Carl showed no kindness to her and her mother, even cutting off the card he had provided for Hannah.
This was his way of severing ties with them.
Hannah, in tears and snot, begged Carl for forgiveness, but he remained unmoved.
Amber emerged as the biggest winner, looking down from her lofty position at Hannah's misfortune.
As long as she could drive a wedge between Carl and that b*tch Hannah, Amber was certain that Benson would never gain control of the Ridge Group.
There was no way Harvey would divorce Hattie, his ticket to a stable future, which led to a prolonged tug-of-war over their marriage.
Given her status as a public figure, Hattie couldn't risk having Harvey air their dirty laundry; a scandal like that would ruin her career, leaving her constantly burdened by the situation.
She didn't want to give Harvey any money, but he had her by the throat and left her with no choice.
As a result, Hattie was constantly at his mercy, and if this situation were to be exposed, it would be a significant blow to her career.
On the day of the awards ceremony.
Violeta, dressed in a white gown, walked in the center alongside Chad, with Kaylee by her side, as part of The Golden Ages filming team.
As they posed for photos, Violeta couldn't shake the feeling that this moment seemed familiar.
It dawned on her that during their walk down the red carpet for The Island, she had stood in a similar arrangement with Kaylee and Chad.
Their second collaboration caused the online discussions among netizens heated up.
"The Island earned Violeta the Best Actress Award, how many trophies will The Golden Ages bring home this year? I can't wait to find out!"
"Are these three supporting each other, or is Violeta boosting their careers? They really do make a stunning trio together. I hope their friendship lasts a lifetime!"
"I was initially a fan of Violeta, but then I discovered the treasure that is Kaylee, and I've come to appreciate Chad's acting skills as well. It's rare to find male actors who follow Chad's path. I hope we see more stars like him."
"Violeta and Chad are now the two cash cows of Apex."
Once they completed their walk down the red carpet, they entered the venue.
Soft music played in the background, and with the awards ceremony being broadcast live, several cameras were set up in the front rows, poised to capture every moment.
As the cast of The Golden Ages made their way backstage, they suddenly appeared on the livestream.
Meanwhile, Evelina, who was currently in the hospital, watched the broadcast intently from her bed.
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