Chapter 493 Epilogue: Elizabeth and Raymond
After the matter with Bradley was settled.
That day, Zachary invited Elizabeth to rest in the backyard.
Elizabeth walked into the yard and saw Zachary sitting on a stone bench.
He looked ethereal and distant, as if he could transform into a god at any moment.
Elizabeth sat across from him and glanced at the wine she had brewed on the table. "Zachary, you're in a good mood today."
Zachary poured Elizabeth a glass of wine and smiled, "The scenery tonight is beautiful."
Elizabeth toyed with the wine glass, "Do you have something to tell me?"
Zachary looked at Elizabeth and nodded with a smile, "Elizabeth, you're still as smart as ever."
"I'm leaving. I invited you here tonight to say goodbye."
Elizabeth was surprised, "You're leaving? Where are you going?"
Zachary said in a low voice, "I discovered a secret at the source of that evil sorcery pit fissure."
"At the deepest part of the fissure, there's an energy barrier. Behind it should be a passage to another world."
"I once heard that our original leader accidentally came here from another world."
"There's energy there that doesn't exist here, and gods like those in TV shows."
"So I want to go see that world."
Elizabeth was taken aback, "So that's the true purpose of that fissure."
She believed in the existence of gods in another world.
After all, she had been to many worlds before, and they all truly existed.
She asked, "Can you break through the energy barrier?"
She knew Zachary had a cold personality but deep down liked seeking thrills.
So wanting to see another world was in line with his nature.
Zachary nodded, "I actually passed through it that day. I found that my special constitution allows me to ignore the energy barrier."
"Then I discovered a passage inside that only someone at the peak of a high-level diviner can withstand the gravitational pressure."
"I meet all the conditions to go."
Elizabeth raised her glass to him with a smile, "Then I wish you an exciting life on the other side."
Zachary clinked glasses with her, "Thank you, I will."
There was nothing here he was attached to, so he was eager to explore.
The only thing he cared about a bit was Elizabeth.
He thought for a moment and said, "When you've fulfilled your heart's regrets and reached the peak of a high-level diviner, you can have Aether Serpent take you through the fissure."
"I suspect its ancestors might have come from there too."
"Its unique aura allows it to pass through the energy barrier without restriction."
Elizabeth wasn't surprised; she had suspected as much.
She smiled and asked, "What do you think my regrets are?"
Zachary chuckled, "Love and friendship, perhaps. The reason I can leave anytime is that I have no attachments here. But you have too many things you can't let go of, so you're not ready to leave."
He added meaningfully, "I think you shouldn't overthink it. Just follow your heart."
"If you like someone, just naturally be with them."
"When he grows old and passes away, your friends will likely be gone too."
"Then, without any attachments, it will be time to find me."
Elizabeth understood what he meant.
She laughed, "I'm not conflicted, just didn't want to involve him before eliminating potential dangers."
She had always been brave.
"Thank you for your advice. You see things very clearly." Elizabeth said. I do have many people and things I can't let go of. When the time comes that I've naturally let go, I'll come find you."
She looked at him with bright eyes, "Just hope you've made a name for yourself by then and can help me out a bit."
Zachary smiled, "No problem."
They enjoyed the scenery, drinking, and chatting.
Until the next day. At dawn, Zachary got up and left.
After seeing him off, Elizabeth went back to her room and slept.
Then she went to her studio and handled the accumulated work.
She also brought several agents to secure good resources for the artists under her.
Elizabeth was now a renowned top diviner in the industry, with many people seeking her help for divination.
Additionally, the artists signed to their studio were carefully selected.
Good character was the basic requirement, followed by ambition and a willingness to hone their acting skills, making directors feel at ease working with them.
As a result, Elizabeth no longer had to actively seek resources; they came to her.
Rebecca, after having fun with her boyfriend, returned and fully immersed herself in work.
The studio continued to expand and thrive.
One day, Elizabeth received a call from Raymond. "Elizabeth, I'm back. Dinner tonight?"
Elizabeth smiled, "Sure!"
Raymond had been filming out of town recently, and she had visited him a few times.
As long as Raymond wasn't filming night scenes or she had something to do, they would message each other and chat every night.
At the appointed time, Raymond drove to pick up Elizabeth.
They went to a very private restaurant.
Raymond thoughtfully picked out the fish bones for Elizabeth. "Elizabeth, I accepted a role as a mentor on a music live-streaming show. I need to invite a friend to help. The show starts next month, and I want to invite you. Are you available?"
He knew from their previous conversations that Elizabeth had been busy with studio work and didn't have any personal work scheduled. So he wanted to invite her to join him.
Elizabeth smiled and said, "I'm free recently, I can join you."
Raymond's eyes lit up, "That's great. The director will be very happy to know I got you to help."
Elizabeth was currently the hottest and most popular female star in the entertainment industry, and her participation in any show would bring a huge audience.
Of course, he invited Elizabeth not for her popularity but simply because he wanted to work with her.
He thought for a moment and then invited, "How about we go on a vacation next week?"
He wanted to travel alone with Elizabeth this time, without anyone else.
Elizabeth could see through his little thoughts but was happy to indulge him, "Sure."
Raymond's smile grew even wider, "Where do you want to go? Let's plan the route together."
Elizabeth thought for a moment, "How about an island? Rebecca recommended a beautiful, less crowded island abroad after her last trip."
Raymond smiled, "Sounds good, let's go there."
As long as he could travel with Elizabeth, anywhere would be fun.
So they booked the flights and hotel together.
Five days later, both were popular stars. Raymond wasn't afraid of being photographed but worried about affecting Elizabeth.
So he disguised himself to be less recognizable before driving to pick up Elizabeth from the airport.
Elizabeth wasn't afraid of being photographed either, but she enjoyed Raymond's thoughtfulness.
This was something Eugene could never give her; she was always the one worried about affecting Eugene.
After arriving at the hotel, they rested first.
In the afternoon, they had a buffet and then took a walk on the beach.
The sunset was beautiful, and Raymond brought a DSLR camera to take many beautiful photos of Elizabeth. "Do you want to go out to sea? I have a yacht here. We can watch the sunrise on the sea tomorrow morning."
Deciding to travel here, he had someone buy a yacht and redecorate it.
Seeing the anticipation on his face, Elizabeth chuckled, "Sure, I've never spent a night at sea."
Raymond could operate a yacht and had even gotten certified.
They didn't bring anyone else; he piloted the yacht himself, taking Elizabeth out to sea.
Elizabeth saw the newly decorated yacht and the various foods, knowing he had prepared everything in advance.
They stopped in a sea area, with a sky full of stars above and shimmering waves below, very beautiful.
Raymond set up a barbecue, and Elizabeth noticed he was grilling all her favorite foods.
She had never told him what she liked to eat; it seemed he had observed and found out.
Indeed, being cherished and valued felt wonderful.
After the barbecue, they each went to their rooms to shower.
Elizabeth dried her hair after the shower and found the night very beautiful, perfect for doing something.
So she wore a camisole nightgown and went to the bow to enjoy the scenery.
After a while, Raymond came out with a bottle of red wine and two glasses.
He swirled the wine in his glass and smiled, "Elizabeth, care for a drink?"
He was planning to confess tonight and was very nervous.
Elizabeth reached out and took the glass, "Sure."
They sat side by side on the deck, drinking.
After a few glasses, Raymond gripped his glass tightly.
He turned his head, his eyes full of love as he looked at Elizabeth. "Elizabeth, I like you, really like you."
He nervously and anxiously asked, "Will you be my girlfriend?"
This was his first time confessing.
Elizabeth turned her head and met his eyes, which were full of her.
She smiled and nodded, "Yes!"
Raymond's eyes widened in surprise and excitement, "You, you agreed?"
Elizabeth laughed at his silly expression, "Yes, I agreed to be your girlfriend."
Raymond suddenly hugged Elizabeth, "That's great, I'm so happy."
Elizabeth hugged him back, "I'm happy too."
She had been attracted to Raymond for a while, and since they liked each other, why not be together?
In life, the most important thing was to be happy and live each day well.
Raymond released Elizabeth and looked down at her face and lips.
He really wanted to kiss her but was so nervous.
Because he liked and cared about Elizabeth so much, he became very cautious.
Seeing how innocent Raymond was, Elizabeth realized she had to take the initiative.
So she reached out, grabbed Raymond's chin, and kissed him first.
Raymond's eyes widened as he felt the warmth on his lips.
His heart raced, and his whole body tingled with a pleasant sensation.
Instinctively, he hugged Elizabeth and began to take the lead.
They kissed passionately for a long time, and Raymond eventually picked Elizabeth up and carried her to the room.
He laid her on the bed, kissing her with full affection, "Elizabeth, may I?"
At that moment, he only wanted her; he felt like he was about to burst. But he still wanted to respect her wishes.
Elizabeth answered him with a kiss.
They were together, not just emotionally but physically as well.
It wasn't just Raymond who wanted to make love.
Elizabeth was a normal woman; she wanted it too.
So the next day, they missed the sunrise they had planned to watch.
On the third morning, not only did they get up to watch the sunrise, but they also shared a passionate kiss under it.
They spent a sweet week on the island, and Raymond reluctantly returned to the country with Elizabeth.
After dropping Elizabeth off at home, Raymond held her hand and asked, "Elizabeth, do you mind going public with our relationship?"
Elizabeth replied, "I don't mind."
She was an actress with good skills and plenty of resources, so it didn't matter if her relationship was exposed.
Moreover, she noticed that many of her fans actually hoped she and Raymond would be together.
She asked back, "Do you mind? If you're worried about the impact, we don't have to go public."
Raymond immediately said, "Of course, I don't mind."
"I never said I wouldn't date. I don't care about the impact."
"If someone stops liking me because we're together or says something about you, I'd rather not have those fans."
"The only person I care about is you."
He appreciated his fans' support, but he wanted to decide his own life and freedom.
Elizabeth smiled and pinched his handsome face, "Then let's find an opportunity to go public."
Raymond's mind raced, "How about we go public during the show recording next week?"
Elizabeth knew Raymond probably wanted to announce it during the live broadcast in front of many viewers.
She didn't expose his thoughts, "Sure."
Their trip was actually photographed by someone.
The rumors of their relationship even made headlines, but they didn't care or have anyone take it down.
Since they had traveled with others twice before, people weren't sure if they were really together.
But it served as a good prelude and transition.
Two days later, Raymond couldn't wait to take Elizabeth to meet his family.
Unlike Amy in the past, Violet really liked and was friendly to Elizabeth.
Her warmth wasn't overbearing, giving Elizabeth a very comfortable feeling.
The rest of the Gonzalez family, from Alan to others, all showed a welcoming attitude towards Elizabeth joining the family.
Lily was even a fan of Elizabeth.
Later, Violet took the initiative to invite Elizabeth for meals, shopping, and beauty treatments, and their relationship was very harmonious.
She also told Elizabeth that if they wanted to get married, the Gonzalez family was always ready.
Of course, if they didn't want to marry early, they wouldn't be pressured.
In short, they were happy and blessed to be together, and they wouldn't interfere as long as they were happy.
Elizabeth really liked the atmosphere and the elders of the Gonzalez family; it felt like home.
Soon, it was time for the music show live broadcast.
The stars invited by the mentors were kept as mystery guests and not revealed.
As a result, Elizabeth's appearance caused quite a stir.
Although some had speculated that Raymond might invite Elizabeth to help.
Many thought that given Elizabeth's current popularity and status, it was unlikely she would be an assistant mentor.
After all, if she wanted to join, the director would definitely give her a mentor position directly.
This made fans who wanted her and Raymond to date very happy.
The live chat was filled with comments like "Elizabeth spoils Raymond too much," "So sweet," and "Be together, be together."
The director saw the viewership in the live room skyrocketing within an hour, increasing by over ten million, and was ecstatic.
The industry said Elizabeth now brought millions of viewers with her, and it was absolutely true.
In the first episode, each mentor and their assisting guest needed to perform a song.
Elizabeth brought a song she had written herself.
Although the title was somewhat cliché, "Rebirth," the lyrics and melody were anything but, captivating and moving.
She played the guitar while singing, her voice carrying a kind of ethereal, lingering magnetism that drew listeners into the song.
It felt as if they could see her past hopes, helplessness, and despair.
Then came a moment of clarity, letting go of the past and soaring to become a new self.
The song went viral immediately, topping major charts that very day.
Eugene and the Clark sons were watching the live broadcast and listened to the song, also getting drawn into it.
They felt quite uncomfortable, knowing that Elizabeth was writing about herself.
Arnold felt the worst, realizing for the first time how talented Elizabeth was in songwriting and composing.
On the last day of the first live broadcast, the show planned a surprise visit.
They would go to the mentors' hotel rooms to see their current state and rooms.
Of course, the production team had sought the mentors' consent before recording.
But they didn't inform them of the exact day of the surprise visit to keep it authentic.
That day, the production team first knocked on the other mentors' doors and took a look around.
Raymond was saved for last.
They knocked on the door.
Soon, Raymond, wearing a bathrobe, opened the door.
He was momentarily stunned to see the production team live-streaming.
When the staff was about to speak, a pleasant yet lazy female voice came from the room, "Who is it?"
Everyone was shocked.
The live audience was also stunned, and the comments section suddenly went quiet.
There was a woman in Raymond's room, which was big news.
Everyone was curious about who this woman was.
Some recognized Elizabeth's voice but couldn't quite believe it.
The production staff saw that Raymond wasn't angry; instead, he had an uncontrollable smile on his lips.
So they asked, "We're here for a surprise visit. Can we livestream your room?"
Raymond didn't answer immediately.
Instead, he turned and asked inside, "The production team is here for a surprise visit and wants to tour the room. Should I let them in?"
Elizabeth knew Raymond had been waiting for this day for a long time.
She smiled and said, "Sure, let them in."
Then, the live camera showed Elizabeth in a matching bathrobe, sitting on the bed and playing with her phone.
Seeing the camera, she looked up, waved, and smiled, "Hello, everyone!"
The live chat exploded with excitement from both Elizabeth's and Raymond's fans.
There were no angry comments like when other celebrities' relationships were exposed; their fans were different.
[Raymond finally gets together with Elizabeth.]
[Raymond finally got Elizabeth to like him, not easy!]
[The two celebrities I wanted to be together are actually together, I want to cry!]
[Elizabeth spoils Raymond so much, clearly indulging him to go public.]
[Definitely, Raymond's happy and proud smile can't be hidden.]
[The way they announced their relationship is so unique, but I love it!]
Of course, some fans couldn't accept it.
But their comments were drowned out by messages of blessings.
Soon, the video of Raymond and Elizabeth being together hit the headlines.
After watching, Eugene felt his heart turn cold.
The thing he least wanted to see had happened.
He couldn't help but call Richard and Hubert to go drinking.
As they drank, Richard opened Facebook on his phone.
He glanced at Eugene and said, "Elizabeth and Raymond announced they're together. They look quite compatible."
Although Eugene was his good friend, from any perspective, Eugene couldn't compare to Raymond. So he felt happy for Elizabeth.
Without her family, Elizabeth still had Raymond to love her for the rest of her life, which was great!
Eugene shot Richard a cold look.
But he didn't say anything, just continued drinking.
As he drank, his eyes turned red.
He knew Raymond was very good and considerate to Elizabeth, and Elizabeth had fallen for Raymond.
But he couldn't bring himself to bless their relationship.
He only felt heartache and sorrow.
'Forget it, as long as Elizabeth is happy and joyful.' He thought.
Elizabeth no longer needed him.
Elizabeth and Raymond posted the same message on Facebook.
They shared a photo of them at the beach and another of them holding hands.
Elizabeth: [We're together!]
Raymond: [We're together!]
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