This chapter uncovers emotional layers that quietly guide the story’s direction, revealing motivations beneath the surface. The characters' choices are shaped by deeper conflicts they struggle to express. Tension builds subtly, hinting at consequences that will echo beyond this scene. Emotional shifts here set the stage for how each character navigates challenges ahead.
Chapter 1499
After all, the director had taken a huge risk to get her on this show. If she didn’t give it her all now, how would that be any different from before?
Watching how hard Aurora worked, Megan felt something shift inside her.
She knew she needed to change too. If she kept wasting time, she’d only be squandering the rare chance of working by Aurora’s side.
So many people dreamed of learning from her, and Megan had been lucky enough to get that opportunity.
Even her parents had said it—being with Aurora meant truly learning something valuable. And since such a chance didn’t come easily, she was determined to make the most of it.
The entire flight, Aurora rested and conserved her energy.
Bustin City Airport.
A woman in a long trench coat and dark sunglasses, with a head of beautifully curled hair, strode gracefully through the terminal.
Her heels clicked sharply against the marble floor, her presence commanding attention.
Heads turned as she passed; everyone was drawn to her aura.
She walked straight through the VIP exit, every eye following her.
At the door, she pulled out her phone to make a call, but before her ride could arrive, a cluster of reporters surrounded her—someone had already recognized her.
It was Yvonne Song, the renowned architectural designer.
She was the very woman Edward had once described as the perfect match for Lucas, at least in his eyes.
To him, a man like Lucas, heir to a powerful family, needed a woman who matched his stature.
And Yvonne fit that role flawlessly. She ran her own design studio overseas, and her background aligned perfectly with the Carters’.
The two families had been close for generations and maintained strong business ties. Yvonne was also Lucas’s most capable partner and ally.
In Edward’s eyes, their partnership was flawless—a perfect match in both business and status.
Compared to Aurora, he believed Yvonne was the more suitable choice by far.
The moment Yvonne appeared, reporters rushed forward, microphones thrust toward her.
“Miss Song, is there a particular goal behind your return this time?”
“Why Bustin City instead of Ravenshore? Shouldn’t that be your home?”
“Yes, Miss Song, can you tell us a bit about that? Everyone assumed you’d go straight back to Ravenshore. Are you planning any new collaborations? We’re all curious to know what direction you’re taking next.”
“And one more thing, Miss Song, everyone knows you and Lucas Carter of Vanguard Group have always been an exceptional team. Are the two of you still in contact?”
That last question caught her attention. Everything before it had bored her, but this—this she didn’t mind answering.
Of course, if Yvonne chose not to respond, no one would dare press further.
She had that kind of power. Everyone knew her reputation and temperament well enough not to push their luck.
In front of absolute strength, even the media stayed silent.
At that final question, however, a faint spark lit her eyes.
She slowly removed her sunglasses, revealing a pair of alluring eyes that curved upward at the corners. Her brows lifted with a touch of mischief, and beneath that elegance shimmered unmistakable ambition.