“In such a desperate circumstance, no one can remain as calm as Anna. Even if you were her, you would have remained proud and left France. I had prepared to take her back to China at any time.”
“But she didn’t give up. Instead, she tried hard to contact the UNIC.”
“Even I was touched when hearing her conversation with Johnson over the phone. If I were the director, I would have chosen her as the spokesperson, as well!”
Serena listened to him in silence.
She seemed to relieve the pain, which lingered in her heart, trying to fathom what she would do if she was the competitor.
Serena picked up the wine bottle and gulped crazily.
“Actually, you value your career more than anyone else. He doesn’t deserve to control your life.” Rick added, not stopping her from drinking.
Serena put down the bottle, downcast.
“Your silence and retirement won’t protect your family. Instead, everyone will worry about you; those evil people will judge you brazenly. Since the Dahlia discovered you, how many efforts have been put on you? Your fans love you and support you... Can you forget all of them?”
“That’s what Anna asked to tell you. No matter how the world judges you, you’re Serena, always!”
“That man thought he’s your weakness, thus condemning you brazenly and cajoling everyone into besieging you. What about you? You want to sacrifice all your life for him?”
Hearing that, Serena suddenly burst into crying.
Anna was right. She was too weak, reluctant to fight against him, thus hurting herself and those who cared about her again and again!
Rick walked over, patted her back, and gave her comfort.
When she was tired and stopped crying, he whispered, “The Dahlia will never give up on you, as long as you don’t give up.”
Serena dissolved into laughter with determination. “Director, what should I do now?”
Rick saw her energetic look and heaved a long sigh of relief. “Yes! That’s what I want to hear. You just take a good rest and tell the truth at the press conference tomorrow. I’ll handle the rest.”
Serena nodded seriously. “Okay.”
Hearing that word, Rick was finally relieved, as he knew that Serena had stepped out of the pain.
Humans would become fearless and fight when there was no way out.
...
Anna was the first to hear the news. She suddenly gained momentum and thus performed perfectly during the final shooting!
She released impeccable demeanor and charm, overshadowing other artists directly.
Besides, her perfect performance impressed them deeply.
After work, Anna pulled Jack excitedly. “Let’s go back to China!”
“Take more rest?”
“I want to go back and cheer for her.”
Jack surrendered and instantly booked return tickets. After parting with Johnson, he took Anna and Lucy to the airport.
However, it was a different return.
They showed up at the airport in a high-profile manner, not avoiding reporters anymore or taking different flights.
Jack saw Anna look around subconsciously and whispered, “Why are you so nervous? You won’t look good in photos if paparazzi are around.”
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