At this moment, Michelle didn’t pay any attention or even think that it was a bad idea. Whenever she thought of Patrick, everything else faded away.
“Is this method you’re talking about effective?” Michelle raised an eyebrow.
The bodyguard smiled obsequiously and said, “I saw it on TV too. But Princess, doing this is better than going to Mr. Pansy’s office every day…”
Michelle’s face immediately turned black and she glared at him while speaking in a low voice, “Get out!”
The few bodyguards stiffened and quickly turned around without saying another word. They had been following Michelle for a long time and knew her temper well. If she got angry, it would be unpredictable.
After the bodyguards left, Michelle sat alone on the bed with her eyes half-closed and seriously considered the suggestion from the bodyguard just now.
[Patrick, I don’t believe I can’t win your heart!]
…
After careful preparation, the opening ceremony of My Youth My Choice finally took place with much fanfare due to its two lead actors being highly anticipated by fans. Apart from cast members and production staff present at the scene was Jane who clearly attached great importance to this drama.
“I am very grateful that Mr. Woods agreed to collaborate with us on My Youth My Choice,” Jane said sincerely during her speech at the opening ceremony. “I am looking forward to seeing what we can create together through our hard work.”
This time, Jane not only acted as an investor but also secured a producer’s position, though she kept her remarks brief. After all, she wasn’t the main focus of today’s event.
She exchanged a smile with the director and then handed the microphone to Maria, who was closest to her. However, Maria seemed to be lost in thought and didn’t immediately take the microphone.
Jane’s expression shifted slightly, but she quickly reacted. Leaning to the side, she discreetly nudged Maria with her elbow, prompting Maria to snap out of it.
Maria inwardly exclaimed, realizing the situation. She hastily took the microphone, “I am truly honored to collaborate with outstanding directors and actors, so I am a bit nervous.”
As she spoke, she even made an apologetic and cute expression, eliciting laughter from the audience.
“I will do my best and deliver a satisfactory work to the audience, as well as to my fans.”
After finishing her statement, she passed the microphone to Osborn, who was beside her, wearing a faint smile. However, the emotions in her heart were indeed quite different.
She wasn’t lost in thought because she was nervous, but because of Osborn.
His gaze had been fixed on Jane the entire time, focused and gentle. At first, Maria thought that Osborn was just like that with everyone due to his personality, but deep down she knew that these thoughts were just self-deception. Perhaps when she looked at Osborn herself, it was with the same kind of gaze.
Especially on that night when he left her alone on the street, Maria wondered if she would blame or resent him. She wasn’t sure anymore. Even during the current launch ceremony, Maria felt like running away.
While Maria was lost in thought, everyone else had already finished speaking and the opening ceremony was coming to a close. A last-minute interview segment had been added and everyone had left the stage except for Kim who unexpectedly showed up with a bouquet of roses for her.
“Me?” Maria pointed at herself in confusion. Although Kim’s family also invested in this project as a stakeholder, there shouldn’t be any stakeholders presenting flowers personally at an opening ceremony.
Kim’s eyes flickered slightly as he stood before Maria under everyone’s gaze and said something shocking, “Maria, I like you. Will you be my girlfriend?”
Instantly there was an uproar among the media who started frantically filming Kim and Maria since it wasn’t every day someone made such a public confession during an opening ceremony.
Maria covered her mouth in shock as she stared blankly at Kim wondering what this situation meant?
“To be honest I’ve wanted to say this to you for a long time now but never got around to it until today,” said Kim slowly and gently while looking into her eyes even though his fingers holding onto the bouquet began turning white from squeezing too hard.
Maria, who had now realized the situation, lightly bit her lip. She couldn’t believe that Kim had feelings for her.
Leaving aside the fact that they had only known each other for a few months, Maria had always considered him a good friend.
Thinking about it, Maria suddenly found it amusing.
Could it have been the same for Osborn back then?
Taking advantage of the opportunity to glance around, Maria discreetly shifted her gaze to Osborn. He showed no reaction, and his gaze was fixed on something beyond the media, on Jane.
Feeling a constriction in her chest, Maria turned her head and flashed a bright smile at Kim.
Then, she reached out and embraced Kim, burying her head in his chest.
Maria heard the clicking of shutters and gasps, the cacophony deafening enough to make her ignore the chaotic beating of her heart.
Jane hadn’t anticipated such a development, and now this event’s commotion would likely overshadow the buzz around the TV series.
Jane couldn’t help but feel a headache coming on. Was Maria one of those who attracted gossip? She managed to catch both the best and worst of situations.
After all, the revelation of an actor’s relationship couldn’t be without consequences.
“Is this really okay?” Maria’s agent expressed concern.
Jane looked at Maria’s cheek but remained silent.
Meanwhile, Maria and Kim, surrounded by the media, had no time to focus on anything else.
“Miss Marner, when did you and Mr. Ragsdill first meet? Were you already dating before today’s official announcement?”
“Miss Marner, there were rumors online about you and Osborn being in a relationship, but you didn’t seem to respond at the time. Can you tell us about how you got together?”
Media questions came one after another, and even though Maria found it challenging to respond, Kim, noticing the situation, positioned himself between Maria and the reporters. He calmly answered the journalists’ sharp questions.
“In fact, I’ve been a fan of Maria for a while. After getting to know her, I started pursuing her. But I’m a bit clumsy and don’t know how to win a girl’s heart. I never expected Maria to agree to be my girlfriend…”
Kim answered the questions smoothly, skillfully avoiding many details about Maria and effectively protecting her privacy.