“Don’t let her out of your sight,” Jemima ordered.
“Yes, ma’am,” the guard replied. Jemima smiled and then dialed another number.
It was one of the judges.
“Hello, my love,” Judge Alex said on the other end.
“I hope you haven’t forgotten about our deal.”
“Of course not. You’re definitely getting the award today,” the judge replied.
“All set,” Jemima smiled and returned to her seat. Her eyes settled on Mr. King-the man who dominates the entire industry.
Her deepest desire was to have this man’s attention, even for a moment. His eyes suddenly met hers for a few seconds before shifting back to the crowd, and her heart skipped a beat. Gosh! His aura.
Jemima found herself smiling from ear to ear. He was the most handsome man she had ever laid eyes on. Jemima’s smile slowly dropped a little as she noticed the familiar design on Mr. King’s wine suit.
Tatiana’s dress.
She glanced over at Tatiana’s dress and saw the same design. She even saw how Tatiana gave Mr. King a smile.
How cheap of her to think she could get his attention by copying the same design. Does Tatiana know the consequences of crossing this man?
She noticed the rings too and couldn’t help but scoff. She took out her phone and took pictures for evidence.
‘Mr. King, it seems Bimbo Bitch noticed our dress and rings look familiar,’ Tatiana texted Cassius.
Cassius’s lips curled slightly.
‘You’re so beautiful I want to drag you home right now,’ he texted back.
‘Naughty. I’m so excited to cause drama,’ Tatiana smiled.
‘Little Rebel,’ he texted.
After a few more activities, Wiley informed Jemima it was almost time for the award announcement. Jemima anonymously sent the video to Tatiana and watched her reaction.
Tatiana’s face contorted into shock and worry. Her chest heaved. When Tatiana stood to leave, Jemima’s heart leaped with joy.
It was working!
Indigo asked where she was going, but Tatiana left the hall in a hurry.
All this time, a pair of blue eyes stared at Jemima-cold and piercing. Jemima felt it and couldn’t help but look back. Those eyes bore into her soul, and she felt her heart jumped into her throat. Her skin crawled and fear hit her core.
She quickly averted her gaze and exhaled nervously. Why was Mr. King looking at her like that? How scary!
Daniel appeared and sat beside Jemima. She gave him a questioning look, and he winked.
He got to kidnap Tatiana!
Jemima smiled, feeling victorious.
“The Best Director goes to Mr. Shane!” the host announced, and a middle-aged man ascended to accept the award.
Jemima’s chest heaved. With Tatiana gone, she would get the award. Daniel and Judge Alex had assured her of that.
The host called out different awards for many artists. Some smiled, cried, laughed, kneeled, and did other crazy things to show how happy they were.
Winning such an award was like reaching the next level. Tatiana had won Best Actress twice before. Winning a third time would mean even greater success!
Jemima had only won once. She needed this award more than anyone.
“Before announcing this award, Mr. Daniel, the CEO of Crystal Company would like to make an announcement. Come on, Mr. Daniel,” the host said, and Daniel walked gracefully to the stage. His men had kidnapped Tatiana, and she must have signed the contract already.
As soon as he announced Tatiana signing with them, the audience was shocked. Tatiana had signed with Crystal Company. Cool!
“As his president, I would like to announce Tatiana’s withdrawal as a nominee for the Actress Award…”
Cassius’s gaze darkened, but he tried to remain calm.
“Withdrawal?” Tatiana’s voice sounded among the crowd. Daniel and Jemima’s faces turned pale.
What!?
“And when did I even sign with your company?” Tatiana stood and approached the stage.
Daniel’s lips opened and closed without a word.
“Why would I sign with a company that shows favoritism?” Tatiana looked at Jemima and smirked.
“What are you talking about?” Daniel stuttered, wondering why Tatiana wasn’t with his men!
“Right, you need evidence. I’ll give it to you,” she smiled.
Just then, several men walked into the hall. Ciara and Jolene were among them.
Jolene!
Jemima felt like peeing herself. Daniel felt a slap across his face. They thought Tatiana had fallen into their trap, but it seemed Tatiana was the one laying a trap for them.
“What is this?” Daniel asked.
Tatiana smiled and climbed onto the stage.
“I have an announcement to make. Apparently, Jemima Robert has been targeting me lately. Everyone recalls how she indirectly criticized me during the Crystal interview. She tried to bully me, but I’m not a weakling. She decided to attack my assistant to get back at me, but she was saved by Jaxon Miller. I told Jemima to properly apologize to my assistant, and she didn’t. Jemima sees me as a threat, so this happened…” Tatiana paused and faced Ciara. “Please step forward, Ciara.”
Ciara nodded and climbed the stage.
Daniel shook his head while Jemima was in the hot seat.
Ciara stood confidently on stage, surveying the crowd before beginning. “I’ve worked with Jemima on several projects, and I’ve seen firsthand how she treats others. She’s constantly belittling and bullying fellow artists, thinking she’s above them. But what’s worse is that she uses her relationship with Daniel to get away with it.”
Gasps echoed through the room, and Daniel’s face turned bright red.
Daniel’s wife was among the crowd. She stood with her eyes widened. Her husband was cheating on her!?
Ciara continued, “She’s manipulated him into silencing anyone who speaks out against her. I’ve seen her reduce talented individuals to tears, making them doubt their worth, even myself. She’s created a culture of fear, where people are too intimidated to stand up to her. Tatiana’s assistant is just the latest victim of Jemima’s wrath.”
Jemima’s face twisted in anger as she stood. “That is a fucking lie! You’re all fucking lying. Tatiana is jealous! You can’t just come here and start spilling nonsense!”
“Why are you doing this, Ciara? Is it because I’m the CEO of Crystal Company and you’re not? How stupid to think this would bring me down!” Daniel roared.
“Oh, I have evidence, Jemima Robert,” Ciara smiled, and the curtain behind her opened, revealing a screen.
A video played.
Jemima and Daniel kissing in the office, his hands roaming around her body. They talked about Tatiana and Jolene. Every part of their plot for today was revealed to the world.
Even the fake signing agreement and how they planned to force Tatiana using Jolene as a threat.
Daniel’s wife couldn’t take it anymore. She left the hall with one thing ringing in her mind: Divorce!
Insults were hurled at Daniel and Jemima.
“Shameless!”
“They both disgust me!”
“All for an award?!”
“He’s married, and he cheats. Jemima sleeps with a married man! They should just go to hell!”
Ciara ended the video. “Other evidence will be posted online. Evidence of how Jemima bullied other artists and how Daniel doesn’t deserve to be the CEO of Crystal Company.”
The uproar continued. Jemima could barely breathe.
This is all ruined… Her breath stopped when someone finally cleared his throat!
All eyes widened.
Mr. King just stood up!
“Oh my God,” Jemima broke into a cold sweat. Daniel was no different.
Cassius’s gaze was dark as he claimed the stage. This had been the moment he had been waiting for! One glare from him made Daniel shrink and sweat.
Tatiana smirked. Cassius was about to destroy them both beyond repair…