Chapter 28 It's All Yours

Everything was going well for Evelyn - a peaceful and good life. However, she never expected that paparazzi would capture her car and reveal that the man she was seen with was Charles, claiming that Evelyn had driven him home and spent five hours together.
Evelyn looked at Vivian, who was kneeling in front of her, and said, "Can you imagine how I'm going to explain this to Auntie? How could you spend more than five hours alone with Charles?"
Vivian looked up in astonishment from the sofa and replied, "Evelyn, that's not the point. What should we do about your scandal now?"
"Your question is more serious! Tell me everything, starting from the beginning."
So, Vivian began to recount the story, explaining how Evelyn had fallen asleep. "I learned a new skill again."
After Vivian left, she went to Charles' apartment building. It was crowded with journalists holding cameras. Fortunately, Evelyn had moved quietly without drawing attention. Vivian joined the crowd pretending to be an aunt returning from shopping and managed to break through the reporters.
Luckily, the reporters were only stuck downstairs and couldn't go up. Vivian knocked on the door as if she were a thief, constantly looking around, afraid of encountering more journalists. As soon as the door cracked open, Vivian slipped inside. Charles was still in his pajamas, rubbing his sleepy eyes. Vivian couldn't help but admire how he managed to maintain such a good appearance even when waking up.
Indeed, handsome men always looked handsome, regardless of the circumstances. But then Vivian realized she was digressing.
Vivian asked, "There are reporters everywhere outside, yet you're just sleeping at home?"
Charles replied casually, "Should I go outside to sleep?"
Vivian became anxious, "What are you going to do now? We've both endangered Evelyn!"
"But aren't I a victim too? Look at all those people downstairs," Charles retorted.
Vivian had nothing to say. "Hmm! We need to solve this problem now!"
"Anyway, it's not Evelyn in the pictures, and no one with eyes would mistake you for her," Charles said, glancing at Vivian up and down.
Vivian took a deep breath and decided not to argue with him, not to argue. Suddenly, she had an epiphany. "You're right! Since it's not Evelyn in the photos and no one knows me, then the problem is solved." With her realization, Vivian prepared to open the door and go home. But as soon as she opened the door, she felt a chilling sensation creeping up behind her.
She turned around and a shadow loomed over her. Vivian saw Charles' handsome face getting closer and she felt a bit dizzy. Charles was satisfied with the startled expression on her face and trapped her between the door and his body.
Charles slowly approached and whispered in her ear, "So, what about me? Are you just going to ignore me?"
Vivian shivered all over, her eyes nearly bulging with fear. As he leaned closer, she felt herself suffocating.
"Do you want to suffocate yourself?" Charles squeezed her chin, forcing her to open her mouth to breathe. Before she could even thank this person who allowed her to breathe again, he silenced her with a different method.
"What's the use of a nose?" Charles let go of her, showing no mercy.
As he mocked her, she went into a rage. She lifted her leg and kicked him, then stormed out of the room. Leaving Charles covering his leg, squatting in place.
Evelyn had already woken up and felt that encountering Vivian was a tragedy. She couldn't believe she was put to sleep by her words. This person truly had profound skills. But she could vaguely sense that Vivian liked Charles from her words.
Now, seeing the disoriented Vivian coming back from outside, standing in the living room like a zombie, even the composed Evelyn was genuinely startled.
Vivian rushed in front of her as if someone had cast a spell on her, "He kissed me! Hahaha--"
"Are you crazy?"
"Evelyn! Charles actually kissed me!" Vivian was extremely excited.
At this moment, William entered through the door, "What's wrong with her?"
Evelyn innocently said, "I don't know."
"There's a photo of her with Charles, anyway, a quick glance is enough to know it's not you. The company didn't say anything either." William poured a glass of water in the kitchen. "So, what are you going to do? The car is yours, and this fool is also yours. Will Charles help?"
"You just said they're mine. But soon, they won't be." Evelyn glanced at the inscrutable Vivian and added, "It's rare for her to meet someone she likes."
As soon as William thought about sending Vivian away, he realized that he would have more time and space to spend with Evelyn. He immediately expressed his willingness to help them.
Seeing his enthusiastic appearance, Evelyn asked, "What are you plotting?"
"I'm thinking about our future. How can you call it plotting?"
The two looked at each other and smiled knowingly.
Suddenly, an anonymous informant post appeared online.
The post provided a detailed analysis of the situation in the photo, Evelyn's car, Evelyn's good friend, as well as Charles. It even included a candid photo of Vivian. The post stated that the girl in the photo was Charles' fan and a friend of Evelyn's. It was through Evelyn's matchmaking that they got together.
The internet went into a frenzy, and netizens expressed their readiness to announce their relationship with their idols.
Vivian had been working in the legal department at Silver Media for a few days. Out of self-awareness, she proactively moved out from Evelyn's place after this incident. Living closer to the company would be more convenient.
Evelyn had been looking forward to today's movie premiere for a long time. After all, it was the first time she would see the completed film, the full presentation.
She sat side by side with the male lead, Aron, in the best VIP seats in the theater, watching the scenes playing on the big screen. It was a completely different experience from the sporadic snippets she saw on the monitor after shooting.
Aron noticed some media taking photos, so he leaned closer and asked Evelyn how she felt about the movie.
In an instant, Evelyn remembered what William said about Aron having ulterior motives.
Something happened and he replied after a brief pause, "Everyone put in a lot of effort and worked hard."
As usual, he praised Evelyn for her outstanding performance in her debut on the big screen and felt lucky to know her.
Evelyn has always been dispirited, cursing William countless times in her heart. His words always disturbed her judgment, and her mind was filled with them.
Evelyn felt a little embarrassed watching herself on the screen, but she felt that she had put in a lot of effort, though still lacking in some areas.
During the interview, everyone present praised the film. They thought the story was delicately adapted. Although they couldn't help but wonder how much of the praise was genuine and how much was fake, they were eagerly anticipating the film's official release.
Towards the end, Evelyn ran into the director, Morgan, in the corridor. She walked up to him and called out, "Morgan." She deeply respected him for his talent, professionalism, and dedication to creating good works.
"Evelyn? This film showed me a different side of you. I look forward to having more opportunities to work with you in the future."
"Thank you. I will remember the guidance you provided on set."
"It wasn't really guidance. It was your own strong ability to grasp things. No matter what you gained from this film, always remember your initial aspirations when you stepped into the acting industry. I look forward to working with you again and even if we don't, I'll be excited to see your other works." The director spoke sincerely, and Evelyn smiled.
Soon after, the film's box office and reputation unexpectedly improved.
In the past few days, the film had a low screening rate and few viewers, but almost everyone who watched it praised it. So, with the influence of fans, the box office gradually rose while maintaining a good reputation.
This time, Evelyn gathered countless fans with her remarkable performance. The image of the cold and aloof female lead in the drama amazed her fans with her beauty and conquered them with her acting skills. Even Aron, who had always been recognized for his acting prowess, appeared somewhat overshadowed.
The final scene of the film became an unforgettable moment for every fan.
Ultimately, it was the director's skillful promotion that had always attracted attention. His previous works had received high acclaim, but the box office results were never satisfactory.
This was Evelyn's first work after the scandal, and it was her debut on the big screen. With the power of her fan base, the film garnered widespread attention without excessive promotion.
Within just one week of its release, it achieved remarkable success. Under pressure from the media, the cast and crew gathered for a grand celebration.
Evelyn attended the celebration in glamorous attire, while Aron also dressed up. Their chemistry in the drama was undeniably strong, and they were recently voted by major media outlets as the most anticipated on-screen couple, which is why they were stuck with each other the whole evening.
Today, Evelyn wore a white cocktail dress. The length of the skirt fell above her knees, and the slightly raised hem added a playful touch. The sleeveless, tailored design accentuated her elegance. Taking advantage of her height, she also wanted to...
She stood for a long time, deliberately choosing a pair of lace-up ballet shoes. The contrasting design was unique. With her fair and beautiful skin, hair tied into a half-bun, and long, slightly curled hair cascaded behind me.
Standing next to Aron in his dark suit, this outfit hid her usual cold arrogance. Instead, exuding a charming and delicate beauty. From the beginning to the end of the performance, the media's cameras locked onto the two stars.
William watched from the side, feeling uncomfortable inside. He just wanted to fire that stylist!
Evelyn used the restroom as an excuse to slip away and catch her breath. Suddenly, a hand reached out in the corridor and pulled her into darkness. Familiar scent filled the air, but she didn't push him away. She leaned against the wall, waiting for William to explain why he did this.
"You look really ugly in this outfit," William teased.
"Ugly? Then why did you drag me over here?" Evelyn could sense the jealousy in William's tone as his head rested on her shoulder.
"Don't be so cooperative!" William was extremely jealous.
Only then did Evelyn laugh lightly. So, this is what it feels like to be in love? Not bad.
"You're actually laughing?" William said, pinching Evelyn's chin and slowly kissing her.
When she returned, Evelyn felt her face must have turned red. She wondered if her lipstick had faded. Her heart pounded, but she forced herself to calmly sit back next to Aron. No one noticed anything and continued to ask irrelevant questions.
Aron looked at her, and Evelyn turned her head politely with a smile. This scene was captured by the media, satisfying everyone's fantasy of the movie's plot continuing in real life, especially since both of them were visually stunning.
Rumors of their on-screen romance turning into a real relationship spread like wildfire.