Everything had been peaceful without any problems. While Kevin wasn't working, one thought seemed to inhabit his mind, which was Anne's reputation.
After mulling it over, Kevin finally came up with a solution. Only Cherry could help him solve the problem.
She had been the source of all the problems. Therefore, it was her responsibility to undo the mess she had created.
When Cherry received a call from Kevin, she was hesitant to pick up the call. Fear wracked her nerves, for she believed that he was going to expose her identity. However, Kevin's words left her baffled; the man had invited her for dinner.
However, Cherry's thoughts instantly wandered to Anne. If dining with him annoyed Anne, she wouldn't hesitate to send her back to jail.
The excitement bubbling in her heart died in an instant. She feigned a cough to hide her embarrassment before speaking. "I'd love to, but I'm busy. I have a lot of work to do, so I don't think I'd have the time to see you."
"Oh, really?" Kevin asked coldly. "I wanted to ask if you could do me a favor. If you are too busy with work, then I understand. But if I accidentally mention something about my ex-girlfriend in public, please don't blame me."
Although the man sounded polite, Cherry knew that he was threatening her. She quickly cleared her throat. "Okay, no problem. I will be there."
A smile crept onto Kevin's lips as he hung up the call.
Cherry slipped on a hat and a mask and arrived at the place they had planned to meet. She didn't dare to meet Kevin until she was sure that they weren't surrounded by reporters.
In the past, when Cherry was with Kevin, she prayed for the reporters to catch a glimpse of them. But it was the opposite now.
Kevin arched his brow in suspicion as he looked at Cherry's concealed face. He ignored her and ordered food.
Cherry was nervously shifting in her seat. She studied the man's face and finally mustered the courage to question him. "Kevin, what do you want from me?"
Kevin looked at her but didn't utter a word. Once the waiter served the dishes, he took a deep breath and spoke. "Cherry, you are partly responsible for tarnishing Anne's reputation."
Cherry's eyes widened; she wondered where this conversation was going.
"Anne is my wife. I don't want anyone to misinterpret her regardless of what she has done. I need you to help me with this."
Cherry breathed a sigh of relief. It wasn't as bad as she had believed it to be. Compromising with Kevin was no big deal as long as her identity was not exposed.
"Look, I don't owe anything to anyone, and I don't ask for favors without giving anything in return. If you help me out, I will make you a superstar in the entertainment industry." The certainty in his voice revealed that he meant every word.
Cherry was stunned. She looked at Kevin, not knowing what to say.
Although the terms star and superstar sounded similar, the power and status that came along with the tags revealed how different they were.
Cherry was miles away from being a superstar and didn't have any quality to be one.
Superstars were talented. They had effortless grace and charisma and enjoyed a fat income. People worshipped them.
The prospect of a glorious future excited Cherry. Her heart was drumming in her chest. She looked at Kevin again. The AN Group owned an entertainment company and had contacts with all the powerful people in the industry.
Cherry had planned to sign a contract with Kevin's company in the beginning, but she was afraid that the man would find out her identity. Therefore, she collaborated with a different company.
However, if Cherry helped Kevin, she would enjoy other benefits and bag good roles in successful movies.
The offer seemed tempting. Cherry couldn't decline it.
She bit her lips and studied the man's face to find out if this was a trap. His dark, impenetrable eyes stared back at her; he was still too handsome.
Cherry knew Kevin very well. The man always kept his promise.
"All right, I will help you." Cherry nodded.
It was such an attractive offer, and she was no fool to miss it.
Cherry had to make a declaration that wouldn't affect her in any way.
Kevin had been busy the entire morning and was starving. He ignored Cherry and continued to eat.
However, Cherry couldn't eat without Kevin's permission. She looked at him to see what he was going to say. However, the man stood up and left before reminding her that he would call her soon.
Cherry let out a weary sigh as she watched him walk out of the restaurant. But the excitement and joy of becoming a superstar instantly lifted her spirits.
Helping Kevin would make her a superstar. Cherry sat there and envisioned her future.
Kevin returned home and informed Anne about his deal with Cherry.
Anne was already distressed about her ruined reputation. She nodded without saying a word after hearing about the deal.
She didn't want to have anything to do with Cherry. However, she couldn't say anything because Kevin had already come to an understanding with her.
The bad name and reputation that followed her all this while would finally change. That was the only glimmer of hope that seemed to calm her down.
Kevin's plan was very simple. An award ceremony would be held soon for the people in the entertainment industry, and Cherry was nominated for the role of the best actress. He already got the inside news that she would be the winner of the category.
According to his plan, Cherry would walk on the red carpet and make a grand entry, wearing the dress designed by Anne. The reporters would certainly question her about the outfit and the designer. That way, Cherry could advertise for Anne's company that was due to open soon.
Mentioning Anne's name might stir a commotion because of her reputation. However, Cherry could clarify the confusion and change their opinion of Anne. Kevin had also hired online paid supporters who would rave about Anne's work and write good things about her. As time went by, the problem would naturally be solved.
Although it seemed complicated, the plan was simple enough to reverse the damage.
Therefore, Anne agreed to it.
However, she had to meet Cherry to design her outfit.
The woman wouldn't come to see her, so Anne had to go to her office.
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