Zoey wrapped an arm around her shoulders with a cautious warmth in her tone.
"Girl, you just got rid of that jerk. Don't fall back into trouble because of this. Keep your wits about you, okay?"
Cornelia gave a confident pat on Zoey's shoulder.
"Relax, Zoey. My time in showbiz has turned my heart to steel."
Heart to steel? You don't get that tough without having been through the wringer.
Zoey stepped aside, and Cornelia made her way downstairs, heading straight for BlueSky Bar.
It was the watering hole of choice for Greenfield's elite, and lately, Omar had been the talk of the town. Ever since he'd wiped the floor with the Cassons, he sat undisputed at the helm of the once-powerful family, his fingers wrapped tight around every last one of their assets.
And then there was his alliance with the maverick Olson heir—two loose cannons together. Who would dare to cross them?
Everyone knew Omar had his eye on a certain movie star lately—a shameless one, at that, who'd shot to fame with some scandalous selfies. Even a Hollywood bit part couldn't scrub clean her reputation as a fame-hungry, cut-rate actress.
It was a mystery what had blinded such a distinguished man to the plentiful smears against her. Omar wasn't known for playing the gallant; the gossip that he'd fallen for a starlet with such a tarnished record was unprecedented.
But no one dared to jest about it. In their words, they lifted Omar to the skies.
As Cornelia approached the BlueSky Bar, the doorman gave her the once-over.
Her recent brush with notoriety had set the tabloids ablaze—first, that photo with the A-lister had stirred up a storm, and then came the Hollywood role, catapulting her to stardom overnight.
No one dared follow in her scandalous footsteps to fame, yet she'd succeeded.
The male attendant's eyes lingered on her, recalling the revealed contours in that leaked picture—no man could resist. Cornelia had just snagged a membership card, but her previous visits had always been chaperoned. Tonight, she was solo.
The doorman's gaze was sleazy as it prowled over her.
"Ms. Cornelia, I'm afraid a membership card alone won't get you inside."
BlueSky Bar wasn't just about wealth. It was a cut above, and that's why there were never any paparazzi snaps from inside. None could infiltrate its walls.
Cornelia flashed him a smile.
"Would you mind letting Omar know I'm here? I need a word with him."
"Ms. Cornelia, I'm sorry, but please leave. Your current status isn't quite enough for this establishment."
Cornelia didn't lose her cool; she was used to the social seesaw of the industry. She pulled out her phone, resurrected Omar's number from the blacklist, and dialed.
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The readers' comments on the novel: Dear Ex-wife Marry Me novel (Maja)
Author, would you story about Ryan settling down and another story on Eric regaining his body and memories back from Patrick, and Eric also settling down as I find it so disheartening for him to have gone through what he went through at the research institute, and I'll like for him to get his "golden boy" life back though, not at the detriment of Ian....
When will the author update to finish Beck's story? What about Dylan and Tyler's love lives? Also, I'll like the author to write on Wilma and Elvis ending up together as she was quite persistent in pursuing him. And Shawn's story, Cornelia Sullivan and Omar Casson. Also, a little write-up on Jeff (Ian's assistant) love life, too. Thanks, author for updating....
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What is wrong that the author has not updated this novel in over a month or is there somewhere else that I can continue reading the novel from chapter 1951 upwards? Do tell, please. Thanks....
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Author, why are there no updates after almost 2 weeks? What's going on with the updates,Author? Do update soon....
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Playing too much with my emotions. It’s been 9 days and no updates. What is going on with Fitch and Zoey?...
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