Chapter 30

• The night air buzzed with energy as I watched from the shadows, the grand opening ceremony of Land Under Heaven unfolding before me. Cameras flashed relentlessly, the media swarm hung on every word and every move of the stars on the red carpet. Fans clamored beyond the barricades, their voices a distant roar against the polished chaos inside.
• At the center of it all stood Vanessa Starlight Entertainment’s shining starlet clad in a dazzling gown that caught every glimmer of light. Beside her was Carter, the Oscar-winning heartthrob whose mere presence sent a ripple through the crowd. Together, they were the perfect picture of glamour: the handsome prince and the enchanting beauty, captivating the cameras and the public alike.
• The reporters circled, eager for any hint of romance between the two. One even called out, “Vanessa, this is your second time playing a couple with Carter. Tell us, would you give your heart to a man like him in real life?”