her phone rang.
She paused in packing and reached out to answer the call. “Hello?” “Harmony, don’t return home yet. I’m on my way over. I have insider information.
We can get into Fashion Week, and we might even crash the red carpet!” “Sera, are you kidding me? You want me to crash the red carpet? I can’t do that.” Harmony rejected the idea. Even though she wanted fame, she couldn’t muster the courage for such an act.
“Anyway, hold off on going back. I’m boarding my flight now. If that doesn’t work out, we can take a few pictures there, fix them up when we return, and still make good use of them.” Harmony sighed and could only delay her return temporarily. She was exhausted from her recent advertisement shoots.
Just then, she received another message on her phone. This time, it was from a fashion blogger she had previously collaborated with.
‘Harmony, do you know that Reuben Nagy and Catalina Martin are also heading to Fashion Week? Are you still there?’ Harmony read the message and felt a pang in her chest. However, it was no surprise that they were coming. Catalina was in this industry, so she would surely attend these high-profile events.
As for Reuben, he was now connected to Catalina’s resources and had landed two international watch advertisements, so he could also make an appearance as a fashion darling.
Although Harmony wasn’t angry, she gripped her phone tightly and felt a sense of frustration.
She was unable to return home and did not want to stay holed up in the hotel.
Despite having an assistant accompanying her, she decided to go out for a stroll alone. She was fluent in Chinese, so she wouldn’t have any trouble communicating.
Harmony wandered casually. She hailed a cab and arrived at the streets near Fashion Week, where she could see artists from various countries coming to take photos and capture moments. She might even bump into her idols if she was lucky.
She wasn’t very old; she was only twenty-four. She started acting at the age of fourteen. Despite quietly working in the industry for ten years, it was only in the last couple of years that she gained fame. However, she still maintained the mindset of a newcomer in her heart.
If there was a role, Harmony would take it, if not, she would live her life well.
She observed a few beautiful girls striking poses for pictures. Each of them had both the figure and the face. Even if one was exceptionally beautiful here, one wouldn’t feel superior.
The saying that “There is always someone better” suited this situation perfectly.
Harmony stood at 1.66 meters. She was wearing a long down jacket with a scarf and a beanie. It made her appear like a silkworm.
“Oh! Over there! It’s Jonah Chan!” A scream rang out, and a few Asian girls could be seen running. They chased after someone while shouting that name.
Upon seeing the scene, Harmony remembered that Jonah was also one of her idols.
She followed the footsteps of these fans and ran in that direction as well. She transformed herself into a loyal fan.
Soon, they spotted the man being surrounded by people. He was in his early thirties but had already won the Best Actor award two years in a row. He was considered a perfect male artist by the entertainment industry.
Harmony’s gaze was full of admiration as she looked at the back of the man.
She smiled. It was a joyful experience being able to meet her idol on this chilly street.
It felt like life had become a bit more fulfilling. She turned around and walked aimlessly in another direction. At eighteen, her parents died in a car accident just when she had received the admission notice from the Film Academy. She was alone all of a sudden.
In the blink of an eye, it had been five years. She thought she had something precious-love, but it vanished like a bubble in an instant.
Harmony’s insight into life was that in this world, there was no one absolutely reliable; she could only rely on herself.
In the evening, Sera arrived. She had been constantly making calls and using connections. Finally, she obtained two entry tickets, but these were entry tickets restricted to the work area, not the red carpet area.
“Harmony, look! We got the tickets! We can shine on the red carpet tomorrow!” “I don’t want to gatecrash. I don’t have the qualifications or the capability for it.
It’s like trying to fit a round peg in a square hole. I’ll become a joke.” Harmony resisted strongly. Sera was her manager, and she saw Sera as family.
“My dear lady, do you know how much exposure you can gain by attending the red carpet event just once? You’ll not be the only one who has done it. Tons of people have, and it’s a skill! You must go. There’s no discussion about it, Sera commanded firmly.
At that moment, Catalina swirled her wine glass in a five-star hotel while listening to her subordinate’s report.
“We’ve sent the tickets to Sera through the channels. They will definitely go in tomorrow and also attempt to gatecrash the red carpet event.” “That’s good. I want to make Harmony lose her reputation at the red carpet event tomorrow.” “Catalina, do you have a plan?” “I’ll make Harmony’s popularity vanish instantly and make her fans look down on her and mock her. What right does a scheming girl like her have to be admired?” “Catalina, are you intentionally letting them gatecrash?” “Not only do they need to gatecrash, but I also want footage of her walking the red carpet. I’ll make her look miserable and laughable. If she wants to steal my endorsement, she’ll have to pay the price.” Catalina spoke fiercely.
Someone without background or support trying to survive in this circle should expect to be stepped on!
After the subordinate left, Reuben emerged from the bathroom and circled his arms around Catalina’s waist. She wrapped her arms around his neck. “Reuben, do you still love Harmony?” Disgust flickered in Reuben’s eyes. “How could I possibly love her? Back then, I was blind. I won’t even spare a glance at a girl like her, who doesn’t hesitate to use any means to achieve her goals in the future.” “Whose coattails did she manage to ride on? Do I know this big shot?” Upon thinking back to the man he had encountered at the hotel the last time, he recalled a young and wealthy figure who remained an absolute stranger.
Despite his many years in the industry, he had never seen the man before.
“It should be someone from outside the entertainment circle.”
Catalina thought to herself that she need not worry about those outside the entertainment circle because this circle had its own rules. Plus, there was an undeniable emphasis placed on ranking within this circle. So, artists like Harmony, who had to start from the bottom, were only fit to be trampled upon by others.
“Let’s wait for the show! I will drag her all the way down to the Z-list. Once I’m done with her, no producers would bother hiring her.”
“Catalina, I hope she disappears from this industry.” Reuben was someone who held grudges close to his heart. Therefore, he genuinely wanted to see Harmony end up with nothing after all her efforts.
In the luxurious presidential suite under the bustling night, Ezekiel stood by the floor-to- ceiling window and gazed at a nearby giant screen. Harmony’s advertisement would flicker on this screen every two minutes. Soon, he realized he had been standing by the window and lost in thought for half an hour.
The girl on the screen possessed a charm that made it seem as though he was the moth being beguiled by her flame. Her red lips in the footage reminded him of the soft and sweet lips he had kissed. It left him wanting more.
The coffee in his hand had turned cold. Nonetheless, he had been so engrossed in watching the distant billboard that he hadn’t even noticed.
Ezekiel took a sip of the now-stale coffee and felt momentarily stunned. How had he lost himself in thoughts about this girl for so long?
He glanced at the bustling city center outside the window. Then, he was suddenly struck by inspiration as he picked up his phone and dialed his assistant before asking, “Look someone up for me. I want to know which hotel she’s staying at.”
“Sure, Mr. Weiss.”
Ezekiel sent Harmony’s name via text. He was unsure why he suddenly wanted to know more about her. If Ezekiel was just an ordinary Joe, it would be impossible for him to get this information immediately.
However, since he was Ezekiel, obtaining this piece of information was as easy as pie. As long as he gave out his orders, his subordinates would handle it for him diligently and with remarkable efficiency.