Scarlett's POV:
After my business trip, my new show officially went on the air.
And my first book was set to be sold on bookstores.
In today's book signing session, the place was teeming with people. After signing the very last book, my wrists felt so sore and numb that it felt like they didn't belong to me anymore.
"Scarlett! Congratulations on the huge success!" My colleagues gathered around me and hugged me with glee.
Affected by their enthusiasm, I also jumped for joy.
My first book had been published!
"Scarlett, you'll definitely be a huge success in your career!" Nina exclaimed.
She planted a long, lingering kiss on my cheek. The sound of her loud kiss attracted everyone's attention, and then they burst into laughter. They all began to make fun of me and wanted to kiss me as well.
When I saw that they were coming for me, I ran away with Nina. "Stop it!" I shouted.
"Calm down, everyone! Abner, help! Stop these crazy people," Nina exclaimed.
Moments later, the farce ended and everyone went to the restaurant we booked to attend the celebration banquet. Hand in hand, Nina and I walked towards Abner's car.
But before we got on the car, I heard William's voice from nearby. "Scarlett," he said.
William walked towards us, holding a large bouquet of flowers. He looked so debonair.
He then presented the flowers to me with sincerity in his eyes. "Congratulations! You've achieved something truly great in your career," he said.
"Thank you." I happily accepted the flowers from him.
In a polite manner, Abner suggested, "We're on our way to the celebration party. Would you like to come with us, William?"
William nodded in response and smiled. "It'll be my honor," he answered.
Upon our arrival at the private room of the restaurant, Nina and I went to the bathroom together.
On our way to the bathroom, the door of the next private room happened to open. Then, someone flew out of the door and fell to the floor heavily.
"Argh!" the person bellowed.
I took a closer look and saw that it was a young girl. She propped her body up, looking at the room, humbled and defeated.
I followed her gaze and saw a familiar face. It was Rita.
At this time, she was kneeling on the floor, lying before a man, seemingly trying to please him.
"Oh, my God! How did she end up like that?"
Nina said, holding my hand in shock.
I was also shocked, and I shook my head blankly.
"What's that look?" said the man. His voice displayed his arrogant and bluntness. As he spoke, he gently kicked Rita's chest with his leather shoe.
Meanwhile, Rita clenched her fists, trembling all over.
"Miss Lively, you're the one who's asking for my help. That attitude isn't what someone asking for help should have. If you don't cooperate, who'd be willing to help you out? I'm going to say this one last time. If you lick the wine off my shoes, I'll help you. Otherwise, there'll be no more need for us to talk about your problem." The man was casually sitting on the sofa; his leather shoe, rubbing against Rita's cleavage.
"Tsk, tsk, tsk. Karma is a bitch." Nina sighed as she pulled my arm. "Let's go. I have to go to the..." I said.
"Mrs. Moore." A trembling voice interrupted me.
I followed the voice and saw that it was the girl who had been thrown out of the room. She appeared to be young, and her eyes displayed how unnerved she was.
However, I didn't know this person.
Frowning, I pulled her up from the floor.
The girl winced in pain as she leaned against the wall. One of her legs were limping. It seemed that she had gotten injured. But she didn't seem to mind it at all. She just thanked me over and over.
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