Two days later, Viviana was once again suddenly woken up early in the morning. Thankfully, this time, she was not called to the company. But that doesn't mean she didn't have to wake up early though.
Because…. Agent Yan had decided to let her go to the premier of the final episode of the drama 'Royal Physician,' which would begin from 6 in the evening.
But the problem was that, because this was suddenly added into her schedule, Viviana was not prepared. Neither did she have the dress for the event. Nor prepared herself for the press meet that would happen before the release.
Manager An came rushing in with Elisa and took her to the Boutique to borrow a dress. Thankfully, Viviana's visuals were so fine that she looked good in everything. Even a rag would look fashionable on her.
Manager An was mindful to choose a not so eye-catching dress, because she was not the main cast. But she also did not choose one that looked too humble because that did not go with Viviana's character and nobody would buy it.
Viviana and the word 'humble' didn't go in the same sentence.
After they got their dress, they did not have time to go back to the apartment so they went to the company which was closer to get ready. And it also happened that Lyra was also doing the same.
The two were in the same dressing room once again. And for some reason, Lyra was very quiet. And Viviana would do anything but never complain about this. It was hard to find peace with that fellow around. And Vivi was on her guard, ready to be pulled into Lyra's play anytime.
What Viviana didn't know was that Lyra was looking at every little movement that she was making through the reflection of the mirror. The only reason she remained silent at the moment was because of what happened the night before.
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Lyra was not expecting 'invited' into the luxurious villa owned by Director Yan located in the outskirts of the Dawn Sky City. With a little heaviness in her heart, she did as she was instructed.
This was the path she chose. To hold on to the chance that Viviana had thrown away so that she could debut. Even if it meant to serve a divorced man who was almost two decades older than herself.
But then she heard it again.
"If only Viviana had a little bit of the obedience that you have."
The man said as his arms embraced her. His eyes were lingering on her face as he moved the stray hair on her face. She could hear the longing in his voice, see the desire in his eyes. As though he was hoping the one whom he had physically mingled to not be her but someone else. It was as though he was searching for that person in her.
That person being Viviana.
It was not the first time she heard this. In fact. This happened every time they spent the night. He would do the unthinkable things that should be shared with the closest person with her in one moment. But when the deed was done, he would ask about another woman to her.
It was as if he was intentionally reminding her that she was not his first choice. That he had settled for someone lesser. And that his main object of interest would always remain in his mind. That she was just a side quest set up for him to get his main objective.
Hiding her true emotion, she hugged the man back and whined a little. Acting like a spoiled little child.
"Mr. Yan. Aren't you satisfied with me? Why do you have to bring Sister Viviana up now?"
"Ahhh…" Director Yan, like any other man, was amused when a pretty little girl acted spoiled with him. "Is my little flower jealous?"
"Hmphh!!" Lyra just pouted.
Mr. Yan sat up and placed the upset little woman's head on his lap. And then she patted her head like one would a cat. Lyra looked up and saw his facial anatomy.
Mr. Yan was indeed a striking man. Even in his forties, the age only seemed to have only added the charm of maturity to the man's sharp features. She could only imagine how good he looked during his youth.
The man did not mind being admired by his lover of the night. And as he looked down, his eyes locked with Lyra. And as seconds went by, the woman who was laying on his lap, could see that his eyes were turning colder and colder.
The gentleness and amusement that he usually carried were wiped off his face. His movement of patting her head became heavier and harsher that she felt her hair being pulled.
But Lyra did not dare to raise her voice to complain.
"Little girl. You should know that there has been plenty before you and there will be plenty after you."
Lyra wanted to move her eyes away from his, but she did not dare to look away.
"Don't mistake yourself as someone special. You yourself should know better how much you are worth." As he spoke, his voice became lower and lower sending shivers down her spine. "A cut of a name to replace it with yours. And you're still here on my bed. That's how much you're worth."
Lyra opened her eyes wide in disbelief. She had never been disgraced by someone like this ever before. And the fact that it was from someone with whom she had just been intimate with a few minutes ago hit it hard.
"I know you are jealous of Viviana. And you should be… What you have is what I give you? But what she doesn't have is because I let you have it. She doesn't require me to make her big. And that's the reason why I let you play your games with her. So as to not let her grow her wings stronger."
The man suddenly squeezed her cheeks and Lyra could not hold back her tears. She was hurt both physically and emotionally through his words.
"If anything, you should be thanking her. Cause if she had been as bit of a cheap opportunist as you are, you wouldn't have a chance to even debut. And she would have been at least a second tier actress with her looks and acting skills."
The man, despite seeing her tears did not change his expression but simply wiped her tears.
"It's an easy matter to replace you with someone else. So… while you're here with me… Be obedient and take whatever I give you without a complaint. Okay?"
"Hmm…" Lyra could only nod her head. "Okay…."
"Good girl…"
Finally, the man's voice lightened up. He then went back to laying down and hugged the girl once again.
"Let's catch some sleep. You got a big day tomorrow."