As Henrik’s right-hand man, Rhett wasn’t just a subordinate; he was more of a close friend, always handling things discreetly to keep Henrik’s plans running smoothly.
“Henrik, if I step in, people might find out you’re pulling the strings behind the Foster family. That could mess up your plans. Are you certain about this?”
“No doubt about it,” Henrik answered, his tone firm and resolute. “Even if this engagement to Khloe is just for show, I gave my word to look out for her, and I intend to keep it.”
Rhett observed Henrik’s determination and couldn’t help but think Henrik was acting more committed than most real husbands. Clearly, Henrik had genuinely fallen for Khloe.
“Got it,” Rhett replied sincerely.
The following day, the Peaks of Eternity crew kicked off production with a formal ceremony steeped in tradition.
Before this, the uproar over swapping the lead actress had stirred massive online backlash, tanking the crew’s reputation and drawing waves of negative attention. The team feared the project might get scrapped altogether. But after Sloane’s live stream yesterday, Khloe managed to completely change the public sentiment. Sloane was now infamous as a home-wrecker, while Khloe, with her captivating beauty and that enigmatic billion-dollar necklace, effectively silenced the gossip surrounding her sudden stardom.
Khloe had already picked up her first group of fans, though most seemed drawn by her looks or simply curious. Peaks of Eternity was making waves even before the cameras rolled.
The team took advantage of the hype to reveal Elwood as the director, sparking excitement throughout the industry. As a result, the ceremony drew many media outlets and top executives from entertainment companies, all showing high hopes for the film’s success.
Khloe showed up early that morning, keeping it casual in a white T-shirt and jeans. She skipped makeup, letting her long hair fall loosely, and topped off the look with nonprescription glasses.
This understated look embodied Roselyn’s intellectual vibe flawlessly, prompting the media to snap photo after photo. Everyone, from the press to entertainment bigwigs and film platform buyers, was buzzing with chatter about Khloe.
Despite being in the spotlight, Khloe stayed cool and composed, quietly participating in the ceremony alongside Elwood.
Right as the ritual ended and Elwood was gearing up to start filming, a group suddenly stormed onto the set.
Dressed in sharp black suits, they made way for Eric, who strode in with Sloane and Lorraine, his face etched with contempt as he closed in on Khloe.
“Khloe, you disgusting, shameless woman! You traded yourself to the head of the Russell family just to get ahead. How does someone as filthy as you even think about becoming a star and ruining society’s values?”
Eric’s voice was icy and harsh, each word cutting through the air like a sharp knife, clearly out to get back at Khloe for what happened at the banquet the day before.
“You crashed my engagement party with Sloane, ruined everything, and even had the nerve to threaten us. If Karl Russell hadn’t stepped in to save you, do you really think you’d still be standing here? It’s obvious he’s keeping you!” His words caused a ripple of gasps among the crowd, their eyes shifting nervously between him and Khloe, expressions full of shock and disbelief.
The actors and actresses froze for a moment, exchanging whispered conversations with each other.
The reactions around them only fueled Sloane and Lorraine’s smug satisfaction, even if they couldn’t reveal Khloe’s vulnerabilities themselves.
Still, they were holding the reins over Khloe.
Eric’s arrogance grew. “To stay attached to me, you not only ruined the engagement party, but you also trashed Sloane’s reputation at my father’s birthday bash yesterday…”
Suddenly, a loud crash rang out, cutting him off.
Khloe had snatched a nearby prop bottle and brought it down hard against Eric’s head.
Eric moved fast, pulling away just in time, but the bottle skimmed his cheek, leaving a long, bloody cut on his handsome face.
The entire scene went dead quiet, as everyone stood frozen, unable to process what had just happened.
Khloe had actually hit someone. And not just anyone. She’d hit the heir to the Watson family. Eric was stunned into silence. Khloe had actually dared to lay a hand on him in front of everyone.
Wasn’t she trying to win back his favor? How could she have the audacity!
In disbelief, Eric gawked at her, unable to comprehend what had just occurred.
Khloe’s eyes were as cold as steel as she spoke, each word sharp and deliberate. “Eric Watson, I’ve put up with you for the sake of the Watson family, but don’t mistake that for weakness. Keep insulting me if you want to see what happens.”
It was clear-Khloe was beyond furious.
Khloe moved forward, her presence powerful and relentless, like a crashing wave.
Eric couldn’t help but take a small step back. He had never seen this side of Khloe, and a trace of fear began to seep into his chest.
“Eric, any feelings I once had for you are long gone, crushed by your own actions,” Khloe said, her voice quiet but laced with an icy threat. “And now, you have the audacity to come here and insult me? You’re practically begging for trouble.”
While speaking, her mind was already calculating whether to have Henrik eliminate Eric once and for all.
She longed to make him suffer, but enduring this humiliation wasn’t revenge-it was just setting herself up for more pain.
“Khloe, you insane woman! Do you think I’ll be scared of you just because you hit me?” After a brief pause, Eric’s anger flared even hotter.
“Listen to me, if you’re part of this production team, don’t even think about starting the filming!” His voice, thick with rage, carried a dangerous edge as he threatened.
Just as Khloe was about to signal for Henrik’s men, a smooth voice cut through the tension. “How daring! How could you stop a project backed by Evergreen Capital?” All eyes turned to the source of the voice, where a man in a crisp white suit walked towards them with measured steps. Tall, handsome, and effortlessly elegant, it was none other than Rhett.
The crowd buzzed with excitement at his unexpected arrival.
“That’s Rhett Foster, head of the Foster family! What’s he doing here?”
“Isn’t that the heartthrob, Mr. Foster?”
His entrance sparked a wave of energy across the set, all eyes glued to him with growing curiosity.
Rhett wasn’t just a looker-he was also the CEO of Evergreen Capital. On top of that, he had a special interest-he enjoyed learning about different projects, and if one caught his attention, he would fund it himself. He was basically a walking money machine.
New Book: Back Home to Marry Off Myself
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